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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.

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

A large blue and gold globe with the word "UNIVERSAL" in bold white letters, located at the entrance of Universal Studios theme park.

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

Mickey Mouse dressed in a purple and orange Halloween costume, featuring a top hat and a cape, stands outside, smiling and striking a pose. The background is a blurred, illuminated theme park setting, possibly at night.

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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Disney World Classic Needs Attention as Visible Problems Spread Across Attraction

A grand castle stands against a blue sky, surrounded by white clouds. Colorful fireworks burst in the background. In front of the castle, costumed characters gather on the stage, with tall green trees visible on the sides.

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, ...

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Disney World Unexpectedly Closes Popular Restaurant, Cancels Guest Reservations

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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, ...

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Disney World Suddenly Reopens Major Coaster After 72-Hour Shutdown

Toy Story Land

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 ...

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Update: Walt Disney World Issues Indefinite Closure Notice for Slinky Dog Dash

A man and a boy excitedly ride a vibrant roller coaster. The track features bold, colorful patterns creating a dynamic visual backdrop. Both are smiling widely, capturing the thrill and joy of the moment.

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 ...

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Disney World’s Halloween Party Nears Sellout With Just 7 Dates Left

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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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