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Trending: Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Opening Date and First Wave Experience · Turf Club Lounge Reopening Date and New Menu at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa · Magic Kingdom Ferry Boat Dock Expansion and New Pilings · We Call It Imagineering Episode Covering Parkitecture and Expansion Projects Latest developments: Walt Disney World has officially scheduled Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge to open on July 1, 2027, alongside a newly announced First Wave Experience allowing Disney Vacation Club members to book a pre-opening stay from June 24 through June 27, 2027, with bookings opening on November 7, 2026 at 10am ET. Meanwhile, Turf Club Lounge at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is set to reopen on August 31 following a multi-month and twice-delayed refurbishment, bringing a first look at new food and drink options as well as a closing date for the adjacent Bar & Grill side of the restaurant. Over at Magic Kingdom Park, construction on the ferryboat dock expansion continues to take shape as new pilings are installed to support an upcoming fourth ferry boat named the Meg Gilbert Crofton, which is scheduled to launch in 2027. Finally, Walt Disney Imagineering released a new episode of We Call It Imagineering focusing on Disney parkitecture and highlighting balloon tests that helped determine how Piston Peak structures could be shortened to keep Magic Kingdom sightlines clear, alongside updates on Monstropolis construction and the Tropical Americas. Trending topics updated · 10:24 PMDisney News Now · August 28 
The Turf Club Lounge Reopens at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa August 31 
Disney Parkitecture: New "We Call it Imagineering" Episode Celebrates the World Outside the Attractions Disney Vacation Members Can Be Among The First To Experience Disney's Lakeshore Lodge
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Review We’re exchanging theme parks for The Shire today! Earlier this year, we had the chance to visit New Zealand and one of the most memorable nights of the trip included the Evening Banquet Tour at the Hobbiton Movie Set. This location is where Peter Jackson filmed The...
- Disney's BoardWalk Green at Disney's BoardWalk Inn Reopens Following Refurbishment The BoardWalk Village Green of Disney's BoardWalk Inn at Walt Disney World Resort is now open following two and a half weeks of refurbishment for the installation of new astroturf. The post Disney's BoardWalk Green at Disney's BoardWalk Inn Reopens Following Refurbishment...
- Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge First Wave Experience: Dates, Points and Booking Details Disney Vacation Club Members will have an opportunity to be among the first guests to stay at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge before the new hotel officially... The post Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge First Wave Experience: Dates, Points and Booking Details appeared first on
- Awning Installed, Interior Work Happening at Former Jellyrolls in Disney's BoardWalk After closing in early 2025, the dueling piano bar’s former home in Disney’s BoardWalk at Walt Disney World is being completely overhauled. The venue will reopen as The Hurly-Burly Jazz Club. Jellyrolls Construction Update Since our last update, a new awning has been installed along the left side of the...
- Yachtsman Steakhouse Reopens at Yacht Club Resort, Adds Two New Menu Items Yachtsman Steakhouse, which is located at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort at Walt Disney World, has reopened with two new menu items. Yachtsman Reopens After Refurbishment After closing on May 10 for refurbishment, the restaurant reopened on Friday, August 28. Yachtsman has added two new menu items: When...
- Keyholder Bar at Halloween Horror Nights 35 Is Just a Snack Stand The limited-entry Keyholder Bar at Halloween Horror Nights 35 is just a snack stand behind some barriers. The Keyholder Bar The “bar” is to the left of the Music Plaza Stage at Universal Studios Florida, behind simple barriers with “The Keyholder Bar” on them. It’s one of...
- Cars Already Gone From Fast & Furious: Supercharged Queue at Universal Studios Florida Crews have already removed the cars from the Fast & Furious: Supercharged queue at Universal Studios Florida. The ride closed permanently on August 17, 2026. Fast & Furious: Supercharged Queue The Supercharged queue is used as a queue for the Cybergoria haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights....
- More Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates Sold Out at Walt Disney World Two additional Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates have officially sold out. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Sold Out Date Sunday, September 20 and Tuesday, September 22, are the next dates to sell out for the annual Halloween event that takes place at Magic Kingdom. We reported earlier this...
- RUMOR: Elizabeth Olsen May Return as Scarlet Witch in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ The Scarlet Witch may be preparing to make her long-awaited return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to insider MyTimeToShineHello, Elizabeth Olsen will reportedly reprise her role as Wanda Maximoff in Avengers: Doomsday. The rumor began gaining traction after Jennifer White, Olsen’s longtime movement coach and stunt double, shared a...
- Disney World Confirms Surprise Head Start for Its Newest Resort Walt Disney World’s next major resort is taking shape along one of the property’s most familiar stretches of shoreline. Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is being built beside Bay Lake, adding 967 rooms to Walt Disney World’s expanding hotel portfolio. The nature-inspired resort will include studios, villas, suites, and one- and two-bedroom...
- FriendShip Boat Dock Boards Replaced, Dock Still Closed at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The FriendShip Boat Dock at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is still closed and undergoing wood board replacement. FriendShip Boat Dock Refurbishment When we last reported about the FriendShip Boat dock refurbishment, it was noted that the dock would be closed for maintenance from August 17 – 21,...
- Disney Files Another Permit for Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Although the exterior refurbishment of The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom is complete, Disney has filed a new permit for construction at the attraction. Haunted Mansion Permit The Notice of Commencement is similar to a permit filed in early February 2025. It calls for “General Construction” from...
