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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.

The End of an Era: Disney Confirms Final Days for Original ‘Star Wars’ Ride

Millennium Falcon Smugglers run

There are certain rides at Disney World that feel permanent. You ride them once, twice, maybe dozens of times over the years, and it never really crosses your mind that the experience you know could change. That’s especially true for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, where everything still feels relatively new in the grand scheme of Disney history. But right now, ...

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Walt Disney World Holds Back Halloween Season Discounted Rates

Minnie and Mickey Mouse are dressed in bright green Halloween costumes with a castle illuminated in orange behind them. Minnie wears a witch outfit, and Mickey sports a top hat and bow tie. They stand on a bridge decorated with lights at night, posing for a photo.

There’s a predictable rhythm to Disney vacation planning, especially for fans who keep a close eye on fall travel. Around this time of year, attention usually shifts toward Halloween season at Walt Disney World—and more importantly, the room-only resort discounts that can make those trips far more affordable. This year, though, the conversation feels a little more complicated. We’re in ...

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Walt Disney World Imposes 15% Price Increase on Vacations Booked in 2026

Cinderella Castle

If you’ve priced out a Walt Disney World vacation recently and felt like something was off, you’re not imagining it. The numbers still look familiar at first glance. Ticket prices haven’t exploded overnight. Resorts are still advertised with that same “starting from” language. And yet, when you actually build out a full trip, the final total tells a very different ...

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Every Attraction Closing at Disney World in 2026 for Major Re-Theming

EPCOT's Spaceship Earth

If you’ve visited Walt Disney World recently, you might have noticed that your usual park routine doesn’t quite line up the way it used to. Attractions you planned around are suddenly unavailable, entire sections feel different, and familiar experiences are either gone or in the middle of changing into something new. This isn’t random—it’s all part of a larger shift ...

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Disney Announces 4 More ‘Toy Story’ Projects Ahead of 5th Film’s Release

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

There’s something special about the way Toy Story (1995) continues to evolve. What started as Pixar’s groundbreaking debut has turned into one of Disney’s most reliable and beloved franchises, and now, all eyes are on Toy Story 5 (2026). With familiar voices returning and a story that tackles how kids interact with technology today, the next chapter already feels like ...

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Mickey Mouse Replacement: 2027 Announcement Confirms Major Orlando News

Sorcerer Mickey Mouse looks shocked.

For a brief moment, it actually looked like Mickey Mouse had been replaced. Not in a corporate shake-up. Not in a rebrand. But in one of the most unexpected—and honestly hilarious—ways Orlando has seen in a while. A brand-new video making the rounds online shows a familiar black-and-white cartoon world… except this time, it’s not Mickey at the helm. Instead, ...

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8 Hidden Mickeys That Disney World Visitors Miss Every Single Trip’

A classic Hidden Mickey silhouette glows under red and blue lights, capturing Disney World’s secret-spotting tradition.

Hidden Mickeys are the ultimate “if you know, you know” tradition of the Disney Parks. What started as an inside joke among Imagineers at Disneyland has evolved into a global phenomenon, with hundreds of silhouettes tucked away across Walt Disney World. They’re not something Disney officially promotes in a big way, and that’s part of the appeal. Hidden Mickeys feel ...

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