Top Disney Headlines: Today’s Rumors & Park News
- Disney Springs Trying to Control Pin Tuesday Releases with New Rules, Opening Time for Parking & Rideshare, & Wristband Distribution Location
Disney Springs is implementing several new procedures to manage Pin Tuesdays and other special merchandise releases. New Procedures at Disney Springs During special merchandise release events, including Pin Tuesday, parking garages and ride-share loops will open at 7:00 a.m. Wristbands will also be distributed at Lime Garage... - Disney Promises Possums are Returning to Big Thunder Mountain at Magic Kingdom
Disney has promised that the possums are returning to Big Thunder Mountain at Magic Kingdom. They used to dangle from a tree about halfway through the ride but were removed during the ride’s extensive refurbishment. Possums Will Return The possums, which hung by their tails from a... - Banana Ball Players Visit Disney World Parks Ahead of ESPN Wide World of Sports Debut Ahead of their big debut at ESPN Wide World of Sports, visiting Banana Ball players just spent a day enjoying the antics of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Banana Ball at Disney World Tonight and tomorrow (May 29 and 30), Banana Ball will...
- Roof and Facade Work Continues at Chester & Hester’s at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Roof and facade work is moving quickly over at the former Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures in the now extinct Dinoland U.S.A. area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Chester & Hester’s Our last major update from early April of this part of upcoming Tropical Americas mentioned the removal...
- It’s Official: Disney Fans Have THOUGHTS On Carousel of Progress Changes The Carousel of Progress is changinig...and you have thoughts.
- McDonald’s Teases NEW Happy Meal Toys Coming Soon New McDonald's Happy Meal toys are coming for the 2026 FIFA World Cup!
- Disney Springs Will Enforce No Overight Queuing, Other Operational Improvements for Pin Tuesday & Other Merchandise Events As Pin Tuesday and other special merchandise events continue to grow in popularity, Disney Springs will be rolling out strict enforcement of no overnight queuing, along with other operational changes that should make the experience more fair for all guests. Here are the changes that will take effect in...
- DATE REVEALED for When ‘Hoppers’ Will Be on Disney+ 'Hoppers' is coming to Disney+ next week!
- AllEars TV: 12 Things Disney World Cast Members Wish You Knew Disney World Cast Members can’t say this stuff… but WE can. And honestly? Some of y’all need to hear it.
- NEW Rules Announced for Disney Cruise Line Two changes are hitting the Disney Cruise Line!
- Students Left Stranded 100 Feet Above Texas Theme Park as Roller Coaster Suddenly Stops For many theme park fans, roller coasters represent something simple: excitement, freedom, and the thrill of surrendering control for just a few moments. Whether it’s a towering drop, a twisting inversion, or a breathtaking view from the top of a lift hill, guests climb aboard trusting that the experience...
- Another Excellent Entree Debuts at Docking Bay 7 in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Docking Bay 7 is putting its best foot forward right now, and it was already a top-tier quick-service restaurant in Walt Disney World. We recently visited Black Spire Outpost to try a trio of new dishes, and walked away with what I think is the single-best quick-service dish at...
- Mandalorian & Grogu, Movie & Ride, What Works & Doesn’t Summer is here and several new attractions have premiered at Walt Disney World and at
- 3 Things I’ll Never Buy Again at My Disney World Hotel You're better off picking these up before your trip.
- Bus Depot Getting Finishing Touches at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The bus loop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been almost ready since early May. Now the finishing touches, including benches and touch-up painting, indicate that it should be in operation soon. Bus Depot On our May 28 visit to the resort, we spotted crews at work...
- Updated Disney World Emergency Logs Add New Report For Individual Who Passed Away WDWActiveCrime, which aggregates emergency calls for the Disney World area, has updated its April 2026 summary. This update includes dozens of additional calls, as well as one report of a deceased individual and two persons down on Walt Disney World property. Log Update By obtaining data from...
- Mama Melrose’s Gutted, Facade Torn Open as Harryhausen’s Restaurant Takes Shape in Monstropolis During a recent visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we got a look at the former Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano and work that Disney has done to gut the location for a Monsters Inc.-themed reimagining. The building’s entire front face has been removed, exposing the concrete structure, steel columns, and...
- This Might Be One of the Most Chaotic Days in Recent Disney World History What was May 26th really like in Disney World with the start of Cool KIDS' SUMMER? We take you through it all in our video tomorrow!
- PHOTOS, VIDEO: Cool Kids’ Summer Pajama Party Brings Characters, Storytime, and More Activities to Disney World Resorts in 2026 One of the many Cool Kids’ Summer offerings at Walt Disney World is a pajama party at select resort hotels. Kids can enjoy meeting characters in their pajamas, storytime, and more activities. Cool Kids’ Summer Pajama Party Beyond the theme parks, Guests staying at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s...
- Tokyo Disney Resort Ending Free Priority Pass Introduced for 40th Anniversary After three years of service, the 40th Anniversary Priority Pass will be coming to an end at Tokyo Disney Resort. 40th Anniversary Priority Pass Guests who wish to utilize the Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary Priority Pass will need to do so before Monday, August 31, 2026....
