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Trending: Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll 2026 Lineup and Dates · Shanghai Disney Enchanted Star Hotel Opening Date and Booking Details · Walt Disney Imagineering Layoffs in Glendale · Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Entertainment Showtimes and Ticket Availability Latest developments: Holiday preparations are heating up across the parks, starting with the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll 2026 lineup and dates, featuring new Bluey, Monsters, Inc., and Hallmark trees when the free map activity runs from November 11, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Internationally, the Shanghai Disney Enchanted Star Hotel opening date and booking details have been officially announced, confirming that the 400-room hotel with the resort's first outdoor pool will open on December 16, 2026, with reservations beginning on November 6. Back in California, recent Walt Disney Imagineering layoffs in Glendale were detailed in a state filing, revealing that 159 employees will be affected by permanent cuts taking effect on December 29, 2026. Finally, in Walt Disney World holiday entertainment, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 entertainment showtimes and ticket availability have been updated as November dates near complete sellouts, leaving just one November date remaining while official schedules are posted for the parade, fireworks, and stage shows. Earlier today, Laughing Place reporter Jeremiah Good spotted 2026 holiday merchandise popping up at Walt Disney World. But there's also new holiday merchandise available at Walt Disney World's… Disney Animals Celebrate Halloween With Festive Pumpkin Treats Halloween celebrations are going to the animals at Walt Disney World! As spooky season reaches its peak, animal residents across… There’s something in the air this time of year… we can almost taste the candy and feel the blood rush! Halloween weekend is finally here. Of course, it’s… You’re visiting EPCOT Center in its early years. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: CommuniCore Fountain (later Fountain of Nations) at EPCOT Center There are numerous fountains at this… Disneyland Paris photographer DLP Works shared aerial shots of the World of the Lion King, the new land currently under construction at Disney Adventure World. World of Lion… The Mickey & Friends Super Bowl LXI merchandise collection is now available online. Long Sleeve T-Shirt – $54.99 The gray long-sleeve T-shirt depicts Mickey wearing a teal and… The white Storybook Soft Serve Logo Mania collection has already arrived at Walt Disney World, two days ahead of its announced launch date. Disney announced this and the… New Walt Disney Animation Studios film Hexed, releasing Thanksgiving week, is estimated to make up to $70 million in its first weekend. ‘Hexed’ Box Office Predictions Hexed will… All the remaining Halloween Horror Nights 2026 merchandise has been discounted by 50% to 70% at Universal Studios Florida. Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Merchandise Discounted If you’ve been… New holiday-themed collectible medallions are now available at Disneyland Resort. Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen Medallion Machine Similar to other medallion machines throughout Disneyland Resort, the machine inside… A popular Fortnite news source has leaked that Coco cosmetics are coming to Epic Games’ IP-heavy shooter game. Fortnite ‘Coco’ Cosmetics Revealed The leak was shared by X… The Disneyland license plate benefitting children’s hospitals has hit an important milestone, bringing it closer to reality. Disneyland License Plate Update The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)… Walt Disney World has been introducing colorful new medallion machines across the resort over the last couple of months, and the latest new one we've spotted celebrates all… Another Disney roller coaster is preparing to shut down. Disney’s Toy Story franchise has become a staple of its theme parks, with attractions inspired by Woody, Buzz Lightyear,… The Disney Springs Tree Stroll returns for the 2026 holiday season with a collection of Christmas trees inspired by Disney characters, movies, and more. This... The post Disney… One benefit of attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom is the chance to experience select attractions with shorter-than-average lines. Many of the... The post Mickey’s… The Walt Disney World website has recently upgraded and expanded their search results, making it work more like the My Disney Experiences app. Walt Disney World Website Update… The red Main Street, U.S.A. Logo Mania collection has arrived at Walt Disney World. It features accessories, home goods, and more. Disney announced this and the white Storybook… Explore the new attractions planned for Orlando in 2027, including Disney and Universal additions, a new resort hotel, and opening-date uncertainties. The