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 ...

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 ...

HBO is preparing to send audiences back to Hogwarts, but fans shouldn’t expect the Wizarding World to look exactly as they remember it. The upcoming Harry Potter television series is giving the franchise a visual overhaul as Warner Bros. Discovery attempts something particularly difficult: adapting J.K. Rowling’s seven novels again while separating the new series from eight movies that remain ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Guests staying at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT resort area can finally enjoy a much smoother commute to the theme parks this week. After unexpected maintenance delays stretched a brief closure past its target completion date, Disney has officially reopened the FriendShip Boat dock at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. The return of full water transportation provides immediate convenience to resort guests, ...

When country music legend Dolly Parton passed away, fans around the world lost a beloved icon and an unmatched storyteller. But for those visiting her namesake theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, there is a quiet, hidden sanctuary offering a profoundly personal way to pay their respects. Nestled among the thrill rides and bustling pathways of Dollywood, this historic gathering ...

For decades, the ultimate Walt Disney World vacation hack was waiting until late August or September to visit. Once the back-to-school bell rang, the Florida theme parks transformed into ghost towns, offering walk-on wait times for the biggest attractions. Today, that legendary off-season is entirely extinct. Disney realized that empty walkways meant lost revenue, and executives systematically engineered a year-round ...

Central Florida’s volatile weather regularly washes out evening entertainment, but for Walt Disney World guests who purchase expensive upcharge experiences, a canceled show often means a frustrating fight for their money after a sudden storm that cancels Fantasmic! At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, X (formerly Twitter) user @CoasterK24 highlighted a glaring flaw in Disney’s customer service: instead of issuing automatic refunds ...