- New Magical Character Moments Come to Life at Hollywood Studios, But That Could Change Soon The Walt Disney Studios Lot is already delivering some of the best character interactions at Walt Disney World. From hair braiding with Rapunzel to warrior poses with Mulan, duck duck Donald with Donald Duck to simulating a runaway train ride with Goofy as the conductor (sound familiar?), the...
- 8 NEW Unspoken Rules for Rope Drop in Disney World Let's go over the new unspoken rules you'll need to follow for rope drop in Disney World.
- Why TSA Swabs Your Phone at Airport Security One moment that genuinely catches people off guard is when a TSA officer asks to swab their phone. Here's exactly what that swabbing process is, why it happens to perfectly normal travelers, and what you can expect if it happens to you on your way to a Disney trip.
- The Death of the Green App: Leaked Disney Memo Unveils “Project Gemini” to Shut Down Hulu Permanently For over a decade, Hulu has reigned as an absolute staple of the digital entertainment age. Originally conceived as a joint venture to bring broadcast network television to the cord-cutting masses, the platform carved out a fiercely loyal audience. Between its vast next-day TV catalog, staple adult animation,...
- Tom Holland Reveals When He’s Leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe Tom Holland already knows what he wants his Marvel goodbye to look like. After nearly a decade as Spider-Man, Holland has started discussing how he sees his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe eventually coming to an end. The actor isn’t putting a date on his departure, but...
- Disney Cruise Line Modifying Stateroom Door Decorating Policy in Today’s Daily Recap for 05/28/2026 Disney Cruise Line Modifying Stateroom Door Decorating Policy; BREAKING: Full Map, Concept Art Released for New Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; BREAKING: Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress Timeline Shifting, New Scenes and Closing Date Announced; Gates Installed at Contemporary Resort to Prevent Guests From...
- Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort Activity Schedule for Cool Kid Summer 2026 Walt Disney World has released the new resort activity schedule for Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside during Cool Kid Summer. This year’s summer celebration kicked off... The post Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort Activity Schedule for Cool Kid Summer 2026 appeared first on...
- New Annual Passholder Offers for Disney Springs During V.I. Passholder Summer Days in 2026 Walt Disney World has announced a new wave of Annual Passholders offers for Disney Springs. This is in addition to the offers already announced forDisney... The post New Annual Passholder Offers for Disney Springs During V.I. Passholder Summer Days in 2026 appeared...
- Magic Kingdom’s Carousel of Progress is Getting an Update! Last year, Walt Disney World announced that a new Walt Disney animatronic was going to be added to the classic Carousel of Progress attraction in Magic Kingdom. Turns out, that wasn’t all they’re adding to the ride! The attraction will be receiving a full update with new...
- Animation Experience Coming to Hollywood Studios! The Magic of Disney Animation will be coming to Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in 2026! This brand new experience will be in Animation Courtyard replacing whatever is left of Star Wars Launch Bay. The area is a nod toward the park history and will fall in...
- Sleeping Beauty Castle and Mickey Balloons Dazzle on Disneyland Bow T-Shirt Guests looking for a new, subtle but fanciful Disneyland apparel option may want to check out this colorful lavender tee. Disneyland Resort Spirit Jersey (Youth) – $39.99 The shirt is a light lavender color with a relaxed short-sleeve fit. The front keeps the design minimal, with a small...
- Captain America, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Venom, and More Marvel Pins at Disneyland Resort Several Marvel-themed pins have appeared at Disneyland Resort. The characters represented include Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Venom, and more. We saw all these pins at Kingswell Camera Shop at Disney California Adventure. Captain America Pin – $14.99 Captain America is posed with his red-and-white-striped shield in...
- Every character we spotted inside the map of ‘The Magic of Disney Animation’ Disney fans may want to slow down and explore every corner of the new The Magic of Disney Animation experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. During our preview walkthrough, we spotted dozens of characters hidden throughout the building, including rare deep cuts like Gurgi, Ratigan, Lambert the Sheepish...
- Disney Unscripted: Take a Look Behind the Scenes of “The Mandalorian and Grogu” Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Mission In a new episode of Disney Unscripted, viewers get an inside look at how Disney brings an all-new mission featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu to life aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.What’s Happening:A new episode of Disney Parks’ YouTube series Disney Unscripted is taking fans to a galaxy far, far away!Featuring...
- Take Flight with a Behind the Scenes Look at Soarin’ Across America Filming Now that the latest version of Soarin' is open to guests at EPCOT, Disney has shared a new behind the scenes look at filming of Soarin' Across America.What's Happening:Now taking flight from The Land pavilion at EPCOT is the new Soarin' Across America, a celebration of America’s 250th birthday celebration,...
- V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days: Check Out Additional 2026 Perks, Offers, and Exclusives Walt Disney World’s biggest fans can take advantage of new perks, as new V.I.PASSHOLDER offerings launch for summer.What’s Happening:There are plenty of perks of being a Passholder at Walt Disney World!From park access, a wide range of discounts, and specialty merchandise, Walt Disney World really knows how to make their...
- Victoria & Albert’s Retains Its MICHELIN Star Status for Third Year at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa For the third year in a row, Victoria & Albert’s, the “culinary crown of Walt Disney World," is celebrating the news of retaining their status as a MICHELIN Star restaurant.What’s Happening:Located within Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World, Victoria & Albert’s is a signature dining experience...
