AWS Outage Hits Walt Disney World Dining Reservation System

Two website downtime screens: one with desert-like scenery, the other with a cartoon dog, both feature AWS outage notes underneath.

UPDATE: As of 7:55pm ET, the dining reservation system is working again, although the “technical issues” banner is still displayed across the site. Tuesday’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage hit the Walt Disney World site in the afternoon, affecting dining reservations and other services. Walt Disney World Dining Reservations Down Currently, every page on the … Read more

Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Will Perform for All Magic Kingdom Guests

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom glows by night, its grandeur unlike Sleeping Beauty Castle, as festive fireworks light the sky.

Walt Disney World confirmed today that Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks will be presented for all Magic Kingdom guests on select dates. Holiday Fireworks Schedule Changes As is tradition, the holiday schedule gets a shakeup following the final Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the year on December 21. WDWMagic posted the following upcoming fireworks schedule … Read more

In Case You Missed It: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Converting to 2D at EPCOT

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Disney has announced that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will close for refurbishment next month, and the attraction will be converted to 2D. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure To see all the new information we have on this upcoming change, read our full article on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure converting to 2D. You can also watch our complete ride video … Read more

Most Above-Ground Structures Including Potter's Mill Demolished at Tom Sawyer Island

Aerial view of Tom Sawyer Island construction at a Disney park, trees at center, dirt paths around—no castle in sight to compare.

Thanks to @bioreconstruct on X, we now have an aerial view of the current demolition on the former Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom. Tom Sawyer Island Demolition Following the recent demolition of Aunt Polly’s, it now appears that most above-ground structures have been completely demolished on Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom to make … Read more

Iridescent Sequin Loungefly Backpack Arrives at Disney World

A sparkly silver Disney backpack with mouse ears and a bow is showcased in a park store, colorful Disney apparel behind it.

An icy, shimmery new Loungefly mini backpack has arrived at Walt Disney World, ready for the winter season! Iridescent Loungefly Mini Backpack – $100 This Minnie ear Loungefly backpack has some icy vibes, not dissimilar to Elsa’s dress from Frozen 2. The body, side slip pockets, and straps are made of pleather with a silvery-white … Read more

CRISLU Jewelry Halloween Trunk Show This Weekend at Disney World

Left: Guests gather outside a Disney gift shop. Right: Walt Disney World sign promotes CRISLU Halloween Trunk Show, Oct 18-19.

This weekend, CRISLU collectors have a chance to meet the brand’s creative director and browse recently released pieces at a Halloween jewelry trunk show in Disney Springs. CRISLU Halloween Trunk Show Oct. 18-19 Details about the event were shared on the official CRISLU Instagram account: View this post on Instagram A post shared by CRISLU … Read more

Regular Tickets Sold Out for New Year's Eve at Magic Kingdom

Vivid fireworks light up Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle, instantly recognizable by its blue turrets, as crowds watch below.

It’s going to be a busy New Year’s Eve in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, and all regular ticket types have already sold out for the day. New Year’s Eve at Magic Kingdom Tickets Sold Out When we checked the availability of Walt Disney World tickets for Magic Kingdom park on December 31, … Read more

First Night of Jollywood Nights 2025 Sold Out

A cheerful cartoon gingerbread man is projected onto a vibrant building at Jollywood Nights 2025, framed by Disney palm trees.

The first night of Jollywood Nights 2025 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World has officially sold out. First Jollywood Nights Event Sold Out Tickets for Saturday, November 8, the first night of Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, have officially sold out. We confirmed this on the ticket purchase page for the … Read more

Ariel Meet & Greet Relocating at Disney's Hollywood Studios

A woman in a ruffled light blue dress stands on tiles at Hollywood Studios Ariel Meet & Greet, sunset and pillars behind her.

The live-action Ariel meet and greet is temporarily moving at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to a new location starting later this month. Live-Action Ariel Meet & Greet Relocating According to the Walt Disney World website for Meet Ariel at Walt Disney Presents, the Ariel meet and greet will be temporarily moving to a new location: Meet … Read more

BREAKING: Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Converting to 2D at EPCOT

People walking in front of the entrance to Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, a themed attraction with a Parisian-style facade under a cloudy sky.

Disney has announced that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will close for refurbishment next month, and the attraction will be converted to 2D. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Refurbishment The attraction will close for refurbishment from November 10 – 13, 2025 and will return with enchanted digital visuals and clearer imagery projected in 2D. The Disney World website also … Read more

Walt Disney World Website Adds Detailed DAS Eligibility Video Call Guidelines

Walt Disney World Disability Access Service (DAS) logo, arrow circling "DAS," symbolizing DAS eligibility at Disney Parks.

The Walt Disney World website has added more details to their Disability Access Services (DAS) eligibility video call guidelines. Walt Disney World DAS Eligibility Video Call To determine eligibility for DAS, Walt Disney World requires guests to participate in a video call. The DAS webpage has now expanded on the guidelines for this call to … Read more

Disneyland's Main Street Evacuated: Daily Recap (10/14/25)

Daily Recap collage: Main Street evacuated at Disneyland, Spaceship Earth sign lit up at night, Disney Vacation Club Membership Magic 2026 logo, and snow on Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.

The Spaceship Earth sign sparkles once more, DVC Membership Magic Beyond 2026 details revealed, and Sleeping Beauty Castle already has snow at Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney Springs Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Downtown … Read more

Return of the Bug Ice Cream: We Review October Flavors at Salt & Straw

Four cups of Salt & Straw ice cream: Creepy Crawly Critters, Great Candycopia, Pumpkin Bread, and vegan Bubble Gum.

Every October, Salt & Straw brings us a lineup of spooky favorite flavors. Did they bewitch our taste buds or trick our tongue? Here’s our review! The Great Candycopia A trick-or-treater’s bag of chocolate candies dumped into our salted butterscotch ice cream. This is one of our favorite scoops at Salt & Straw. With every … Read more

Stitch Gets runDisney Brooks Shoes: Daily Recap (10/13/25)

Daily Recap collage: Brooks shoes with Stitch, Disney Store logo, Cool Ship at Magic Kingdom, and Aunt Polly's demolished.

Stitch will be featured on a limited-edition Brooks x runDisney shoe collab, Disney World passholders get a Disney Store discount, and Cool Ship goes up while Aunt Polly’s goes down at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, October 13, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Read more

First Section of New Flooring Revealed at Critter Co-Op in Disney World

The Critter Co-Op shop’s wooden sign greets Disney World guests, sunshine highlighting the welcoming entrance—no castle in view.

Critter Co-Op, the gift shop located near Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, is currently receiving new flooring. The first section of new flooring has been revealed, and aditional areas have been blocked off as work continues. Flooring Refurbishment Back in September, temporary construction walls were installed in Critter Co-Op at Magic Kingdom. Previously, the flooring was made … Read more