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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 Confirms 3 Christmas Traditions Retired Permanently

Mickey and Minnie Christmas

The holidays remain one of the most magical times to visit Walt Disney World, with festive decorations, exclusive entertainment, seasonal treats, and special events transforming the resort every year. While Disney continues introducing new offerings, longtime fans have also watched several beloved Christmas traditions quietly disappear over the past decade. Some seasonal experiences simply skipped a year before returning. Others, ...

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11 Disney Springs Stores Forced to Close After Emergency Incident

Disney Springs entrance sign

Guests enjoying an evening at Disney Springs on Thursday suddenly found themselves cut off from one of the shopping district’s busiest retail buildings after an emergency response brought operations to an unexpected halt. The incident unfolded on the night of Thursday, June 25, when firefighters arrived at Disney Springs following what appeared to be a reported fire alarm. As emergency crews ...

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Disney Springs Bus Crackdown Leaves Countless Disney World Visitors Locked Out in 7 Days

A tall water tower with "Disney Springs" written on it stands against a partly cloudy sky. Palm trees and a white building with a bell tower are visible in the background.

If you’re heading to Walt Disney World next week, there is one transportation change you may want to understand before you arrive. Starting June 28, Disney will begin enforcing new transportation restrictions at Disney Springs, changing how some guests can travel between Disney Springs and Disney Resort hotels. While the policy has been discussed for weeks, the deadline is now ...

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Final Two Dates: Magic Kingdom Disney After Hours Down to July 13 and July 27 After Latest Sellout

A large crowd in Magic Kingdom with Cinderella Castle in the background

If you’ve been thinking about experiencing Magic Kingdom after the crowds thin out and the sun goes down, the window is closing much faster than many Disney fans may have expected. Credit: Ken Lund, Flickr Another Disney After Hours event has officially sold out, leaving just two remaining opportunities for guests to attend one of Walt Disney World’s most popular ...

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Viral TikTok Exposes Rare Safety Incident Inside Disneyland’s Redwood Creek Challenge Trail

Guests on Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland Park.

Disneyland Resort guests are used to seeing children run, climb, and explore throughout Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. The attraction was specifically designed to encourage active play, giving families a place to burn off energy while enjoying the natural beauty of Disney California Adventure. But a recent incident captured on TikTok has some Disney fans talking for a very different reason. ...

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Disney Springs Shoppers Finally Regain Access to Popular Store After 58-Day Shutdown

Guests at Disney Springs

Disney Springs visitors have spent the past several weeks walking past construction walls in the Town Center area and wondering when one of the district’s most recognizable retail locations would return. Now, that question finally has an answer. After nearly two months behind refurbishment walls, Columbia Sportswear is preparing to welcome guests back through its doors. The store has been ...

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It’s Official: Walt Disney World Permanently Retires Original Art of Animation Rooms

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Change is a constant at Walt Disney World, but some updates hit longtime fans a little harder than others. Over the years, Disney has refreshed attractions, reimagined restaurants, renovated resort hotels, and introduced entirely new experiences across property. While many of those projects focus on modernization, they often come with a tradeoff: the original version disappears forever. That is now ...

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Effective Immediately: Disney World Blocks Iconic EPCOT American Adventure Under White Boxes

A vintage scene depicts a small gas station/store at night with an illuminated gas sign. People are sitting on the porch: one playing guitar, one on a stool, and another in a chef's uniform. An old Coca-Cola sign is visible, along with various other vintage advertisements. It's like stepping into Americana at Disney World.

Disney guests visiting EPCOT this week may notice something unusual at one of the park’s most recognizable landmarks. What normally serves as a patriotic centerpiece of World Showcase is suddenly sporting large white coverings that have left some fans wondering what exactly Disney is hiding. The changes appeared seemingly overnight, and while Disney has not officially announced a major refurbishment ...

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It’s Official: Disney Replaces Historic Waterfront Space with Pocahontas Recreation Area

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For years, Disney fans have watched the former River Country site sit largely untouched along the shores of Bay Lake. What was once home to Disney’s pioneering water park later became part of the planned Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge project before that concept was ultimately abandoned. Now, Disney is moving forward with an entirely new vision. The company ...

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Effective Immediately: Magic Kingdom June 22 Tickets Gone with Only 3 Remaining 2026 Dates

A view of Cinderella Castle at dusk in Walt Disney World Free. The castle is illuminated with blue and gold lights, surrounded by people. Trees and lampposts are visible, with the sky gradually transitioning to night. The scene captures a moment of magic and wonder.

Another Walt Disney World experience has quietly become much harder to book, and many guests may not realize how limited their options have suddenly become. As summer crowds continue building across Central Florida, one of Magic Kingdom’s most sought-after premium offerings is disappearing date by date. What started the year with multiple opportunities available has now shrunk to just a ...

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