As Disney World and Universal Orlando continue their annual Pride Month celebrations throughout June, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation declaring June 2026 “Faith and Family Month in Florida,” highlighting a dramatically different vision for how the month should be observed. The proclamation, signed on June 8, emphasizes faith, fatherhood, family unity, and […]
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Walt Disney World has revealed new narrative details about the Monstropolis storyline at Hollywood Studios, outlining how guests will enter the world of Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. through a civic celebration inside the fictional city. The setting follows the events of the original Monsters, Inc. film, when the city shifted from collecting children’s screams to harvesting […]
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A video that has been going viral on X shows how a little girl who is slightly less than 4 feet 4 inches tall gets denied entry at a theme park ride. While many commenters agreed the decision was necessary for her safety, others pushed back — arguing the margin between her height and the…
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Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom will see a major change to how they access the all-new Bluey’s Wild World. Walt Disney World has confirmed that the Bluey’s Wild World standby queue has replaced the attraction’s virtual queue beginning June 2, 2026. The update comes just one week after the experience opened at Conservation Station on […]
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I was born and raised in Southern California and have visited the Disney Parks a few times a year since I was a baby. Now, as a Magic Key holder (and, admittedly, a Disney Adult), I currently go to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure several times a month to experience my favorite attractions, eat my […]
Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has increased their prices for its signature dining experience. The updated pricing makes the restaurant even more expensive than before and reinforces its position as the highest-priced dining location at Walt Disney World. The Increased Prices The restaurant’s standard tasting menu now costs $375 per […]
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The Cake Bake Shop at Walt Disney World is facing a growing number of employee lawsuits in Florida courts. Former workers have accused the restaurant and bakery of labor violations connected to tipped wage practices. The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers opened at Disney’s BoardWalk in late 2024. The restaurant operates as an independent […]
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Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit extension connected to construction of the upcoming Encanto ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Public records show the updated permit timeline now extends to late spring of 2027. The Disney Encanto ride permit extension involves an amended Notice of Commencement tied to the address 610 DinoLand Drive. The location sits […]
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Another classic Disney attraction is getting an overhaul. Walt Disney World has confirmed that major updates are coming to Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. Early announcements focused on the addition of a Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic figure. New details now show the project will involve the biggest reimagining of the attraction […]
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios has relocated its Baby Care Center to a new area inside the park’s reimagined Animation Courtyard section, now called “The Walt Disney Studios.” The updated location became visible to guests in May 2026 as Disney removed construction walls from parts of the courtyard. Disney Parks Blog confirmed that the newly themed area […]
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Families planning a Walt Disney World vacation this summer or fall may wonder how the 2026 hurricane season could affect their trip. Early forecasts point to a quieter Atlantic hurricane season than recent years. Still, weather experts continue to urge travelers to prepare for possible disruptions. The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 […]
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Disney has released updated information on the food offerings for Six Ravens, an upcoming quick-service restaurant at Disney Springs. The latest details outline a menu built around savory dishes inspired by medieval-era food traditions. Disney’s page about the upcoming restaurant described the food as “a modern take on delicious medieval eats.” The Medieval Menu The […]
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Walt Disney World is building a new ferryboat for the transportation system serving Magic Kingdom. Disney announced the project on May 1, 2026. The company said the vessel will join the current fleet in 2027. The addition will increase the number of Magic Kingdom ferryboats from three to four. Become a VIP member to read […]
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Disney has shared the first official look at new animatronics in action for Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The updated attraction opens on May 26, 2026, replacing the longtime Aerosmith version of the coaster. The newly revealed Muppets animatronics will appear throughout the roller coaster’s pre-show scenes. Disney confirmed […]
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Disney’s upcoming Muppets retheme of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios includes a direct callback to a well-known joke from the former MuppetVision 3D attraction. Disney recently shared a preview of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, which is scheduled to open on May 26, 2026. The footage featured Statler and Waldorf […]
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Disney will use a virtual queue when Bluey’s Wild World opens at Conservation Station in Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 26, 2026. Guests must join through the My Disney Experience app. The new Bluey experience will allow guests to meet their favorite Heeler characters, as well as participate in some of their games. How the […]
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Disney’s upcoming re-theme of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has sparked extensive online discussion. However, much of the recent conversation has focused on a smaller addition nearby rather than the attraction itself. Many social media users appear especially interested in the new Swedish Chef snack cart opening beside the coaster. Disney confirmed […]
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Orlando tourism in 2025 showed a general increase according to reports from Visit Orlando, the city’s official tourism marketing organization. With 76.7 million visitors in 2025, Orlando celebrated its highest number of visitors, as well as being the United States’s most visited destination yet again. It also showed a 1.8% growth in visitors from 2024. […]
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Disney has introduced a Millennium Falcon Smuggler’s Run pre-show change at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The updated dialogue changes how Hondo Ohnaka gains access to the Millennium Falcon before guests board the attraction. This time, he steals the vessel for guests before their mission. The revised scene appeared ahead of the new “Mandalorian […]
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Disney has introduced a Millennium Falcon Smuggler’s Run pre-show change at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The updated dialogue changes how Hondo Ohnaka gains access to the Millennium Falcon before guests board the attraction. This time, he steals the vessel for guests before their mission. The revised scene appeared ahead of the new “Mandalorian […]
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Annual Passholder reservations for Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 22, 2026, are no longer available through the Walt Disney World reservation system. The date marks the opening day of the new The Mandalorian mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Disney announced earlier this year that the updated Smugglers Run experience […]
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Walt Disney World is heading for a leadership change at one of the most consequential moments in Central Florida theme-park competition in decades. Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort, announced that he will retire this summer after 36 years with Disney, saying he will remain in the role through late July. Disney has […]
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For longtime Walt Disney World fans, another beloved Magic Kingdom tradition is officially becoming a memory. According to a new report from WDWMAGIC, the live version of the Magic Kingdom welcome show, “Let the Magic Begin”, will not return after the ongoing work on Cinderella Castle is completed. Instead, Disney is reportedly keeping the opening […]
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Annual Passholders will get a preview of Soarin’ Across America, as Walt Disney World prepares for the United States’ 250th anniversary. The EPCOT attraction will be getting a temporary overlay featuring scenes across the United States. The patriotic overlay will open to all guests May 26. Before the public opening, Disney will offer a Soarin’ […]
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Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro has shared how artificial intelligence (AI) could play a role in improving the process of planning visits to its theme parks. He stated the company is already using AI tools and claimed the tech could reduce complexity and support more personalized trip planning for guests. “A Disney vacation means a lot […]
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Large crowds gathered at Magic Kingdom as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened May 3 following an extended refurbishment. Guests flooded Magic Kingdom's Frontierland to see the new scene and experience the ride's changes. Become a VIP member to read the rest of this article! Already a member? Login below. Username Password Remember Me […]
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The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom has reopened after being closed without warning over the weekend, returning to normal operations on Monday morning. The attraction was unavailable for two whole days, beginning Saturday and continuing through Sunday, before resuming service at the start of the new week. The reopening brought the ride back into regular […]
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The wildest ride in the wilderness just became a very hot topic… and yes, we apologize for the pun. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reportedly experienced a fire on its very first day back in operation after months of work to replace its track and add new attraction elements. Under the watchful eye of a new […]
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