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Disneyland Officially Replaces 40-Year-Old Space Mountain, Debuts Brand-New Look Inside Park

Space Mountain in front of the lake at Magic Kingdom Park

Space Mountain has been one of Disney’s most recognizable attractions for decades, but one Disney park is preparing to introduce an entirely new version of the beloved roller coaster. After officially shutting down the original attraction, Disney began work on a massive replacement project that promises to bring a completely different experience to guests. Now, the first look at the ...

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Disney or Universal for Halloween? How Guests Waste Hundreds on the Wrong Park

Mickey Halloween

Planning a vacation around Halloween sounds easy until you realize just how different the two biggest celebrations really are. Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort both turn Halloween into major seasonal events, but they target completely different audiences. Choosing the wrong one can mean spending hundreds of dollars on tickets, food, transportation, and other vacation expenses for an experience ...

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Booking Warning Issued: Disney World Confirms Costly 2027 Holiday Hotel Rates

Donald Duck at a decorated Christmas tree at Disney World.

Walt Disney World has officially opened hotel bookings for November and December 2027, and families planning a holiday vacation can finally get a better idea of what they’ll need to spend. Whether you’re hoping to visit during Thanksgiving, experience Disney’s Christmas celebrations, or ring in the New Year near Magic Kingdom, staying on Disney property could come with a considerable ...

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Disney World Guests Warned to Avoid Buying Lightning Lane This October

Entrance to the Haunted Mansion ride at a theme park, with a sign reading "Lightning Lane Entrance." Guests, some in rain ponchos, walk nearby on a cloudy day. The mansion’s gothic architecture is visible in the background.

Walt Disney World is already expensive enough, but families visiting this October could find themselves spending considerably more just to avoid standing in long lines. With Halloween celebrations bringing additional visitors to Orlando, guests are facing some surprisingly high prices for one of Disney’s most popular vacation upgrades. And depending on when you visit, purchasing Lightning Lane might not be ...

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Disney World Drops Massive Lightsaber Upgrade at Pricey Galaxy’s Edge Experience

A clear blue sky in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Building your own lightsaber at Disney World has never been a cheap addition to a theme park day. For Star Wars fans, though, the experience at Savi’s Workshop isn’t supposed to feel like buying another souvenir. Guests step inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, select individual components, and walk away with a lightsaber they helped create. That ...

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Disney World Blindsides Guests With Steep Overnight Price Hikes Across 7 Major Offerings

Disney Guests Cellphone

Disney World guests woke up to a much more expensive vacation on October 6, 2026. While attention often lands on theme park tickets whenever Disney raises prices, the latest round reaches much further. Guests will now pay more for everything from meals and souvenirs to photos, Annual Passes, and premium nighttime experiences. And these aren’t increases coming months from now. ...

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Disney Pulls the Plug on Normal Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Operations, Effective October 6

The Muppets cruise by a giant guitar with Statler and Waldorf in a lively mural at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Hollywood Studios.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests woke up to an unexpected issue on October 6, involving one of the park’s biggest thrill rides. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets hasn’t even been open for five months, but guests have already learned that its daily operation isn’t always predictable. Now, Disney has thrown another wrinkle into the mix. The company announced an ...

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Disney World Confirms New 2027 Prices: Admission Crosses $300 Threshold

Cinderella Castle at Disney World, featuring blue and gold spires, ornate decorations, and flags, stands majestically under a clear blue sky. Inside, guests can dine like royalty at Cinderella’s Royal Table.

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation for late 2027 will require a bigger budget. Disney World has revealed new ticket prices for November and December 2027, offering an early look at what families will pay during some of the year’s busiest weeks. And the numbers aren’t pretty. Several parks will reach new record highs, pushing an already expensive vacation even ...

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‘Wednesday’ Addicts Urged to Binge 5 Twisted Shows — But Avoid 1 Fatal Mistake

Wednesday Addams and Enid Sinclair in their Nevermore Academy uniforms from Wednesday.

Finishing Wednesday can leave you with a very specific problem: what are you supposed to watch next? The series mixes murder mysteries, supernatural threats, gothic settings, dark humor, teenage drama, and one particularly unusual main character. Finding another show that checks every one of those boxes isn’t easy. Fortunately, a few come surprisingly close. We’ve picked five shows that should ...

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Disney World Confirms Major Hotel Price Drop for Fall: Select Guests Save Up to 25%

Disneyland Hotel sign

Disney World just cut hotel prices for select guests after recent crowd slumps, and the savings arrive at a good time for anyone planning a fall vacation. Two separate offers can bring room discounts to guests staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels, with the biggest savings reaching 25%. Disney+ Perks members can also get free Park Hopper benefits with a ...

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