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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.

Disney Gives New Update After Yacht Club Resort Shutdown

Disney's Beach Club Resort

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is finally getting some good news after one of its signature dining locations spent months behind construction walls. Disney has quietly updated its dining reservation system, giving guests their clearest indication yet that Yachtsman Steakhouse is preparing to welcome diners back before the end of the summer. While the company has stopped short of making a ...

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Lightning Lane Warning: EPCOT Removes “Pay-to-Ride” Access from Tier 1 Attractions

A large, geodesic sphere with a silver, triangular panel exterior stands timelessly against a partly cloudy sky. Palm trees line the foreground while a white, modern building curves gracefully on the left—a serene scene undisturbed by any tragedy at Disney World.

Lightning Lane Multi Pass can be a great way to cut down on wait times at Walt Disney World. At Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, guests often have multiple opportunities to use the service on attractions that regularly draw long lines. EPCOT, however, offers a much different experience. Although the park uses the same Lightning Lane Multi Pass system, its ...

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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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