AUTHOR: Chloé Ferreira

Theme Park Correspondent for The DIS | Chloé loves kitschy dark rides, roller coasters, a good background area music loop, hot Butterbeer, and all things Halloween. You’ll mostly find her wandering around Orlando’s biggest theme parks snapping pics and sharing tips… or probably talking about The Great Movie Ride.



A Great Tree Has Fallen: Honoring Dr. Jane Goodall

Dr. Jane Goodall passed away on October 1 at age 91, leaving behind nearly a century of groundbreaking achievements in primatology and environmentalism. Her pioneering work with chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania, showed us that these creatures have personalities, emotions, social bonds, and even tool-use traits once considered uniquely human. She bridged the gap between humans A Great Tree Has Fallen: Honoring Dr. Jane Goodall

Disney Begins Work on Former Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Two years after its final voyage, Walt Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is officially being transformed for a new purpose. According to the Orlando Business Journal, permits confirm that construction has begun to repurpose the former boutique hotel into offices for Walt Disney Imagineering. Disney first announced in January that the site would shift to office use, following Disney Begins Work on Former Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Annual Passholders: Save Up to 35% Off Disney Resort Rates

Hey, Passholders! While Walt Disney World has been rolling out a variety of hotel discounts for spring 2026, they’ve reserved the best savings for YOU, with up to 35% off resort stays throughout the season! The special offer is valid for most nights from February 22 through April 30, 2026, with additional savings available on most Sunday-Thursday nights from January 4 Annual Passholders: Save Up to 35% Off Disney Resort Rates

Florida Residents: Save Up to 30% On Disney Resort Stays in Spring 2026

Walt Disney World has been rolling out a variety of special discounts for spring 2026 bookings. Now, Florida Residents are in for an extra special treat, with discounts of up to 30% off resort stays throughout the season. The special offer is valid for most nights from February 22 through April 30, 2026, with additional savings Florida Residents: Save Up to 30% On Disney Resort Stays in Spring 2026

What Disney World Rides Are CLOSED In October 2025?

As October fast approaches, the parks of Walt Disney World are alive with fall festivities; from glowing pumpkins and Halloween overlays to the continued buzz of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. While the spooky season adds extra magic, it also brings a few behind-the-scenes changes. Some attractions are taking a break for refurbishment. Whether you’re mapping What Disney World Rides Are CLOSED In October 2025?