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Updated January 13, 2026 Universal Orlando has officially announced its 2026 events and seasonal celebrations — and these dates matter more than most guests realize. We’ve seen how Mardi Gras changes evening wait times, how Halloween Horror Nights quietly reshapes daytime crowds, and how Epic Universe has remained consistently busy since opening last spring. Below, you’ll find the confirmed event dates — followed by the planning context we wish everyone had before choosing t

Updated 1/12/ 2026 - This Disney Festival of the Arts food guide for 2026 covers every booth, menu item, and returning favorite at EPCOT. The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Food Guide is here! 🌟 Disney has released the full lineup of artistic bites, colorful sips, and visually stunning desserts — and we’re breaking it all down with helpful planning tips, returning favorites, new additions, and our own real-world Festival of the Arts strategy . Food may not

From May 26 through September 8, 2026, Walt Disney World is rolling out limited-time kid-focused entertainment, attraction refreshes, and resort perks designed specifically for families traveling when school is out. Let's dive in.

Summer at Walt Disney World is when Disney leans into seasonal experiences and value. It’s a time when limited-time entertainment is introduced, new or refreshed attractions often debut, and some of the year’s strongest vacation discounts become available, and 2026 is shaping up to be a great one. Beginning January 6, 2026 , guests can book multiple offers designed to stretch vacation budgets while still enjoying longer park hours, seasonal entertainment, and limited-time ex

Happy December, friends! 🎄✨ Disney Christmas-time has officially arrived — and opening weekend brought everything from packed Festival of the Holidays crowds at EPCOT to sold-out Between weather-impacted holiday parties, a major attraction closure announcement, and some very festive (and very unexpected) surprises around the parks, this week brought a mix of important planning updates and holiday-season curveballs at Walt Disney World. Let's dive in.

🏰 Walt Disney World News Roundup | December 29, 2025 🎆 New Year’s Eve at Disney & Universal: What You Need to Know New Year’s Eve is almost here — and at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, that means some of the heaviest crowds of the entire year are already building. If you’re planning to ring in the new year in the parks, this is not a “go with the flow” kind of night. Popular parks can reach capacity, wait times climb quickly by mid-afternoon, and transportation

Lightning Lane Premier Pass is Disney’s highest-tier skip-the-line option at Walt Disney World. Unlike Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Single Pass, Premier Pass allows you to access every eligible Lightning Lane attraction in one park, one time each, let's dive in.

If your holiday trip stretches through New Year’s Eve, Walt Disney World pulls out all the stops to send the year off with a bang. 🎉 From double fireworks nights at Magic Kingdom to a midnight countdown around World Showcase at EPCOT, December 31 is one of the most electric—and busiest—nights of the year in the parks. The good news? With a little planning, you can still have an unforgettable night without letting the crowds steal the magic. Let's dive in.

One of the biggest mistakes people make when planning a Christmas Break trip is assuming it will feel similar to other busy holiday weeks — especially Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is crowded. No question about it. But it’s also short-lived. Christmas Break is different. Let's dive in.

Severe weather is one of the biggest ‘what ifs’ Disney planners worry about — especially when you’re paying extra for a hard-ticket event like a holiday party or After Hours night. Let's dive in.

We knew the forecast looked very iffy heading into Jollywood Nights, but Florida rain is usually a quick pop-up shower, so we were hopeful it would blow through. This? This was an evening-long mood. And honestly… it turned into one of the most unexpectedly memorable party nights we’ve ever had, both for positive and negative reasons. Let's dive into what we learned and how you can have a successful party night even when it is pouring down rain.

Friends… we have been WAITING for this update. 👀✨ Between the three of us, we’ve refreshed Disney Parks Blog more times than we care to admit as we tracked rumors, tease photos, and not-so-subtle hints about when all these long-promised ride updates and new experiences would finally arrive. And today? We finally got real answers. Let's dive in!

Planning a Walt Disney World trip for 2026? You picked an exciting year. Between brand-new attractions, reimagined classics, kid-focused entertainment, major festival seasons, and returning holiday parties, next year isn’t just about what’s new — it’s about when it makes the most sense for you to go. Let's dive in.

Merry Menagerie isn’t a scheduled show or traditional character meet-and-greet. It’s something far more organic. Disney performers guide life-size, hand-crafted animal puppets as they roam freely through Discovery Island near the Tree of Life. Let's dive in.

November was a super busy month in the Disney Parks. Let's take a look at all of the news posts for November 2025

Meeting Santa at Walt Disney World isn’t just a quick photo — it’s a whole experience. Carefully themed locations, dedicated character attendants, lighting designed like mini photo studios, and (thank goodness) shade and A/C in most spots. But at its core? It’s still that timeless childhood moment Disney has preserved for over 50 years:A kid, a dream, and a jolly man in red who somehow knows exactly what they’ve been wishing for. Let's dive in.

Universal Orlando transforms into a festive paradise every year — and 2025 is bigger, brighter, and merrier than ever, especially with Epic Universe celebrating its very first holiday season. From the iconic Macy’s-style parade to Grinchmas hijinks and magical winter moments in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, this is one of the most joyful times to visit the resort. Let's dive in.

Happy Thanksgiving Week, friends! 🦃✨ This is one of the busiest (and most magical!) stretches of the year at Walt Disney World — and 2025 is no exception. Let's dive in.

Southwest Airlines and Disney now offer luggage delivery for guests flying Southwest and staying at select Disney Value Resorts. You can skip baggage claim on arrival, and eligible guests with free checked bags can also check luggage at their Disney Resort on departure. Let's dive in.

Starting December 3, 2025, MCO launches its Gate Link Replacement Project, a two-year renovation of the trams servicing: Airside 2 (Gates 100–129) — home to Southwest and Avelo Airside 4 (Gates 70–99) — used by Delta, Air Canada, Frontier, Spirit, and others These people-mover trams are decades old, so they’re getting a much-needed refresh. This work continues through late 2027. Let's dive in.