Walt Disney World
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Oct- 2026 -14 October
Disney or Universal for Halloween? The Costly Mistake That Upends Your Trip
A Halloween vacation in Florida comes with a surprisingly important decision: How scared do you actually want to be? Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort both offer major Halloween celebrations, but beyond that, the similarities end. One focuses on candy, costumes, familiar characters, and playful, spooky fun. The other sends guests through haunted houses and streets filled with scareact
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14 October
Test Track Attraction Closed at EPCOT, Effective October 14
Guests who headed to EPCOT on Wednesday hoping to ride Test Track solo found that a popular shortcut wasn't available, and Walt Disney World Resort never announced the change. According to visitors, Disney cast members appear to be trying a different way to load the ride. A Line That Wasn't Open On October 14, X (formerly known as Twitter) user @DisneyWorldTom visited EPCOT and tried to enter the
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14 October
New Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Entrance Opens October 19, Permit Shows Details
Mark it down. October 19, 2026, at Disney's Grand Floridian. That is when a new entrance opens at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, and it very likely means the main gate is back. Guests have been funneling through a temporary entrance since September. Signage had pointed to September 10 for that one. So call it five or six weeks of detour, which for a roadway project is nothing. Some conte
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14 October
A New EPCOT Food Allergy Counter Opens as Disney Redefines Nut Allergens
There is a new green fork logo at Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT. Under it, a screen that reads “Special Dietary Requests Order Here.” One ordering station, set aside for allergies and other dietary needs. You walk up, you order with a cast member, you talk through what you can and cannot have. Lower level of The Land Pavilion. Between the Soarin' line and the Living with the Land boats. Op
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13 October
Disney and Orlando Magic Announce Partnership Extension at Kia Center
Disney and the Orlando Magic extended their deal. The logo stays on the jersey. They also unveiled a redesigned Walt Disney World Atrium inside the Kia Center, with updated artwork and projection technology that transforms the space using imagery from the theme parks. Everybody is going to write about the jersey. The atrium is the actual story. Some context. The Kia Center is not just where the Ma
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13 October
Nomad Lounge Set to Take Reservations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Effective November
Nomad Lounge at Disney's Animal Kingdom is finally taking reservations. Booking opens October 28, 2026. First seatings are November 8, 2026. And Disney says the walk-up and waitlist are still available, subject to capacity. Some context. Nomad Lounge is not expanding. No new seats. No bigger patio. Same room it has always been. So think about where those reservation tables are coming from. They ar
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13 October
Disney Springs’ Six Ravens Sets Grand Opening With Free Collectible Pin
Six Ravens is preparing for its official grand opening at Disney Springs on Saturday, October 17, 2026, and the celebration comes with something beyond its medieval-inspired menu: a free collectible pin. The Six Ravens Disney Springs grand opening gives Walt Disney World guests another reason to visit the restaurant from the creators of Gideon's Bakehouse. For collectors, however, the biggest attr
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13 October
Disney Officially Releases Full List of Perks Included With Holiday Resort Stays This Year
Disney World hotels aren't simply places to sleep between long days in the parks, especially once Christmas arrives. Disney is leaning into that idea as the holiday season approaches, reminding guests that booking one of its Resort hotels offers benefits beyond just having a room close to the action. Some can save time during a crowded park day. Others make a hotel stay another part of the Christm
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13 October
Disney World Guests Warned: 5 Major Problems Derailing 2026 Vacations
A carefully planned Disney World vacation can start unraveling much faster than most families expect. That's becoming an important consideration for guests heading to the resort this fall. Even with park days mapped out, several complications can interfere with plans once families arrive. One problem might mean a quick adjustment. Several during the same trip can cost guests valuable park time and
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13 October
After Nearly 37 Years, Hollywood Studios’ Original ‘Star Wars’ Ride Faces Growing Threat
Star Tours has entertained generations of guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios, but the attraction's future could eventually become a difficult decision for Walt Disney World. The longtime Star Wars simulator has survived decades of changes, technological advancements, and major expansions across the park. However, Disney now offers an entirely different Star Wars experience just a short distance
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