Disney Parks

From Walt Disney World Resort to Disneyland Paris and everything in between! Here’s the latest information on the beloved Disney Parks.

  • Oct- 2026 -
    21 October
    Cinderella Castle and holiday decorations along Main Street, U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.

    Disney World Sets Early Christmas Week Closures as Holiday Crowds Face Park-Hopping Decisions

    Walt Disney World has posted its initial operating hours for Christmas week and New Year's Eve 2026, giving families an early look at how the resort plans to handle one of its busiest vacation periods. But the Disney World Christmas Week 2026 hours come with an important catch: separately ticketed holiday celebrations will limit regular evening access to Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studio

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  • 21 October
    Santa waving from a float during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World Resort.

    Magic Kingdom Is Bringing Out Santa Early and You Don’t Need a Party Ticket

    Okay, holiday people, this one’s for you. If you’ve already got your Christmas playlist going and it’s not even Halloween yet, Magic Kingdom just gave you a reason to feel totally justified. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is hitting the daytime schedule for two days in November so ABC can film its holiday special. Translation: you can see the Christmas parade in the middle of the aftern

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  • 21 October
    Guests gather along Main Street, U.S.A., during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom.

    Disney World Vacation Warning: 7 Offerings, Including Full Park, Closed for the Holidays

    Families heading to Walt Disney World for Thanksgiving or Christmas may need to make a few adjustments to their vacation plans this year. Disney World is preparing for another busy holiday season, with festive entertainment, decorations, and special events bringing visitors to Orlando throughout November and December. However, several familiar experiences won't be available when guests arrive. Fro

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  • 21 October
    Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom

    Animal Kingdom’s Newest Baby Looks Nothing Like the Rest of Her Family

    Stop what you’re doing, because Disney’s Animal Kingdom just introduced the cutest new resident we’ve seen in a while. Her name is Quartz; she’s a wallaby joey, and she’s albino. That means snow-white fur, pink eyes, and a little pink nose, and she is completely adorable. Quartz now lives at Jumping Junction with the park’s mob of kangaroos and wallabies, and trust us, she stands out. Everyone els

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  • 21 October
    Jollywood Nights fireworks

    Disney Just Snuck Two New Characters Into Jollywood Nights, and We Have Thoughts

    Disney didn’t exactly shout this one from the rooftops, but two brand-new characters are coming to Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year. And no, they’re not the big names you’d expect. Both come from Monsters, Inc., and they’re about as deep-cut as it gets. Let’s be real for a second. Jollywood Nights has been a tough sell for a lot of people. It’s a separate ticket, it

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  • 21 October
    Monorail Lime in front of Spaceship Earth

    EPCOT’s Newest Arrival Is the Cutest Thing at Walt Disney World Right Now!

    Okay, we need to talk about Calfuccino. Yes, that’s her real name, and yes, it’s adorable. This young orphaned manatee just arrived at EPCOT’s The Seas with Nemo & Friends, and she’s officially the newest resident you need to go see. Calfuccino is at EPCOT for short-term rehabilitative care, and she’s sharing her new space with fellow manatees Cider and Tanimura. So if you’re keeping score, that’s

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  • 20 October
    A colorful castle illuminated at night with vibrant fireworks bursting in the sky.

    Disney Theme Park Partially Shut Down Following Gas Leak Emergency

    An emergency response disrupted operations at a Disney theme park today. Disney theme parks occasionally close attractions and restrict access to certain areas because of technical problems, weather conditions, or safety concerns. While these closures are typically temporary, some incidents require assistance from local emergency services. Disney's busiest areas are often located around its castle

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  • 20 October
    A large crowd of people gathers in front of the entrance to Disney World Park Hollywood Studios.

    Disney World Confirms Replacement for Hollywood Studios Park Area, Effective October 2026

    Walt Disney World Resort finally appears to be wrapping up a refurbishment at Disney's Hollywood Studios that began in mid-August. Here's what to know before your next visit to the third Central Florida Disney park. Dockside Diner Refurbishment This summer, Walt Disney World Resort drained Echo Lake at Disney's Hollywood Studios for several simultaneous refurbishment projects, including repairs to

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  • 20 October
    Disney World security at Magic Kingdom

    Disneyland Update Security Experience for Guests, Takes Effect Soon

    Disneyland Resort's new security checkpoint is taking shape between the two theme parks. Fresh photos show the structure's framework nearing completion, though the Southern California Disney park hasn't said when guests will actually walk through it. Why a New Checkpoint Is Being Built The checkpoint is part of a larger project that began in mid-August 2026, when Disneyland Resort started demolish

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  • 20 October
    Crowds of people walk toward the Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

    Disney World Makes Rare Animal Kingdom Move, Restricts Access for 14 Days

    Walt Disney World is making an unusual change at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and the timing has raised questions about what the company might be planning. As Disney prepares for the busy Christmas season, new restrictions have surfaced that could signal something beyond the typical holiday crowds. While temporary admission limitations aren't unusual at Disney World, the latest decision involves a par

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