Walt Disney World

  • May- 2026 -
    5 May
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    Phone Policy Shifts: Disney Issues Warning to Guests as Strict Ride Restrictions Take Effect

    A subtle change is taking place at Disney World, and it’s starting to affect how guests experience some of the most popular rides. Before vehicles even leave the station, Cast Members are paying closer attention to what riders are holding. It might not seem like a big deal at first, but it’s creating noticeable delays and shifting how boarding works. If you’re planning a visit, you’ll want to be r

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  • 5 May
    Cinderella Castle as seen from the side, reflecting in the moat.

    Disney World’s 2026 Summer Lineup Is Driving Costs Higher Than Expected

    There was a time—not that long ago—when summer felt like the “value season” at Walt Disney World. The heat kept crowds a little more manageable, discounts were easier to find, and for many guests, it became the best way to experience the parks without peak-season pricing. That version of summer is starting to fade. This year, Walt Disney World isn’t just filling the calendar—it’s reshaping it. Ins

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  • 5 May
    The entrance to Magic Kingdom Park with the Walt Disney World Railroad in the background.

    Disney World Confirms 38 Early Closures at Magic Kingdom, Effective Soon

    There’s a stretch of the calendar coming up that’s going to catch a lot of guests off guard—and it’s not because of construction or weather. At first glance, everything looks normal at Magic Kingdom. Park hours are posted, tickets are moving quickly, and summer crowds are already starting to build. But once August arrives, something shifts. The daily schedule begins to look very different, especia

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  • 5 May
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    Disney World Drops Massive Summer Perks for Passholders: Discounts, Freebies, and More

    Walt Disney World is heading into the summer season with a clear focus, and Annual Passholders are seeing the biggest benefits. Instead of a few scattered discounts, Disney has introduced a full lineup of perks that touch nearly every part of the vacation experience. From dining savings to exclusive merchandise and even early access to select attractions, this summer feels more intentional. If you

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  • 5 May
    A group of characters from the Muppets franchise at Disney World.

    Disney Finally Announced Passholder Previews for the Muppets Coaster

    The wait for official Annual Passholder preview details for Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is over, and Disney just dropped everything Passholders need to know to maximize their chances of getting on the reimagined Hollywood Studios coaster before the general public arrives on May 26. The preview dates are confirmed, the virtual queue structure is more nuanced than most Passhol

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  • 5 May
    EPCOT’s iconic geodesic sphere towers over World Showcase Lagoon, surrounded by lush trees and park buildings, under a clear sky. EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026

    CONFIRMED: Disney Exclusive Passholder Event For One of EPCOT’s Most Loved Rides

    Disney just confirmed that Annual Passholders will get exclusive early access to Soarin' Across America at EPCOT before the attraction opens to the general public, and if you are a Passholder with any interest in one of EPCOT's most beloved rides, getting its biggest overhaul in nearly a decade, you need to be watching your inbox right now. The preview dates are May 19 and 20. The general opening

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  • 5 May
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    Disney Resort Guests Just Got Hit With Scary Prices for the Most Popular Fall Event

    Every year, when Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets drop, the same conversation starts, and every year, the numbers that fuel that conversation get a little harder to defend to the families who built their Disney traditions around this specific event. Tickets for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 are now on sale for Walt Disney World Resort guests, priced from $119 to $229 depe

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  • 4 May
    Four people walking into Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort, scanning their theme park tickets.

    Disney World Pauses Theme Park Ticket Sales at Florida Locations

    Guests heading to Magic Kingdom Park are navigating around construction walls at the Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC) this week. It's the last stretch of a project that's been reshaping the gateway to Walt Disney World Resort‘s most visited theme park for nearly nine months. One Section at a Time The TTC refurbishment began in August 2025, with construction barriers going up around ticke

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  • 4 May
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    ‘Star Wars’ Hotel Location Makes Surprise Return to Disney World Florida

    On May the Fourth, nearly three years after the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser closed its doors, a piece of the ill-fated immersive hotel quietly returned to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Sign That Came Back The story starts with a change that went largely unnoticed earlier this year. Docking Bay 3 — the area in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge where guests once boarded and

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  • 4 May
    Guests fill the plaza before Cinderella Castle at Disney World. Florida Cyclospora outbreak Disney World

    Disney Is Shutting Down a Magic Kingdom Restaurant for a Major Summer Change

    If you’ve been putting off trying one of Magic Kingdom’s most underrated restaurants, you might want to rethink that plan—because the clock is ticking. A familiar dining location in Liberty Square is about to close, and when it comes back, it won’t be the same kind of experience guests are used to. A Quiet Favorite Is Going Away (For Now) The Diamond Horseshoe has never been flashy, but it’s built

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