- 'Nightmare Fuel' and 'Stranger Things' Lagoon Showtimes Revealed for Halloween Horror Nights 35 Showtimes are now available for Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir and Stranger Things: Return to Hawkins at Universal Studios Florida during Halloween Horror Nights 35. Halloween Horror Nights Showtimes Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir, the sixth version of the recurring HHN stage show, will be performed nightly at 8...
- Disney Files Another Permit for Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Although the exterior refurbishment of The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom is complete, Disney has filed a new permit for construction at the attraction. Haunted Mansion Permit The Notice of Commencement is similar to a permit filed in early February 2025. It calls for “General Construction” from...
- Disneyland Resort Updates Pedestrian Bridge Design in DisneylandForward Concept Art Disneyland Resort recently revised its concept art for the DisneylandForward expansion project. The change affects the design for the new Eastern Gateway pedestrian walkway that stretches over Harbor Boulevard. DisneylandForward Concept Art Revised In the previous concept art, the pedestrian walkway was open-air with colorful walls, tall...
- Rainforest Cafe’s Permanent Closure Date Suddenly Changes at Disney Disney guests have been given an unexpected extension for one of the resort’s longest-running restaurants. For years, Disney Village has been steadily shedding many of the venues and design choices that defined the entertainment district in the 1990s and early 2000s.
- Yesterland: Original Corn Dog Castle on Route 66 at Paradise Pier Disneyland in California has Sleeping Beauty Castle. The Magic Kingdom in Florida and Tokyo Disneyland both have Cinderella Castle. Hong Kong Disneyland has the Castle of Magical Dreams. Shanghai Disneyland has Enchanted Storybook Castle. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Yesterland: Original Corn Dog Castle on Route 66...
- Disneyland Resort Updates Pedestrian Bridge Design in DisneylandForward Concept Art Disneyland Resort recently revised its concept art for the DisneylandForward expansion project. The change affects the design for the new Eastern Gateway pedestrian walkway that stretches over Harbor Boulevard. DisneylandForward Concept Art Revised In the previous concept art, the pedestrian walkway was open-air with colorful walls, tall...
- Map of Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando Resort A map of Halloween Horror Nights 35 offerings is now available in the Universal Orlando Resort app. Halloween Horror Nights Map 2026 To find the map of only Halloween Horror Nights offerings, look for “Halloween Horror Nights 2026” on the home page and select any menu option....
- Another Original Marvel Star Returns After Years as Studio Leaves New Heroes in Limbo Marvel Studios spent years building its next generation. Now, many of its biggest projects are looking backward. After Avengers: Endgame (2019), the MCU introduced a long list of potential new leads, including Shang-Chi, Moon Knight, She-Hulk, America Chavez, Kamala Khan, and the Eternals.
- Burger King brings “Dragon Ball” toys back to U.S. after two decades Six “Dragon Ball Super” figures are coming to participating U.S. Burger King restaurants. The collection marks the franchise’s return to Burger King after earlier “Dragon Ball Z” promotions. The post Burger King brings “Dragon Ball” toys back to U.S. after two decades...
- Review: Everything We Ate at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) time is valuable and lines for party exclusive food can be long. Below are our...
- Full List of Halloween Horror Nights 35 Haunted House Opening Times The houses at Halloween Horror Nights 35 in Universal Studios Florida open in four phases between 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., the official start time of the event. Guests participating in Stay & Scream can visit houses during the early opening phases. Halloween Horror Nights House Opening...
- Disney Cruise Line to Offer Auto Call-back During Busy Periods Disney Cruise Line Contact Center has announced that a new auto call-back option will launch in late August. This will help cut down on the time guests spend waiting in the queue during busy periods. New Disney Cruise Line Auto-Call Option Beginning Monday, August 31, the call...
- Gargoyles Creator Livestreaming Tonight at 7 PM ET Greg Weisman, the creator of Gargoyles, will be broadcasting tonight on eBay Live from 7 to 7:30 pm ET. The stream is part of a larger live push at Fan [...]
- Regina Toys “R” Us Shutters, Five Survive Within the last week, the Regina, Saskatchewan location of Toys “R” Us closed, and the location has been entirely removed from the retailer’s website. An Instagram comment claims that the [...]
- RSVLTS Offers Mulan, Muppets, Yoda Exclusives at Fan Expo Canada Today is day two of Canada’s largest pop culture convention, the thirty-year-old Fan Expo Canada. RSVLTS has brought four exclusive designs to the convention, including three with Disney connections. Yesterday’s [...]
- Disney Cruise Line to Offer Auto Call-back During Busy Periods Disney Cruise Line Contact Center has announced that a new auto call-back option will launch in late August. This will help cut down on the time guests spend waiting in the queue during busy periods. New Disney Cruise Line Auto-Call Option Beginning Monday, August 31, the call...
- Disney+ Announces Global Distribution Deal With The Pokémon Company, Includes New Stop-Motion Series Disney+ has struck a global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International that includes the release of a new stop-motion series as well as streaming rights to a classic animated series. Disney+ and The Pokémon Company Distribution Deal In “Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu,”...
- Full Guide to the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival We’ve gathered everything you need to know about the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival in one place. EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Dates The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is from August 27 through November 21. Food and Wine Festival Passport The festival...
- Water Pours Into “Living with the Land” as Second Major Storm Exposes EPCOT’s Aging Infrastructure Walt Disney World guests are no strangers to unpredictable Central Florida weather, but a relentless string of severe summer storms is beginning to expose serious vulnerabilities across the resort. For the second time in less than a week, intense weather has temporarily suspended numerous outdoor attractions,...
- New Shows & Movies to Watch This Weekend: ‘The Whisper Man’ on Netflix, ‘Adults’ on Hulu + More ...plus a new season of Dark Matter on Apple TV and much more!
