Walt Disney World
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Jul- 2026 -6 July
These 3 Beloved Carousel of Progress Features Are Officially Gone
Few attractions at Walt Disney World carry as much history as Carousel of Progress. Originally created for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair under Walt Disney's direct supervision, the attraction has continued entertaining guests for more than six decades while celebrating the promise of innovation and tomorrow. Now, another chapter is coming to an end. Carousel of Progress has officially closed a
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6 July
Magic Kingdom Removes Classic PeopleMover Narration After Carousel of Progress Closes
A refurbishment at one Tomorrowland attraction has already created a noticeable change at another. Following today's closure of Carousel of Progress, Disney has updated the narration aboard the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, removing the attraction's traditional mention from the ride's audio tour. While the adjustment is relatively minor, it reflects Disney's ongoing effort to keep at
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6 July
On July 6, Guests Walked Into a Completely Different Adventureland at Magic Kingdom
Overnight construction activity has added a new visual element to Adventureland at Magic Kingdom Park. Let's take a look at the latest refurbishment update from the Most Magical Place on Earth. Scrim Appears in the Jungle WDWNT reported on July 6 that construction scrim had appeared alongside the Swiss Family Treehouse in Adventureland, seemingly overnight. The fabric facing guests approaching fro
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5 July
Confirmed Disney Guests Found a Way To Watch Two Nighttime Spectaculars at Once
Holiday crowds usually force Walt Disney World guests to make difficult choices. During the Fourth of July weekend, that often means deciding which nighttime spectacular deserves the evening. With special fireworks returning for Independence Day, it's nearly impossible to experience everything in one night. Unless you're one of the lucky guests who found an unexpected workaround. Visitors attendin
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5 July
New Florida Law Targets Hidden Fees at Disney World Restaurants
A Walt Disney World vacation comes with plenty of planning, especially when it comes to dining. Guests reserve restaurants months in advance, compare menus, and budget carefully for meals throughout their trip. Now, Florida has introduced another change that could affect nearly every restaurant guests visit during their vacation. Beginning this month, a statewide law requires restaurants to be muc
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5 July
Disney’s New ‘Star Wars’ Ride Concept Rejected: Attraction Emptied
Disney spent years preparing one of the biggest updates ever made to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. The company added an entirely new mission, introduced The Mandalorian and Grogu, expanded gameplay, and even changed how guests interact with the attraction. The goal seemed obvious. Disney wanted to give fans a reason to return to one of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge's original attractions. Instead,
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5 July
On July 2, Disney Quietly Did Something That Could Change the Face of EPCOT
A construction permit filed on Independence Day weekend slipped past most people's notice, but it could signal major changes to EPCOT. Here's what Walt Disney World Resort guests need to know. A New Construction Filing at EPCOT On July 2, Walt Disney Imagineering submitted a Notice of Commencement to “install set elements” at 1940 Avenue of the Stars — the approximate address of Commun
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5 July
Two Violent Incidents Reported at Magic Kingdom on July 4
Independence Day celebrations at Walt Disney World Resort took a dark turn Saturday evening when law enforcement was called to the Magic Kingdom Park area twice in less than an hour to respond to separate battery incidents. The First Call at 8:46 p.m. At 8:46 p.m. on July 4, the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a battery incident in the Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's C
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4 July
Loyal Disney World Fans Get Free Dollars From Company as Vacation Costs Rise
Disney is adding another incentive for some guests planning a 2027 Walt Disney World vacation. As the resort continues promoting its Free Dining & Drinks package for UK and Ireland visitors, select subscribers have also begun receiving an exclusive email offering a $100 Disney Promo Card to use during their stay. The reward is being offered to certain guests who subscribe to Disney's marketing ema
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4 July
EPCOT Suffers Massive 4.5-Hour Queue as Holiday Crowds Swarm Disney World
Disney World's biggest holiday weekend is in full swing – and guests are feeling the impact. Guests packed Walt Disney World Resort on Saturday as Independence Day celebrations returned to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, bringing exclusive fireworks, patriotic entertainment, and some of the busiest crowds of the summer. This year's festivities carry extra significance as the United States celebrates its
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