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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.

Confirmed: Disney Springs Permanently Closing Kids’ Activity This Saturday

Mickey and Minnie Mouse join Pluto and reindeer in sparkling holiday attire amid festive decorations at Disney parks.

Magic Kingdom is getting ready for another major transformation, and this one will happen much faster than some guests might expect. Right now, the park is still deep into Halloween. Pumpkins line Main Street, U.S.A., fall decorations have taken over the entrance, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party continues to bring Halloween festivities to the park. Credit: Steven Miller, Flickr But ...

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Disney World Classic Suffers Breakdown, Replacement Parts Won’t Arrive for 3 Weeks

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There are certain things you expect when you walk into Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle will be waiting at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. The smell of popcorn will probably find you eventually. And somewhere during your day, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll hear a Disney song that refuses to leave your head. Few attractions accomplish that last part ...

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Disney World Confirms Changes to PhotoPass, Guest Access in New Update

A Disney cast member taking a picture with a PhotoPass camera.

Walt Disney World has started teasing something new for Disney PhotoPass, but for now, the company is keeping the biggest details a mystery. Disney recently shared a post centered around its PhotoPass service and slipped in an interesting tease about what guests can expect next. According to Disney, “even more PhotoPass attraction magic is on its way,” with the company ...

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Disney World Confirms 21 Days With Its Lowest 2027 Ticket Price

Disney tickets held up in front of Cinderella Castle, as Mickey Mouse waves and spotlights a 50% Disney vacation price change.

A Walt Disney World vacation has never been known as a cheap getaway, and families planning trips for 2027 will once again have to think carefully about when they visit. Between hotel rooms, theme park tickets, food, Lightning Lane purchases, transportation, and souvenirs, a Disney vacation can become expensive surprisingly fast. Even changing your travel dates by a few days ...

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Walt Disney World Officially Confirms ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Replacement

Cinderella Castle with its iconic blue spires rises behind the Sword in the Stone at Magic Kingdom, inviting families to experience the magic of Walt Disney World in Orlando—even as discussions swirl around a $100 billion budget.

If you’re riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT on September 21, you don’t have to spend the entire queue wondering which song you’re going to get. Disney has already made that decision for you. For one day only, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is dropping its normal rotating soundtrack and playing just one song: “September” by ...

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Disney World Closes Popular Resort Restaurant for 5 Days

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Guests staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge are dealing with a temporary dining change this week, and it involves one of the resort’s most convenient places to grab a meal. The Mara, the quick-service restaurant located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, has temporarily closed its food court and dining room for scheduled maintenance. Credit: Disney The closure began Monday, September ...

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Disney World Opens 2027 Bookings, but Some Dates Are Already Off the Table

A tall water tower with "Disney Springs" written on it stands against a partly cloudy sky. Palm trees and a white building with a bell tower are visible in the background.

Walt Disney World guests planning vacations for 2027 now have another experience they can officially add to their schedules. Cirque du Soleil and Disney have opened ticket sales for 2027 performances of Drawn to Life at Disney Springs. The production will continue into its sixth season, with performances currently available to book through June 30, 2027. Credit: Disney Guests traveling ...

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Magic Kingdom Restaurant Returns October 4 After Nearly 5-Month Dining Closure

Visitors walk down a broad pathway towards a grand, iconic castle with blue and gold accents. The sky is partly cloudy, and trees line the pathway. People are taking photos, chatting, and enjoying the theme park atmosphere.

Walt Disney World is preparing to bring The Diamond Horseshoe back to life, but guests hoping to be among the first to experience its new menu will need to pay close attention to one important date. The longtime Magic Kingdom restaurant is reopening in Liberty Square on October 4, 2026, following several months without its traditional dining operation. Disney has ...

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