Walt Disney World

  • Aug- 2026 -
    20 August
    Rope drop on Main Street, U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom Park

    Disney World Guests Now Being Turned Away From Magic Kingdom on Sold-Out Dates

    Showing up at Magic Kingdom and hoping to buy a ticket for one of Disney World's biggest after-hours events is becoming a risky strategy. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is underway at Walt Disney World, and the list of sold-out nights continues to grow. Disney has now stopped selling tickets for two additional dates, leaving guests without advance admission unable to attend those parties. S

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  • 20 August
    People walking in the Germany World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT.

    Overnight, Disney World Reveals New Germany Attraction at EPCOT

    It's not a ride, and it's not a show, but Walt Disney World Resort quietly debuted something new in the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT this week, and it's already got guests talking. The “attraction” in question: a wooden counter, and it's a direct response to a trash can problem Disney created for itself. A Snack Station Born From Necessity For months, Walt Disney World Resort has been swa

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  • 20 August
    entrance to Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom

    Disneyland Changes Course: New Tomorrowland Overhaul Protects Iconic Classics

    Disneyland is preparing to rethink Tomorrowland in a major way, but longtime fans shouldn't expect Disney to erase decades of park history and start over. The company has confirmed that Walt Disney Imagineering is working on a reimagining of the land that will introduce new attractions and create more open spaces. The goal reaches beyond simply making Tomorrowland look newer. Disney wants to bring

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  • 20 August
    A bright red “CANCELLED” sign stretches across a view of Disney’s marina, with boats docked along the waterfront and tropical-inspired resort buildings in the background, signaling to Disney fans that the special Disney Brunch event set for October 5 will no longer take place.

    You Have Until October 5 to Get This Disney Brunch … Then It’s Gone

    Olivia's Cafe is killing its brunch menu. Last day is October 5. Disney Vacation Club members are going to feel this one. Some context. Look, some Walt Disney World restaurants are famous. Olivia's Cafe is beloved, and those are very different things. Buried inside Disney's Old Key West Resort, Olivia's has never generated the reservation chaos of a signature restaurant or the name recognition of

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  • 20 August
    A golden statue of a performing elephant wearing a red and white costume stands on a decorated pedestal in front of a colorful striped circus tent. The backdrop, reminiscent of Disney's whimsical charm, features bright yellow and red vertical stripes with blue accents and a large crown emblem.

    Disney World Confirms 6-Month Magic Kingdom Closure Ending With Massive Upgrades

    A nearly six-month wait is about to end at Magic Kingdom, and Disney is giving guests a first look at what will be waiting when the doors finally open again. Big Top Souvenirs has remained closed in Storybook Circus since February, leaving guests without one of Fantasyland's more distinctive shopping-and-snacks options. The colorful location normally gives visitors a chance to browse Disney mercha

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  • 20 August
    Disney parks guests feeling overheated while waiting to get into Magic Kingdom.

    Another Heat Advisory Hits Orlando Theme Parks as August Grinds On

    Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort are staring down a heat index up to 112 today, followed by storms packing 55 mph gusts and lightning that could shut rides down. Some context. Look, another day in Orlando, another heat advisory. That has been the story for most of this month, and the repetition is exactly the danger. Something happens often enough and people quit reading it as a warning.

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  • 20 August
    a child with down syndrome interacts with Mickey Mouse

    “They Ruined It”: Disney World Guests Slam Blatant Disability Access Abuse

    Disney World's accessibility policies have already become a difficult subject for many disabled guests. Now, a new round of social media backlash is adding another concern to the conversation. Videos showing groups of visitors riding rented mobility scooters around Walt Disney World have drawn criticism over how some guests appear to treat the equipment. Instead of simply using the scooters for tr

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  • 20 August
    Donald Duck dressed as a jack-o'-lantern and Daisy Duck as a princess at Halloween

    Disney World Confirms Free Halloween Event, Members Only

    Disney is handing out free candy and rare characters on three Mondays in October. Almost nobody reading this qualifies. Here's some context. Look, Halloween at Walt Disney World has gotten genuinely expensive. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs $119 to $229 a head depending on the night, and multiple dates are already sold out. Party-exclusive merch evaporates. Popcorn buckets and sippers

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  • 20 August
    A ferryboat glides across the Seven seas Lagoon in front of the Magic Kingdom

    38-Year-Old Man Arrested for Child Abuse Inside Magic Kingdom Park Bathroom

    An arrest at Magic Kingdom Park this week has drawn attention to a troubling incident involving an alleged case of child abuse inside one of the park's restrooms. According to authorities, Justin Taylor, age 38, was taken into custody by Orange County deputies on Monday while visiting Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort, following witness accounts describing an altercation between Taylor and

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  • 20 August
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    Six Disney World Amenities Go Dark at a Deluxe Resort, Effective October 2026

    Kidani Village is losing six amenities simultaneously this October. Guests are paying Deluxe Villa rates for the privilege. Quick context. Look, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is not a budget play, and that changes how this news hits. Kidani Village is a Deluxe Villa property. People booking it are paying Deluxe prices or burning Disney Vacation Club points they saved specifically for this resort.

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