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Oct- 2026 -29 October
Disney World Guests Can Now Skip a Major Airport Step
The most tiring part of an Orlando trip can be the first hour. You've been up since early morning, the kids are restless, and the baggage carousel stands between you and your hotel room. A service that takes that stop off your list has an obvious appeal for anyone who's lived it. According to a new report, Airport Luggage Transfer at Disney has grown to include three more resorts. We've attributed
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29 October
Universal Orlando Still Hasn’t Sold Out Two Epic Universe Events, Despite Limited Capacity
Getting tickets to a popular Disney World special event can sometimes feel like another part of the vacation-planning competition. Guests often purchase Halloween party tickets months in advance, knowing that waiting too long could mean missing out completely. Universal Orlando Resort is offering a similar opportunity to experience a theme park after regular operating hours, but visitors aren't fa
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29 October
Disney World Has Dozens of Rides, but These 12 Stand Above the Rest
With four theme parks spread across Walt Disney World, deciding where to spend your vacation time can become surprisingly difficult. Magic Kingdom offers nostalgic Disney experiences, EPCOT combines innovation with international culture, Hollywood Studios brings popular movies and characters to life, and Animal Kingdom takes guests into incredible natural environments. Each park has its own person
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29 October
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Walt Disney World Railroad
All aboard the Walt Disney World Railroad for a classic Disney adventure! Located near the entrance to Magic Kingdom, the historic Main Street, U.S.A. Station welcomes guests to experience this nostalgic attraction. The railroad is temporarily closed for refurbishment, with reopening expected in November 2026. Quick Tip: Do you want to make the puzzle easier or more challenging? Select the grid op
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29 October
Disney Replaces Belle’s Classic 1991 Look With Surprising Transformation
Belle's yellow ball gown has been a Disney staple for decades, but the company is taking a different approach as one of its most beloved animated movies prepares to celebrate a major anniversary. Fans who grew up watching Beauty and the Beast (1991) know exactly what Belle looks like. Her blue village dress and famous yellow gown have become part of the character's identity, appearing on everythin
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29 October
Disney World Changes Operating Status of Hollywood Studios Location
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has kept one of its most frequently interrupted attractions running, letting a scheduled closure date pass without the doors shutting. Vacation Fun – An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie was set to begin a temporary closure at the Mickey Shorts Theater on October 28, 2026. That date has come and gone, and the show is still playing. Walt Disney World has also p
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29 October
Goodbye Commercials, Hello Influencers: How Disney Replaced Traditional Ads With 6,000 Creators
Beneath the giant sculpted figures of the Seven Dwarfs supporting the Walt Disney Co. corporate headquarters in Burbank, performers from Broadway’s Aladdin belted out “A Whole New World.” Credit: Disney Yet the audience wasn't filled with studio executives or entertainment journalists holding press passes. Instead, the lawn was packed with nearly 70 Latino digital creators aiming iPhones, stabiliz
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28 October
Disney Theme Park Boat Billows Smoke as Guests Are Brought Back To Shore
Even Disney's gentlest rides can experience unexpected trouble, as proven by a recent incident at one park. Boat attractions have been part of Disney's theme parks for decades, offering guests a relatively relaxed alternative to roller coasters and other thrill rides. However, several have made headlines in recent years after unexpected incidents disrupted their journeys. In February 2020, a Jungl
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28 October
What To Know: ‘The Little Mermaid’ Changes Unveiled by Disney
Guests walking through Paradise Gardens Park can finally see the results of a project that kept The Little Mermaid – Ariel's Undersea Adventure under wraps for two months. Disneyland Resort has removed the scrim and most of the scaffolding, and the refreshed attraction building at Disney California Adventure Park is back in view. How the Project Unfolded Construction walls appeared around th
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28 October
Disneyland Pulls the Plug on Space Mountain in 13 Days
Guests tend to remember a theme park trip by its favorite rides, and when one of them goes dark, even for a day, it's worth knowing in advance. Disneyland's refurbishment calendar now carries a short entry that could matter to anyone with a Tomorrowland plan. Space Mountain has been added to that calendar for a single day, and Disney hasn't said why. Elsewhere, other Disney parks are making much b
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