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Brittni is a Disney and Universal fan; one of her favorite things at both parks is collecting popcorn buckets. While at Disney World Resort, Brittni meets the princesses and rides Kilimanjaro Safaris. At Universal, Brittni enjoys the Minions and watching Animal Actors on Location! When not at Disney World Resort or Universal Orlando, Brittni spends time with her family and pets.

Disney Springs Continues Major West Side Transformation With Permanent Closure

Four young adults walk outside, smiling and holding shopping bags, near a large colorful sign that says “Be Healthy Be Well.” They chat about Disney Shopping Tips as they stroll through the vibrant shopping area with stores and trees in the background.

Disney Springs has spent the last several years transforming itself into a much more polished dining and shopping destination. New restaurants keep arriving, lounges continue expanding, and Disney has clearly leaned harder into turning the area into a full-day experience instead of just a place guests visit after leaving the parks. But now, another longtime part of Disney Springs is ...

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Disneyland’s 70-Year-Old Fantasyland Attraction Suddenly Disappears This Summer

Mickey Mouse and Minnie stand in front of a castle adorned with Disneyland70 decor.

Disneyland guests are about to temporarily lose one of the park’s most classic attractions once again. The King Arthur Carrousel, which has been part of Disneyland since opening day in 1955, is officially scheduled to close for refurbishment beginning July 6, 2026. Right now, Disney has not shared how long the attraction will remain unavailable, and that uncertainty is already ...

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Disney Security Allegedly Flags Returning Guest at EPCOT Less Than 24 Hours After Removal

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.

Disney World vacations usually involve excitement, Lightning Lane planning, snacks around World Showcase, and racing to attractions before wait times explode. Most guests never think much about what happens behind the scenes when they scan into a park. A ticket either works or it does not. But according to a recent report from WDWActiveCrime, one guest arriving at EPCOT discovered ...

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Disney Expands Hollywood Studios Character Lineup With New Disney Junior Addition

A person in colorful clothing, a costumed character resembling a vampire with bat-like ears, and another person with blue hair and an orange jacket dance energetically on a stage with a vibrant, digital backdrop.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been going through a huge transformation lately. Between the ongoing changes around Animation Courtyard, the arrival of new entertainment offerings, updated character experiences, and the continued push toward more family-focused experiences, the park feels very different than it did even a couple of years ago. Credit: Lee (myfrozenlife), Flickr For families with younger kids, especially Disney ...

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EPCOT Guests Left Stunned After Visible Damage Appears on Test Track Vehicle

Cars on Test Track at EPCOT.

Disney guests expect the unexpected when visiting EPCOT, but few probably expected to see part of a Test Track vehicle apparently come loose during normal operations. That is exactly why a new TikTok making the rounds online has quickly become one of the latest viral Disney Parks moments. The short clip, posted by TikTok user “nickbusters,” appears to show a ...

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Walt Disney World Issues Major Hurricane Season Advisory Ahead of Peak August Travel

A hurricane evacuation sign with the Magic Kingdom castle and stormy weather in the background

There’s something a little strange about visiting Walt Disney World during hurricane season. One moment, you’re walking down Main Street, U.S.A. with blue skies overhead and a Mickey pretzel in your hand. The next, your weather app is sending alerts every few minutes while Cast Members quietly begin preparing the parks for severe weather. Credit: David Jafra, Flickr For many ...

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Disney Finally Reveals What Replaced Animation Courtyard at Hollywood Studios

Animation Courtyard

For months, guests walking through Disney’s Hollywood Studios had to weave around construction walls, blocked-off pathways, and constant signs teasing that “something new” was coming. Animation Courtyard, one of the park’s oldest remaining sections, disappeared almost overnight back in 2025, leaving many longtime fans wondering what exactly Disney planned to do with the area. Now, the walls are finally gone. ...

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Disney Quietly Raises Red Flags for Several 2027 Disney World Vacation Dates

Cinderella Castle on main street u.s.a. at Magic Kingdom

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation has become a lot more complicated over the last several years. Between dynamic ticket pricing, Lightning Lane strategies, school calendars, special events, and massive attraction openings, there are certain stretches of the year that can completely change the experience guests have inside the parks. Credit: Nicholas Fuentes, Unsplash Some days still feel relatively calm. ...

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