- EVERYTHING You Can See and Do at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Who’s ready to be terrified?!? Halloween Horror Nights, Orlando’s scariest Halloween party, is BACK at Universal Studios Florida for 2026! Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Catch Halloween Horror Nights this year on select nights from August 28th through November 1st, 2026. This year marks...
- Full Guide to the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival We’ve gathered everything you need to know about the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival in one place. EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Dates The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is from August 27 through November 21. Food and Wine Festival Passport The festival...
- Two-Dozen Dates Sold Out for 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Act ASAP If You’re Undecided. Walt Disney World is quickly selling out of tickets to the 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom, with the sold out dates increasing to 24, leaving only 14 nights over the next two-plus months that remain available. Here’s a rundown on sales, how this compares with...
- An EXCLUSIVE Group Can Book Disney World’s Newest Hotel EARLY If you’ve been dreaming of staying in Disney World’s newest hotel, Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, we’ve got great news — now you can! ©Disney Lakeshore Lodge officially opens on July 1st, 2027, but an exclusive group can...
- Balloon Tests Reveal Massive Scale of Villains Land In the latest episode of We Call It Imagineering, Walt Disney Imagineers take us behind the scenes for “balloon tests” at Piston Peak National Park and Villains Land. Balloon tests, as explained in the video, show the high-point elevations of buildings and theming elements. Balloon tests are a critical...
- Universal Studios Florida Replaces HHN 35 Archway Medallion with Themed Scrim Universal Studios Florida has replaced the HHN 35 archway medallion with themed scrim. The horror season kicks off tonight, August 28. Universal Studios Florida Entrance Archway Medallion When we last visited the park to check on the repainting project, more blue construction walls as well as white scrim...
- REVIEW: Deep-Fried Jalapeño Popper is Too Hot to Handle at Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs on Disney's Boardwalk has introduced a new Deep-Fried Jalapeño Popper on a stick. The post REVIEW: Deep-Fried Jalapeño Popper is Too Hot to Handle at Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs appeared first on WDW News Today.
- 'First Wave' Experience Allows Disney Vacation Club Members to Stay at Lakeshore Lodge Before It Opens Disney Vacation Club members can be the first to stay at the upcoming Lakeshore Lodge next year before it opens. Lakeshore Lodge’s ‘First Wave’ Experience The “First Wave” Experience allows DVC members to be the first to stay at the resort for three nights: June 24 through...
- We Found the BIGGEST Disney Loungefly Deal on Amazon Today (And It Won’t Last Long) It’s no secret that we love a good deal. We’re on the hunt for them practically every day, and that means that when we find one, we’re sure to tell you about it ASAP! Loungefly Wall Some of...
- What to Know About Gift Cards at Food & Wine Disney recently made storing and using gift cards easier in the My Disney Experience (MDE) app. We tested the process...
- REVIEW: Deep-Fried Jalapeño Popper is Too Hot to Handle at Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs on Disney's Boardwalk has introduced a new Deep-Fried Jalapeño Popper on a stick. The post REVIEW: Deep-Fried Jalapeño Popper is Too Hot to Handle at Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs appeared first on WDW News Today.
- 'First Wave' Experience Allows Disney Vacation Club Members to Stay at Lakeshore Lodge Before It Opens Disney Vacation Club members can be the first to stay at the upcoming Lakeshore Lodge next year before it opens. Lakeshore Lodge’s ‘First Wave’ Experience The “First Wave” Experience allows DVC members to be the first to stay at the resort for three nights: June 24 through...
- REVIEW: One of Our Favorite Food & Wine Treats Is BACK at EPCOT The Refreshment Outpost isn’t usually one of those stop‑you‑in‑your‑tracks EPCOT spots, but during the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, it’s absolutely worth a detour. You’ll find it tucked between the China and Germany Pavilions as you wind your way around World Showcase.
- Disney World Announces Multi-Night “First Wave” Pre-Opening Preview Event at Lakeshore Lodge in 2027 One day after announcing the official opening date, Walt Disney World has revealed an exclusive “First Wave” experience at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge. Here are dates & details about the multi-night DVC Member preview event, pricing, what’s included, and our take on the soft opening(ish) event of the resort hotel. As...
- The Retro Magic Kingdom Shirt From Amazon That Everyone Will Be Wearing This Fall Here at Disney Food Blog, we are always on the lookout for new merch that you need to check out before your next Disney vacation! Fall in Magic Kingdom And something we really love to find is a...
- Disney Guests Have Until September 4 Before ‘Snow White’ Ride Closes Disney guests are running out of time to ride this Snow White attraction. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has been part of Disney theme parks since the beginning. Disneyland opened Snow White’s Adventures in 1955, making the dark ride one of the original attractions available when Walt Disney welcomed...
- Imagineers Reveal Fake Palm Trees Will Bring Encanto Casita to Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom Fake palm trees (in addition to real ones) will be used to bring the Encanto casita to life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Imagineers have revealed. Fake Palm Trees for the Encanto Casita What appears real in the parks may not always be real. This is accomplished through...
- Imagineers Reveal How They Now Sculpt Environments Using Augmented Reality, Other Possible Uses for Technology Imagineers are now using augmented reality to sculpt the environments for their projects. They are also experimenting with other uses for this technology. Augmented Reality Kendall Harvey is the Software Product Engineer for Walt Disney Imagineering, and he explains how Disney is looking into new and emerging...
