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Trending: Disney World Nonrefundable Winter Hotel Rates · Shanghai Disney Enchanted Star Hotel Details · Epic Jr. Stunt Spectacular Playground Announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios · Disney and Adobe Multi-Year AI Partnership Latest developments: Walt Disney World has introduced a new winter resort offer featuring nonrefundable rates starting at $99 per night at All-Star Sports Resort for select stays in December 2026 and early 2027, requiring full upfront payment with no changes or cancellations allowed. Overseas, Shanghai Disney Resort has revealed new details and an opening date for the upcoming Shanghai Disney Enchanted Star Hotel, which will welcome its back-to-back first guests on December 16, 2026, incorporating Wishing Star thematic details into its spaces. Back at Walt Disney World, construction behind green construction scrims near Echo Lake has been unveiled as the Epic Jr. Stunt Spectacular Playground coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, offering a new family play area inspired by Indiana Jones. Meanwhile, The Walt Disney Company announced a new multi-year partnership naming Adobe its Official AI Innovation Partner to advance AI-powered creativity and storytelling, with Imagineers already utilizing tools like Firefly Foundry. Walt Disney World is offering some special savings on select on-site resort hotels, with one as low as $99 per night.What's Happening:Walt Disney World has revealed that potential… The Christmas tree at the entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now in place for the 2026 holiday season. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree It’s located right outside… During a recent Fantasmic! show, a boat seemingly hit a wall, causing performers to fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Fantasmic! Boat Incident A park guest with the username… Disney has set an opening date for the third hotel at Shanghai Disney Resort. Shanghai Disney Enchanted Star Hotel will welcome its first guests on December 16th, with… After decades of early Disney mornings, I’ve learned that a great park day is usually decided before I ever reach the tapstiles. Magic Kingdom For me, Disney World… Disney World nonrefundable rates start at $99 per night at All-Star Sports for select winter stays in December 2026 and early 2027. The flight restriction that has kept low-flying aircraft away from Magic Kingdom since shortly after 9/11 no longer appears on the Federal Aviation Administration’s website. Friend of the… Shanghai Disney Resort has shared more details of the spaces at Shanghai Disney Enchanted Star Hotel, including the resort’s Wishing Star thematic details. It will officially open on… Walt Disney World has announced a last-minute special offer available for guests visiting during the holiday season in December 2026 and in January or February of 2027. Special… One of the few changes Walt Disney World has made to the 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is new Cast Member costumes. We headed out to Magic… Walt Disney World has released a new winter resort offer that lets guests save on select Disney Resort hotel stays when they prepay in full.... The post Disney… Walt Disney World has released an unprecedented new late 2026 through early 2027 resort special offer with deeply-discounted rooms for savings of 50% off and rates as low… Walt Disney World has a new way to save on a winter resort stay, as long as you’re sure about your dates. A new prepay offer brings special… Disney is taking Frozen somewhere rather unexpected, swapping the familiar kingdom of Arendelle for some of the world’s most spectacular icy wildernesses. The new project is another opportunity… Disney holiday-themed hair accessories, including clips, ties, and an advent calendar, by TELETIES are now available online. 2026 Disney TELETIES Advent Calendar – $69.99 The Disney holiday TELETIES… Jollywood Nights may be swanky and cool, but do you know what isn’t? Buying expensive food and drinks without knowing... Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course Reopens with 18 New Greens After Extensive Renovation Disney golfers can officially get back into the swing of things! Disney’s Lake Buena… "One Vision. One moment. One final surprise." Sure, you're a big Bob's Burgers fan, but are you a "is that a $200 Bob's Burgers watch on your wrist?!" fan? A new collection from Fossil lets… Disney isn't necessarily the name you think of when you're thinking of high-end fashion. However, The House of Mouse has some very high-end collaborations if you're in the… Two new pins inspired by The Lion King featuring Simba, Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa have arrived at Disney’s Anima Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Simba and Nala Pin… Moana-themed Wishables Shimmer plush mystery boxes have arrived at Disneyland Resort. ‘Moana’ Wishables Shimmer – $17.99 A mystery box comes with one of five plush choices: Heihei, Maui,… New bracelets by Arribas featuring designs inspired by characters like Mickey, Minnie, Stitch, and more have arrived at Disneyland Park. Disney Arribas Bracelets – $29 All of the… Construction on the Disneyland Resort Esplanade has moved beyond the walls and into