post New Orlando theme park attractions:… The red car trolley caricature kiosk is back open on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It was gone for several months during a refurbishment. Red Car Trolley… Apparel, home goods, and create-your-own headband plush featuring Winnie the Pooh and friends with holiday designs are now available for purchase at Walt Disney World. Apparel and Accessories… Halloween is out and Christmas is in at World of Disney in Disney Springs. The gift shop is now filled with Christmas decorations, displayed alongside Christmas merchandise. World… Animals across Walt Disney World are getting ready for Halloween with their own jack-o’-lantern enrichment. Disney Animals Play with Jack-o’-Lanterns A video shared on Instagram showed the various… The Monorail Lounge Crawl is so much fun and definitely a fun Disney bucket list item to cross off the list. If you are interested in trying to… Animal Kingdom Theater in the Wild Construction Permit Filed More construction work could be on the horizon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Walt Disney World has filed a new… Flying Theater Ride Patent Shows Rotating Floor and Tilt Disney Imagineers may be dreaming up a whole new way to take flight! A newly published patent from Disney… Walt Disney World has extended theme park hours on several dates in mid November 2026. Walt Disney World Extended Hours Magic Kingdom will open one hour earlier on… Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs shared their latest deep-fried creation, exclusive to their Florida location at Disney’s BoardWalk: marshmallows with Cocoa Pebbles, on a stick (of course). Fried Marshmallows… When the lights dimmed inside the arena at D23, theme park fans were primed for blockbuster cinematic tie-ins. Instead, Disney Experiences delivered what felt like an astonishing victory… Major changes are on the way for the My Disney Experience app and the Disney World website. Disney has already announced a commitment to using AI tool, including… Has McDonald’s been secretly killing it with their Happy Meals lately?! McDonald’s in Disney World We’ve been raving about McDonald’s Happy Meal’s lately, and honestly, we think it’s… We’re on a mission to find different hobbies instead of just staring at our phones all day, because yes, TikTok is fun and entertaining, but our eyes hurt,… Disney and Star Wars were my two biggest reasons why my wife and I finished a half marathon. This is not an exaggeration. Disney was the reason we… A selection of Lilypad's new jams that were recently added to Alien Swirling Saucers are now available on streaming platforms.What's Happening:Earlier this month, Alien Swirling Saucers in Toy… Disney Legend Joe Rohde spent 40 years at Walt Disney Imagineering leading projects like Disney's Animal Kingdom and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa. On Wednesday night, he… Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom will close for a brief refurbishment early next year. Astro Orbiter Refurbishment According to the My Disney Experience app, Astro Orbiter will be… The November 2026 pin release schedule has been revealed. Featured designs include holiday pins, annual passholder exclusive pins, limited edition pins, and the pin of the month. Walt… Winter months are almost here, and that means it’s time for hot chocolate, familiar movies, and cozy sweatshirts! While it might not get as cold in Florida, we… Santa Claus returns to Disney Springs on November 11th, and meeting him requires a virtual queue spot. Disney says he will greet guests at Santa’s Marketplace near Disney’s… The original idea behind Epcot as a theme park is outstanding – showcasing everything the world is and could be through entertainment and education. That theme lives on,… Plus, check out he premiere of Nocturne on Apple TV. We have compiled a full list (with prices) of every piece of Christmas merchandise available at Disneyland Resort in 2026. This includes full collections, as well as miscellaneous… Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer Jared Bush has officially confirmed that The Princess and the Frog is getting a Disney+ special with the original cast. The… Teachers from across the country can now enter a sweepstakes to win a trip to Walt Disney World. There will be 15 winners total. Walt Disney World 2027… The holiday season is coming up quickly at Walt Disney World. Stars, lights, banners, and more have been placed around Disney’s Hollywood Studios Holiday Prep at Disney’s Hollywood… A character synonymous with childhood happiness has become an unexpected part of a disturbing Florida criminal investigation. A former Walt Disney World Resort character performer who allegedly portrayed… Hunger Games fans, THIS IS NOT A DRILL! The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is getting a movie adaptation with a theatrical release on November 20th, 2026.