- Imagineers Share Process of Creating Architecture for Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom (Without Horse Manure) Walt Disney Imagineers have shared the process they use to create the architecture for Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And, as a bonus, it’s done without horse manure (who would’ve thought?). Tropical Americas Architecture Imagineers first start off by showing samples of exterior and interior architecture,...
- Dark Avenue Announced for Monstropolis, Imagineers Offer Glimpses Behind Construction Walls at Disney's Hollywood Studios Walt Disney Imagineers have announced Dark Avenue for Monstropolis in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We also got a glimpse of the work that is taking place behind construction walls. Dark Avenue in Monstropolis Dark Avenue is the main street that leads to the Monsters, Inc. factory, which will...
- Cars Piston Peak National Park Structures Were Shortened by Imagineers to Keep Magic Kingdom Sightlines Clear Imagineers have revealed that Piston Peak National Park structures were shortened to keep the sightlines of Magic Kingdom clear. Piston Peak National Park Sightlines Balloon tests are used to visualize what they are seeing in sight and digital models. For Piston Peak, the large balloon (roughly the...
- 'Nightmare Before Christmas,' Headless Horseman, and More Framed Character Sketches with Pins Now Available at Disneyland Resort Decorate your living space with new artwork featuring characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, and the Haunted Mansion. All character sketches are framed and many of them include a pin. Jack and Sally Character Sketch with Pins – $294.98 This...
- Booze, Bread, and Brie.. But Is It a Good Value? Spoiler: Nope The Parisian Breakfast at Chefs de France is back for Food & Wine again this year! This buffet breakfast in...
- Imagineers Reveal Fake Palm Trees Will Bring Encanto Casita to Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom Fake palm trees will be used to bring the Encanto casita to life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Imagineers have revealed. Fake Palm Trees for the Encanto Casita What appears real in the parks may not always be real. This is accomplished through multiple avenues, including forced perspective....
- Imagineers Reveal How They Now Sculpt Environments Using Augmented Reality, Other Possible Uses for Technology Imagineers are now using augmented reality to sculpt the environments for their projects. They are also experimenting with other uses for this technology. Augmented Reality Kendall Harvey is the Software Product Engineer for Walt Disney Imagineering, and he explains how Disney is looking into new and emerging...
- Imagineers Share Process of Creating Architecture for Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom (Without Horse Manure) Walt Disney Imagineers have shared the process they use to create the architecture for Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And, as a bonus, it’s done without horse manure (who would’ve thought?). Tropical Americas Architecture Imagineers first start off by showing samples of exterior and interior architecture,...
- Dark Avenue Announced for Monstropolis, Imagineers Offer Glimpses Behind Construction Walls at Disney's Hollywood Studios Walt Disney Imagineers have announced Dark Avenue for Monstropolis in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We also got a glimpse of the work that is taking place behind construction walls. Dark Avenue in Monstropolis Dark Avenue is the main street that leads to the Monsters, Inc. factory, which will...
- Cars Piston Peak National Park Structures Were Shortened by Imagineers to Keep Magic Kingdom Sightlines Clear Imagineers have revealed that Piston Peak National Park structures were shortened to keep the sightlines of Magic Kingdom clear. Piston Peak National Park Sightlines Balloon tests are used to visualize what they are seeing in sight and digital models. For Piston Peak, the large balloon (roughly the...
- Turf Club Lounge at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Reopening Date Announced Disney has announced an opening date for the Turf Club Lounge at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and has also released a first look at some of the food and drinks that will be available. Turf Club Lounge at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The...
- Disney Parkitecture: New "We Call it Imagineering" Episode Celebrates the World Outside the Attractions The newest episode of We Call it Imagineering is here, and it celebrates Disney Architecture, or as Disney calls it "Parkitecture."Architecture is key to the guest experience at Disney Parks because the way buildings and views are designed can help guests feel whatever way the designers are trying to achieve....
- EPCOT Germany Train Garden Adds Food & Wine Inspired Decorations and Snow White’s Cottage EPCOT’s Germany Train Garden Adds Snow White’s Cottage & Fun Easter Eggs The beloved Romantic Road train display at EPCOT’s Germany pavilion received a major dose of pixie dust! Situated in the lush flowerbeds just outside the pavilion, the miniature village has long been a fan-favorite stop for World Showcase...
- D23 Announces 55 Magical Years of Storytelling Event at Disney’s Contemporary Resort D23 Celebrates 55 Years of Walt Disney World with Special Spotlight Series Event D23 is celebrating 55 years of Walt Disney World with a special evening at one of the resort’s original Opening Day landmarks. The D23 Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling will take place on October 4,...
- Construction Walls Surround the Canada Pavilion in EPCOT as Accessible Walkway Closes Guests strolling through EPCOT’s World Showcase may notice a few extra walls around the Canada Pavilion right now as work continues in several areas of the popular pavilion. Related: Booking Dates Announced for Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Opening in 2027 Construction walls have been installed around portions of the Canada Pavilion,...
- Chicken Guy Launches New Breakfast Menu in Disney Springs Chicken Guy Now Serving Breakfast at Disney Springs Morning just got a little more flavortown at Disney Springs. Chicken Guy! has added a new weekend breakfast menu, giving guests another quick-service option for fueling up before a day of shopping, dining, or heading off to the parks. Related: Booking Dates...
- First Look at the Giant Otter Sculptures Installed at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Giant Otter Makes Splash at Disney Lakeshore Lodget Two larger-than-life otters have officially arrived at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, and they are already giving us another look at just how playful this new Walt Disney World resort is shaping up to be. Related: New Railing Tables Added for EPCOT Food &...
- Turf Club Lounge at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Reopening Date Announced Disney has announced an opening date for the Turf Club Lounge at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and has also released a first look at some of the food and drinks that will be available. Turf Club Lounge at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The...
