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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.

Disneyland’s 2027 Vacation Packages Are Now Open, With a 499-Day Catch

Mickey and Minnie Mouse greet guests in front of Disneyland’s iconic pink castle, adorned with sparkling blue rooftops and shimmering gold banners.

Planning a Disneyland Resort vacation for 2027 just became a lot easier. As of today, August 25, Disney has officially opened bookings for 2027 Disneyland Resort vacation packages and hotel reservations. That means guests can now begin putting together next year’s trips rather than simply waiting for the booking window to arrive. Credit: Jeremy Thompson, Flickr Disney had previously announced ...

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Walt Disney World Confirms 18 Locations Shutdown, Effective Immediately

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

A Walt Disney World vacation in 2026 looks very different from what guests experienced just a few years ago. Major projects are moving forward across the resort, and Disney’s theme parks and hotels remain in the middle of a significant transformation. That means guests arriving right now may encounter construction walls, unavailable attractions, closed restaurants, and entire areas that have ...

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Disney World’s New Villains Land Could Force Major Overhaul of Hollywood Studios Show

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Walt Disney World is preparing to give its villains something they have never really had before: a permanent home built entirely around them. That creates an interesting question for Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After. The stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is still relatively new, but Disney’s plans for Villains Land at Magic Kingdom could eventually change how the company ...

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Lightning Strikes the Magic Kingdom in Rare Weather Phenomenon

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Guests visiting Walt Disney World on Sunday found themselves in the middle of an intense Florida thunderstorm that brought lightning dangerously close to some of the most recognizable locations at Magic Kingdom. Afternoon thunderstorms aren’t unusual in Central Florida, particularly during the summer. Still, this storm appeared to deliver an especially dramatic experience for guests who were inside the park ...

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Disney Completely Removes Frontierland Icon After 54 Years of Magic

Construction in Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom guests are getting another striking look at just how dramatically Frontierland is changing. For months, construction walls, closures, relocated snack carts, and heavy equipment have become part of the landscape as Walt Disney World moves forward with one of the largest projects in Magic Kingdom history. Credit: nick99nack, Flickr Now, another familiar piece of the land has disappeared ...

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Disney Confirms Magic Kingdom Gates Will Close To Regular Guests on 16+ Dates

Minnie Mouse is dressed in a vibrant purple and green witch costume with an orange bow, smiling and posing in front of a brightly lit circus-themed background with banners reading "Welcome to the Storybook Circus." The scene is colorful and festive.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party continues to fill up at Walt Disney World, and guests hoping to attend the Halloween event are running out of options. Another party night has officially sold out at Magic Kingdom, adding to a growing list of dates that are no longer available. The latest movement comes as the 2026 event moves deeper into its schedule ...

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Disney World Guests Advised To Cancel Trips at Coronado Springs Resort in 2026 Update

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Picking a Walt Disney World hotel can sometimes feel almost as important as choosing which parks to visit. After spending thousands of dollars on a vacation, most guests want somewhere they can come back to after a long park day, relax, grab dinner, and enjoy the atmosphere. Construction walls, unavailable areas, and the possibility of daytime noise probably aren’t part ...

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Disney Removes Free Transportation Option from Resort, Effective Immediately

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Getting around Walt Disney World is usually one of the easier parts of staying at a Disney Resort hotel. Guests can leave the car behind and rely on Disney transportation to move between their hotel, the theme parks, and other destinations around the property. But guests staying at two popular EPCOT-area resorts just lost one of those transportation options. Credit: ...

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Disney World Delays EPCOT Opening During Major October Weekend

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A Disney World vacation often comes down to timing. Guests plan dining reservations, Lightning Lane selections, transportation, and even where they want to stand before the parks officially open. But anyone heading to EPCOT during one major weekend this October will need to make an adjustment. Disney’s currently posted operating calendar shows EPCOT opening later than normal on two days ...

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