EPCOT Climbs While Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom Stumble According to 2023 Attendance Report

Spaceship Earth and EPCOT fountain

Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Management (AECOM) and the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) have published their 2023 Theme Index, an attendance report that covers attractions around the world. AECOM/TEA 2023 Theme Index Attendance Report While this attendance report is coming out in 2024, the attendance numbers reflect findings for 2023. In addition, the report returns … Read more

Disney Hosts Nearly 1,000 Florida Youth at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park for World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

A lifeguard interacts with three children wearing life vests in a swimming pool, with palm trees and another lifeguard in the background.

Walt Disney World Resort hosted almost 1,000 Florida youth from seven nonprofit organizations for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) this week. The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson The annual, global event is designed to teach families the importance of learning to swim and promote safe water practices. It took place this Thursday at 600 locations … Read more

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Other Outdoor Offerings Temporarily Closed Today Due to Thunderstorm

Entrance to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon with a sign that says "Welcome!" A ticket booth is in the center, surrounded by a few people and lush trees in the background. Annual passholder perks are available for frequent visitors.

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is temporarily closed as of 11:25 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Other outdoor offerings at Walt Disney World, including Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf, Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf, and most outdoor attractions, will also be closed due to inclement weather. A thunderstorm is currently rolling through Orlando and … Read more

Couple Files Lawsuit Against Walt Disney Parks & Resorts for ‘Painful Wedgie’ Suffered at Typhoon Lagoon

A lawsuit filed in Orange County, FL alleges that Walt Disney World Resort fails “to warn [guests] of the inherent dangers presented” on the Humunga Kowabunga waterslide at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, a shortcoming that resulted in one guest’s “severe and permanent” injuries. The complaint filed by Emma and Edward McGuinness against Walt Disney Parks and … Read more