Parks & Resorts

People in red and yellow rain gear hold a "Magic Kingdom Rainy Day Cavalcade" banner as they walk down Main Street U.S.A. in the rain

Possible Tropical Storm or Hurricane Milton Expected to Hit Florida This Wednesday

Phil Wood

Tropical Depression 14 has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become Hurricane Milton before hitting the ...

In the new store at Disney Springs, a display of stacked T-shirts stands on the left, while Pura Vida's variety of necklaces with pendants adorns the right. Hats and bracelets are artfully laid out on a table in the bottom left corner.

First Look Inside New Pura Vida Store at Disney Springs

Phil Wood

As of today, October 5, the Pura Vida store is open at Disney Springs. We stopped by to check out ...

Workers wearing orange vests operate a forklift and install new railroad ties beside train tracks, surrounded by a wooded area.

Crews Install New Train Tracks During Disneyland Railroad Closure

Shannen Ace

Crew members are installing a new track for the Disneyland Railroad, which has been closed for two months. Disneyland Railroad ...

A collectible key in a pink box is held up in front of the enchanting Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris. The box lid elegantly reads "Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant.

Jumbo Sleeping Beauty Castle Collectible Key Coming to Disneyland Paris

Phil Wood

Disneyland Paris is selling a limited-edition jumbo collectible key celebrating Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant, also known ...

Collage of four images: a green statue atop a building, Jungle Cruise sign, two glasses and a mug, and a group watching a theme park ride—your daily recap of whimsical wonders.

Historic Muppet Studios Lot Has Been Purchased by Church of Scientology & More: Daily Recap (10/4/24)

Phil Wood

Jungle Cruise is reopening early following a two-month refurbishment at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World is testing plastic reusable cups ...

Bullet train decorated with green-blue Fantasy Springs wrap featuring Peter Pan and Rapunzel

Fantasy Springs-Themed Bullet Train Launching This Month

Shannen Ace

East Japan Railway Company (JR EAST) and Oriental Land Co. (owners of Tokyo Disney Resort) will launch a Fantasy Springs-themed ...

The beige DVC Island Tower boasts a decorative pattern on its exterior, complete with several windows and balconies. Against a backdrop of partly cloudy skies, this impressive construction stands as an example of modern architectural design.

Turtle Mural Added, Pool Filled at DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

Brit Tuttle

Since our last update, the Disney Vacation Club Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has seen significant updates, including ...

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs 10/3/2024 (New Merchandise, Studios Aesthetics, and Gideons)

Bryce B.

Happy Friday Eve! Today, I visited a crowded Disney’s Hollywood Studios, then went to Disney Springs to see the October ...

A person holds a colorful cartoon-themed bubble maker shaped like a barrel, adorned with character motifs reminiscent of Mickey’s Toontown, displayed in a store filled with themed merchandise that transports you to the magic of Walt Disney World.

Light-Up Interactive Mickey’s Toontown Bubble Maker Comes to Walt Disney World

Phil Wood

Months after releasing at Disneyland Resort, the Mickey’s Toontown bubble maker has arrived at Walt Disney World. We found it ...

People watch an animatronic alien figure inside a futuristic control room display, reminiscent of the vibrant scenes from Rise of the Resistance, with colorful lights and screens.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Single Rider Line No Longer Skipping Pre-Shows

Phil Wood

Guests using the single rider line for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will no longer ...

New Honor Collection Merchandise Available at Disneyland

Andrew Iovino

A new wave of Honor collection merchandise salutes veterans and active-duty members of the United States military. New Honor Collection ...

Two people in wetsuits interact with a smiling dolphin in a large Disney-themed pool.

Animal Rights Activist Ric O’Barry Calls on Disney to Give Dolphins at EPCOT a ‘Proper Retirement’

Brit Tuttle

Animal rights activist Ric O’Barry has posted an open letter to Disney executives asking for a “proper retirement” for the ...

Three empty drinking vessels on a countertop: two clear, textured plastic cups and one beige ceramic mug with a brown rim.

Walt Disney World Testing Plastic Reusable Cups & Mugs at Counter Service Restaurant to Replace Paper

Brit Tuttle

Walt Disney World is now testing plastic reusable cups and mugs at counter service dining locations to potentially replace the ...

Sign reading "World-Famous Jungle Cruise Tours" with nautical decorations including oars and a ship's wheel, mounted on a structure with a red roof under a clear blue sky. Visitors can enjoy a daily recap of the thrilling adventures.

Jungle Cruise Reopening Early Following Two-Month Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

Brit Tuttle

The world-famous Jungle Cruise is set to reopen earlier than expected at Magic Kingdom, following a nearly two-month-long refurbishment. Jungle ...

A colorful nighttime fountain show featuring animated characters projected onto water mist, with vibrant lights and a Ferris wheel in the background, offers a stunning daily recap of magical moments.

CONFIRMED: ‘World of Color – ONE’ to Return in Late October Following Refurbishment

Brit Tuttle

“World of Color – ONE,” the nighttime spectacular performed on Paradise Bay at Disney California Adventure, has set its reopening ...

Rey with a blue lightsaber on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Imagineer Wants ‘Real’ Lightsaber to Become a Toy You Can Actually Buy

Brit Tuttle

Disney Research Fellow and Imagineer Lanny Smoot has expressed the possibility of turning Rey’s “real” lightsaber from Star Wars: Galactic ...