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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 Removes a Major Planning Restriction for Annual Passholders on 3 Dates

Silhouette of Mickey Mouse holding hands with a statue, set against a backdrop of a Disney theme park entrance with decorative buildings and a busy crowd below. Bright, festive lighting enhances the cheerful atmosphere while celebrating unity and diversity.

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders just received a little more flexibility for three upcoming dates. Disney has added three more “Good to Go” days to its Annual Passholder calendar for August 2026. That means eligible Passholders can visit the theme parks on those dates without first securing a theme park reservation. For Passholders who like making last-minute trips to Walt ...

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Disney World Pulls Magic Kingdom Buses From Familiar Fort Wilderness Location

Three colorful buses themed after Disney characters are parked in an empty lot. The front bus features a large image of Mickey Mouse with "Magical Moment" displayed, while the others are adorned with Minnie Mouse and Pluto designs, as if part of a playful trick from the Disney Transportation and Ticket Center.

Getting around Walt Disney World is usually pretty straightforward once you understand the transportation system. But every once in a while, something happens that forces Disney to make an unexpected adjustment. That is currently the case at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, where guests are dealing with a temporary change involving bus transportation. The adjustment affects guests traveling to ...

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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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