- Halloween Horror Nights 35 Collectible Medallions at Universal Studios Florida Collectible Halloween Horror Nights 2026 medallions are now available in a machine inside the Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida. The designs feature characters from some of the IP-based haunted houses. Halloween Horror Nights Medallions There are four coin designs. One coin is $12 and all four...
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- Disney World Reveals Turf Club Lounge Reopening Date, New Dishes & Drinks Following a multi-month and twice-delayed refurbishment, Walt Disney World has announced the reopening date of Turf Club Lounge at Saratoga Springs Resort along with new menu items and drinks. Along with this, we now have a closing date for the ‘Bar & Grill’ side of the restaurant. Here’s the latest,...
- Harvest Hollow Playground Opens for 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival The Harvest Hollow playground is now open for guests to enjoy during the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. It did not open with the start of the festival yesterday. Harvest Hollow Playground The Harvest Hollow playground is located along the pathway behind the Refreshment Port....
- Best Cruise Motion Sickness Tips for First-Time Cruisers If cruise motion sickness is making you hesitate to book your first sailing, you are not alone. No one wants to spend part of a vacation feeling nauseated in the cabin. Although no one can guarantee perfectly smooth seas, choosing the right cabin, preparing before embarkation, and...
- TSA Replaces New Airport Security Program, Changing the Future of Disney World Travel The Transportation Security Administration has ended TSA Gold+, a short-lived airport screening initiative unveiled in May, and will replace it with an evolved version of its existing Screening Partnership Program. For Walt Disney World travelers flying through Orlando International Airport (MCO), the timing lands just as fall...
- Disney Cruise Line to Add Automatic Callback During Periods of High Call Volume Disney Cruise Line is changing how guests wait on hold. Starting Monday, August 31st, the Disney Cruise Line Contact Center will introduce a new auto-callback option for guests who call in during periods of extended wait times. Once wait times reach a certain limit, the system will offer the...
- Harvest Hollow Playground Opens for 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival The Harvest Hollow playground is now open for guests to enjoy during the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. It did not open with the start of the festival yesterday. Harvest Hollow Playground The Harvest Hollow playground is located along the pathway behind the Refreshment Port....
- La Cava del Tequila 17th Anniversary Cocktail Coming Soon to Walt Disney World La Cava del Tequila, which is located in the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT, is celebrating 17 years with a special cocktail at Walt Disney World. La Cava del Tequila 17th Anniversary Cocktail The news comes from their official Instagram when they shared a video of the new...
- Haunted Mansion Overlay Returns to Disneyland Hotel for Halloween 2026 Happy haunts are materializing this Halloween season at Disneyland Resort, including the return of the Haunted Mansion overlay at the Disneyland Hotel. Haunted Mansion Overlay at Disneyland Hotel On the walkway leading to the Disneyland Hotel, a display has been set up, mimicking the entrance brick pillars...
- Disneyland Resort Cuts Park Hours Beginning September 7 Disneyland Paris is preparing to shorten operating hours at both of its theme parks beginning September 7, 2026, reducing the amount of regular park time available to weekday visitors. Disneyland Park and Disney Adventure World are scheduled to close at 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, one hour earlier than the...
- On-Sale Dates Announced for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dining Reservations Walt Disney World has set the on-sale dates for dining reservations tied to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, giving guests a heads-up on when to start planning a holiday meal inside Magic Kingdom. Four restaurants are taking reservations for the ticketed event this year, and the booking windows follow...
- The Disney Cruise Line Check-In Mistake That Almost Ruined Boarding Day Planning any type of vacation can be stressful, but when it comes to cruises, especially Disney cruises, it’s even MORE stressful since you have to plan most of the things you’ll be doing and where you’ll be eating beforehand.
- TSA Cuts New Airport Screening Program When it comes to traveling, one of the biggest headaches is airport security. You have to dump your water bottle, wait in line, take everything out of your bag, remove your shoes, and hope everything goes smoothly. MCO TSA Precheck The Transportation Security Administration...
- La Cava del Tequila 17th Anniversary Cocktail Coming Soon to Walt Disney World La Cava del Tequila, which is located in the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT, is celebrating 17 years with a special cocktail at Walt Disney World. La Cava del Tequila 17th Anniversary Cocktail The news comes from their official Instagram when they shared a video of the new...
- Haunted Mansion Overlay Returns to Disneyland Hotel for Halloween 2026 Happy haunts are materializing this Halloween season at Disneyland Resort, including the return of the Haunted Mansion overlay at the Disneyland Hotel. Haunted Mansion Overlay at Disneyland Hotel On the walkway leading to the Disneyland Hotel, a display has been set up, mimicking the entrance brick pillars...
- More Steel Added to Tropical Americas Entrance Archway & New Crane Arrives at Disney's Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas in Disney’s Animal Kingdom continues to progress, with more steel added to the entrance archway, a new crane in the area, and more. Entrance Archway For the past several weeks, only the frame of the entrance archway has been completed, but now vertical steel beams...
- Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2026: Best and Worst New Food Items We tried every new food item at the 2026 Epcot Food & Wine Festival on opening day. They ranged from festival hits to bites you might want to skip. The post Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2026: Best and Worst New Food...
- More Steel Added to Tropical Americas Entrance Archway & New Crane Arrives at Disney's Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas in Disney’s Animal Kingdom continues to progress, with more steel added to the entrance archway, a new crane in the area, and more. Entrance Archway For the past several weeks, only the frame of the entrance archway has been completed, but now vertical steel beams...
