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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 Reveals Grand Opening for New Mickey Mouse Attraction

A family of four beams with joy standing next to a cheerful Mickey Mouse at a magical theme park. Behind them, a majestic castle with blue spires rises against the clear sky, capturing their excitement and happiness.

Walt Disney World is getting ready to welcome something brand-new—and this one feels especially nostalgic for families who have grown up with Disney Channel mornings. Over at Hollywood Studios, a fresh stage show centered around Mickey Mouse is about to debut, and now we finally know when guests can experience it for themselves. This isn’t just another entertainment offering quietly ...

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Walt Disney World Permanently Removes Icon Near Magic Kingdom

The Walt Disney World Railroad boarding station near the entrance of Magic Kingdom on Main Street, U.S.A., during a cloudy day with guests and security cast members.

For years, there’s been a quiet little tradition tucked along the waterways near Magic Kingdom that many guests didn’t even realize existed—until they spotted it for themselves. It wasn’t on any map. It wasn’t something Disney advertised. But if you were riding a boat across Bay Lake, you might have noticed it: a tree filled with shoes, hanging from its ...

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Walt Disney World Confirms Alterations for EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth

Spaceship Earth Epcot Disney Imagineers Scoff New Designs

Something subtle is happening at EPCOT right now, and if you’ve walked past Spaceship Earth recently, you may have felt it before you fully noticed it. The park’s iconic geodesic sphere—arguably the most recognizable structure in all of Walt Disney World—is undergoing a series of changes that aren’t flashy, but they are meaningful. Disney isn’t tearing anything down. There’s no ...

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Walt Disney World Confirms 22% “Temporary” Price Decrease Amid Backlash

Magic kingdom crowds on happily ever after finale night

There’s been a lot of conversation lately about how expensive a Walt Disney World vacation has become. Between rising ticket prices, hotel rates, and add-ons like Lightning Lane, many fans have started to question just how far their dollar actually goes inside the parks. Over the past few weeks, those concerns have only grown louder as peak spring break crowds ...

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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

runDisney Virtual Queue

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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Walt Disney World Confirms Closure To Polynesian Village Resort

Nighttime view of a tropical resort reminiscent of the Disney Vacation Club Polynesian, with red-roofed buildings and warm lighting. Surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery, a white sandy area graces the foreground. The deep blue sky suggests dusk or early evening.

Walt Disney World is going through one of its biggest transformation periods in years, and it’s happening across nearly every park at the same time. Magic Kingdom is deep in construction as it prepares for a Cars-themed expansion beyond Big Thunder Mountain. Animal Kingdom is reshaping an entire section of the park with the upcoming Tropical Americas land. Over at ...

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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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