guests’ view, showing the framework, paving, and trench digging happening in the central area. Esplanade… Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders can now pick up the third card from the series of Haunted Mansion Holiday-inspired lenticular trading cards featuring Sally from The Nightmare Before… Last month, Disney announced a new deal with Shutterfly that was going to make accessing and using your Disney PhotoPass photos easier. Turning your digital photos into physical… Recently, some mysterious structures popped up near the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and fans were quick to speculate on what it may be… Grab your festive sweaters and get ready to track down some holiday magic! A brand-new, highly interactive Holiday Train Popcorn Bucket has officially pulled into Walt Disney World… Here comes Santa Claus | Early Black Friday deal from Get Away Today | Magic Key Mixology offered at DCA | CMA Concert Series in Downtown Disney |… Disney has released new Iconics plush, including Cinderella’s Glass Slipper and the Poison Apple, which are now available at Disneyland Resort. We spotted these in the Emporium at… A new collection of festive holiday merchandise themed to snowmen, peppermints, and more has dropped at Disneyland Park. Winter Wishes Loungewear Crewneck – $59.99 This light blue loungewear… Signage for the new shop, Basin on the BoardWalk, a new retail experience coming to Disney’s BoardWalk, has been installed. Basin on the BoardWalk Signage Signage that draws… New sunglasses featuring Mickey’s sorcerer hat and Minnie’s polka-dotted bow have arrived at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Sorcerer Mickey Sunglasses – $29.99 Originally, these Sorcerer… Disney has released new apparel featuring a pink Cinderella Castle print, which is now available at Walt Disney World Resort. Long-Sleeved Shirt – $54.99 This cream long-sleeved top… A new Mickey and Friends figurine mystery box, inspired by Disney Parks attractions, has arrived at Walt Disney World. Retro Mickey and Friends Mystery Box – $16.99 These… A truck carrying crates from Rocky Mountain Construction has appeared at Fun Spot America Orlando, fueling speculation about a possible new roller coaster. The post Fun Spot teases… The culture wars surrounding Walt Disney World were supposed to be cooling off following years of high-profile courtroom battles, legislative reshuffling, and eventual settlements between the entertainment titan… The Missouri Botanical Garden Christmas lights at Garden Glow are one of St. Louis’s favorite holiday traditions, with more than two million lights, s’mores by the fire pits,… When it comes to meeting characters at the 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, you’ll have several options. The problem is that you’ll likely run... The post Characters… The holiday season is bringing a little extra Starbucks cheer! The new combined Disney and Starbucks “Mint to Be at the Merriest Place on Earth”... The post Disney… Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, and Jonathan Groff are headed back to Arendelle yet again, this time for a new National Geographic animated series with the working… Cinderella’s Dream Castle-inspired gingerbread display is currently being prepped for installation at Disney’s Contemporary Resort as the holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort arrives. Contemporary Resort Gingerbread… Villains and Pirates of the Caribbean-themed collectible medallions are now available at two machines at Disneyland Resort. Main Street Opera House Medallion Machine This collectible medallion machine is… The holiday season is here, and if you’re anything like us, you’re probably stressing about shopping for those in your life. If they’re fans of Disney, there’s no… Christmas showed up at EPCOT today as cameras rolled on a performance for ABC’s Disney Parks holiday specials. Country singer Warren Zeiders appeared to be the act on… Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for gift ideas for the little princesses in your life, we’ve got you covered. Cinderella Mattel recently released… The Walt Disney Company isn’t new to using artificial intelligence (AI), but we’ve been seeing it move into more and more areas and projects. One of the biggest… Disney has released The Invisible Horse, a new holiday short where a young boy named Jack rediscovers the magic of Christmas. ‘The Invisible Horse’ At the beginning of… More adjustments have been made to operating hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the week of Thanksgiving. The later hours means guests have more time to enjoy attractions… It’s a question that most Disney vacation discussions start with: How many days should we spend in each park? Of course, some vacations don’t lend themselves to the… Disneyland Resort is getting ready for the holiday season this year, and the giant Christmas tree has arrived at Disneyland Park. In addition, much of the decor from… Walt Disney World Resort guests should dress warmly as cooler weather is approaching the Orlando area this week. Cool Weather at Walt Disney World Resort This Week According… A mystery project at the Golden Vine, Cars characters test as parking robots, Cars Land flips to Christmas, Festival of Holidays menus are posted, and status of