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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 Christmas parties at Magic Kingdom, while over at Universal Orlando, Epic Universe is celebrating its very first holiday season ever!

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.

Big changes are coming to one of EPCOT’s most beloved attractions! Beginning summer 2026, Soarin’ Around the World will transform into Soarin’ Across America — an all-new film celebrating the beauty, spirit, and landmarks of the United States, from sea to shining sea.

It’s been a massive week for Disney Parks news! From a magical makeover coming to Frozen Ever After at EPCOT, to the long-rumored Muppets-themed coaster officially taking over Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster — plus fresh updates on 2026 pricing, Annual Pass increases, and vacation offers — there’s a lot to unpack. Here’s what’s new (and what it means for your next Disney World trip). 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.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom lost one of its most beloved residents this week. Gino, the western lowland silverback gorilla who had called the park home since opening day in 1998, passed away at the age of 44.

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.

There’s just something about that first glimpse of Cinderella Castle. No matter how many times we walk down Main Street, U.S.A., our hearts skip a beat when those turrets peek into view. Disney has even announced that updates to her look are on the horizon So grab your glass slippers and let’s take a stroll down memory lane, fairytale castle-style.

Disney finally put a date on it. DINOSAUR—along with Restaurantosaurus, The Dino Institute Shop, and Restaurantosaurus Lounge—will take their final bows on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with closures beginning Monday, February 2, 2026. If you’ve been meaning to “go fast and get that dino,” the countdown just turned real. Let's dive in.

Ahoy, Disney fans—Magic Kingdom is about to welcome a treasure of truly legendary proportions. Opening August 29, 2025, The Beak and Barrel is the first ever standalone lounge inside Magic Kingdom, and it’s bringing all the pirate charm, flavorful grog, and immersive storytelling fans could dream of. Let's dive in.

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.

Imagineers are hard at work giving this Frontierland classic its biggest glow-up yet. When it reopens in 2026, Big Thunder Mountain won’t just be smoother—it’ll have a whole new layer of storytelling and effects that might just make it one of the most talked-about rides in the park. Let's dive in.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes Zootopia to the Tree of Life Theater this fall! Guests will join the Zoogether Day watch party with Carrot Vision glasses and meet Benjamin Clawhauser as a brand-new Audio-Animatronics figure in his sparkly Gazelle tee.

Disney Adds Virtual Queue for Beak & Barrel Tavern Reservations After Rocky Start Ahoy, Disney fans—this one’s been a ride. Let's dive in.

It’s the end of an era at Universal Studios Florida. After 16 years of blasting tunes while climbing straight up into the sky, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit officially closed forever on August 18, 2025.

On August 4, 2025, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin took its final spin — for now. Explore the ride’s history, Disney’s confirmed 2026 upgrades, rumors, and see the first-look photos of the brand-new ride vehicles revealed in August 2025. Let's dive in.

After years without a nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away has officially stepped into the spotlight! This dazzling new offering made its grand debut on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Magic Kingdom - and it brought with it illuminated costumes, magical music, and the kind of dream-powered storytelling Disney does best. Let's dive in.

After more than a year of closure and reimagining, Test Track 3.0 is back in the driver’s seat—and it’s looking sleeker, smarter, and more nostalgic than ever! This third-generation update officially reopened on July 22, 2025, in EPCOT’s World Discovery neighborhood. Let's dive in.

Big changes are coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios—and they’re bursting with color, creativity, and classic Disney charm! In a surprise...