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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.

Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Gets Major Update Following Sign-Up Failure

runDisney finish line with Mickey and Minnie

For many Disney fans, runDisney events are more than just races. They are vacations, celebrations, personal goals, and traditions shared with friends and family. That is why registration day is often treated almost like a major Disney event itself. Runners set reminders, clear their schedules, and prepare to register the moment sign-ups go live. This week, however, things did not ...

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Disney Springs Confirms Major Replacement for Recently Closed Shopping Location

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.

Disney Springs is constantly changing. New restaurants open, stores move around, seasonal experiences pop up, and longtime locations sometimes disappear altogether. Even guests who visit Walt Disney World every year usually notice something different every time they stop by the shopping and dining district. Now, another major update is officially on the way. A brand-new retail location is preparing to ...

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Bluey’s Wild World at Animal Kingdom No Longer Drawing the Crowds Disney Expected

Entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park decorated for Christmas.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom looked ready for absolute chaos when Bluey’s Wild World officially dropped its virtual queue system this week. For days, many Disney World fans assumed the new Bluey experience would become one of the hardest things to do anywhere on property once standby officially launched. The attraction had already generated massive attention after opening on May 26, especially ...

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Disney World Guests Notice Widespread Food Changes Across Resorts and Parks

Bay Lake at Contemporary Resort

Disney World vacations are usually built around attractions, fireworks, and character moments, but let’s be honest — the food matters just as much now. For a lot of guests, dining has become one of the biggest reasons to visit Walt Disney World in the first place. People plan entire EPCOT days around snacks, book resort reservations months in advance, and ...

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Disney Confirms Another Classic Element of Cinderella Castle Officially Returning

Disneyland Castle

Disney World fans have spent months watching Cinderella Castle slowly transform behind construction equipment, cranes, drained water, and repainting crews. While the castle itself has remained open throughout most of the work, the project noticeably changed the entire look of the Magic Kingdom hub area for guests walking into the park every day. Credit: Disney Now, though, one of the ...

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Disneyland Cuts Transportation Fees by 50% for Guests

Minnie Vans

Disney Springs has changed a lot over the years. What used to feel mostly like a place to grab dinner after a park day has slowly turned into a full-day destination on its own. Between the restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and seasonal events, plenty of guests now carve out entire afternoons or evenings just to explore the massive district. That’s especially ...

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Still Has Entire Sections Blocked Off After New Openings

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disney World just wrapped up one of the busiest weeks the resort has seen in years. Between the launch of Cool KID SUMMER, the opening of Bluey’s Wild World, the debut of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, new entertainment inside Hollywood Studios, and the return of Soarin’ Across America, it suddenly feels like Disney dropped half a decade’s ...

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Major Disney Springs Retailer Closes During One of Disney World’s Busiest Seasons

Two police officers in uniform stand in front of the Disney Springs welcome sign, with buildings and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.

Disney Springs has changed a lot over the years. What used to feel mostly like a place to grab dinner after a park day has slowly turned into a full-day destination on its own. Between the restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and seasonal events, plenty of guests now carve out entire afternoons or evenings just to explore the massive district. That’s especially ...

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Disney Annual Passholders Unlock New 30% Summer Discount Near EPCOT for 2026

Walt DIsney World ANnual Pass Feature

Disney World vacations have become expensive enough that even longtime fans now spend months searching for the best possible hotel deal before they book a trip. Between rising ticket prices, Lightning Lane costs, dining, transportation, and resort rates, families are looking everywhere for ways to save money without completely giving up the Disney bubble experience. That is exactly why many ...

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