As summer winds down at Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom is preparing for another seasonal shift. September always brings a different feel to Disney’s flagship park, but this year, guests will notice several operational changes that could affect when they visit, how long they stay, and what experiences they’ll have access to. Credit: Wally Gobetz, Flickr Some of these updates ...
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Disney Removes Iconic Stitch Figure From Disney Springs
Guests visiting Disney Springs may notice something missing the next time they walk toward one of Walt Disney World’s most recognizable shopping destinations. A familiar Stitch figure that has welcomed visitors outside World of Disney is no longer in place, leaving fans wondering whether the removal is temporary or part of a larger refresh taking place at the popular retail ...
Read More »Disney World Annual Passholders Get Three New Reservation-Free Park Days This August
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have a few more reasons to start planning their next park day. Disney has officially added the first batch of Good to Go Days for August 2026, giving eligible Annual Passholders the chance to visit the parks without first securing a park reservation. The newly announced dates are August 2, August 3, and August 9, ...
Read More »It’s Official: Disney World’s 2027 Prices Push a Family Vacation Toward $10,000
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation has never exactly been cheap, but families looking ahead to 2027 may want to start putting money aside sooner rather than later. The biggest problem isn’t necessarily one massive expense. It’s how quickly everything starts piling up. You need somewhere to stay. You need theme park tickets. Everyone needs to eat. Unless you live ...
Read More »Disney World’s New EPCOT Fireworks Package Costs a Family of 4 Nearly $450
Watching fireworks around World Showcase Lagoon is one of the most popular ways to end a day at EPCOT. Soon, Disney World guests will have another option that combines dinner with a view of the nighttime spectacular. Disney is introducing a new fireworks dining package at Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya, the table-service restaurant located inside EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion. The Shiki-Sai Fireworks ...
Read More »Disney World Teases Major New Addition in Historic First for Passholders
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders may soon have a brand-new collectible to add to their refrigerators, and Disney’s latest tease is pointing toward something the resort has never offered before. Disney has started teasing its next complimentary Annual Passholder magnet, but the company isn’t ready to reveal the featured character just yet. Instead, Disney released a few clues that have ...
Read More »Firefighters Enter Spaceship Earth During Unexpected EPCOT Evacuation
A trip through Spaceship Earth took an unexpected turn for some EPCOT guests on Monday, July 27, 2026. Instead of completing the attraction aboard one of its familiar ride vehicles, guests reportedly had to leave the attraction and walk through portions of the ride during an evacuation. Video shared on social media showed visitors making their way through the attraction ...
Read More »Disney Confirms Low-Price Ticket Option Will Expire in October 2026
Finding a relatively inexpensive way into Walt Disney World has become increasingly difficult, especially for guests who want to visit all four theme parks during the same vacation. For the last several months, however, Disney has offered a ticket option that brings the daily cost down considerably compared to some standard admission prices. The catch is that the clock is ...
Read More »Disney Confirms More Removals from Animal Kingdom, Effective Next Month
August is bringing another round of changes to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and guests visiting next month may notice that several things they could enjoy this summer are suddenly gone. The changes aren’t limited to one restaurant, attraction, or corner of the park. Disney is ending several limited-time Annual Passholder offerings, cutting back regular operating hours later in the month, and ...
Read More »Disney World Guests Have Been Missing Part of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run for Years
Guests heading into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios may notice something different before they ever step aboard the Millennium Falcon. It isn’t another new destination, character, or major storyline change. Instead, Disney has restored a piece of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run that hasn’t worked as originally designed for much of the attraction’s life. Credit: Eden, Janine, & ...
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