Walt Disney World
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Feb- 2026 -20 February
Disney World Announces Massive Lightning Lane Price Jump, Starting February 2026
Lightning Lane pricing didn’t just inch upward in February — it surged. There was no formal rollout or press event. Guests simply noticed higher totals while planning their trips. And instead of hesitating, they bought in. That reaction may be the most important part of this story. Breaking Down the Three Lightning Lane Options The current Lightning Lane system offers three tiers. Multi Pass cover
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20 February
This Weekend Is Your Final Opportunity to Experience This Beloved Disney Event
EPCOT's Festival of the Arts ends Monday, February 23, which means Disney fans have just the weekend left to experience what many consider their absolute favorite EPCOT festival, even though it's the shortest one on the entire annual calendar at only 39 days. If you can get to EPCOT this weekend, you need to go right now. After Monday, all of this disappears until 2027, and you're going to kick yo
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19 February
The Sun Sets on the Old West: Disney Moves to Demolish Iconic Frontierland Landmarks
The wooden boardwalks of Frontierland have long been the soul of the Magic Kingdom—a dusty, nostalgic sanctuary where the pioneer spirit of the American West felt alive and well. But as of February 19, 2026, the “Old West” is officially on the clock. Credit: Theme Park Tourist, Flickr In a move that signals the start of the most aggressive expansion in the park’s 55-year history, Disne
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19 February
New Permit Hints at Large-Scale Changes for Muppets Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster
Disney has filed another construction permit tied to the upcoming Muppets re-theme of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, and this one may signal significant physical changes to the attraction. The high-speed coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is scheduled to close on March 2 and reopen in summer 2026 with a new Muppets storyline. While Disney has confirmed the creative shift, the newly filed permit sugge
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19 February
Disney World Makes Announcement Favoring Republican President Over Barack Obama
A basketball belonging to President Barack Obama disappeared from Magic Kingdom’s Hall of Presidents this week as Walt Disney World Resort announced it’s extending a George W. Bush painting exhibit at EPCOT through the Fourth of July weekend. Disney Fanatic reported on February 18 that Obama’s basketball vanished from a display case in the Hall of Presidents lobby, where guests wait for the audio-
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19 February
Disney Springs Announces Abrupt Shutdown Effective February 19
Aerophile, the hot air balloon ride at Disney Springs, closed without warning Thursday for unexpected maintenance as construction crews moved heavy equipment onto the loading platform. The attraction failed to open alongside the rest of Disney Springs on February 19. The ticket booth remained shuttered, an electronic sign informed guests the balloon was down for “maintenance,” and roll
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19 February
Disney Just Confirmed 5 Massive Expansions Coming to Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios feels like it’s on the edge of another major reset. The park has spent years swapping experiences, tightening its lineup around popular franchises, and turning whole sections into immersive worlds. Now Disney is preparing a new round of additions that will reshape the park in a way guests can’t ignore. The changes won’t just add more to do. They will change what the park
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19 February
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Shuts Down ANOTHER Entire Land This Weekend
Disney's Animal Kingdom will close Rafiki's Planet Watch on February 23, making it completely inaccessible until summer. This closure follows the permanent shutdown of DinoLand U.S.A. on February 2, resulting in the loss of two entire lands in one month. Families with young kids are particularly affected, as the park is losing key attractions for toddlers. At Rafiki's Planet Watch, the Affection S
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19 February
Test Track Closed at EPCOT on February 19
Test Track remained closed Thursday morning for 90 minutes past EPCOT's opening, then suffered repeated breakdowns that trapped theme park guests in a “30-minute” standby line for nearly two hours. The World Discovery attraction failed to open with the park, according to BlueSky user WDWStats, which tracks Walt Disney World Resort ride downtime: Test Track has been reopened after an in
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19 February
Disney World Guests Face $100 Price Spike for Theme Park Tickets
Walt Disney World has never been the “cheap vacation” option, but lately, the price increases feel different. It’s not just a minor bump here and there anymore. It feels like Disney is quietly preparing guests for something much bigger. And if the current trend keeps going, Disney World could be setting the stage for one of the biggest ticket price hikes we’ve ever seen. Not the kind of increase y
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