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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 Paying Up to $199 Can Now Reserve Exclusive Holiday Add-On

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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

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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 ...

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8 Characters, 3 Different Cutoff Times: Disney World Reveals New Hollywood Studios Schedule

Guests of all ages enjoy an enchanting tea party in Wonderland Gardens, surrounded by vibrant fantasy trees and dazzling lights.

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 ...

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Universal Orlando Confirms New Restaurant Opening September 19, Free Food Included

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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 ...

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After Cutting Classics, Disney Confirms 4 More Changes to Magic Kingdom in October 2026

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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 ...

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Walt Disney World Confirms 3 Attractions Are Permanently Being Retired

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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. ...

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Disney Opens Doors to Select Guests at New Hollywood Studios Experience Before Official Debut

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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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