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Disney Cruise Line is often described as “the best cruise for families,” but that label doesn’t fully explain how it compares to other cruise lines — or why it isn’t the right fit for every traveler.

Disney Cruise Line has just released new limited-time discounts for select 2026 sailings, giving cruisers two different ways to save. Depending on the sailing, guests may qualify for 20% off the cruise fare plus a $250 onboard credit, or up to 35% off the cruise fare on select itineraries.

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.

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.

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!

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.