- How Walt Disney World is Working to Improve Its Trip Planning Tools and Simplify the Experience Let’s be honest: even for seasoned Disney fans, planning a Walt Disney World vacation has not always been simple. Add in an app that has struggled at various points since its inception, and it would be fair for many guests to have felt frustrated by the experience. Between hotel bookings,...
- Disney and AccuWeather Launch New Disney Weather Check App for Parks and Resorts Planning a Disney vacation often comes with the unpredictable variable of the weather. From sudden Florida thunderstorms to changing coastal conditions in Hawaii, weather can quickly impact park plans, dining reservations, and outdoor entertainment. Now, AccuWeather and The Walt Disney Company are teaming up to help guests stay one step...
- Main Street Confectionery Debuts Patriotic Popcorn and Red White and Blue Summer Treats Main Street Confectionery Rolls Out Patriotic Mickey Treats for Summer at Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom is serving up a sweet salute to the red, white, and blue just in time for Memorial Day and the summer holiday season. Main Street Confectionery has debuted a new lineup of patriotic snacks featuring...
- Disney and AccuWeather Introduce Precision Real-Time Weather Tracking App for Theme Park Guests Disney Teams Up With AccuWeather for New Disney Weather Check App Experience Planning around Florida weather at Disney parks may have just gotten a whole lot easier. Disney Experiences and AccuWeather have announced a brand-new global partnership that brings customized weather forecasting and alerts directly to guests visiting Disney destinations...
- Wide World of Sports Welcomes Banana Ball to Walt Disney World Banana Ball Steps Up to the Plate at Disney World as ESPN Wide World of Sports Celebrates Nearly 30 Years of History ESPN Wide World of Sports is getting ready for its next big sports spectacle, and this time it comes with trick plays, dancing players, and plenty of banana-colored...
- Robert Irwin Takes Over Narration for Disney’s Wildlife Express Train Robert Irwin Brings Bluey Magic to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Train Ride Bluey’s Wild World is continuing to spread its paw prints across Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and now guests can hear a very familiar voice during their journey to Conservation Station. Related: Bluey and Bingo Take Over Conservation Station at Disney’s...
- Disney Adventure Will Be First Disney Cruise Line Ship to Charge for Room Service Room service onboard Disney Cruise Line ships has always been a free amenity. However, that seems to be changing in the near future for the Disney Adventure. Possible Room Service Charges Starting next week, the Disney Adventure is implementing a new $5 service charge for room service...
- Exclusive Offerings Coming Soon to Disney Springs for V.I.PASSHOLDER Days Annual Passholders can enjoy new food, merchandise, and discounts at Disney Springs for the 2026 V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days, which begin on June 1. 2026 V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days Offerings The offerings include the following: View the original Instagram post below: V.I.PASSHOLDER Days V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days run June 1...
- Three Caballeros Animatronics Refreshed at EPCOT During our visit to EPCOT, we noticed that the Three Caballeros animatronics were shinier, indicating they were likely refreshed. Three Caballeros Animatronics Refreshed During our May 28 visit to EPCOT, we headed to the Mexico Pavilion to ride the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros. Rounding...
- Victoria and Albert’s Retains Michelin Star Rating for Three Consecutive Years Victoria and Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa has retained a Michelin Star rating for a third consecutive year in 2026. This comes... The post Victoria and Albert’s Retains Michelin Star Rating for Three Consecutive Years appeared first on
- Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Deli Boys’ Season 2 On Hulu, Where The Dar Brothers Make A Deal With A Casino Boss To Launder Their Drug Money Fred Armisen joins the cast in Season 2. Also guest starring are Andrew Rannells, Lilly Singh, Kumail Nanjiani and Tan France.
- BREAKING: Carousel of Progress Closes July 5 for All-New Show! Disney announced today that Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress will close at the end of the day on July 5,...
- Bluey and Bingo Take Over Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Bluey and Bingo Take Center Stage at Conservation Station Wackadoo! Bluey, Bingo, and the rest of the gang are officially inviting you over for the ultimate playtime experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Perfect for kids and kids-at-heart, this interactive new show lets you jump into fan-favorite games like Keepy Uppy...
- Toy Story Characters Debut at Diamond Horseshoe for Jessie’s Roundup Toy Story Favorites Take Over Diamond Horseshoe for Jessie’s Roundup For the first time in over two decades, the curtains are finally rising again at the Diamond Horseshoe! The historic venue is roaring back to life with Jessie’s Roundup, a brand-new show debuting just in time for Walt Disney World’s...
- Disney Announces First-Ever Major Room Reimagining for Art of Animation Resort Disney Unveils First Major Room Makeover for Art of Animation Resort If you love staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, you’re in for a treat. Walt Disney World is launching a massive room reimagining project at the popular resort starting next summer. Related – New Kid Friendly Room Enhancements...
- It Just Got EASIER To See EPCOT’s Rare Fireworks Show An ultra-rare fireworks show is returning to EPCOT with triple the amount of showtimes!