- Space Mountain Columbiad Cannon Figure Available Again Following Restoration News The limited-edition Space Mountain Columbiad Cannon replica figure is returning to Disneyland Paris. Earlier this month during a D23 presentation, Imagineers shared that the 22-meter-long Columbiad Cannon will be restored when the original Space Mountain returns. Space Mountain Columbiad Cannon The Columbiad Cannon is where Space Mountain...
- 12 Biggest Disney World Announcements Missing From the 2026 D23 Expo The D23 Parks Panel was huge for Walt Disney World news. It was the biggest night in 2 years, with major announcements for Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and even EPCOT. As covered in our Rankings of All 22 Announcements at the 2026 D23 Expo from Worst to Best, the...
- Every Scarezone, Show, and Street Experience Coming to Halloween Horror Nights 35 Universal Orlando Resort has revealed the scarezones, shows, and street experiences coming to Halloween Horror Nights 35. The event’s 35th anniversary theme, Infernal Carnival of Nightmares, extends well past its haunted house lineup. It spreads a decrepit carnival atmosphere across Universal Studios Florida’s streets and stages. Four scarezones,...
- Space Mountain Columbiad Cannon Figure Available Again Following Restoration News The limited-edition Space Mountain Columbiad Cannon replica figure is returning to Disneyland Paris. Earlier this month during a D23 presentation, Imagineers shared that the 22-meter-long Columbiad Cannon will be restored when the original Space Mountain returns. Space Mountain Columbiad Cannon The Columbiad Cannon is where Space Mountain...
- Test Track Solar-Powered Trash Cans Arrive at EPCOT Test Track-themed solar-powered trash and recycling cans have been spotted near the attraction in EPCOT, continuing Disney’s rollout of the updated bins. Test Track Solar-Powered Trash Cans The paired units have silver fronts with black “TRASH” and “RECYCLE” openings, plus blue side panels decorated with a geometric...
- Test Track Solar-Powered Trash Cans Arrive at EPCOT Test Track-themed solar-powered trash and recycling cans have been spotted near the attraction in EPCOT, continuing Disney’s rollout of the updated bins. Test Track Solar-Powered Trash Cans The paired units have silver fronts with black “TRASH” and “RECYCLE” openings, plus blue side panels decorated with a geometric...
- 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Pins Available Online, Including Haunted Mansion Holiday Disney Store has new open edition The Nightmare Before Christmas pins, including one based on Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland. Haunted Mansion Holiday 2026 Pin – $17.99 The Jack Skellington scarecrow with a jack-o’-lantern head and Sandy Claws costume is pictured in front of The Haunted Mansion....
- Disney World Guests Blocked From Multiple Attractions at Rope Drop Getting to Walt Disney World before the sun’s even properly up is supposed to be the reward-guaranteed move. You drag yourself out of bed, you’re standing at the rope with a coffee in hand, and the second those gates open, you’re off toward whatever ride...
- 13 Uniquely Magical Foods at Walt Disney World Grab a spoon, fork, straw… your bare hands… whatever works, as we dive utensil first into some uniquely magical foods at Walt Disney World. We sought out the foods you likely can’t find in your local restaurants or grocery stores but CAN find at Walt Disney World,...
- New Teaser for "We Call It Imagineering" Focuses on the Details of the Disney Parks Just off of the massive set of reveals at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, get ready for a new episode of the popular YouTube series We Call It Imagineering. What’s Happening:Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a new teaser for their next episode of We Call It Imagineering, which looks...
- Southwest and Make-A-Wish Help Six-Year-Old’s Disney Princess Dream Take Flight For one six-year-old Disney fan, a dream of meeting her favorite princesses recently took flight! During World Princess Week, Southwest Airlines, Make-A-Wish® and Disney teamed up to give Emmie and her family a magical journey to Walt Disney World, marking a special milestone in a partnership that has been creating...
- Walt Disney World Updates Monorail Spiels as 30th EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Begins Guests visiting Walt Disney World may notice a few audio changes while aboard the classic Monorail system.What's Happening:Disney Parks fans may notice that a new Monorail spiel has quietly debuted at Walt Disney World.While many of the familiar phrases - "Please Stand Clear of the Doors," etc. - are still...
- Walt Disney World Reveals When Guests Can Stay at Their Newest Resort Walt Disney World has shared the grand opening date of their newest resort nestled on the shores of Bay Lake, Disney's Lakeshore Lodge.What's Happening:Walt Disney World Resort has revealed when their newest hotel destination will debut, and welcome guests to Disney's Lakeshore Lodge.The resort will feature 967 rooms in a...
- Showing Soon at Disney Springs: Celebrate 35 Years of "Beauty and the Beast" with D23 and Disney Legend Mark Henn Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the first animated film to ever receive a Best Picture nomination from the Academy Awards with a special screening presented by D23 and Disney Legend Mark Henn. What’s Happening:The beginning of October is a busy time for D23 members!Earlier today, we reported that a special...
- There's One Attraction That The Imagineering Story Season 2 Needs To Cover (But Probably Won't) Most Disney Parks fans would likely agree that The Imagineering Story is one of the best shows available on Disney+, so it was no surprise that when Leslie Iwerks announced a second season was coming to the streaming platform at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, people cheered. I was...
- Explore 55 Years of Walt Disney World with D23 and the Walt Disney Archives Just a few days after a special lunch with Joe Rohde, D23 will invite fans to join in on a special Walt Disney World 55th anniversary celebration with the Walt Disney Archives. What’s Happening:D23 Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling will take place on Sunday, October 4, at Disney’s...
