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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.

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.

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.

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.

Zootopia: Better Zoogether officially opens November 7, 2025 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But ahead of opening day, Disney is using a Virtual Queue to manage Annual Passholder Preview demand on November 5–6.

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.

Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Bakso the Sumatran tiger just turned one year old! Born in September 2024 to parents Sohni and Conrad, Bakso made his public debut on the Maharajah Jungle Trek with his mom earlier this year and quickly became a fan favorite. 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.

We’re talking about everything from a brand-new Villains Land at Magic Kingdom to a fiery TRON: Ares overlay, and even a new Walt Disney animatronic debuting in Carousel of Progress. Let’s dive into the highlights that will shape the future of Disney World.

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.

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.

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.