- Walt Disney World previews app updates aimed at simplifying vacation planning Disney details new trip checklist, AI search, and booking tools coming to My Disney Experience
- New details revealed about “The Magic of Disney Animation” The “collection of experiences” will open late summer at Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Beyond tomorrow: Disney reveals what's changing in Carousel of Progress Carousel of Progress will close at end of the day on July 5 and reopen next year
- The Viral Threat: Violent “Teen Takeovers” Are Invading America’s Theme Parks as Summer Approaches The concept of the “flash mob” was once a lighthearted internet novelty, characterized by coordinated public dances or quirky pranks. Today, that digital phenomenon has mutated into a severe public safety crisis. Across the United States, major cities and entertainment districts are struggling to contain “teen...
- Grab a Bite With This Guide to Hamburgers at Disneyland Resort Today, May 28, is National Hamburger Day, and you can celebrate the magical way at Disneyland Resort. This guide will walk you through the options available at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks. Disneyland Park Disney California Park Are any of your favorite burger joints at...
- Gates Installed at Contemporary Resort to Prevent Guests From Using Fireworks Observation Deck There are multiple gates now installed on the fourth floor balcony of Disney’s Contemporary Resort in an effort to prevent guests from using the fireworks observation deck. Contemporary Resort Gates The fourth floor observation deck is considered a not-so-hidden-gem location for Magic Kingdom fireworks viewing. It was...
- ALDI Is Dropping New Theme Park Essentials Next Week! We've got a new batch of finds from ALDI!
- NEWS: Disney World Announces Huge App Updates Coming Soon The My Disney Experience app is getting a major redesign!
- When Will ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Be Available on Disney+? When will The Mandalorian and Grogu be coming to Disney+? Here's what we know!
- Set Installation Permit Filed for Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney has filed a new permit that affects the Alien Swirling Saucer attraction in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Alien Swirling Saucer Permit Filed Filed on May 28, 2026, the permit is for Icarus Exhibits, Inc. to “install set elements” at 200 Ascot Drive, Bay...
- Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Retains MICHELIN Star Status in 2026 Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has retained its status as a MICHELIN star restaurant for another year. Victoria & Albert’s MICHELIN Star Status In 2024, the restaurant earned Disney’s first-ever MICHELIN star. It remains the first and only restaurant owned and operated...
- Disney World Unveils AI-Powered App Redesign to Permanently End Park Planning Stress Planning a vacation to Walt Disney World has become a famously digital exercise. Between securing coveted dining reservations, monitoring Lightning Lane windows, and keeping an eye on virtual queues, the My Disney Experience app is an absolute necessity for anyone entering the theme parks. However, for years, guests...
- A fan’s guide to the best Easter eggs and details in Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets There are a LOT of references to Muppet*Vision 3D , the previous Rock 'n' Roller Coaster with Aerosmith, and Muppet history in general. Wocka Wocka this way to see them all. The post A fan’s guide to the best Easter eggs and...
- New Universal Kids theme park won’t be open year-round Universal has confirmed its new Universal Kids Resort in Texas will operate seasonally, with multiple closure dates already listed for late 2026 and early 2027. The post New Universal Kids theme park won’t be open year-round appeared first on Attractions Magazine....
- Beaches Turks and Caicos Review: A look at the new Treasure Beach Village expansion We were invited to the grand opening of the new Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks and Caicos, and the resort exceeded our expectations. Here’s our four-day trip report The post Beaches Turks and Caicos Review: A look at the new Treasure...
- Ultimate Guide to Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2026: Sinners, Jack, Oddfellow & More Universal Orlando Resort is proving once again that it is never too early to start panicking. Halloween Horror Nights 2026 will return to Universal Studios Florida on select nights from Aug. 28 through Nov. 1, the event’s earliest start date ever. This year’s 35th-anniversary event is already...
- Universal Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2026: Sinners, Scares & Universal’s Longest Season Yet Halloween Horror Nights 2026 is already taking shape at Universal Studios Hollywood, and this year’s event is set to be the biggest yet, running a record 42 nights from Sept. 3 through Nov. 1, 2026. Universal has begun revealing the horrors lurking in the fog, including the...
- The 8 Newest Disney Princess Loungeflys You Can Get Online Now From stained glass portraiture to iridescent cake aesthetics, there's something genuinely new and exciting happening in the Princess lineup right now. Here are eight of the newest designs worth adding to your collection.
- This NEW Disney Souvenir Is Gonna Be POPULAR We're goin' down the bayou for this 'The Princess and the Frog' sipper!
- Disney World Guests Could Soon Face a Strange New Problem in the Sky For many Disney World guests, summer vacations are supposed to feel magical from the very first moment they step onto Main Street, U.S.A. The excitement of rope drop. The smell of popcorn drifting through Magic Kingdom. The glow of Cinderella Castle during a humid Florida sunset. But...
- BREAKING: Redesigned My Disney Experience App with Upgrades, Walt Disney World Website Will Allow Rate Comparisons by Day and Season At a press event last week, WDWNT was made aware of several major changes, upgrades, and more coming to Walt Disney World’s mobile app and website, all of which have been long asked for by guests. Walt Disney World executives say the resort has a focus on...
- NEWS: AccuWeather Announces NEW Disney Weather Check for App Now, you can be even MORE prepared for Disney Weather, thanks to a new partnership between AccuWeather and Disney.
- REVIEW: Just When We Thought We Couldn’t Love This Disneyland Restaurant More… We're trying a NEW menu at Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland Hotel!
