Updated August 16, 2026, with announcements from Disney’s Horizons: A Carousel of Progress presentation at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. There is a lot of construction at Walt Disney World in 2026. Some of it is good. Big Thunder Mountain is back after a substantial refurbishment. Buzz Lightyear finally has blasters that don’t feel…
In the mid-1980s, Walt Disney World’s EPCOT Center unveiled one of its most ambitious and innovative pavilions: The Living Seas. This ocean-themed pavilion invited guests to explore the wonders of marine life and future technology by taking them on a journey to an underwater research base named SeaBase Alpha. Blending education with imaginative storytelling, The…
Updated: May 2026 Before Disney transportation became mostly buses, boats, monorails, gondolas, parking trams, and the occasional argument about whether the Skyliner counts as a ride, Walt Disney had a bigger idea. He did not just want transportation inside the parks. He wanted to demonstrate how people could move through cities. That is where WED…
A Fresh Coat of Paint On Cinderella’s Castle Won’t Bring Back the River “Cinderella Castle will return to its original colors.” This weekend, Disney announced that Walt Disney World’s Cinderella’s Castle will be repainted to restore its original color scheme. Gone will be the polarizing pinkish hues and shimmering gold accents applied for the resort’s…
Carousel of Progress to Finally Get Shown Some Love By Disney “There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day.” This weekend, Disney announced long-awaited updates to the Carousel of Progress, including a new Walt Audio-Animatronic in the intro scene and refreshed details throughout the show. In a year marked by…
“They’re not building castles anymore.” — Walt Disney Imagineering veteran And now, they’re not keeping rivers, either. The Rivers Run Dry For decades, the Rivers of America served as the beating heart of Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland and Liberty Square. Its gentle loop tied the land together with water, motion, and history. The Liberty Belle…
“It’s a glorious three-hour finale!” — Sam Eagle Except this time, Disney seems to have missed the punchline. The Curtain Falls on MuppetVision 3D With the permanent closure of MuppetVision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, an era ended. The show was creaky in spots, sure—but it was also pure Muppets: heartfelt chaos, fourth-wall shenanigans, terrible…
Life Is Like a Hurricane — at Walt Disney World Life is like a hurricane… here in Florida. And while most days at Walt Disney World are filled with sunshine, parades, and pixie dust, the storm clouds do roll in—especially from June through November. If your magical vacation collides with a not-so-magical weather advisory,…
Updated August 14, 2026 Single Rider is still one of the best free ways to shorten a Disney wait. There is no paid upgrade, no Lightning Lane reservation and no return window. You agree to ride separately from your group, and Disney uses you to fill otherwise empty seats. The problem is figuring out which…
Space Mountain opened in Walt Disney World 50 years ago, on January 15, 1975. It has thrilled millions of “space travelers”, probably you among them. But have you ever stopped to think about Space Mountain? Really think about it? Because if you do, you’ll realize it might be the most absurd concept in theme park…