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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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 ...
Read More »Disney World Classic Needs Attention as Visible Problems Spread Across Attraction
Magic Kingdom is going through one of the biggest periods of change in its history, but not every attraction needs to be replaced to deserve some attention. Sometimes, an attraction simply needs some care. That may be where “it’s a small world” currently finds itself. The longtime Fantasyland attraction remains one of the most recognizable experiences at Walt Disney World, ...
Read More »Disney World Unexpectedly Closes Popular Restaurant, Cancels Guest Reservations
Guests heading to Disney’s Contemporary Resort for a meal at Steakhouse 71 ran into an unexpected problem on September 6. The popular Walt Disney World restaurant suddenly closed for the day, and this wasn’t simply a situation where guests could no longer find new reservations. Some people who already had tables booked reportedly had their reservations canceled. Credit: Scott Smith, ...
Read More »Disney World Suddenly Reopens Major Coaster After 72-Hour Shutdown
One of the biggest missing attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is finally back. After an unexpected three-day shutdown that stretched from the end of August into September, Slinky Dog Dash reopened Thursday morning at Walt Disney World. The Toy Story Land roller coaster returned with Early Theme Park Entry on September 3. Around 8:55 a.m., the attraction was operating with ...
Read More »Update: Walt Disney World Issues Indefinite Closure Notice for Slinky Dog Dash
What started as an unexplained closure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios may now have its first major clue. Slinky Dog Dash has been out of operation for three consecutive days, leaving one of Toy Story Land’s biggest attractions unavailable and forcing guests to adjust their plans. Disney has yet to publicly explain what caused the shutdown or when the coaster could ...
Read More »Disney World’s Halloween Party Nears Sellout With Just 7 Dates Left
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party season is in full swing at Walt Disney World, but guests who haven’t purchased tickets are quickly running out of opportunities. Another large group of party dates has officially sold out, leaving only seven dates available for the remainder of the 2026 season. That’s a pretty dramatic change for an event that still has nearly two ...
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