EPCOT’s operating hours will change on Saturday, April 19, 2026, opening at 10 a.m. instead of 9 a.m. due to the runDisney Springtime Surprise 10-Miler that starts at 5 a.m. Early Entry for Disney resort guests will begin at 9:30 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m. This weekend, April 16-20, 2026, will see elevated crowds due to multiple races featuring popular ...

Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed several major additions and updates planned for 2026 and beyond, including the reopening timeline for a well-known attraction in Tomorrowland. Credit: Disney Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has been preparing for a big comeback at Magic Kingdom after Disney shared new information about the attraction’s refurbishment and when guests could expect it to reopen. ...

Spring has officially arrived at Walt Disney World, and with it comes one of EPCOT’s most beloved seasonal traditions. The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival has long been the park’s celebration of color, nature, food, and live entertainment. Guests flock to the park every year to admire intricate topiaries, taste seasonal dishes, and enjoy a lively atmosphere that feels ...

EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival is one of those events that genuinely earns its reputation every single year. From the moment the park opens in early March, the transformation is visible everywhere you look. Topiaries shaped like beloved Disney and Pixar characters line the walkways. Outdoor kitchens serving creative seasonal menus open around World Showcase. The gardens are in ...

For generations of Walt Disney World visitors, few experiences capture the spirit of adventure quite like racing through the desert landscape of Frontierland aboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The legendary coaster at Magic Kingdom Park has long been a rite of passage for guests seeking thrills in the Old West, blending storytelling, humor, and high-speed twists around the iconic red ...

For years, EPCOT has carried a reputation that no other Disney park quite shares. Yes, it’s known for its international pavilions, stunning architecture, and incredible food offerings. But for many adult guests, the park has also become synonymous with one unofficial activity: “drinking around the world.” The tradition started innocently enough. Guests would grab a beverage in one pavilion, stroll ...

Walt Disney World fans have grown used to a certain rhythm when it comes to late nights in the parks. For years, Magic Kingdom and EPCOT have carried the torch when it comes to extended nighttime access. If you stayed at one of Disney’s Deluxe or Deluxe Villa resorts, chances are you’ve planned at least one evening around those coveted ...

Dining is a huge part of the Walt Disney World experience, even though many visitors initially focus on attractions and shows when planning their trips. From elaborate character meals to elegant table-service restaurants and quick bites between rides, food has become a major component of what makes a Disney vacation memorable. Over the years, Disney has dramatically expanded the types ...

Disney World guests will be turned away. Credit: Jaimie Michaels, Flickr The Magic Kingdom theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort is currently enduring immense change. The biggest updates come in the form of the Piston Peak National Park and Villains Land expansions in and around Frontierland. The park’s icon, Cinderella Castle, is also getting fresh treatment with an ...

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been deep in the middle of a dramatic overhaul, and fresh updates have revealed just how quickly things are moving behind the scenes. Credit: Trey Ratcliff, Flickr The space once occupied by DinoLand U.S.A. had been steadily transformed into Tropical Americas, an ambitious expansion inspired by the cultures, wildlife, and storytelling traditions of Central and South ...