Pixie Dust Blog

This page is updated weekly with the most recent Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando park news, including attraction updates, event announcements, closures, construction permits, and planning changes. Each section below is labeled by week, so you can quickly scan the latest updates or scroll back to earlier news from this month. Let's dive in.

Last night Disney held their D23 Parks Panel, the highlight of the D23: The Disney Ultimate Fan Event for Disney Park fans, giving us a glimpse behind the curtain at all the exciting things planned for Disney Parks around the world. Let's dive in.

Whether you're wondering if the crowds are really as bad as you've heard, which park is the best choice for July 4th, or how to survive the Florida heat without melting into the pavement, here's everything you need to know before celebrating Independence Day at Walt Disney World. Let's dive in.

This week Disney revealed the official story behind Monstropolis, the new Monsters, Inc. land coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Rather than simply walking into a movie setting, guests will be arriving during a citywide celebration. According to Disney, the event marks the first time humans have been officially invited into Monstropolis. Let's dive in.

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.

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.

Disney has introduced a brand-new Holiday Movie Props Exhibit — a festive walk-through featuring real props and costumes from classic Christmas films like The Santa Clause, The Muppets Christmas Carol, Noelle, and Babes in Toyland. It’s nostalgic, cozy, and the perfect holiday pause in the middle of a park day. Let's dive in.

ollywood Nights isn’t just a holiday party - it’s a vibe. Retro-Hollywood glam holiday-fest, filled, old-school sparkle, and a grown-up holiday cocktail party energy, but make it Disney-style. ✨ The food and drink lineup are half the fun. Let's dive in.

The holiday sparkle is starting early this year! ✨ Disney just gave us a sneak peek at the 2025 Jollywood Nights exclusive merchandise — and once again, the star of the show is none other than Ollie the Gingerbread Man, the dapper cookie who’s quickly becoming the mascot of this glitzy holiday party. Let's dive in.

Hollywood Studios is shaking things up after dark again — and we’re here for it! Between the surprise return of Disney Movie Magic, new timing for Fantasmic!, and the always-charming Wonderful World of Animation, your evenings in the park are about to feel fuller than ever.

Our 2026 Jollywood Nights Map now reflects the latest park layout along with entertainment locations and times and character meet-and-greet areas. We’ll keep refreshing this map and cheat sheet as Disney releases more info—so you can count on it as your most reliable quick-reference layout for Disney’s glitzy holiday party at Hollywood Studios. Let's dive in.

This evening, just after 5:00 p.m., a horrible thunderstorm rolled across Walt Disney World. We were sitting in our resort listening to the rain when the lights suddenly flickered and the power cut out completely. I was on my cell phone and the call was also affected . The power here almost immediately returned. At first, we thought it was just our building caught in the storm, but reports started pouring in from guests in the parks — rides were going down everywhere. Yikes!

Something magical (and delightfully chaotic) is taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2026—and yes, it involves the Muppets and everyone’s favorite band of delightful misfits: Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem! Let's dive in.

This immersive, family-friendly attraction is inspired by the heartwarming short film Once Upon a Studio and will bring guests into the whimsical world of Disney animation like never before. That playful idea becomes the storyline for the entire attraction, turning guests into visitors inside a magical version of the Walt Disney Animation Studios lot.

At Walt Disney World, you’re never far from a caffeine fix. With Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company serving as the official coffee provider of the parks—and Starbucks locations in every park and Disney Springs—getting your daily brew is easy. But if you're anything like us (and we hope you are 😉), you're not just looking for any coffee... you're on the hunt for the best, the boldest, and the most magical sips Disney has to offer.

Muppet*Vision 3D in Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios (catch our Park Guide here) has its final performance today, June 7, 2025, after 34 years—and for a generation of Muppet-loving Disney Adults, it’s a bittersweet day.

✨ Looking to sprinkle a little extra magic on your Walt Disney World vacation? Wondering how to turn a memorable trip into an unforgettable adventure? Say hello to the Enchanting Extras Collection—a lineup of special experiences and add-ons at Disney World that transform ordinary park days into extraordinary core memory moments. From behind-the-scenes tours to VIP fireworks viewing, we’re unlocking the secrets to making your Disney days even more magical. Let’s dive in!