… Your go-to Lightning Lane strategies might need to change in 2027! Expedition Everest Disney World’s Lightning Lanes are an add-on service booked through the My Disney Experience app… Did you know that Disney Cruise Line sends out gifts to cruisers when they reach big milestones? Like 75 and... Disney has posted Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party showtimes 2026 for the parade, Minnie's fireworks, and Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration at Magic Kingdom. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets are becoming increasingly difficult to secure for November 2026, with Walt Disney World Resort approaching a potential monthwide sellout at Magic Kingdom.… Disney and Starbucks have teamed up again this holiday season for a “Mint to Be” collection. It features several items, including tumblers, a tote bag, journals, and more.… Walt Disney World has settled six lawsuits with the Orange County Property Appraiser, and voluntarily dismissed five others regarding Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village… Shanghai Disney Resort has confirmed that Shanghai Disney Enchanted Star Hotel will open December 16, 2026, with reservations beginning at midnight Shanghai time on November 6. The 400-room… Each week, things are changing nearly constantly in Disney World, and since we’re in the parks nearly every day, it’s our job to keep an eye on them… Just when we thought travel couldn’t get any more expensive, we got this news from Frontier Airlines! Frontier Plane at the Orlando Airport Why does everyone love Frontier… Showtimes for the 2026 Jollywood Nights entertainment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are now available. The party takes place on select nights in November, December, and January. Showtimes for… The Disney Pastel Holiday Collection has arrived at Walt Disney World. Merchandise includes apparel, accessories, home goods, and more. Apparel Sherpa Jacket – $89.99 The pink sherpa jacket… Here at Disney Food Blog, we’re theme park experts who travel often. But even as Orlando International Airport regulars, we can still get confused by some major changes… Here at Disney Food Blog, we’re Disney World experts who go to the parks all day, every day, from rope drop to fireworks. And while it really is… If you’re driving to Disney World and using your car to get to the parks, it can be a little stressful at the end of the night trying… The famous hand-pulled candy canes are returning! Find out when and where to get yours! Hand-Pulled Candy Cane Each candy cane takes about two hours to create. The… The reopening date has been set for the Sleeping Beauty Castle bridge at Disneyland Paris, which has been closed for nearly six months. Sleeping Beauty Castle Bridge Reopening… After over two years of a totally nonsensical rule, one of our biggest Disney Parks pet peeves is finally being addressed. The Fantasy Springs entrance and exit is… Caribbean Beach and Riviera Resort are “sister hotels” at Walt Disney World, both located on Barefoot Bay and sharing Skyliner gondola stations. They’re very different—one a Moderate Resort,… Starting next month, Disney will make sweeping security, transportation, and rideshare changes as the Eastern Gateway construction kicks into high gear near the entrance to Disneyland. Here’s your… For years, securing entry into Oga’s Cantina was considered the ultimate logistical conquest of a Walt Disney World vacation. Credit: Disney When Star... Knowing how to style a denim jacket is one of the smartest ways to get more out of the clothes you already own. A good one works for… Welcome back to Barely Necessities: The Disney Merchandise Show! As Disney fans, we know there is so much Disney-themed merchandise out there that it’s impossible to sort through… It hurt every time Patrick Stewart's Charles Xavier died on screen, whether in a thoughtful movie or a dopey one. The refurbishment of Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been extended again. The outdoor lounge, which has been closed since April... The post Trader… “Charmed in the Park” collection, including bracelets, charms, phone straps, and keychains, arrives at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Single Charms – $10.00 Part of the… Kathleen Kennedy is set to replace Peter Rice as the head of ceremonies and content for the upcoming L.A. Olympics. Kathleen Kennedy to Head Olympic Ceremonies and Content… Disney Parks to Live Stream ‘Happy Halloween From the Haunted Mansion’ Event If you are looking for background ambiance to set the mood this season, Disney has you… Disney World Airport Luggage Transfer Expands to Three More Resorts Traveling to Walt Disney World just got a little easier for guests staying at three additional Disney resorts!