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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.

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

Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort as seen from an archway.

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

Animal Kingdom Lodge interior

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

Disney Hollywood Studios

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

Epcot Rain Cloud Monorail Flickr Brett Kiger

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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