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The old Splash Mountain attraction in Disney World

The Forbidden Souvenir: How a Bootleg Pin Revived Disney’s Most Toxic Fandom War Over Splash Mountain and ‘Song of the South’

By Rick Lye
A look at Future World including Spaceship Earth from the entrance to World Showcase

Disney World Reveals New Look for EPCOT World Showcase Area, Effective July 1

By Jess Colopy
The Monorail travels past Disney's Contemporary Resort.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Draws Emergency Response After Frightening Incident

By Brittni Ward
Grand Floridian Resort, exterior aerial shot

After 38 Years of Magic, Disney World Closes Grand Floridian Resort Area

By Jess Colopy 1 Comment

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A collage shows a crowded bus stop at night, a white and blue Disney Transport bus, and two colorful Disney Skyliner gondolas at a station—highlighting the convenience of Disney transportation to help guests skip lines and travel with ease.

5 Reasons Why Disney World is Getting Rid of Free Resort Transportation

in Walt Disney World

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
A Disneyland Paris cast member directs guests away from a popcorn cart on fire in Frontierland

Disney Closes Frontierland Area After Fire Breaks Out

in Disneyland Paris

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Jess Colopy
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in Walt Disney World

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A look at crowds headed to Cinderella Castle from Main Street, USA at Magic Kingdom Park. Disney World 2027 Free Dining Plan

Disney World Adds Sam Eagle Popcorn Bucket Following Recent Lightning McQueen Sellout

in Walt Disney World

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Brittni Ward 2 Comments
A Disney bus parked at Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney World Prepares to End Free Transportation System For Millions of Guests

in Walt Disney World

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Guests entering Test Track at EPCOT

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in Walt Disney World

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Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow animatronic at Disneyland California.

Official: Disney to Close Infamous Pirates of the Caribbean at 9:30 AM Tomorrow

in Disneyland Paris

Posted on June 14, 2026June 15, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
A Disney Castle with blue and gold spires stands behind blossoming pink cherry trees, lamp posts, and clear skies, creating a magical springtime scene.

EPCOT 2.0 or a Radical Fake? Inside the Unconfirmed Reports of Disney’s Next Major Theme Park

in Disney Parks, Shanghai Disneyland

Posted on June 14, 2026June 15, 2026 by Rick Lye
Spaceship Earth as seen from the World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT

Major Changes Happening Right Now at Disney’s EPCOT Resort Hotels

in Walt Disney World

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Brittni Ward
Mission: SPACE in EPCOT

Mission: SPACE Has Survived 23 Years at EPCOT, But Time Is Now Running Out

in Walt Disney World

Posted on June 14, 2026June 15, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine 1 Comment
Guests walk past a Disney Springs sign

On June 14, Disney World Revealed the Replacement for Disney Springs

in Walt Disney World

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Guests outside of Disney's Hollywood Studios entrance at Disney World park.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Extends Hours, Making This Top Ride Way Easier to Hit

in Walt Disney World

Posted on June 14, 2026June 15, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
The Walt animatronic in "Walt Disney - A Magical Life"

Disney’s New Walt Animatronic Just Broke Down—And It Exposes a Massive Problem for Disney World

in Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Disney Parks

Posted on June 14, 2026June 15, 2026 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
A family scans their tickets to enter Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. New Disney World summer discounts are arriving. Walt Disney World Cool Kids’ Summer Market Tour

Stop Taking Toddlers to Disney? The Viral Debate Over the “Right” Age for a Disney World Vacation

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on June 14, 2026June 15, 2026 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
Crowds walking down Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park.

Disney Crowds Vanish, Theme Parks “Total Ghost Town” as Summer Begins

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on June 13, 2026June 14, 2026 by Chloe James 4 Comments
Mickey's Fun Wheel and Incredicoaster on Pixar Pier at Disneyland Resort's California Adventure

Disney Shares Update After Mysteriously Shuttering California Attraction for Nearly 4 Months

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on June 13, 2026June 14, 2026 by Chloe James
Fireworks over Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disney Resort

Final 24 Hours: Disney Parks Prepare To Cut Fireworks for the Entire Summer

in Disney Parks

Posted on June 13, 2026June 14, 2026 by Chloe James 1 Comment
Riviera Resort in Walt Disney World

Disney World Sued: Lawsuit Filed After “Failing” To Protect Guests

in Walt Disney World

Posted on June 13, 2026June 14, 2026 by Chloe James
Cars driving into Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Springs parking rules

Vacation Arrival Rules Change for All Disney World Guests Beginning Right Away

in Walt Disney World

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Florida’s Busiest Airport Sends out Advance Notice of Urgent Disney World Vacation Change

in Walt Disney World

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in Walt Disney World

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A group photo of Disney Resort characters in front of Cinderella Castle. From left to right: Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy. Tokyo Disney Resort Fantasy Springs entrance

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in Tokyo Disneyland

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A guest with a backpack navigates the bustling park crowd near a prominent yellow "BEWARE" sign, adding to the thrill as Disney World and Universal Orlando guests attempt to either fly home or fly into their theme parks through January 4, 2026. Spirit Airlines Orlando flights

The Six Dates This Summer When Flying Into Orlando Becomes a Vacation Nightmare

in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Universal Orlando, Disney Parks

Posted on June 13, 2026June 14, 2026 by Erica Lauren
Guests with Daisy Duck at Walt Disney World hotel

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in Walt Disney World, Hotel

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a family uses phone at Disney World

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in Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company

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in Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on June 13, 2026June 14, 2026 by Erica Lauren
Disney's Boardwalk Inn with the Swan and Dolphin in the background

The Unbuilt Entertainment Empire: Inside Disney’s Radical Original Plan for The BoardWalk—and the Mystery 2026 Project Replacing It

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on June 12, 2026June 13, 2026 by Rick Lye
Two Walt Disney World Resort transportation buses parked outside Magic Kingdom. Disney World bus incident.

Disney Set to Possibly Pull Transportation Option During the Busiest Week of the Summer

in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on June 12, 2026June 13, 2026 by Erica Lauren 3 Comments
family in front of spaceship earth in disney world's epcot park. EPCOT Light Lounge

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in Walt Disney World

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Mickey Mouse in a tuxedo stands in front of a Disney World castle on a themed street. To the side, there's an open suitcase filled with stacks of cash, hinting at $10 million and a Lifetime Pass to endless whimsical adventures and opulence.

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in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on June 12, 2026June 13, 2026 by Erica Lauren
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in Walt Disney World

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Aerial view of Disney Springs, including the World of Disney store.

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in Walt Disney World, Food

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in Disneyland Resort

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in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

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in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

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in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

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in Walt Disney World

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in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

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in Walt Disney World

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in Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on June 11, 2026June 12, 2026 by Erica Lauren
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in Walt Disney World

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in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on June 11, 2026June 12, 2026 by Erica Lauren
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