- A Surprising New Disney Feature Could Quietly Change How Guests Experience the Parks For years, Disney fans have learned to treat the weather like part of the attraction. Veteran guests know the routine almost instinctively now: sprinting toward cover during a Florida downpour, nervously refreshing radar apps before fireworks, or standing in line beneath brutal summer heat wondering if a storm...
- Why Every Bluey Fan Is Running to Amazon for This Animal Kingdom Essential Bluey fans headed to Animal Kingdom, this one’s for you. We found the Amazon essentials you’ll want to pack before Florida weather turns your park day into an episode with a moral lesson.
- Disney World Announces Major Updates to My Disney Experience App to Streamline Planning & More Disney World has revealed a sweeping set of updates coming to the My Disney Experience app over the coming months. From a full visual redesign of the homepage to a new Trip Checklist, simplified plan sharing, AI-powered search, and Spanish language support, the changes represent the most significant...
- Walt Disney World Is Bringing AI-Powered Search to the My Disney Experience App Walt Disney World has confirmed that an AI-powered search experience is coming to the My Disney Experience app. The update will roll out in the months ahead. The upgrade, which was outlined to media during a recent panel, will allow guests to ask natural language questions and receive instant...
- “World of Animated Film” Highlights International Standouts: Review Finding The Animation Atlas: The Ghibliotheque Guide to the World of Animated Film in my local library’s catalogue, I had two notions as to what it was about. Either it [...]
- CONFIRMED: Disney Springs Food Trucks To Permanently Close in June Food trucks are leaving Disney Springs.
- NEW Permit Filed for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT Remy's Ratatouille Adventure will look totally different soon!
- Hollywood Studios 1-Day Itinerary Our Hollywood Studios 1-Day Itinerary is an efficient touring plan for what attractions, shows, and dining we’d do in our ideal day at the park. This itinerary is how we’d recommend experiencing all of the, what we consider, Hollywood Studios essentials. While other touring plans are more...
- Braille Map Updated at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Includes New Bluey Experiences With the recent opening of the refurbished Conservation Station area for Bluey offerings at Conservation Station, the braille map has been updated for Disney’s Animal Kingdom as well. Braille Map Update The braille map outlines all of the areas around Animal Kingdom. This latest update can be...
- Disney & AccuWeather Launch First-of-its-Kind Weather App for Disney Parks & Resorts Disney Weather Check, powered by AccuWeather, is a new customized mobile app allowing guests visiting Disney parks and resorts to access customized weather information. Disney Weather Check The long-term agreement provides a seamless and customized in-park weather integration using the AccuWeather App and Disney Weather Check at...
- After Hours of Testing, These 4 Disney Must-Haves Got 5 Stars From Us After putting in some serious testing time, we found four products that genuinely earned their spot in the park bag, and we're sharing them so you don't have to figure it out the hard way.
- New “Smorin’ Across America” Milkshake Takes Flight at Epcot A brand new milkshake, representing Soarin’ Across America, is now available at Epcot. The decadent frozen beverage is called the “Smorin’ Across America” milkshake, making... The post New “Smorin’ Across America” Milkshake Takes Flight at Epcot appeared first on Resorts Gal....
- New Map Shows Layout of ‘The Magic of Disney Animation’ Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World has released a new map that shows the layout of The Magic of Disney Animation coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Thanks to... The post New Map Shows Layout of ‘The Magic of Disney Animation’ Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios...
- Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress To Close This July for Scene Updates Walt Disney World has announced that Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress will close beginning July 6, 2026, for an extensive refurbishment. The attraction is expected... The post Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress To Close This July for Scene Updates appeared first on...
- NEW (and WILD) Star Wars Souvenirs Are On Pre-Order On Amazon Now We found nine INCREDIBLE Star Wars merch items currently available for pre-order on Amazon!
- Max – Disney Dogs Best in Show Pin at DPB Store Max – Disney Dogs Best in Show Pin at DPB Store Here is a look at the fourth release in our Disney Dogs “Best in Show” pin series at DPB Store! The fourth pin features...
- Bluey Reversible Lanyard at Disney Parks Bluey Reversible Lanyard at Disney Parks Here is a look at the new Bluey reversible lanyard at Disney Parks! Released at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 25, 2026. The price is $14.99. View the latest Disney lanyards. Happy trading! -Disney Pins Blog...
- Universal Kids Resort Texas Opens July 1, 2026 Today, Universal Destinations & Experiences announced their newest park, designed just for kids, is opening July 1! Find out more...
- The Best Day of the Week to Visit EPCOT for Low Waits We’re back this week answering the question “What’s the best day of the week to visit EPCOT?” Our previous posts...
- The Heart of "Once Upon a Studio" Will Be Felt Throughout The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios There are few projects in recent memory that generated as much excitement as "Once Upon a Studio." When our own Alex Reif first experienced it at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, his enthusiasm quickly spread throughout the team. By the time I attended a screening a few months later,...
- Map of the Magic: Disney Shares Character-Filled Map and Concept Art of The Magic of Disney Animation Disney has shared a new look at what fans will find inside The Magic of Disney Animation, showcasing a highly stylized map of the experience.What’s Happening:The iconic Sorcerer hat is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as Walt Disney World gets ready to debut The Magic of Disney Animation. The new...
