🏰 Theme Parks
The latest on Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and Central Florida’s theme parks — ride closures, price changes, new attractions, and planning tips.
12 Items Disney World Guests Should Leave Out of Their Park Bags
Disney World restricts items ranging from stroller wagons and drones to loose ice, outside alcohol and folding chairs.
Disney World Early Entry Hotels Beyond Disney Resorts
A clear look at which non-Disney hotels get Early Entry—and the smaller group that also gets the 7-day Lightning Lane window.
EPCOT’s Unbuilt Israel and Africa Pavilion Plans, Explained
Israel and Equatorial Africa were once proposed for World Showcase, but neither project was built.
Solar-Powered Trash Cans Added at Disney Springs, Animal Kingdom
New compacting bins have appeared in Disney Springs and more areas of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Disney World Room Requests: What Disney Can Guarantee
How to request connecting rooms, nearby locations and bedding—and why a request is not the same as a reservation.
Tree of Life Awakenings Returns to Animal Kingdom Nov. 1
Evening projection shows are scheduled to return on select nights beginning November 1, 2026.
Disney Cast Members Sign Beams for Monstropolis Coaster
Disney cast members added their signatures to structural beams for the Monsters, Inc.-inspired door coaster.
‘The Music of EPCOT’ Heads to Streaming Oct. 23
The two-disc collection spans EPCOT Center classics and music from current attractions.
Disney World App Adds Hotel Room Preference Requests
My Disney Experience now lets eligible resort guests request room locations, bed types and other preferences before arrival.
Guest Reports Frozen Ever After Evacuation at EPCOT
A guest said Frozen Ever After stopped near its larger drop on the morning of Oct. 21.
Disney World Passholders Lose Drink Discount in Stores
Annual Passholders can no longer apply their 20% merchandise discount to bottled water or soda in participating stores.
Some Disney Springs Stores No Longer Take Disney Gift Cards
Vera Bradley, Sephora and Vuori are among the Disney Springs retailers reported not to accept Disney gift cards.
Animal Kingdom Cast Member Blockouts Set for Late December
Disney World has reportedly blocked Cast Member park admission at Animal Kingdom from Dec. 20 through 31, 2026.
Disney Visitors Share the Packing Mistakes That Cost Them
A guest discussion highlighted forgotten shoes, medication, chargers and other essentials that proved hard to replace on vacation.
Disney World Package vs. Room-Only: Which Should You Book?
The right Disney World booking comes down to cash flow, cancellation risk, ticket needs and the deal attached to your dates.
Hollywood Studios Fireworks Tests Still Unexplained
A private Hollywood Studios event passed without fireworks, leaving September’s tests across World Drive unexplained.
Lakeshore Lodge Model Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney Imagineering Presents has replaced its Tropical Americas display with a detailed Lakeshore Lodge resort model.
Disney World Adds Four Good-to-Go Days in Late October
Annual Passholders can enter without a park reservation on Oct. 26-29, subject to their pass blockout dates.
Disney Patents AI Characters Built Around Guest Memories
Two newly published Disney patents outline AI characters that could tailor responses and performances to guest-shared memories.
Fantasmic! Stops Mid-Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The Oct. 21 performance ended about 10 minutes in, while the later show went ahead as scheduled.
Magic Kingdom Passholder Reservations Fill for Parade Filming
Annual Passholder reservations for Magic Kingdom are unavailable Nov. 11, when Disney is set to film its Christmas parade.
Five Disney World Extras Visitors May Want to Budget For
From resort stays to seasonal parties, these Disney World add-ons offer different ways to save time or add experiences.
R2-D2 Schematic Throw Blanket Lands at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A reversible R2-D2 schematic throw blanket is now available at Tatooine Traders for $69.99.
Mickey Heart and Star Charm Necklaces Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Two Mickey Mouse charm necklaces, each priced at $19.99, are now available at Keystone Clothiers.