The holiday season at Walt Disney World is still several weeks away, but guests planning to attend Disney Jollywood Nights can now lock in one of the event’s more limited experiences. Reservations officially opened September 17 for Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby. The experience returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning November 7 and continues through January 5, 2027. ...
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Disney World Monorail Trouble Escalates After Backup Option Also Goes Down
Getting around Walt Disney World can already require a little patience, especially when guests are moving between Magic Kingdom, nearby resorts, and the Transportation and Ticket Center. On September 16, that trip became considerably more complicated. Credit: Disney Walt Disney World experienced problems with two of its major Monorail routes, leaving guests without the usual transportation option between Magic Kingdom ...
Read More »Disney Veteran of 36 Years Takes Over New Role at Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom has changed quite a bit over the years, but some of the park’s most memorable experiences have never needed a massive attraction or elaborate special effects. Sometimes, all it takes is a piano, a familiar melody, and someone who knows how to turn a passing moment into something guests remember. Now, a longtime Walt Disney World musician is ...
Read More »Disney World Removes Major Park Requirement for 4 More Days
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have a few more opportunities to visit the theme parks without worrying about making a park reservation first. Disney has added four more Good to Go Days to the September 2026 calendar, expanding what was already becoming a fairly flexible month for Annual Passholders. The newly added dates are September 23, 24, 28, and 29. ...
Read More »8 Characters, 3 Different Cutoff Times: Disney World Reveals New Hollywood Studios Schedule
Meeting Disney characters has always been one of those experiences that can completely change the direction of a day at Walt Disney World. Guests may enter Disney’s Hollywood Studios planning to ride a few attractions, grab lunch, and catch a show. Then they spot a favorite character, and suddenly everything else can wait. That could happen quite a bit inside ...
Read More »Universal Orlando Confirms New Restaurant Opening September 19, Free Food Included
Universal CityWalk Orlando is getting ready to welcome another new dining option, and this opening comes with a familiar face attached. Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice has officially announced the grand opening date for its new Universal CityWalk location. The restaurant will celebrate its arrival on Saturday, September 19, 2026, giving Universal Orlando Resort visitors another place to ...
Read More »Disney World Cuts EPCOT Park Hours on 2 Dates as 4 October Changes Arrive
October is already a busy month to visit Walt Disney World, but EPCOT guests will have a few extra changes to keep on their radar this year. The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will be in full swing, bringing plenty of food and drinks around World Showcase and other areas of the park. At the same time, runDisney ...
Read More »After Cutting Classics, Disney Confirms 4 More Changes to Magic Kingdom in October 2026
Magic Kingdom is about to enter one of the busiest transition periods of the year. October is always an interesting month at Walt Disney World. Halloween remains in full swing almost until the very end, but Disney doesn’t wait long before preparing for Christmas. That means guests can visit during one season while the park is already getting ready for ...
Read More »Walt Disney World Confirms 3 Attractions Are Permanently Being Retired
Walt Disney World is always changing, but not every change guests hear about actually makes it into the parks. Over the years, Disney has announced plenty of ambitious projects that looked like sure things at the time. Concept art was released. Executives talked about what guests could expect. In some cases, Disney even displayed models and artwork inside the parks. ...
Read More »Disney Opens Doors to Select Guests at New Hollywood Studios Experience Before Official Debut
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is just days away from welcoming guests into one of its newest experiences, but some people are already getting an early look inside. Cast Member previews have officially started for The Magic of Disney Animation, giving Disney employees an opportunity to experience the reimagined space before it opens to everyone on September 14, 2026. Credit: Disney Disney ...
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