- Carousel of Progress is Evolving — And My Thoughts on the Project Are Too When I was an Attractions Coordinator in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, I was especially proud to work at Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. It was never the most popular attraction in the land, but the Carousel of Progress was special. It was Walt Disney World’s most direct connection to Walt...
- Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress Moving Forward with Major Timeline Shift, Closing Date for Current Version Revealed The Carousel of Progress is, well, progressing. Walt Disney World has announced some major updates to the classic attraction — and when the current version will close to make way for the refresh.What's Happening:At Destination D23 last year, it was revealed that a Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic would be added to...
- NEWS: Universal Permit Hints at New Dark Universe Ride in Epic Universe A new permit filed by Universal Orlando could hint at a new ride in Epic Universe!
- Disney Announces Closing Date and New Scenes for Massive Carousel of Progress Overhaul Carousel of Progress Getting Massive Timeline Overhaul and Temporary Closure at Magic Kingdom Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress is preparing for the biggest storyline modernization in its 60-year history. Disney has announced that the classic Tomorrowland attraction will temporarily close its doors on July 6, 2026, to undergo a top-to-bottom...
- New Details and Concept Art Revealed for The Magic of Disney Animation Coming to Hollywood Studios Disney Releases Full Map and Stunning Concept Art for Reimagined Magic of Disney Animation Exciting changes are coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios later this summer as the park prepares for the return of a classic. While the newly reimagined Animation Courtyard is already welcoming guests, Disney has just dropped a...
- I Never Thought I Would Try This in EPCOT, But It Made My Day 10x Better We're about to challenge some longstanding EPCOT traditions, but trust us, it's worth it!
- Disney, AccuWeather Launch Weather App for Theme Park Guests Disney Experiences and AccuWeather have announced a new multi-platform, global co-development licensing agreement, resulting in a first-of-its-kind weather forecasting and alerting system built exclusively for Disney guests. The new product is called Disney Weather Check, powered by AccuWeather. It delivers weather intelligence through a customized mobile app and global...
- Chow Down: All the Hamburgers at Walt Disney World Resort Parks Did you know that today, May 28, is National Hamburger Day?! In honor of the comfort food-themed holiday, we’ve compiled a list of all the hamburger options at the Walt Disney World Parks. We did not include the ones from the children’s menus. However, there are often...
- Inside Look at Walt Disney World’s Strategy To Refresh & Reinvest In Classic Attractions New lands and new attractions get the headlines, but Walt Disney World is spending hundreds of millions of dollars every year on the experiences guests already know and love. In a recent chat with media, Disney underlined that investment in existing offerings is planned with the same rigor as...
- 7 Popular Theme Parks With Strict Chaperone Policies From Disney parks to Six Flags and Universal, here are the popular theme parks currently enforcing some form of chaperone policy.
- Disneyland Just Made a BIG App Change to Help You Plan Your Trip Disneyland just got a big app update that could make planning your visit EASIER.
- Disney Drops NEW LOOK at Magic of Disney Animation in Hollywood Studios Play in Wonderland, draw with Olaf, watch short films, and meet characters in this upcoming Hollywood Studios attraction.
- Disney Cruise Line Modifying Stateroom Door Decorating Policy Disney Cruise Line is updating its stateroom door decorating policy. The changes go into effect for sailings that begin on June 3. Disney Cruise Line Decorating Policy While guests are still able to personalize their stateroom door with magnetic signs and other decor, Disney is now implementing...
- Disney Cruise Line Reduces Carry-On Wine Allowance, Reduces Corkage Fee Guests who will be sailing with Disney Cruise Line should be advised that carry-on wine allowances are changing aboard ships across the fleet. Alcohol Changes Starting with sailings departing on June 3, guests who are over 21 (or over 18 for round-trip Singaporean sailings) are permitted to...
- Animal Kingdom’s Viral Treat Gets a Second Location When the Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich was released in February, it was met with huge lines. Luckily, guests can now get this viral treat from two different locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich – $8.29 While you can still get...
- Heavy Rain Forecasted for Orlando Area Today, May 28 Visitors to any of the resorts or parks in Orlando, Florida, today (May 28) should expect heavy rain throughout the day with high temperatures almost reaching 90 degrees. Heavy Rain Forecasted According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office in Melbourne, Florida, anyone in the...
- FULL LIST of Disneyland Hotel Perks for 2027 Staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel is expensive -- but there's no denying that the perks are pretty sweet.
- AllEars TV: I’m So Serious. This Is The Only Way To Do Universal Volcano Bay — Volcano Bay Nights Volcano Bay Nights is a limited capacity after hours event that transforms the park after dark with shorter wait times, exclusive entertainment, specialty food and drinks, character meet and greets, and nighttime access to many of Volcano Bay’s most popular attractions.
- Hold Up. Are Ride Wait Times Actually Going DOWN at Disney World? A BUNCH of new rides and experiences just opened at Disney World, and if you’re planning an upcoming trip to check them all out, be prepared for crowds and long wait times! Our top tips for avoiding long lines without spending any extra money are to rope drop the parks...
- PRICES REVEALED for Universal’s NEW Theme Park, Tickets On Sale Now! Tickets are on sale now for Universal's newest theme park!
