Robert Herrick, a cast member at Disney's Hollywood Studios, has returned to performing in the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular after recovering from injuries sustained in late December 2026.
Herrick was hurt when he stepped in front of a 400-pound rubber boulder prop to prevent it from reaching the audience during the show. He suffered vertebral fractures and required months of recovery before resuming work this past week. He performed again on Friday, May 22nd.
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Disney Parks revealed celebrity cameos and collaborations for the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The updates include appearances by Questlove, Jennifer Hudson and Def Leppard alongside The Electric Mayhem.
Diego Rodriguez was arrested at Walt Disney World's EPCOT on April 21 after grabbing and shaking a cast member's arm during a Mirabel meet-and-greet from Encanto. The incident stemmed from his family attempting to cut the line for photos with the character. Rodriguez now faces a lifetime ban from the resort.
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Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World, has announced his retirement after 36 years with the company. He will step down in late July following a period of significant growth and new attractions at the resort.
Walt Disney World has announced that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom will reopen in early May 2026, missing the Spring Break season. The attraction, closed since January 2025, has undergone a 16-month refurbishment including new ride vehicles and enhanced effects. This delay impacts park crowds during peak travel periods.
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Production on the Amazon Tomb Raider series has restarted following a two-week shutdown caused by an injury to star Sophie Turner. Sources say the pause will not affect the overall schedule. The actress was sidelined but not hurt during filming.
Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World is undergoing major changes as several long-standing structures from the park's early days are replaced or repurposed. The updates include new lands and attractions focused on Monsters, Inc. and classic Disney animation. Construction is actively transforming areas once known as the Muppet Courtyard and Animation Courtyard.
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Updating coverage of Walt Disney World’s 2026 closures, four key attractions—including Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, and Wildlife Express Train—will be unavailable in April 2026 across Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. New details confirm reopening timelines from early April to summer, with recent soft openings and retheming previews.