Walt Disney World
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Jul- 2026 -22 July
Disney World Turns off Spaceship Earth Feature Beginning July 21
Guests arriving at EPCOT's main entrance this week have been greeted by something unexpected: the fountain in front of Spaceship Earth has gone dry, and it's been that way since at least Tuesday. A Dry Basin at the Park's Front Door WDWNT reported on July 22 that the fountain at EPCOT's main entrance had been offline for at least 48 hours, sharing a photo of the dry basin sitting dormant in front
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22 July
Disney World Files Urgent Permit at Hollywood Studios, Sparking Major Closure Concerns
Disney's Hollywood Studios could be preparing for another notable attraction project, and this time, the work centers on one of Toy Story Land's original rides. Walt Disney Imagineering has now filed multiple permits connected to Alien Swirling Saucers. While Disney hasn't announced a refurbishment or closure, the latest paperwork adds another piece to a growing puzzle surrounding the eight-year-o
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22 July
Disney Confirms Special Member Perks and Free Treats Effective July 22
Disney Vacation Club members spend real money to be in the Disney ecosystem year after year. Annual dues, point commitments, long-term ownership stakes. The financial commitment behind a DVC membership is not casual, and Disney knows it. Welcome Home Weeks are the company's answer to that loyalty, and they just went live. The 2026 Welcome Home Weeks run July 22 through August 26 at Walt Disney Wor
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22 July
Disney Guests Rethinking Popular Disney World Resort After New Update
Booking a Disney Resort hotel is usually one of the first decisions guests make when planning a Walt Disney World vacation. Once reservations are locked in, most travelers don't expect much to change before they arrive. That's why Disney's newest announcement involving Coronado Springs Resort has attracted so much attention. A major refurbishment is about to begin at one of the property's central
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22 July
Disney World Blocks Entrance to Magic Kingdom Beginning July 22
The construction footprint outside Magic Kingdom Park has expanded again, and this time, the barriers are landing directly along the walkway guests use to board the ferryboat. Construction Walls Reach the Ferryboat Queue at Magic Kingdom On Wednesday, BlogMickey reported that green construction walls have been installed at the South end of the future ferryboat dock site outside Magic Kingdom Park,
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22 July
After 36 Years, Universal Studios Is Replacing Its Iconic Entrance
For generations of Universal Orlando visitors, the vacation experience has started before they ever scan a ticket or step onto an attraction. The towering entrance arches at Universal Studios Florida have served as a familiar welcome for decades, becoming one of the park's most recognizable sights. Now, 36 years after Universal Studios Florida opened, that familiar entrance is getting a major new
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22 July
Disney World Crowds Collapse as Families Make Major Vacation Shift
The old rules for planning a Walt Disney World vacation aren't working like they used to. Summer should theoretically be packed. Schools are closed, families have more flexibility, and June and July have traditionally been two obvious months for a major vacation. Instead, Disney World is experiencing one of its slowest summers in years. Wait times have fallen significantly compared to 2025, and Ju
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22 July
Walls Go Up at Magic Kingdom as Demolition Claims First Frontierland Relocations
Magic Kingdom guests are getting a much clearer look at the scale of Disney's plans for Frontierland. What started with several major closures has now moved into another phase, with construction walls reaching familiar locations and everyday offerings finding new homes. Disney is preparing this side of the park for two major additions, and the work required to get there will take time. Several lon
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22 July
16 Days Left: Updated Dress Code Policies To Take Effect at Disney World Next Month
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off at Magic Kingdom Park in just over two weeks — and whether you're a first-timer or a veteran of the event, Walt Disney World Resort‘s dress code rules are worth revisiting before you start putting together your family's costumes. What You Can and Can't Wear Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of the only occasions when guests 14 and ol
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22 July
Disney World Moves 2 Nighttime Spectaculars Earlier—Here Are the Dates Guests Could Miss Them
Walt Disney World is moving two of its most important nighttime productions forward by 30 minutes, creating a late-summer itinerary trap for guests who have already planned their final meals, rides, and viewing times. According to Disney’s currently published entertainment calendar, Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will move from 9 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning August 23. Eight days later, o
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