- Florida Man Arrested on Voyeurism Charges After Incident at Walt Disney World An Orlando man has been arrested for allegedly recording under a woman’s skirt at Walt Disney World Resort. Florida Man Arrested 21-year-old Ryan Boufakeer was arrested on the evening of May 26 after he was accused of recording a video under a woman’s skirt. Allegedly, sometime between...
- BREAKING: Major Room Refurbishment & Changes Announced for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort rooms at Walt Disney World are getting a significant makeover starting next summer. Disney’s Art of Animation Refurbishment Starting in summer 2027, the family suites and guest rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation will be getting an extensive refurbishment. However, the resort...
- CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: The Canada Pavilion in EPCOT Looks Different! We're checking in on the latest construction progress at a popular spot in EPCOT's Canada Pavilion!
- Disney is massively transforming Carousel of Progress — here’s what’s changing Disney is completely reimagining Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom, updating every scene of the beloved attraction with new decades, hidden Easter eggs, and an off-planet finale while keeping the Sherman Brothers song, the original family, and Walt Disney’s optimistic vision of the future at the center...
- BREAKING: Full Map, Concept Art Released for New Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios While the new Animation Courtyard is already open and delighting guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there’s still more to come when The Magic of Disney Animation returns later this summer. The positive response already to seeing Disney Animation characters leap off the screen and into our world...
- BREAKING: Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress Timeline Shifting, New Scenes and Closing Date Announced Disney has announced the major changes they will be making to the classic Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress attraction at the Magic Kingdom, including creating several new scenes as part of a drastic timeline shift. Carousel of Progress Closing at Magic Kingdom The final day of operation...
- It’s Official: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Is Getting NEW Rooms! New rooms are in the works for Disney's Art of Animation Resort!
- CONFIRMED: HUGE Disney World Hotel News Is Coming Soon Major changes are coming to Disney's BoardWalk and we should be learning more very soon!
- 3 Rides Will Be Closed at Universal Orlando in June Let's take a look at every ride that will be closed in June at Universal Orlando.
- Answering Your #1 Question About the Carousel of Progress Changes in Disney World Changes are coming to the Carousel of Progress, but don't worry, your favorite song will still be there.
- Major Reimagining of Carousel of Progress Revealed: All Scenes Updated to New Decades Walt Disney World has officially revealed details on a major reimagining of the Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom. Disney will update every scene in the ride, shifting the story into entirely new decades, as well as adding the first-ever Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic to a Walt Disney World attraction....
- MASSIVE Changes Coming to Carousel of Progress in Magic Kingdom Changes are coming to the Carousel of Progress!
- Disney Reveals NEW Sneak Peek of Carousel of Progress Changes Disney just revealed the poster for the new Carousel of Progress coming in 2027!
- CLOSING DATE Announced for Carousel of Progress in Disney World Carousel of Progress sets a closing date in Magic Kingdom...and it's sooner than you think.
- The Magic of Disney Animation: Building Layout, New Concept Art & Hard Hat Tour Walt Disney World has just released new details for The Magic of Disney Animation, coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios later this Summer. In addition to the new details, we were invited to go behind the construction walls during a recent hard hat tour to take a look around as...
- NEWS: Universal Announces OPENING DATE for NEW Texas Theme Park Universal has just announced the opening date for their new Universal Kids Resort!
- Pixar Just Broke the Hearts of Taylor Swift Fans Everywhere With This News Pixar has officially responded to the Taylor Swift Toy Story 5 speculation, and the response is the kind of answer that simultaneously closes one door and leaves another one technically ajar. Swifties are going to be dissecting the specific wording of what was said for the next three...
- Disneyland Offers Incentive for Magic Key Renewals The Disneyland Resort is offering Magic Key holders an unheard-of bonus to renew their passes for another year.
- Please Stop Falling for These TOURIST TRAP Restaurants at Disney World When you're deciding where to eat in Disney World, PLEASE avoid these tourist traps!
- The 2027 Deadline Is Real: Disney Drops Flurry of New Permits for Animal Kingdom’s Indiana Jones and Encanto Rides The clock is officially ticking for DinoLand U.S.A. Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the nostalgic, kitschy remnants of Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama are systematically giving way to Pueblo Esperanza, the upcoming 11-acre Tropical Americas expansion. Billed as a lush, biodiversity-rich gateway into the rainforests of Central...
- Disney Springs Food Trucks Will Close Permanently Next Month – in Today’s Daily Recap for 5/27/2026 Exposition Park, on the West Side of Disney Springs, will no longer have food trucks serving guests. The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort has officially been named a Walt Disney Gateway Hotel. The newly reopened Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is already beginning to show some...
- Work Is Officially Underway on ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 4 Over two years after X-Men ’97 took the streaming world by storm, the fan-favorite animated series will return on July 1 with its highly anticipated second season. The first season of the streaming show... The post Work Is Officially Underway on ‘X-Men...
- New Churro Milkshake Lands at Auntie Gravity’s in Magic Kingdom New Churro Milkshake at Magic Kingdom Is Basically Dessert in Overdrive Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies at Magic Kingdom has debuted a brand-new Churro Shake, and this one is unapologetically built for guests with a serious sweet tooth. Related: Talking Dug Meet & Greet Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom The shake...
