Disney announced that Magic Kingdom classic is set to reopen in May, following a top-to-bottom refurbishment — and it’s bringing new thrills along for the wild ride.
Walt Disney World is sweetening summer 2026 with a new after-2 p.m. ticket ahead of a rollout of exciting upgrades and new experiences.
Key upgrades coming to Buzz Lightyear's Space Range Spin include handheld blasters, all-digital targets and refreshed ride vehicles designed to make it easier to track individual scores. The ride reopens at Disney's Magic Kingdom on April 8.
The interactive attraction’s refurbishment adds handheld blasters, all-digital targets that react with light and visuals.
From SeaWorld Orlando’s groundbreaking SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep to exciting ride refurbishments and fresh experiences at Walt Disney World, the region is set for a year of unforgettable fun.
Whether you crave magical fireworks, thrilling rides, or unforgettable parties, these parks know how to kick off the new year with style.
The announcement was made at Tokyo’s Hotel New Otani, drawing executives from Disney, government officials, tourism leaders, and media.
The biggest Disney fan event of the year delivered a mix of nostalgia, live performances and exciting news about attractions around the world.
The Beak and Barrel, a new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed tavern, offers guests more than just drinks. It’s an immersive social experience for families and friends.
From panels to showcases, there will be much to experience for hundreds of Disney fans, with a line-up especially geared toward Millennials.
Set to a Pirates of the Caribbean theme, The Beak and Barrel will welcome landlubbers later this month.
Disney announced its lineup of tasty treats for the upcoming Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which will feature new bites and returning goodies.
A 51-year-old Kissimmee woman was arrested, accused of grabbing and pushing a 17-year-old during a parade at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, an arrest report stated.
Disney’s newest parade marks a milestone in nighttime entertainment, featuring cutting-edge technology in a 10-float lineup that runs a reversed route.
Disneyland is celebrating 70 years as "The Happiest Place on Earth" with a new show featuring a lifelike animatronic of founder Walt Disney.
From decorations to festivals, Walt Disney World has a holiday celebration like no other, and this week, the resort revealed dates and details of big events at its parks giving fans plenty of time to plan their holiday travels.
Some new sets of wheels will be rolling through the wilderness at Magic Kingdom as Disney shared new details about its ‘Cars ’- themed attraction.
For the first time in nearly 10 years, Magic Kingdom guests will be able to cap off a magical day at the park with a regular nighttime parade.
Just months before Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off, Disney is sharing new details on it's popular fall event.
The Beak and Barrel will have an original story, with a lively ambience you’d expect to find in a pirate tavern, plus familiar ties to one of Disney World’s all-time favorite attractions.
With the opening of Epic Universe just weeks away, Universal Orlando is adding more than just another theme park. It’s launching an entire destination resort that includes new immersive lands, hotels, and experiences designed to rival Walt Disney World’s long-standing grip on the market.
Central Florida is getting a brand new major theme park, and while there’s much excitement surrounding Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s competitors are looking to get a piece of the pie this summer.
Taking over the former site of Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade, Disney Vacation Club McKim’s Mile House – A Member Lounge invites eligible members and their guests to relax, recharge, and reconnect.
Disney Experiences took to the stage Saturday at SXSW 2025 in Texas to showcase several of the new experiences coming to Walt Disney World.
Amid a series of revamps, closures, and new rides at Disney’s theme parks in Florida, yet another attraction is set to leave for good, according to the company.
The plaintiff claims that Disney’s DAS policies violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by imposing discriminatory eligibility criteria and requiring unnecessary public disclosure of sensitive medical information..
The vast majority of rides and attractions at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park were listed as closed on Monday evening, sparking questions about what happened.
“Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the nighttime parade “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” at Magic Kingdom, are to be the parks’ newest additions in live entertainment.
Not only was a recent Flag Retreat an honor for U.S. Army Col. William “Bill” Connelly, it added a little extra magic to his 100th birthday.
The temporary closure is a unique situation, as this is the first time since the attraction opened in 1971 when a President was elected in non-consecutive terms.
At 5 o'clock nightly, just within the park entrance, guests and cast members stand at attention for one of Disney’s longest traditions when the American flag is lowered, folded into a triangle, and then given to a veteran or the family of a veteran.
A former Disney worker has been arrested based on a complaint that says he hacked into servers at Walt Disney World in order to manipulate computer menus.
Disney Aspire, a tuition program credited by many cast members as a reason why they began working for Disney in the first place, has cut off new applications to its master’s degree programs and plans to institute funding caps before year’s end.
At D23 Expo this past weekend, Disney unveiled its biggest expansion to the Magic Kingdom yet, with a Frontierland expansion themed around the franchise “Cars” and a land dedicated to Disney’s villains.
As this year's D23 Disney fan event wraps up in California, here's the impact we can expect to feel at our theme parks in Central Florida.
The summer season may be coming to a close, but the fun has just begun. Spooky season is almost upon us and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts this month.
Walt Disney World guests will soon be able to sing along to some classic Disney songs that have gone country at Grizzly Hall.
A new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company's theme parks in Florida and California.
Disney has revealed a first look of the installation of “Smellephants on Parade," a search-and-sniff experience at the Magic Kingdom.
In the months leading up to the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Disney Imagineers have been giving guests a taste of what’s to come by introducing original attraction characters.
Disney updated its Disability Accessibility Services (DAS) program. The new changes will go into effect May 20 at Walt Disney World and on June 18 at Disneyland in California.
During a recent project unveiling, Disney Imagineering teams spoke about a $60 billion investment plan, most of which will go into the theme parks.
According to the lawsuit, there was no warning provided to passengers prior to the collision, and one passenger was even knocked unconscious.
A man visiting Magic Kingdom was arrested after “forcefully snatching” a Mickey ears hat from a woman’s head, Orange County sheriff's officials say.
Orlando native and Broadway sensation Michael James Scott recently headlined Walt Disney World Resort’s Black History Month festivities.
The iconic Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom is set to temporarily close its curtains Friday, only to emerge later this summer with a brand-new musical act.
Celebrate National Popcorn Day at Disney's Magic Kingdom. The story behind Popcorn Junkie, a local small business that has now thrived at Disney.
The iconic Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom is set to temporarily close its curtains on Jan. 27, only to emerge later this summer with a brand-new musical spectacle, Disney announced on Tuesday.
The legendary Hatbox Ghost has finally materialized within the eerie confines of the Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World Resort.
Appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are seeking communications between Disney and local media, as well as documents related to the company’s position on Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Republican presidential hopefuls were back on the debate stage in South Florida.
Guests gathered at Magic Kingdom on Tuesday night to witness the premiere of the all-new Frozen Holiday castle stage show, "Frozen Holiday Surprise."
Get ready to unwrap the magic of the holiday season as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is preparing to return to Magic Kingdom Park.
Newly released video shows state wildlife officials trying to capture a black bear that wandered into the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World last month, an incident that forced the temporary closure of several rides.
Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a glimpse into some of the New Orleans inspired artwork that guests will see at the brand-new attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Hundreds of Disney’s biggest fans were surprised with a handful of new theme park announcements at Destination D23.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to a board that oversees Disney World’s governing district have launched a battle against the company on a new front — free passes and discounts for employees.
If you have ever dreamed of staying inside Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom now is your chance. On Wednesday, Give Kids the World and Walt Disney World announced a special contest that gives one lucky winner and three guests the chance to stay inside the once-in-a-lifetime castle suite.
Walt Disney World kicked off its spooktacular season of fall events Friday night.Despite the hot temperatures, guests scared up some fun as the Magic Kingdom welcomed back its highly popular event, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
