Walt Disney World

  • Jul- 2026 -
    31 July
    Mickey Mouse during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom.

    Disney World Sells Out First September Date for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

    Halloween may still be three months away, but Walt Disney World guests are already losing choices for one of Magic Kingdom’s most time-sensitive fall traditions. Friday, September 4, has sold out for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, according to Walt Disney World’s official ticket calendar as viewed on July 31. It is the first September party night to become unavailable for the 2026 season,

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  • 31 July
    A ferryboat glides across the Seven seas Lagoon in front of the Magic Kingdom

    Disney World Drivers Face New Route August 10 as Resort Access Changes

    A Walt Disney World vacation can involve months of planning, but one of its least glamorous details can still disrupt an otherwise carefully organized arrival: the road into the resort. Drivers approaching Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, or Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are now approaching another consequential change. Traffic is scheduled to shift onto a

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  • 31 July
    Guests don Bluey and Bingo ear headbands at Animal Kingdom

    Disney World May Soon End Animal Kingdom’s Frustrating Park Hours

    Anyone who has visited Walt Disney World knows every park offers a different experience. Disney's Animal Kingdom has always stood out not only for its focus on wildlife and conservation but also for its operating hours. While the rest of Walt Disney World often stays busy well into the evening, Animal Kingdom usually wraps up the day much earlier. That schedule has frustrated guests for years, esp

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  • 31 July
    Contemporary Resort outside water view

    Disney World Hit With 8th July Evacuation: High-Paying Guests Cast Out at 2 A.M.

    July has brought more emergency evacuations to Walt Disney World than many guests can remember. Instead of spending the month talking about new entertainment or vacation memories, visitors have repeatedly found themselves leaving hotels, attractions, buses, restaurants, and even the Monorail as emergencies unfolded. Now, another overnight evacuation has been added to that growing list. Guests stay

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  • 31 July
    (Left) Jeff Vahle at Animal Kingdom, (Right) Muppet*Vision 3D

    The Man Who Ran Disney World Just Worked His Last Day

    Jeff Vahle will clock out of Walt Disney World for the last time today. Thirty-six years. Done. Look, at most companies, a leadership swap is a footnote. New name on an org chart, nobody outside the building notices, life goes on. Disney does not work like that, and anybody reading this already knows why. When the president of Walt Disney World changes, it eventually shows up in the stuff guests a

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  • 31 July
    glowing pumpkin lanterns in magic kingdom during mickey's not so scary halloween party

    Disney Just Dropped the Last Piece of Halloween Party Planning

    Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party opens in seven days, and Disney just dropped the last showtimes anybody was waiting on. Yes, seven days. Next Friday, August 7. Magic Kingdom's Halloween season is basically here. Look, the August start date blindsides people every single year. It is still July. It is still 95 degrees outside. And Main Street, U.S.A. is about to be wall-to-wall costumes. If yo

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  • 31 July
    A hot air balloon soars above the water at Disney Springs.

    Evacuated: All Guests and Employees Removed from Disney Springs Location

    Walt Disney World Resort experienced its latest operational disruption on the evening of July 29, when a fire alarm triggered an evacuation at Morimoto Asia, a signature dining venue at Disney Springs. The incident is the most recent in a series of evacuations that have affected the resort in recent weeks, spanning attractions, hospitality venues, and resort hotels. Incident Details The alarm soun

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  • 30 July
    Rope drop on Main Street, U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom Park

    Sold Out: Magic Kingdom at Capacity on 7 Dates Through October 2026

    Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party hasn't even opened yet, but seven nights are already gone, including the latest casualty confirmed by Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday. Here's what to know before planning a visit to Magic Kingdom Park this fall. October 9 Is Off the Table Walt Disney World Resort's official booking page confirmed on July 30 that Friday, October 9, has sold out, becoming t

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  • 30 July
    A fountain, bridge, and hot air balloon at Disney Springs

    Disney Removes Stitch From World of Disney Store Entrance

    A trip to Disney Springs usually comes with a few familiar sights, and one of them has unexpectedly disappeared. Guests visiting World of Disney are discovering that the large Stitch figure once displayed above one of the store's entrances is no longer there. Disney has not announced why it was removed, leaving fans to wonder whether they're looking at a temporary refurbishment or a permanent chan

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  • 30 July
    Mickey Mouse with EPCOT's Spaceship Earth in the background

    Disney Forced to Explain New EPCOT Trash Cans After Widespread Guest Confusion

    Not every Walt Disney World update involves a new attraction or restaurant. Sometimes it's something as ordinary as a trash can. Disney recently released a video showing guests how to use its new solar-powered compacting trash cans after many visitors found themselves confused by the redesigned containers. While the video clears up questions about disposing of trash, it has also brought renewed at

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