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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 World Guests Are Losing a Familiar Park Feature as New Replacements Take Over

Animal kingdom Park entrance

A major change is spreading across Walt Disney World, and this time, it has nothing to do with a new ride, restaurant, or character experience. Disney’s new solar-powered trash cans are continuing their takeover. After first appearing as a relatively small test, the smart trash and recycling cans have steadily expanded around Walt Disney World. Now, another major section of ...

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Warning Issued After Disney Guests Barred from Magic Kingdom Entry

Guests look on inside the Magic Kingdom besides the Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse statue, Partners, at Walt Disney World Resort

A Walt Disney World vacation can look very different once Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes over Magic Kingdom. The popular Halloween event gives guests the chance to experience Magic Kingdom after dark with trick-or-treating, special entertainment, characters, attraction changes, and plenty of Halloween atmosphere. But there is an important catch for anyone who does not have a ticket to the ...

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EPCOT Closes Guest Area Just 17 Days Before 2026 Food & Wine Festival

A nighttime scene at Epcot with a family of four wearing Mickey Mouse ears admiring the large, illuminated Spaceship Earth. The geodesic sphere is lit up with bright, colorful patterns, primarily in red and white, creating a festive atmosphere.

Changes are already starting to appear around EPCOT as Walt Disney World prepares for one of the park’s biggest events of the year. With the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival approaching, guests visiting the park will notice that one familiar relaxation area is temporarily unavailable. The playground and picnic space located along the rose walk between the Imagination! ...

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Disney Confirms Permanent New Restrictions for Disney Springs, and More

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.

For years, Disney Springs has been one of the most flexible places to visit at Walt Disney World. Guests could spend an afternoon shopping, enjoy dinner at one of dozens of restaurants, catch live entertainment, and even use complimentary Disney transportation to visit nearby resorts. That experience has changed dramatically over the past several months. Disney has introduced permanent transportation ...

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Disneyland Closes Haunted Mansion This Week, Ending the Classic Version Until 2027

Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park

Disneyland guests only have a limited amount of time left to experience one of the park’s most iconic attractions before it changes for the rest of the year. The original version of Haunted Mansion is preparing to close, making way for its yearly transformation inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). For many visitors, both versions of the attraction are ...

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Disney World Medical Emergencies Take Shocking Turn, Two Guests Arrested

The entrance to Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida as seen through a car window

A day at Walt Disney World is usually filled with attractions, entertainment, and family memories. But even at the Most Magical Place on Earth, emergency situations can unfold without warning. In two unrelated incidents earlier this year, Disney first responders were called to assist guests experiencing medical emergencies. Both situations ultimately escalated beyond medical care and resulted in felony arrests ...

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Walt Disney World Slashes Lightning Lane Premier Pass to Record-Low $299

Mickey's not so scary halloween party fireworks

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation can be expensive, especially once you start adding optional extras like Lightning Lane passes. Over the past few years, guests have watched ticket prices, food costs, and premium add-ons continue to climb. That’s why Disney’s latest pricing update comes as a bit of a surprise. Credit: Disney For the first time, Lightning Lane Premier ...

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Disney World Guests Advised to Modify Stays During Halloween Season

Mickey's Boo To You Parade at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has become one of the biggest reasons guests visit Walt Disney World during late summer and fall. With exclusive entertainment, trick-or-treating, specialty characters, and shorter attraction wait times, it’s easy to see why many visitors build an entire vacation around the event. If you’re planning to attend, though, your park ticket isn’t the only thing worth ...

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Disney World Restricts New Halloween Popcorn Buckets to Limited Nights Only

Minnie Mouse is dressed in a vibrant purple and green witch costume with an orange bow, smiling and posing in front of a brightly lit circus-themed background with banners reading "Welcome to the Storybook Circus." The scene is colorful and festive.

Halloween season is almost here, and for many Walt Disney World fans, that means one thing beyond trick-or-treating and villains: collectible popcorn buckets. Every year, Disney releases exclusive souvenirs tied to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and some of them become must-have collectibles that disappear quickly. Guests often arrive well before the party officially begins, planning their evening around limited-edition merchandise ...

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