- D23 Hosting Special Lunch Event with Joe Rohde at Walt Disney World D23 and former Imagineer and Disney Legend Joe Rohde are inviting fans to explore his new book Floating Mountains at a special afternoon lunch at Walt Disney World’s California Grill. What’s Happening:Disney’s biggest fans have an extra special opportunity to explore “the art of imagining the impossible.”D23 has announced today...
- Behind-the-Scenes Look at H.R. Bloodengutz Halloween Fright-Tacular Haunted House for 2026 Halloween Horror Nights H.R. Bloodengutz is coming back to Halloween Horror Nights, and this time he is broadcasting from a crime scene. Universal Orlando Resort shared details on H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular. The haunted house brings the horror host back to Halloween Horror Nights 35 for the first time since...
- Opening Date, First Look at Rooms & More Revealed for Disney World’s Lakeshore Lodge Disney has been steadily dropping details on Lakeshore Lodge, the newest hotel coming to Walt Disney World, over the last few months. News started with general specs on the resort, followed by information on the pool area. Last month brought news of the dining options at Lakeshore...
- Behind-the-Scenes Look at Jack & Oddfellow Haunted House for 2026 Halloween Horror Nights Universal Orlando shared new details on Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control, the marquee original house anchoring Halloween Horror Nights 35‘s “Infernal Carnival of Nightmares” theme. Senior show director Charles Gray and scenic designer Dylan Kollath walked through the house’s story, its blending of the two icons’...
- REVIEW: ALL Food and Beverage Items Available at 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival The tastiest festival has officially returned with the opening of the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. We have reviewed and ranked ALL the food and beverage items available, so let’s dig in. Note that several locations are not available yet; this post will be updated with...
- REVIEW: ALL Food and Beverage Items Available at 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival The tastiest festival has officially returned with the opening of the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. We have reviewed and ranked ALL the food and beverage items available, so let’s dig in. Note that several locations are not available yet; this post will be updated with...
- REVIEW: NEW Food and Beverage Items Available at 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival The tastiest festival has officially returned with the opening of the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. We have reviewed and ranked the NEW food and beverage items available, so let’s dig in. Note that several locations are not available yet; this post will be updated with...
- REVIEW: I Want All My Bread Dipped in Butter and My Desserts Oozing Chocolate After This EPCOT Festival Booth After a four-year absence, this booth at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has made its comeback, and we’re here to dish the details! 2026 booth
- REVIEW: Don’t Overthink It — You Already KNOW These EPCOT Festival Mimosas Will Be ELITE Cheers, friends! It’s time for some Shimmering Sips at the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Shimmering Sips 2026 The Shimmering Sips Festival Marketplace is a personal favorite of mine amongst
- Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and TASCHEN Team Up for New Visual Storytelling Collection Ahead of its September 22, 2026 opening, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is teaming with TASCHEN for a new collection of books celebrating visual storytelling.What’s Happening:The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and TASCHEN are teaming up for a new publication exploring the images and visual storytelling traditions that have...
- REVIEW: NEW Food and Beverage Items Available at 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival The tastiest festival has officially returned with the opening of the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. We have reviewed and ranked the NEW food and beverage items available, so let’s dig in. Note that several locations are not available yet; this post will be updated with...
- 2026 Halloween Merchandise at Disney World: Photos and Prices Halloween merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World, bringing a new collection of spooky souvenirs, apparel, and other seasonal finds. In this photo report, we’re... The post 2026 Halloween Merchandise at Disney World: Photos and Prices appeared first on Resorts Gal....
- 'Coven Academy' Promotional Display Installed at Disney California Adventure A new display themed to the upcoming show, Coven Academy, has been installed in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure. Coven Academy Promotional Display Installed The display spans all across the brick facade, as well as the doors and windows of the building. On the wall, brick has...
- I Was Forced To Eat a BUNCH of Cheese To Get the Best DOLE Whip of My Life at EPCOT CHEESE TIME!!! Food & Wine Festival The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival brings a lot of great things to Disney World, including tons and tons of food, stunning live entertainment, and a dedicated cheese crawl...
- EVERYTHING You Need To Eat and Drink at the 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival We came. We saw. We conquered. And we ate…a lot. Yes, we’ve just finished the first day of the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, and we did EVERYTHING there was to do and saw everything there was to see.
- Trapped in the Rain: Disney Guests Scramble as Second Storm Floods EPCOT’s China Pavilion For the second time in less than a week, a severe weather system has forced the abrupt closure of all outdoor attractions at Walt Disney World, bringing significant flooding to EPCOT and sending thousands of unprepared guests scrambling for cover. Central...
- Food & Wine Merch: Photo Tour with Prices! Want to have a spin around Creations with us to check out the Food & Wine opening day merch? All...
- Behind-the-Scenes Look at Sinners Haunted House for 2026 Halloween Horror Nights Halloween Horror Nights 35 opens August 28th at Universal Orlando Resort. One of the event’s most anticipated haunted houses this year adapts an Oscar-winning film rather than an original concept. Universal previously confirmed the “Sinners” haunted house, built around Ryan Coogler’s 1930s Mississippi vampire film, as part of...
- REVIEW: Emile’s Fromage Montage Dishes & Completer Treat at 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Emile’s Fromage Montage returns with the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. During this food stroll, guests are encouraged to purchase different cheesy dishes at Global Marketplaces. Guests complete the scavenger hunt by purchasing five of the eligible items and collecting their corresponding stamps in their...
