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Official: After 17-Year Absence, Disneyland Confirms Return of Historic Space Mountain Feature

Space Mountain aglow at night, shining over water with a starry sky, as fans await its exciting 2027 refurbishment.

Space Mountain has never been the kind of Disney attraction that simply stays frozen in time. For decades, Disney Imagineers have found new ways to send guests into the darkness, changing soundtracks, stories, effects, ride systems, and even entire versions of the attraction. Some updates have lasted only for special events, while others have completely replaced what guests experienced for ...

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Disney World Permanently Cuts 5 Longstanding Offerings From Iconic EPCOT Pavilion

Interior of Dining Room at Le Cellier

EPCOT guests returning to a familiar corner of the park may want to pay closer attention during their next visit. Disney has made a series of permanent cuts, removing five longtime options from one of World Showcase’s established locations. The removals arrive alongside several additions, creating a noticeably different experience for returning guests who may have grown accustomed to what ...

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‘Toy Story 5’ Hits Disney+ Sooner Than Expected After Smashing $1.1 Billion Box Office

Bullseye, Jessie, and Woody

Disney and Pixar have another major streaming arrival lined up after a massive theatrical run. Toy Story 5 (2026) brought Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the beloved franchise back to theaters this summer. The latest chapter gave audiences another reason to revisit characters who have been part of Pixar for decades while introducing new faces and challenges. Now, fans who ...

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Disney Confirms New Lakeshore Lodge Opening Date, Reveals Brand-New Themed Guest Rooms

Artist rendering of the outside of Disney's Lakeshore Lodge at night

Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge just received one of its biggest updates yet. The new Walt Disney World resort has been in development in one form or another for years, but its future is finally becoming much clearer. Disney has now confirmed an opening date and revealed more about the theming, accommodations, and experiences guests can expect. And with several different Disney ...

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September Disney World Travel Alert: 7 Experiences Shutting Down, Including Entire Park

A child looks at the aquarium in The Seas With Nemo & Friends a EPCOT

September guests heading to Walt Disney World may want to take another look at their plans before arriving, as several closures could affect what they can experience across the resort next month. Disney has confirmed several experiences will be unavailable for at least part of September 2026. The closures affect attractions, restaurants, transportation, and resort dining, with some lasting throughout ...

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Disney World Promises ‘New Magic’ for Spaceship Earth as Animatronic Loses Its Head Mid-Ride

Spaceship Earth Epcot

Spaceship Earth has welcomed generations of Walt Disney World guests inside EPCOT’s most recognizable landmark. But lately, the attraction has been showing its age in ways that are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. The slow-moving dark ride remains one of EPCOT’s defining experiences, taking guests through thousands of years of human history. Yet compared to the attractions Disney has built ...

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Following Dolly Parton’s Tragic Passing at 80, Disney+ Honors Music Icon With Streaming Special

In front of a castle backdrop, a person dressed as Mickey Mouse stands next to a woman with blonde hair wearing a black dress with leopard print sleeves. Both are smiling and posing for the camera.

For generations of fans, Dolly Parton felt like one of those rare stars who would always be there. Her songs crossed decades. Her personality made her instantly recognizable. And her influence stretched well beyond country music into movies, television, philanthropy, theme parks, and even Disney. Now, just one day after Parton’s death at 80, Disney is giving fans another way ...

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After 3-Year Snub, Disney Cruise Line Confirms Unexpected Comeback for Fall 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 has spent the last few years expanding rapidly, adding ships, destinations, and more vacation options. But not every group of Disney fans has benefited equally from that growth. For some guests, taking a Disney cruise has required more travel before the vacation even begins. An option they once had closer to home disappeared, leaving them waiting to ...

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Don’t Book That 2027 Disney Trip Just Yet: Major Park Expansions Could Force 10% Price Hike

Toy Story Land Disney's Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World just gave fans two huge reasons to start looking at 2027 vacations. Unfortunately, those same announcements may give families another reason to worry about what those trips will cost. Disney confirmed major openings for both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2027. Monstropolis will begin welcoming guests, while the massive Pueblo Esperanza project will bring ...

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Disney World Enacts 3 Transportation Restrictions for Halloween Season, Effective Immediately

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.

Halloween has taken over Walt Disney World, and thousands of guests are making late-night plans around one of Magic Kingdom’s biggest seasonal events. But getting around Disney World during those nights requires more planning than simply finding the nearest bus stop. Several transportation restrictions currently in effect can affect how guests move between Disney Springs, Disney Resort hotels, and the ...

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