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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’s Art of Animation Resort Suffers Structural Damage, Unexpected Closure

The image shows the colorful entrance sign for Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World. The words "Art of Animation" are prominently displayed in large, multicolored letters, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees in the background.

Guests checking into Walt Disney World expect a certain level of consistency. Whether you’re staying at a Value Resort or one of the more premium options, there’s an assumption that everything will run smoothly behind the scenes. That’s part of what keeps people coming back—the idea that Disney has thought of everything before you even arrive. But every now and ...

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Walt Disney World Annual Passes Set for Inflation Increase in 2026

Walt DIsney World ANnual Pass Feature

If you’ve been watching Walt Disney World pricing trends over the last few years, you can probably see what’s coming next. Ticket prices are climbing again, and not just by a little. That usually signals something bigger just around the corner—especially for the park’s most loyal visitors. Annual Passholders have been here before. Every time Disney adjusts its ticket pricing ...

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Timeline Leaked for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opening

Muppets Mayhem Poster

Something is clearly building at Disney’s Hollywood Studios—and if you’ve been watching closely, you can feel that we’re getting very close to the finish line. For months now, Disney has kept things intentionally vague when it comes to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. We’ve gotten teases, small reveals, and just enough information to keep fans talking. But the ...

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Walt Disney World Virtual Queue Coming Out of Retirement for Crowd Control

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If you’ve been keeping up with Walt Disney World over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed something quietly disappear—and honestly, most fans were pretty happy about it. Virtual queues, once a major part of the park experience during and after the COVID era, have largely been phased out. No more waking up early just to secure a boarding group. ...

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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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