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After Decades, Disney Confirms Major Hollywood Studios Change for September 14

The countdown has officially started for another major change at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On September 14, 2026, guests walking into Animation Courtyard will have something entirely new waiting for them. Disney is preparing to open The Magic of Disney Animation, marking the next major phase of a transformation that has already changed this longtime corner of the park. Disney now lists September

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Rethemed EPCOT Attraction To Open on August 27

Walt Disney World Resort is once again retheming an attraction at EPCOT in preparation for the 2026 International Food & Wine Festival, which begins on August 27. Here's what to know before your next visit to the second Central Florida Disney park. Attraction Closure & Retheme at EPCOT On August 10, Walt Disney World Resort closed the playground located on the pathway between La Poutinerie in the

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Disney World Transportation Failure Leaves Skyliner Guests Facing 2-Hour Trips

Walt Disney World guests trying to get back to their resorts Tuesday night ran into a transportation headache that lasted much longer than anyone would want at the end of a park day. Problems with the Disney Skyliner created major delays, leaving long lines of guests waiting to continue their trips. Disney eventually brought in buses to help move visitors to their destinations, but some guests rep

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EPCOT Festival Warning: Disney Delays Core Food & Wine Offerings Past Opening Day

The countdown to EPCOT's annual Food & Wine Festival is nearly over, but guests arriving at the beginning of the event may notice a few missing pieces. The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival starts August 27 at Walt Disney World, bringing Global Marketplaces, specialty drinks, and entertainment back to the park. However, not every marketplace will begin serving food that day. Several lo

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Disney World Confirms 16+ Nights of Restricted Magic Kingdom Access

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party may run for weeks at Magic Kingdom, but guests shouldn't assume that means they have weeks to decide whether they want tickets. Disney World has already sold out a sizable portion of its 2026 Halloween party calendar, and the list continues to grow. As of August 18, 16 dates had reached capacity. The latest group included August 23, October 8, and October 15,

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Do Not Book an August Disney World Trip Until You Read This

Disney dropped the full 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival menus today. Buried in them is a detail that will absolutely wreck somebody's trip. Six booths do not open on day one. Some setup. Look, fall at Walt Disney World is not just Halloween eating Magic Kingdom alive. It also means EPCOT finally has a festival again. Anybody who has wandered EPCOT during one of those rare gaps between festivals kn

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Check the Spelling Before You Buy This Merchandise at Disney Parks

Disney just put out new The Fox and the Hound merchandise and misspelled the fox's name. Twice. On two different items. In the same collection. Some context. Look, Disney is not perfect, and fans are frighteningly good at proving it. Not really a knock, just how this fandom operates. Disney fans catch things. A paint color shifting on Main Street, U.S.A. An audio track quietly remixed. A font on a

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Disney World Removes Reservation Requirement for Passholders on 3 More Dates

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will have three more opportunities to visit the theme parks without making a reservation before August ends. Disney has added August 25, August 26, and August 31 to its Good to Go Days calendar. On those dates, eligible passholders can enter any Walt Disney World theme park without choosing a park in advance. The additions give passholders more flexibility duri

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Stolen Vehicle Reported at Magic Kingdom on August 18

On August 18, law enforcement responded to reports of a stolen vehicle in a backstage service area at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom Park. Here's everything we know about the incident on Tuesday afternoon. Stolen Vehicle Backstage at Magic Kingdom Park Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a call about a stolen vehicle in a backstage service are

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Disney World Restores Guest Experience After Multiple Closures Throughout Resort

Waterview Park is open again at Disney Springs, restoring a small but useful piece of Walt Disney World Resort’s nighttime lineup. The waterfront performance venue has reopened with a new shade canopy over its seating area, and live entertainment is reported to return Tuesday, August 18, beginning at 6 p.m. For guests building an evening around dining, shopping, and entertainment, the Disney Sprin

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