… Disney’s Animal Kingdom will not open at its typical time of 8:00 a.m. on one date in mid-November. Animal Kindgom Delayed Opening Date According to operating hours listed… A new podcast covering all things Halloween Horror Nights is now available on streaming services, with episodes set to premiere beyond the Halloween season. Halloween Horror Nights Podcast… Broken Spell Lounge, located at the Disneyland Hotel, has reopened after a short refurbishment. The lounge first opened at the hotel back in 2024. Broken Spell Lounge Reopens… Krampus is returning for the holiday season at Universal Horror Unleashed. From November 19, 2026, to January 10, 2027, Universal Horror Unleashed will transform into a twisted winter… The Walt Disney Company has spent seven decades cultivating its theme parks as carefully curated, immersive environments insulated from real-world politics. Within the berms of the Magic Kingdom… As the "Avengers: Doomsday" clock continues to tick toward Dec. 18, the anticipation grows even more with these movie theatre souvenir reveals from AMC, Regal, and Cinemark. The… Beyond his iconic roles in "Star Trek" and "X-Men," Patrick Stewart left his mark on Disney movies and theme park attractions, including a Las Vegas adventure, a Disneyland… The expanded seating area at Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree has now opened at Disneyland Resort. Construction had been ongoing since May. Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree Seating Patio Now… You definitely want to plan before visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom. We now have the best days to visit Disney's Animal Kingdom and the days you will want to… The week of holiday menu reveals at Walt Disney World continues! Some might call of revelatory excitement even better than the actual holiday. I wouldn’t, but some might!… A new sweatshirt that features icons from Disney’s 1991 film, Beauty and the Beast, has just arrived at Disneyland Resort. Beauty and the Beast Sweatshirt – $59.99 This… Oriental Land Co., Ltd. (OLC) has released the results of the second quarter of the fiscal year, which officially ends in March 2027, on October 27, 2026. OLC… This past weekend, my wife, Jennifer, and I ran the Wine and Dine Half Marathon at Walt Disney World, organized by runDisney. It was our first runDisney experience.… Earlier this year at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, we got to learn a whole lot more about the attractions and offerings coming to Monstropolis at Disney's… Star Wars fans visiting a galaxy far, far away can pick up some new gear during their next trip to Batuu. New Black Spire Outpost merchandise has arrived…
Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll 2026: Dates and Full List of Trees 
Shanghai Disney Enchanted Star Hotel: Opening Date, Rooms, and Booking Details State Filing Confirms 159 Walt Disney Imagineering Employees Laid Off During Last Round
Disney News
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Walt Disney World Railroad Reopens Ahead of Schedule at Magic Kingdom
The Walt Disney World Railroad has officially reopened at Magic Kingdom, welcoming back passengers a day earlier than Disney's operating calendar indicated and ahead of its original November timeframe. The… -
Complete Menus and Food Guides Released for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026
Walt Disney World has released the complete food and drink lineup for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026. The hard ticket event takes place at Magic Kingdom on select nights… -
John Stamos and the California Sound to Perform at EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Series
Disney has announced a lineup change for the ongoing 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The Beach Boys will no longer perform during the Eat to the Beat Concert… -
Walt Disney World Publishes Full Food and Beverage Guides for Disney Jollywood Nights
Walt Disney World has officially released the complete specialty menus and foodie guides for the upcoming season of Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The separately ticketed holiday event… -
Tokyo Disneyland Sets Official Opening Date for World’s First Wreck-It Ralph Attraction
Tokyo Disney Resort has officially announced that Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue will open on April 15, 2027, at Tokyo Disneyland. The new ride marks the first theme park attraction in…
Theme Park News & Rumors
- Let a dinosaur hold your stuff while you ride a roller coaster By Robert Niles: Need someone to hold your stuff when you visit a theme park? Universal has a new plan...
- Disney World Website Search Now Shows Wait Times, Hours, and Height Requirements DisneyWorld.com search now shows wait times, hours, and height requirements in result cards,...
- FIRST LOOK: We Tested Disney World’s New AI Planning Tool We got a first look at how Disney World's new AI vacation planning tool works.
- CONFIRMED: Disney Reveals 2026 Christmas Tree Stroll Themes We have a list of all the Christmas trees coming to Disney Springs!
- Walt Disney World Extends Park Hours for November 2026 Park hours are extended at Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios for...
