Walt Disney World

  • Mar- 2026 -
    4 March
    A bronze statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse stands in front of Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom Park. Disney World ferryboat

    Private Company Confirms Magic Kingdom Purchase at Disney World

    Walt Disney World Resort is in the middle of a dramatic evolution, and Magic Kingdom is at the center of it all. Frontierland is being reshaped by the upcoming Piston Peak National Park and Villains Land expansions, while Cinderella Castle itself is undergoing a full repainting. But construction walls aren’t the only thing guests need to prepare for in 2026. Visitors planning to spend May 13, 2026

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  • 4 March
    wide shot of Disney World's monorail gliding through Magic Kingdom

    Walt Disney World Has Officially Erased 4 Opening-Day Traditions

    When guests walked through the gates of Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971, they stepped into a park that was designed very differently from the modern theme parks we know today. There were thrill rides, of course, but the park’s identity wasn’t built around them. Instead, Imagineers filled Magic Kingdom with experiences that encouraged guests to slow down and explore. Some of those experiences beca

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  • 4 March
    Aerial concept view of the Tropical Americas coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom at Disney World.

    Disney World’s Animal Kingdom To Get Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Treatment

    A major chapter has closed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom—and what’s rising in its place is something entirely different. For decades, DinoLand U.S.A. brought roadside Americana and oversized dinosaurs to life in a playful carnival setting. Now, that corner of the park is being reborn as Tropical Americas, an expansive land drawing inspiration from Central and South America’s cultures, wildlife, and s

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  • 3 March
    The entrance to Living with the Land.

    Report Highlights Filthy Decor and Damage Inside Disney World’s EPCOT

    The Land Pavilion at EPCOT is showing significant neglect, with filthy decorative elements and damaged fixtures visible throughout the World Nature building, according to reports from Walt Disney World Resort guests. WDWNT documented the deterioration on March 3, posting a Facebook photo highlighting stained fabric and other maintenance failures ahead of the debut of a reimagined attraction in The

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  • 3 March
    Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck pose in front of spaceship earth in Disney World's EPCOT park.

    Disney World Is Completely Transforming EPCOT Again

    The 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival starts TOMORROW, March 4. If you haven’t booked your park reservation yet, do it now! Opening day will be crowded with attendees eager to see 60+ character topiaries, try 76 new menu items, and enjoy the Garden Rocks Concert Series featuring Music of ABBA March 5-7. The festival runs through June 1, but tomorrow will attract serious Disney food bloggers an

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  • 3 March
    Two characters from 'Hoppers' edited in front of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT.

    ‘Hoppers’ Attraction Arrives at Disney World Before Movie Premieres

    A Hoppers (2026)-themed garden debuted at EPCOT this week, giving Walt Disney World Resort guests a preview of Pixar's latest film three days before it hits theaters on March 6. The Hoppers Wildlife Crossing Garden appeared in EPCOT's World Nature neighborhood as part of the International Flower & Garden Festival launching March 4. Fantasy Land News posted Facebook photos of the landscaped display

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  • 3 March
    A pool in front of the exterior of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

    A Long-Awaited Comeback: Disney World Restores Classic Resort Offering

    For years, Walt Disney World fans have debated what truly marked the end of the pandemic era. Was it the return of fireworks? The lifting of reservation requirements? The reopening of beloved attractions? One by one, the pieces fell back into place. The parks regained their rhythm. Resorts felt lively again. Dining options steadily returned. But there was always one experience that never quite mad

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  • 3 March
    Disney's Swan Resort

    Major Disney Dining Event Set for 2026 Comeback With Celebrity Chef Spotlight

    Food lovers, this one’s for you. The 2026 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic has officially opened ticket sales, and the two-night event is set for November 20 and 21. For 17 years now, this fall celebration has drawn guests who want something a little more elevated than the standard theme park festival experience. And it delivers. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. each evening, the causeway between the Swa

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  • 3 March
    Spaceship Earth as seen from the Italy World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT

    EPCOT Attraction Shut Down With No Notice to Disney World Guests

    EPCOT's World Discovery Liquid Layer Splash Pad closed abruptly on March 3 without advance warning, blocking families from the interactive water area with stanchions and rope as all features went dark. Walt Disney World Resort guests arriving at the World Discovery neighborhood found the splash pad completely offline. WDWNT reported that operational problems have plagued the attraction since at le

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  • 3 March
    A vibrant outdoor scene at Pop Century Resort features large foosball player statues and a giant Mickey Mouse figure blowing a bubble, with colorful buildings and “Boogie Down” signage in the background.

    Disney World Quietly Raises Prices on Popular Resort Must-Have

    If you’re planning a Walt Disney World trip for 2026 and staying on property, there’s a small but noticeable update waiting at your resort’s beverage station. Disney has quietly raised the price of its Rapid Refillable Mug — a resort staple many guests purchase without a second thought — while simultaneously rolling out a brand-new design. It’s not a dramatic overhaul. But it’s another example of

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