Walt Disney World

After 20 Years, Disney World Confirms Expedition Everest Replacement

Expedition Everest looks a little different this week, as Walt Disney World Resort officially retires the Single Rider line that's served guests at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park for years, replacing it with a more efficient boarding system. The End of an Era for Single Riders Following months of speculation and behind-the-scenes testing, Walt Disney World Resort confirmed last Friday that the

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Disney World Guests Face New Ticket Rush as Christmas Season Approaches

The pumpkins aren't going anywhere just yet, but Walt Disney World guests may already need to start thinking seriously about Christmas. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has reached a major milestone for 2026. All remaining party dates are sold out, meaning guests who don't already have tickets have essentially missed their chance to attend this year. Now another potentially busy ticket period

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Disney World Moves Closer to Opening Monsters Inc. Land as Final Details Arrive

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is moving another step closer to welcoming guests into Monstropolis. Construction on the new Monsters Inc. land remains active, and guests shouldn't expect to walk through its gates anytime soon. However, one of the latest developments suggests Disney is reaching an important stage with at least part of the project. Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for new sig

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Disney Officially Removes Part of Normal ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Experience

If you've been hoping to finally hear “September” while riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, you don't need any luck today. You already know what you're getting. September 21 has arrived, and Disney is once again celebrating by changing Cosmic Rewind's normal soundtrack operation at EPCOT. Throughout today, September 21, 2026, riders will hear only “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire. That

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Disney World Ticket Prices Drop Below $107 Per Day During One 2027 Week

There's no magical button that suddenly turns Walt Disney World into a cheap vacation. But there is one decision that can have a surprisingly big effect on how much you pay: when you go. Disney World ticket prices change throughout the year. A family visiting during a more expensive period could pay considerably more than another family visiting the same parks during a cheaper week. For 2027, we'r

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Disney World Guests Face 5-Day Dining Closure at Popular Resort

One of the easiest places to grab a meal at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is temporarily unavailable in its usual form. Disney has closed the food court and dining room at The Mara for several days of maintenance, creating a change that guests staying at the resort will need to work around. The closure runs from September 21 through September 25. While the restaurant's seating and food court areas

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Disney World Guests Lose Free Perk, Replacement Costs Nearly $80 Per Person

If you booked a Walt Disney World Resort hotel after hearing about free water park admission, you'll want to pay close attention to when you're traveling. The complimentary benefit that gave eligible Disney Resort hotel guests water park admission on their check-in day officially ended September 9. That means families arriving now won't receive the same benefit that summer guests enjoyed. Disney h

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Disney World Permanently Removes Historic Magic Kingdom Area

One of the biggest transformations in Magic Kingdom history is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Disney World has permanently removed the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island as work continues on Piston Peak National Park and the massive Villains Land expansion. For longtime visitors, this isn't simply another attraction replacement. An entire section of the park that helped define Fro

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Disney World Forced To Change Lightning Lane Operations After Paid Line Overflows

A Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World became so backed up that Cast Members had to take the queue beyond its normal area and manage guests from World Discovery. And this wasn't for an attraction included as a standard Lightning Lane Multi Pass selection. The situation unfolded at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT, where video shared on X by @Rocky_ioa showed the attraction's Lightnin

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Disney World Hotel Deal Runs Through 2027, Gives Guests $50 Every Night

Picking a Walt Disney World hotel often turns into a balancing act. Guests want a good location, easy transportation, comfortable accommodations, and a price that doesn't consume their entire vacation budget. A current offer at three hotels in the middle of Walt Disney World could make that decision a little easier for some travelers. The Walt Disney World Swan, Walt Disney World Dolphin, and Walt

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