Theme Park News & Rumors
- People Keep Booking These 5 Disney World Restaurants for the WRONG Reason As great as these five Disney World restaurants are, you might be booking them for the WRONG reason!
- ALERT! Disney Just Released Brand NEW Blind Boxes Brand new blind boxes are all the rage these days and these are going to sell out FAST!
- “Stop Ruining The Old Stuff” Disney Fans React To Latest Carousel of Progress News Disney fans have some BIG feelings about this latest major announcement.
- NEWS! Close-Up Look at NEW Hotel Coming to Disney World Next Year Come take a closer look at Disney World's brand-new hotel, Lakeshore Lodge, ahead of its opening in 2027!
- New 'Imagineer That!' Episode Shows How Imagineers Maintain Country Bear Musical Jamboree Audio-Animatronics The latest Imagineer That! episode goes behind the scenes at Country Bear Musical...
- Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Summer 2026 Deals: Up to 30% Off for Passholders and Florida Residents Swan and Dolphin's Summer 2026 promotion offers Annual Passholders and Florida residents up...
- Disney Cruise Line Modifying Stateroom Door Decorating Policy in Today’s Daily Recap for 05/28/2026 Disney Cruise Line Modifying Stateroom Door Decorating Policy; BREAKING: Full Map, Concept Art Released for New Magic...
- Columbia Sportswear at Disney Springs Closes for Refurbishment Columbia Sportswear at Disney Springs has closed for refurbishment, with the Town Center...
- Disney Cruise Line Modifying Stateroom Door Decorating Policy in Today’s Daily Recap for 05/28/2026 Disney Cruise Line Modifying Stateroom Door Decorating Policy; BREAKING: Full Map, Concept Art Released for New Magic...
- Disney Cruise Line Modifying Stateroom Door Decorating Policy in Today’s Daily Recap for 05/28/2026 Disney Cruise Line Modifying Stateroom Door Decorating Policy; BREAKING: Full Map, Concept Art Released for New Magic...
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- PHOTOS: Cool Kids’ Summer Guide Maps Debut at Disney Springs If you have been reading along here at MickeyBlog this week, you know that things are starting to heat up...
- Photos: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Modifies Pre-Show Exit to Help Reduce Bottlenecks Frequent riders of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT will likely...
- Expedition Everest Photo Op Refurbished at Disney's Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest Photo Spot Gets a Fresh New Look at Disney's Animal Kingdom...
- PHOTOS: Preview the Disney Store’s Upcoming ‘Toy Story 5’ Collection In just a few weeks, Buzz, Woody, and the rest of the gang will return to theaters for the highly...
- Photos/Videos: Jessie's Roundup Takes Over the Diamond Horseshoe for Cool Kids' Summer Toy Story has taken over the Diamond Horseshoe as Jessie's Roundup gets ready...
- Universal Epic Universe Turns One: Rare Opening Night Film Photos & Fresh Insights One year ago today (May 22nd, 2025), Universal Studios Orlando unveiled one of...
- PHOTOS: Memorial Day Celebrations Around Disneyland Park Were you able to visit the parks this holiday weekend? Walt Disney...
- Photos: Inside Walt Disney Studios Courtyard's New Baby Care Center Disney's Hollywood Studios has opened a new Baby Care center inside The Walt...
- Photos/Video: Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station Soft Opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom Bluey has arrived at Disney's Animal Kingdom, complete with soft openings just ahead...
- PHOTOS: Signage For ‘Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue!’ Debuts at Magic Kingdom Cool Kids’ Summer is officially underway at Walt Disney World, and we here at MickeyBlog could not be more excited!...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- Disney Cruise Line Modifying Stateroom Door Decorating Policy in Today’s Daily Recap for 05/28/2026 Disney Cruise Line Modifying Stateroom Door Decorating Policy; BREAKING: Full Map, Concept Art Released for New Magic...
- Universal Kids Resort Won’t Be Open Year-Round Unlike the other Universal theme parks, Universal Kids Resort will not operate all year round. Instead, it...
- Ticket Pricing Announced for Universal Kids Resort, Now on Sale Those looking to visit the brand new Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, can now check out...
- BREAKING: Universal Kids Resort Announces Opening Date Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas has announced its opening date. It’s specifically designed and developed for...
- Disney Springs Food Trucks Will Close Permanently Next Month – in Today’s Daily Recap for 5/27/2026 Exposition Park, on the West Side of Disney Springs, will no longer have food trucks serving guests....
- Universal Removes Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure from Express Pass Starting July 1 Universal Orlando Resort is making a major change to one of its more popular attractions, and it’s...
- One of Universal Orlando’s Most Popular Rides is CHANGING This Universal Orlando ride will soon be leaving Express Pass.
- Is This $99 Universal After Hours Event Worth It? Volcano Bay Nights are BACK at Universal Orlando, but are they worth $99?
- Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Will be Discontinued for Universal Orlando’s Express Pass in Today’s Daily Recap for 05/26/2026 Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Will be Discontinued for Universal Orlando’s Express Pass; Chip ‘n’ Dale Sipper...
- Epic Universe One Year Anniversary: Golden Power Up Band Now Available In honor of the first anniversary of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort, guests can now purchase...