Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party season is in full swing at Walt Disney World, but guests who haven’t purchased tickets are quickly running out of opportunities. Another large group of party dates has officially sold out, leaving only seven dates available for the remainder of the 2026 season. That’s a pretty dramatic change for an event that still has nearly two ...
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Disney World Confirms Major Art of Animation Resort Area Closure, Effective June 2027
Another Walt Disney World Resort hotel is heading into construction, and at this point, that sentence applies to almost the entire property. Disney’s Beach Club just added lobby work on top of exterior maintenance that will run through 2027. The BoardWalk has been rebuilding its entertainment district after losing several venues. Yachtsman Steakhouse came back from a fifteen-week closure at ...
Read More »New Disney World Park Closure Confirmed for 2028
Walt Disney World has confirmed the next round of scheduled downtime for the Disney Skyliner, and if you’ve been paying attention to the past couple of closure announcements, the pattern should look familiar by now. Credit: Disney Dining Another Year of January Closures Before getting into the newest dates, it’s worth looking at how we got here. The Skyliner closed ...
Read More »Disney World Gives in, Drops Costly Lightning Lane Passes for Labor Day Weekend
The Walt Disney World Resort has seemingly acknowledged its “ghost town” season, dropping the pricey Lightning Lane Premier Pass options from its most visited theme park: Magic Kingdom. This weekend, guests at the Walt Disney World Resort will celebrate Labor Day. In 2026, Labor Day falls on Monday, September 7, 2026, with many Americans celebrating the holiday over the prior ...
Read More »The Aftermath of the Closure of EPCOT Mexico Area, in Photos
A once-bustling corner of the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT now sits noticeably empty, as fresh photos reveal just how thoroughly Walt Disney World Resort has cleared out the space following the closure of a longtime merchandise stand. The Oaxacan Wood-Carving Shop’s Final Days Disney Tips reported in late August that cast members had confirmed the permanent closure of ...
Read More »Update: Disney to Shutdown Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Replacement Could Be Coming in 2028
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 ...
Read More »Walt Disney World Unexpectedly Shuts Down Slinky Dog Dash, Coaster Offline
One of the toughest attractions to miss at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has suddenly disappeared from the park’s operating lineup. Slinky Dog Dash has now remained closed for an unusually long period, leaving guests without one of Toy Story Land’s signature experiences. The roller coaster failed to open at all on August 31. When Disney’s Hollywood Studios welcomed guests back on ...
Read More »Hollywood Studios at Disney World Adds 4 New Experiences Replacing Star Wars Attraction
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been an ever-changing park at Walt Disney World this year, and it is not finished. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster reopened with the Muppets. The Mandalorian and Grogu joined Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Monstropolis got a partial 2027 opening timeline at D23. That is a substantial amount of change for one park in a single year, and ...
Read More »Warning Issued for Disney World Guests To “Change Dates,” Cancel 2026 Trips
There is almost never a truly bad time to visit Walt Disney World. But there are certainly times when waiting a few extra months could give you a lot more for your money. That is the dilemma facing guests with trips planned for late 2026. Disney World remains packed with attractions, entertainment, restaurants, and seasonal events. There is no shortage ...
Read More »Magic Kingdom Issues Unexpected Replacement Notice to Frontierland Area
Frontierland is already in the middle of one of the biggest periods of change in Magic Kingdom history, but Disney isn’t finished making adjustments around this corner of the park. This time, the change involves a longtime restaurant. The Diamond Horseshoe is preparing to swap out its current dining experience for something different. That change wasn’t necessarily expected to involve ...
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