Walt Disney World

  • Aug- 2026 -
    27 August
    Spaceship Earth glowing at night at EPCOT

    Disney World Begins Overhauling Historic Spaceship Earth on August 27

    Walt Disney World Resort has officially set its long-anticipated Spaceship Earth reimagining into motion, filing a new construction permit for EPCOT's landmark geodesic sphere on August 27. What's Coming to Spaceship Earth The move follows a major announcement made at D23 Expo 2026, where Walt Disney Imagineering confirmed plans to overhaul the attraction housed inside Spaceship Earth. The slow-mo

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  • 27 August
    Spaceship Earth in front of a cloudy blue sky at EPCOT.

    Disney World Confirms Closure as EPCOT Replacement Moves Forward

    Construction is becoming a familiar sight around EPCOT once again, and one World Showcase pavilion is currently dealing with several projects at the same time. Over at the Germany Pavilion, guests are finding closures, construction walls, and exterior work across several buildings. One of the most noticeable projects has already reached an important stage, as aging portions of the pavilion's roofi

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  • 27 August
    Mickey and Minnie Mouse in Halloween costumes during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom.

    Disney World Confirms More September, October Sellouts, Only 15 Magic Kingdom Dates Remain

    Three more Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates have sold out at Walt Disney World Resort, leaving guests with just 15 remaining chances to buy their way into Magic Kingdom’s separately ticketed Halloween event in 2026. The newly unavailable nights are September 13, September 15, and October 22, according to Disney’s ticket availability as of August 27. That shrinking calendar matters becau

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  • 27 August
    Spaceship Earth stands tall behind the World Celebration gardens at EPCOT

    Disney Confirms EPCOT Location Will Close Permanently in Just Days

    One of EPCOT's most interesting shopping experiences is about to disappear, and Disney World guests have only a short window left to see it. The Mexico Pavilion remains one of World Showcase's most recognizable destinations. From its towering pyramid exterior to the indoor marketplace atmosphere waiting inside, the pavilion offers much more than a quick stop for food or an attraction. Shopping has

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  • 27 August
    A large spherical structure, illuminated in purple, stands against a dark sky. Bright yellow Disney fireworks explode in the night sky behind the structure, creating a vibrant, festive atmosphere.

    One EPCOT Pavilion at Disney World Just Got a Serious Upgrade

    EPCOT just opened bookings for a fireworks dinner where you never leave the table. Some context. Look, almost every EPCOT fireworks package has the same problem. You eat, pay a premium, then get up and go stand somewhere else to actually see the show. Luminous: The Symphony of Us plays over World Showcase Lagoon. The whole thing is built around the water. No open sightline, no view. So a restauran

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  • 27 August
    Daisy Duck during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party parade at Magic Kingdom

    Magic Kingdom Unlocks 5 Exclusive Perks for Christmas Party Guests Starting September 9

    Christmas at Magic Kingdom comes with plenty of experiences worth planning around. Still, one date in September could be especially important for guests hoping to get more out of their holiday night. Five bookable experiences can become part of a Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party visit, giving guests the chance to mix some familiar Magic Kingdom favorites with one of the park's most festive even

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  • 27 August
    Animated characters donald duck, daisy duck, minnie mouse, and goofy depicted in a classic style, standing in a row with surprised expressions.

    Disney World Restaurant Caught Red-Handed, And Guests Are Calling The Food “Disgusting”

    Somebody at Walt Disney World has some explaining to do. A dessert promotion hanging inside a Disney World resort restaurant has blown up online, and not for the reason the restaurant was hoping. Guests took one look at the strawberry shortcake in the photo and started asking a very unflattering question. Is that whipped cream, or is that mashed potatoes? Busted At Coronado Springs The restaurant

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  • 27 August
    Guests fill the plaza before Cinderella Castle at Disney World. Florida Cyclospora outbreak Disney World

    Disney World Guests Notified by Entire Magic Kingdom Team of Park Disruption, Warning Issued

    Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has gone offline again at Magic Kingdom, marking another operational disruption for Frontierland as the land undergoes significant construction-driven changes. The attraction closed on January 6, 2025, for an extensive refurbishment that lasted nearly 17 months. It reopened on May 3, 2026, with several updates: replaced track sections, refreshed show scenes, revised r

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  • 27 August
    Disney World's Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom.

    Updates Given After Flooding Shuts Down Magic Kingdom Location

    Magic Kingdom's Frontier Trading Post has resumed normal operations following a two-day closure tied to a flooding incident. The closure comes amid a broader period of change for the park. Two new lands are currently in development: Piston Peak National Park, based on the Cars franchise, and a Villains Land anchored by a Maleficent-themed roller coaster, among other planned experiences. Frontierla

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  • 26 August
    Guests fill the plaza before Cinderella Castle at Disney World. Florida Cyclospora outbreak Disney World

    Disney World Installs New Walkway at Crowded Magic Kingdom

    Walt Disney World Resort recently embarked on some mysterious construction outside the Crystal Palace, a character dining location near Cinderella Castle and Main Street, U.S.A., at the Magic Kingdom. Here's what we know about this latest project at the original Central Florida Disney park. Project Outside Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom Park On August 26, WDWNT reported that Walt Disney World Res

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