- Astro Orbiter Refurbishment Scheduled for January 2027 at Magic Kingdom Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom closes for refurbishment January 5-7, 2027, with an...
- Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll Returns in 2026 With New Bluey, Monsters, Inc. and Hallmark Trees The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll returns November 11, 2026, with new Bluey,...
- BREAKING: Disney’s Mickey Mouse Connection Emerges in Florida Child Predator Sting A former Mickey Mouse performer at Disney was arrested recently during a Florida child predator investigation, leading...
- Disney Erases 34 Years of History at Hollywood Studios With Surprising New Replacement Disney’s Hollywood Studios is saying goodbye to another piece of its history, and longtime visitors are getting...
- Shanghai Disney Enchanted Star Hotel: Opening Date, Rooms, and Booking Details Shanghai Disney Enchanted Star Hotel opens December 16, 2026, with reservations starting November...
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- Photos: Familiar Pizza Place Takes On New Look as Monstropolis Construction Continues at Walt Disney World Earlier this year at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, we got to...
- PHOTOS: Merry Menagerie Holiday Decorations Arrived in Animal Kingdom! Ready or not, the holiday season is coming! Photo: Disney...
- PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Railroad Reopens Ahead of Schedule at Magic Kingdom! Great news, Disney fans! All aboard one of our favorite Magic Kingdom attractions. We are not sure if this is...
- Walt Disney Archives Shares Rare Orange Bird Photos for 55th Anniversary Walt Disney Archives shared recently digitized historical photos of the Orange Bird to...
- Massive building under construction spotted from Magic Kingdom's Swiss Family Treehouse An unexpected view from one of Magic Kingdom's classic attractions reveals a massive...
- New Construction Photos Show Progress on Tropical Americas and More at Walt Disney World Major Progress Revealed at Walt Disney World's Tropical Americas & More From
- PHOTOS: Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum Tours Tropical Americas, Monstropolis, and Disney Lakeshore Lodge This is an exciting time in Walt Disney World history, as numerous large-scale projects are underway across...
- Photos: More Vertical Progress as Construction Continues on Piston Peak at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Piston Peak continues to take shape at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, as...
- New Aerial Photos Show More Track Installed for the Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster at Walt Disney World More Track Installed on Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios Construction...
- Disney Files Three New Construction Permits for Old Port Royale at Caribbean Beach Resort Construction Permits Filed for Old Port Royale at Disney's Caribbean Beach More work...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- Universal Orlando Announces NEW Float for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Universal Orlando's Christmas icon is headed for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
- This NEW Universal Ride Was Just Added to Express Pass… Sort Of A change has hit the 'Fast & Furious' roller coaster at Universal Hollywood!
- Disney Lays Off at Least 100 Theme Park Employees, With Imagineers and Disney Live Entertainment Among Those Cut – In Today's Daily Recap for 10/29/2026 At least a hundred employees from Disney’s theme park division, including Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live...
- Universal Orlando Update: Mythos Demolition, Hollywood Drift Testing, & Dark Universe Ride Construction Lost Continent...
- Universal Launches Halloween Horror Nights Podcast with New Episodes All Year Round A new podcast covering all things Halloween Horror Nights is now available on streaming services, with episodes...
- Krampus Returns to Universal Horror Unleashed for 2026 Holiday Season With Food, Immersive Zones, & More Krampus is returning for the holiday season at Universal Horror Unleashed. From November 19, 2026, to January...
- Universal Orlando Update: Mythos Demolition, Hollywood Drift Testing, & Dark Universe Ride Construction Lost Continent...
- John Stamos and the California Sound Replace The Beach Boys in EPCOT Eat to the Beat Lineup – In Today's Daily Recap for 10/28/2026 The Beach Boys will no longer perform in the Eat to the Beat concert series at the...
- NEW Universal’s Earl the Squirrel Balloon Coming to Macy’s Parade! Universal Orlando’s beloved holiday mascot, Earl the Squirrel, is heading to New York City for the 100th...
- Earl the Squirrel to Debut as Universal Orlando's First Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Before Joining Park Parade The 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature Universal Orlando Resort’s first-ever balloon, inspired by holiday mascot...