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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.

Update: Disney to Shutdown Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Replacement Could Be Coming in 2028

A group of people approaching the highest Tiana's Bayou Adventure drop.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure hasn’t even been open for three years, but Walt Disney World is already preparing to take the Magic Kingdom attraction offline for a significant refurbishment. And while the upcoming closure should give Disney an opportunity to address some of the ride’s most noticeable problems, guests probably shouldn’t expect everything to be fixed at once. Disney has confirmed ...

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Disney World Confirms 2 Refurbishments That Could Collide at Magic Kingdom

The image captures the entrance to a theme park, reminiscent of Disney magic, with a grand Victorian-style train station and clock tower. Decorative elements stand out against a clear blue sky, while lush landscaping with red flowers adorns the foreground. Nearby, Disney Child Care Services ensures family-friendly fun.

Guests heading to Magic Kingdom later this year will want to keep two upcoming closures in mind, especially if their vacation falls during the busy fall or holiday season. Walt Disney World has scheduled refurbishments for both Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the Walt Disney World Railroad. The attractions won’t close on the same day, but their refurbishment schedules could overlap ...

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Disney World Drops New Update, Moves Up Timeline To Open Monsters Inc. Land

Colorful animated street scene with children and adults interacting with Sulley, a large blue and purple monster from Monsters, Inc., amid whimsical buildings, bright signage, and playful decorations.

Walt Disney World is wasting little time bringing one of its biggest upcoming expansions to life. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is already undergoing a major transformation as crews work on Monstropolis, the new Monsters, Inc.-themed area taking over the former Grand Avenue and Muppet Courtyard section of the park. Disney has previously confirmed that the land will open in 2027, but ...

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Disney Introduces New $150 Fireworks Experience at EPCOT

Spaceship Earth in EPCOT

EPCOT guests looking for a different way to end their night at Walt Disney World now have another option to consider. Reservations have officially opened for the new Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package, giving guests a chance to combine dinner inside the Japan Pavilion with EPCOT’s nighttime spectacular, Luminous: The Symphony of Us. Credit: Scott Smith, Flickr The experience won’t come ...

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Walt Disney World To Issue New Warnings Over “Dangerous Behavior” in Frontierland

An image of a lush, green landscape with a tall water tower labeled "Tiana's Foods" prominently standing amidst the foliage. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds, adding to the vibrant and scenic environment.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure may be one of the newer attractions at Walt Disney World, but recent events on the West Coast could soon lead to a noticeable change at its Magic Kingdom counterpart. Disneyland has taken additional safety measures around its version of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure following a frightening incident involving a young guest. Rather than relying solely on the ...

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Disney World Announces Early Booking Access for New Lakeshore Lodge Resort

Concept art for Disney's Lakeshore Lodge, showing the resort entrance.

Walt Disney World’s newest resort won’t welcome its first guests until next summer, but some Disney fans will get a head start on everyone else when reservations open this fall. Disney has announced an early booking schedule for Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, the massive new waterfront resort coming to Bay Lake. Disney Vacation Club Members will receive the first opportunity to ...

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After Just 1 Year, Disney Issues Troubling Update on Test Track Ride in EPCOT

Cars on Test Track at EPCOT.

Test Track hasn’t even been back for much more than a year, but Walt Disney World guests are already running into a frustrating problem with one of EPCOT’s biggest attractions. The reimagined Test Track reopened in July 2025 following a lengthy transformation that gave the attraction a completely different feel. Disney moved away from the futuristic Chevrolet design studio theme ...

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Disney Cruise Line Confirms Limited New York Return With Just 7 Sailings in 2027

A group of smiling children and one adult in swimsuits run excitedly on a cruise ship deck near a large water park with slides, under a blue sky.

Disney Cruise Line is heading back to New York City, giving Northeast travelers another chance to board a Disney ship without making the trip to Florida. Disney Cruise Line will return to New York in fall 2027 with a limited series of voyages aboard the Disney Wish. The upcoming schedule includes seven sailings between late September and early November, with ...

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