Walt Disney World
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Oct- 2026 -4 October
Disney World to Shut Down Hollywood Studios Attraction Again After Just One Month
Another attraction is disappearing from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and guests don't have much time left to experience it. Walt Disney World has confirmed that Vacation Fun – An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie will temporarily close later this month. While the attraction isn't leaving permanently, the announcement continues an unusual pattern for the Mickey Shorts Theater. Disney has
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4 October
Disney World Price Increases Expected This Week as Major Deadline Arrives
Walt Disney World guests may want to keep a close eye on ticket prices over the next few days. Nothing has officially changed yet, but Disney has developed a noticeable pattern when it comes to raising prices. If the company follows the same schedule it has used in recent years, another increase could arrive this week. For anyone already planning a Disney World vacation, that could make the next f
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4 October
Walt Disney World Confirms Months-Long Resort Closure for 2027
Walt Disney World guests planning a vacation for early 2027 have another closure to consider before choosing where to stay. Construction has become common across Disney World, and the work isn't limited to the theme parks. Several resorts have also been receiving updates, and one ongoing project will now stretch longer than originally planned. That extension will bring a months-long closure to Dis
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4 October
Disney World Christmas Plans Just Got Harder as Another December Party Sells Out
Christmas may feel far away, but some Walt Disney World guests have already secured their place at one of the resort’s biggest holiday celebrations. Others may soon discover they waited too long. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom for select nights throughout November and December. While most dates remain available, another party has now officially sold out. And this one
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4 October
Disney World Makes Major October Change for Annual Passholders
October is underway at Walt Disney World, and Annual Passholders finally have their first Good to Go Day of the month. Disney has designated Tuesday, October 6, 2026, as a Good to Go Day, allowing eligible Annual Passholders to visit the theme parks without securing a park reservation first. For frequent visitors, that can turn what normally requires some advance planning into a much more spontane
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4 October
Disney Finally Puts an End to EPCOT’s Most Annoying Ride Meme and Silences Day Drinkers
For over two years, stepping into the preshow for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT meant bracing yourself for one almost guaranteed moment. Credit: Disney As guests stood in the Galaxarium briefing room, actor Terry Crews appeared on giant screens as Centurion Tal Marik of the Nova Corps. Welcoming visitors from Earth, he paused to ponder what the people of EPCOT call themselves: “D
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3 October
Disney World Is Finally Fixing a Missing Detail on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad That Was Missing After 16-Month Refurbishment
When Magic Kingdom’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened to guests in May 2026 following an extensive 16-month refurbishment, fans were thrilled to welcome back “The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness.” The iconic coaster received crucial track upgrades for a smoother ride, and the surrounding scenery—including the flooded mining town of Tumbleweed—received a vibrant cosmetic restoratio
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3 October
Disney Confirms New Holiday Experience, and Admission Is Free
Disney Springs is getting an actual Hallmark Christmas shop on October 7. In the middle of the Halloween season. Which is objectively funny. And you do not need a park ticket to get in. Some context. The Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up is taking over the former Francesca's storefront. Signage went up back in September, so the buildout has been quietly happening for weeks. Disney Parks Blog made it officia
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3 October
5 Disney World Rides That Bring the Ultimate Halloween Energy in 2026
Halloween at Disney World has a way of making familiar rides feel different. Once the sun goes down, pumpkins, costumes, Halloween music, and darker corners of the parks can change the mood. Attractions you may have experienced countless times suddenly seem perfect for an October night. Some rides already have spooky themes. Others work better after dark. And during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween
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3 October
Disney Gives Surprise Look at ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Land Ahead of 2027 Hollywood Studios Debut
Disney just gave Monsters, Inc. (2001) fans another reason to get excited about what is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Monstropolis is already shaping up to become one of the park’s biggest additions, with Disney planning an entire area inspired by Mike, Sulley, and the monster-filled city fans first met more than two decades ago. While Disney has revealed some of its biggest plans, many of
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