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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 Hits Reverse on Millennium Falcon Attraction Update

Millennium Falcon Smugglers run

For about 24 hours, Star Wars fans thought Disney had officially flipped the switch. If you searched for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run on the Walt Disney World website or inside the My Disney Experience app yesterday, you didn’t just see the familiar attraction name. Instead, it appeared as “Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run – A New Mission.” That small subtitle carried ...

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Outrage Grows as Disney Replaces Live Animators With Pre-Recorded Video

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Disney thought it was bringing back a fan favorite. Instead, it lit a match. When the company confirmed that the Animation Academy would return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of the new Magic of Disney Animation experience, longtime fans initially celebrated. For years, the park’s creative heart felt muted. Animation Courtyard became a transitional space. The hands-on drawing classes ...

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Animal Kingdom Loses Even More Attractions in 2026

A wooden chair with a carved backrest overlooks a wide grassy field, enclosed by a rustic bamboo fence. Trees are scattered across the field, and buildings resembling Magical Disney Moments are visible in the distance under a clear sky.

Animal Kingdom is in the middle of one of its biggest transitions in years. Dinoland U.S.A. permanently closed on February 2, 2026, removing an entire land from the park’s footprint. Not long after, Rafiki’s Planet Watch and several of its offerings also went dark as Disney prepares for a new Bluey experience later this year. Credit: Edited by Inside the ...

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Disney Confirms Late-Night Access at Animal Kingdom for Select Guests

Entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park decorated for Christmas.

Disney is giving select guests a little extra magic this spring—and this time, it’s happening at a park that doesn’t usually get the spotlight for late-night perks. Credit: Trey Ratcliff, Flickr In May, guests staying at eligible Walt Disney World resort hotels will have the chance to remain inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom after the park officially closes for the day. ...

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After 27 Years, Disney’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Takes Its Final Ride This Week

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

For nearly 27 years, the sound of a screaming guitar has echoed through Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests have raced through a super-stretch limo, blasted from 0 to 57 miles per hour in seconds, and flipped upside down in the dark while Aerosmith played at full volume. Now, that era is coming to an end. Credit: Disney Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster ...

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EPCOT’s Frozen Crowds Spiral Out of Control Before the Day Even Starts

EPCOT

If you’ve ever walked through EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion and thought, “Why does this area always feel like a traffic jam?” you’re definitely not alone. The pavilion is beautiful, but it’s also one of the most crowded spots in the entire park, especially once Frozen fans start flooding in. This week, though, EPCOT’s Frozen situation reached a whole new level. Guests ...

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Disney World Rushes to Repair Slinky Dog Dash After Guests Raise Safety Concerns

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Disney World fans have been on edge lately, and honestly… it’s not hard to understand why. Between major construction walls, closures, and constant operational changes, the parks have felt a little more unpredictable than they used to. But what really gets people talking isn’t even the big projects. Credit: Patrick McGarvey, Flickr It’s the smaller stuff. Because when Disney lets ...

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