Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge just received one of its biggest updates yet. The new Walt Disney World resort has been in development in one form or another for years, but its future is finally becoming much clearer. Disney has now confirmed an opening date and revealed more about the theming, accommodations, and experiences guests can expect. And with several different Disney ...

For years, Disney fans have been bracing for the moment artificial intelligence would work its way into the Walt Disney World experience. The conversation has come up constantly in fan circles, usually in the context of the big stuff. Would AI eventually write the scripts for attraction preshows? Would it replace the concept artists at Walt Disney Imagineering? Would guests ...

Orlando is known globally as the capital of theme parks, thrilling millions at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Beyond the major parks, the International Drive corridor is constantly expanding to include unique, independent attractions. Unfortunately, one highly anticipated project has spiraled into a devastating animal welfare disaster. Credit: Brittany DiCologero, Inside the Magic Sloth World, a planned International ...

Halloween at Walt Disney World has become an expensive proposition. Between the parties, the merchandise and fun food options all over the property. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs $119 to $229 per person, depending on the night, and several dates have already sold out. Party-exclusive merchandise sells fast. Popcorn buckets and sippers add up. For a family of four, a ...

Disney World’s Moderate Resort is getting a facelift, but guest access will be limited for a while. A refurbishment project is underway at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, with construction currently focused on the wooden walkway surrounding the Riverside Mill Food Court. The boardwalk is a familiar feature of the resort, winding around the exterior of Riverside Mill and ...

A Wednesday afternoon vehicle accident near one of Walt Disney World Resort‘s most scenic Deluxe hotels brought law enforcement to the Magic Kingdom Resort area. The people injured in the collision remain unidentified, as police and the Central Florida Disney park remain quiet about what happened. The Crash Reported at 2:17 p.m. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 ...

Getting around Walt Disney World is usually pretty straightforward once you understand the transportation system. But every once in a while, something happens that forces Disney to make an unexpected adjustment. That is currently the case at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, where guests are dealing with a temporary change involving bus transportation. The adjustment affects guests traveling to ...

It was a rough night for law enforcement patrolling Walt Disney World Resort, with three separate physical altercations requiring police officers to respond to two different locations in under six hours. Here’s what’s known so far about the string of incidents reported between August 3 and August 4. First Call: A Fight at Hollywood Studios The trouble started not long ...

Disney Resort hotel guests are about to lose several extras that have made onsite vacations even more rewarding this summer. Walt Disney World has confirmed that three popular benefits will end after September 8. That means guests arriving on September 9 or later can expect a different experience than those visiting just days earlier. While several core hotel perks will ...

Central Florida’s family-friendly reputation is facing a severe challenge as social media-fueled “teen takeovers” target popular tourist destinations. In response to recent viral threats, ICON Park—a sprawling 20-acre entertainment complex on Orlando’s International Drive—is cracking down with a heavy police presence and a strict new entry policy for youth. Credit: Icon Park Here is what families and teens need to ...