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A frequent visitor of Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, Andrew will likely be found freefalling on Twilight Zone Tower of Terror or enjoying Pirates of the Caribbean. Over at Universal, he'll be taking in the thrills of the Jurassic World Velocicoaster and Revenge of the Mummy.

Walt Disney World Set To Shut Down Expedition Everest Coaster, Updates Given

Expedition Everest’s runaway train barrels toward the ferocious yeti, deep within a frostbitten Himalayan cavern—capturing the electrifying spirit of Disney Parks’ latest D23 adventure reveals.

One of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s biggest attractions is finally getting an update fans have wanted for roughly two decades. But bringing that change to life could come with a major downside for anyone planning a Walt Disney World vacation. Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is expected to eventually close for what could be a substantial refurbishment. Disney ...

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Disney Confirms New Mickey Mouse in 2026, Becomes Official on September 30

Mickey and Friends in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park

Mickey Mouse is getting another major Disney update before September comes to an end. Disney has officially confirmed the return of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ for its second season, bringing Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, and several familiar friends back for another round of adventures. And fans don’t have long to wait. Credit: Disney Season 2 of the Disney Jr. ...

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Disney Confirms Disney Springs Replacement and Changes After 11 Years

Disney Springs

Disney Springs has changed dramatically over the last decade, but Disney is preparing to make another round of updates to the massive shopping, dining, and entertainment district. A new collection of construction permits points to work at several recognizable Disney Springs locations, including restaurants, stores, and one important piece of infrastructure that thousands of guests use to move around the ...

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Disney World Confirms Saratoga Springs Resort Area Replacement, Effective September 30

Colorful building with a pastel green facade, red and white striped awnings, and a cylindrical tower attached. A sign reads "Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa," one of the renowned Disney Resorts. Several bicycles are parked nearby, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Walt Disney World is getting ready to reopen a familiar dining location at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, but guests who remember the restaurant from before its refurbishment are going to find several changes waiting for them. The Turf Club Bar and Grill is scheduled to reopen on September 30 following its refurbishment, and Disney has now revealed the ...

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Extra Hours Confirmed for Animal Kingdom and EPCOT at Walt Disney World

A nighttime scene at Epcot with a family of four wearing Mickey Mouse ears admiring the large, illuminated Spaceship Earth. The geodesic sphere is lit up with bright, colorful patterns, primarily in red and white, creating a festive atmosphere.

Walt Disney World is giving Disney Vacation Club members more opportunities to experience two theme parks after most guests have gone home. Disney Vacation Club has added three Moonlight Magic events to the 2026 calendar, bringing an additional night to EPCOT and two additional nights to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The events provide eligible DVC members with complimentary after-hours access to ...

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Disney Confirms Walt Disney World Railroad Station Removal at Magic Kingdom

A monorail travels along elevated tracks in the foreground, with a vast parking lot below. In the background, trees surround a castle-like structure, and the sky is illuminated by a vibrant sunset.

Magic Kingdom has lost another small piece of its past, though this time, there is still a chance the missing piece could eventually return. Guests walking through the Walt Disney World Railroad station on Main Street, U.S.A. may notice something different inside the historic-looking space. One of the vintage Penny Arcade machines that had been displayed there for years has ...

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Walt Disney World Putting Finishing Touches on Monsters Inc. Land

Mike and Sulley shocked in 'Monsters, Inc'

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting closer to opening one of the biggest expansions the park has seen in years. Monstropolis, the new Monsters Inc.-themed land currently under construction, still has plenty of work ahead. However, Disney is beginning to reach the stage where some of the smaller details that actually make a theme park land feel finished are starting to ...

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Disney Confirms Original ‘Toy Story’ Land Replacement at Hollywood Studios

L to R: Jessie, Woody, Bullseye and Buzz on the runway in 'Toy Story 2'

For more than eight years, Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has operated around one very specific idea. Guests aren’t simply visiting a place filled with Toy Story characters. They’re supposed to shrink to the size of a toy and step directly into Andy’s backyard. Slinky Dog Dash is something Andy built. Christmas lights tower over guests because they’re ...

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Official: Disney & Hulu Confirm End for ‘Chad Powers’ TV Series

A person in a dress shirt and tie holds a megaphone in front of their face, standing in front of a blurred Hulu logo and background of various show posters.

For a show built around a fake identity, Chad Powers has managed to create one very real question heading into its future: How much longer can this story actually continue? Season 2 certainly didn’t provide an ending. Instead, Hulu’s football comedy pushed Glen Powell’s character into an even more complicated situation, left several major storylines unresolved, and set the stage ...

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