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The latest on Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and Central Florida’s theme parks — ride closures, price changes, new attractions, and planning tips.
Disney World Sets 2027 Dates for Minnie’s Seasonal Dining
Hollywood & Vine will rotate through four Minnie & Friends themes, with Halloween dates still to come.
Disney World Highlights New and Upcoming Kids’ Play Areas
New and planned play spaces add options for toddlers and preschoolers across Walt Disney World.
Disney Springs Santa Meet-and-Greet Uses Virtual Queue
Santa visits at Disney Springs will require a My Disney Experience virtual queue through Christmas Eve.
DinoLand’s Quirky Christmas Displays Won’t Return to Animal Kingdom
DinoLand U.S.A.’s closure ends its longtime holiday display as Animal Kingdom adds Santa’s Holiday Grove for 2026.
15 Jollywood Nights Dates Mean Early Hollywood Studios Closings
Hollywood Studios will close at 7 p.m. to day guests on 15 Jollywood Nights evenings through Jan. 5.
Disney World Highlights Play Spaces for Young Children
Disney’s guide spotlights play areas across its parks and resorts, with more planned at Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom.
Billie From Disney’s ‘Hexed’ Debuts at Magic Kingdom
Disney’s new ‘Hexed’ character made a parade-filming debut at Magic Kingdom before a planned Hollywood Studios greeting.
Lake Buena Vista Golf Course Reopens at Disney World
Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is again open after a months-long refurbishment of its greens and course systems.
EPCOT Sets 2027 Disney on Broadway Concert Series
The Festival of the Arts concert series runs nightly from January 15 through March 1, with a Newsies finale planned.
New Figment World Showcase Passport Holder Arrives at EPCOT
The $17.99 navy-and-gold accessory was spotted at Disney Traders in EPCOT.
New EPCOT World Showcase Pins Pair Characters and Pavilions
An 11-pin EPCOT collection pairs Disney characters with World Showcase pavilion landmarks for $14.99 each.
What a Regular Ticket Covers at Disney World This Christmas
Disney World’s holiday season begins Nov. 13, but many marquee shows require a separate party ticket.
Santa Mickey Sipper Arrives at Disney Springs
The $24.99 holiday sipper is now available at The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs, while supplies last.
Main Street Snowfall Missing at Disney’s First 2026 Christmas Parties
The soap-based “snoap” effect reportedly did not run during the first two Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party nights.
Billie Doe Joins Magic Kingdom Christmas Parade Filming
The “Hexed” character appeared on a Magic Kingdom float during filming for ABC’s holiday special.
LEGOLAND Florida Expands NINJAGO Weekends for 2027
The Winter Haven park’s LEGO NINJAGO event will run 12 select days from Jan. 16 through Feb. 15, 2027.
Cinderella Gingerbread Castle Takes Shape at Disney’s Contemporary
A Cinderella-inspired gingerbread display is being built in the Contemporary Resort’s Grand Canyon Concourse.
Disney Vacation Club Brings Back Membership Magic Beyond
The $99 annual DVC add-on returns in 2027 with new Disney World and Disneyland ticket offers.
Beach Club Exterior Work Is Set to Continue Through 2027
Disney lists visible exterior maintenance at Beach Club through late 2027, while Yacht Club’s major exterior project has ended.
New Disney on Broadway Exhibit Set for EPCOT Arts Festival
“Once Upon A Stage” will return in a new form during EPCOT’s 2027 Festival of the Arts.
Imagineering Shows VR Preview of Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios
Disney Imagineering says virtual reality helps teams review the new land from a guest’s perspective before it is built.
New MVMCP Cast Costumes Debut at Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World has replaced the longtime holiday looks for Cast Members at the 2026 Christmas party.
New ‘Lion King’ Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World
Two new collectible pins featuring Simba, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa are now available at two Disney parks.
Disney Jollywood Nights Caps Character Meet Photos at Three
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is limiting formal character meet-and-greet photos during Jollywood Nights to help move lines faster.