- Vekoma Reveals Its Role in the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refresh Roller coaster manufacturer Vekoma has confirmed its role in the recent refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom. The company detailed its partnership with Disney in social media posts earlier today. Here’s what the company had to say. ...
- Halloween Horror Nights 2026 live updates: Opening weekend at Universal Orlando Follow live updates from Halloween Horror Nights 2026 opening weekend, beginning with Premium Scream Night and continuing throughout the official opening night. The post Halloween Horror Nights 2026 live updates: Opening weekend at Universal Orlando appeared first on Attractions Magazine.
- Dorney Park Halloween Haunt 2026 adds Blair Witch: No Signal and The Conductor Dorney Park Halloween Haunt returns in 2026 with seven haunted mazes, five scare zones and four live entertainment experiences. Here’s what to expect, including the new Blair Witch: No Signal maze and separate Haunted Attractions Pass requirement. The post Dorney Park Halloween...
Theme Park News & Rumors
- REVIEW: Cheeseburger Tacos Exist In Disney World, and It’s One Of The Best $20 We’ve Spent You NEED to eat at this underrated Mexican restaurant!
- A New Breakfast Option Has Arrived At Disney Springs A new breakfast option has arrived at Disney Springs. Find out when and where you can enjoy this new option!...
- Disney Vacation Members Can Be Among The First To Experience Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Disney Vacation Club just announced an amazing opportunity for its Members to be among the first to experience Disney's Lakeshore...
- EPCOT Flooding and “Living with the Land” Leaks Highlight Disney World Weather Chaos Walt Disney World guests are no strangers to unpredictable Central Florida weather, but a relentless string of...
- Why Disney Fans Are RUNNING To Disney Springs Labor Day Weekend Raglan Road's Great Irish Hooley is back!
- The Best Park Bag Product for Disney World, According To Our Testing We seriously can't believe how much we were able to fit inside this Disney World park bag!
- An EXCLUSIVE Group Can Book Disney World’s Newest Hotel EARLY Disney just announced Lakeshore Lodge previews!
- The Most Expensive Items You Can Buy With a Snack Credit at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Are you using the Disney Dining Plan at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We have everything you need to...
- REVIEW: One of Our Favorite Food & Wine Treats Is BACK at EPCOT Refreshment Outpost at the 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival may surprise you! You'll find returning items as well as...
- The Retro Magic Kingdom Shirt From Amazon That Everyone Will Be Wearing This Fall We found an amazing retro Magic Kingdom T-shirt you need to check out before your next visit!
Latest Walt Disney Photos
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- Photos: EPCOT's Miniature Railway Celebrates International Food & Wine Festival The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is here and while this year's...
- PHOTOS: There’s SO Much Delicious Merch on the Menu at 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Greetings, everyone, from the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Yes,...
- PHOTOS: The 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Passport Has ALL You Need to Know! Delicious news just in from Walt Disney World: the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has officially begun!
- PHOTOS: The Grand Californian’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Display Arrived! When it comes to Halloween Time, Disneyland Resort pulls out all the stops.
- Photos: Disney's Boardwalk 30th Anniversary Limited-Edition Pin On a recent visit to Disney's Boardwalk, we found the resort's 30th anniversary...
- PHOTOS: Check Out This Year’s Gingerbread House Display at Haunted Mansion Holiday! Foolish mortals–the citizens of Halloween Town have taken over Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion, showing guests what happens when two holidays collide!...
- PHOTOS: Brew-Wing Lab Décor Has Arrived in EPCOT for the Food & Wine Festival! We’re days away from the kick-off of the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival!
- PHOTOS: Scaffolding Now Covers Entire Tower of Terror Façade as Refurbishment Continues 2026 has been a year of change at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as work continues on new attractions...
- PHOTOS: New Brown Derby Lounge Patio Roof Begins to Take Shape at Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2026 has been an exciting year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as the park continues...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- Cars Already Gone From Fast & Furious: Supercharged Queue at Universal Studios Florida Crews have already removed the cars from the Fast & Furious: Supercharged queue at Universal Studios Florida....
- 'Nightmare Fuel' and 'Stranger Things' Lagoon Showtimes Revealed for Halloween Horror Nights 35 Showtimes are now available for Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir and Stranger Things: Return to Hawkins at Universal...
- Dead Coconut Club Harvest Is A Halloween Must-Do at CityWalk The Dead Coconut Club has returned to CityWalk with theme “Harvest”. Step into Midweston’s 35th Anniversary Harvest...
- Map of Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando Resort A map of Halloween Horror Nights 35 offerings is now available in the Universal Orlando Resort app....
- Full List of Halloween Horror Nights 35 Haunted House Opening Times The houses at Halloween Horror Nights 35 in Universal Studios Florida open in four phases between 2...
- Universal Studios Florida Replaces HHN 35 Archway Medallion with Themed Scrim Universal Studios Florida has replaced the HHN 35 archway medallion with themed scrim. The horror season kicks...
- Halloween Horror Nights 35 Collectible Medallions at Universal Studios Florida Collectible Halloween Horror Nights 2026 medallions are now available in a machine inside the Tribute Store at...
- Construction Permit Filed for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios - In Today's Daily Recap for 8/27/2026 Although the ride was just reimagined, Disney has filed a new permit for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster...
- Full List (with Prices) of 'Evil Dead Burn' Halloween Horror Nights 35 Merchandise Evil Dead Burn merchandise has arrived at Universal Studios Florida in honor of the film’s haunted house...
- Universal Studios Hollywood Adds Giveaway to Freaky Nikki Encounters at Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios Hollywood is adding a giveaway element to Freaky Nikki encounters during Halloween Horror Nights 2026....