every… It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Disneyland’s holiday menus have been revealed for the 2026 season, bringing special treats to the resort from November 13, 2026,… It’s been a big year of changes for the Disney World app, including new icons and the elimination of the Play Disney Parks app. However, Disney has arguably… I’ve been thinking lately about things that Disney Cruise Line does better than other cruise lines. When comparing big ocean... The sleigh bells are ringing, the snope is falling, the snacks are festive, and the decorations have everyone feeling jolly. Yes, it’s that time of the year again:… Donnie Dunagan, the voice of Bambi in Walt Disney’s 1942 animated film, has died. He was 92. Donnie Dunagan Dunagan died of lung cancer on November 4, 2026,… BaubleBar has released four new Minnie Mouse holiday ear headbands online at Disney Store. Holiday Tree Ear Headband – $49.99 The Minnie Mouse holiday tree ear headband is… Toy Story Land and Pixar Place are officially decorated for the 2026 holiday season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Toy Story Land and Pixar Place Christmas Decorations At the… For many Disney World guests – – ourselves, VERY much included – – snacks are as big a part of a Disney World vacation as any ride or… Explore Southern California Christmas and holiday events for 2026, including Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, festive light displays, shows and more. The post Southern California Christmas 2026: Theme parks,… Every week Disney Store welcomes a magical array of merchandise designed to delight and excite fans. From our favorite Disney Parks and annual festivals, to movies, shows, and… The Tree of Life Garden at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will stay closed indefinitely. Disney tells us the reason is planned maintenance on the tree itself. Because the garden… Riddle me this? What part of Walt Disney World is used by every guest, every day, and is completely essential? We’re talking bathrooms, of course. Inside While many… Guests can now purchase the $120 Haunted Mansion Gargoyle Drink Stanchion aboard the Disney Treasure. Haunted Mansion Gargoyle Stanchion – $120 The Haunted Mansion Parlor, the Haunted Mansion-themed… Another Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party date has sold out, leaving only three December dates available as the first 2026 event officially kicked off last night at Magic… If you’re heading to Universal Orlando’s newest park, Epic Universe, you probably want to experience all it has to offer, right? You want every ride, every restaurant, and… You know the Disney World hotels that we recommended for 2026? Scrub those from your mind. We’ve got a FRESH lineup of Disney resort recommendations (as well as… The Mickey and Minnie float broke down during the second showing of Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade on opening night of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and… Complete Guide to Character Meet-and-Greets at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is back at Magic Kingdom, and some of Disney’s most popular… Here’s a fun math problem: if you’re in your 50s right now, you were somewhere between kindergarten and high school when EPCOT Center opened in October 1982. That… One of the hills that I’ll die on is that Walt Disney World’s biggest asset is not that it has 4 theme parks, more than double any other… It’s no secret that Disney is CONSTANTLY making major announcements — you should see our company Slack threads during busier days — and sometimes some can fall through… The Walt Disney World website shows no Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away performances for seven straight nights in mid-November. Some of those are Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas… Ahead of Black Friday, Target is offering a $10 store gift card when shoppers purchase $100 or more on select gift cards, including Disney. Target Gift Card Deal… Casa Giulia, a new Italian restaurant opening at Disneyland Paris, has received a soft-launch opening date. Meanwhile, the Rainforest Cafe will be permanently closing its doors this month.… The first date in December has now sold out for Jollywood Nights. The special-ticketed event takes place on select nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Jollywood Nights Tickets… Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party opened its 2026 season at Magic Kingdom last night, and Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks filled the sky over Cinderella Castle for a sold-out… Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party opened its 2026 season at Magic Kingdom last night, and one more date sold out before the last “snoap”-flake had fallen. Friday, December… For over seven decades, the core foundation of the Disney theme park empire has not been its roller coasters, fireworks, or fairy-tale castles, but its human workforce. Known… James Bond’s preparing for another big-screen reinvention, but Amazon MGM’s upcoming film isn’t the only major development taking place in the franchise. Alongside the search for Daniel Craig’s… Disney Springs kicks off the holiday season with a special Christmas tree lighting ceremony Nov. 11, 2026. Guests can watch the festivities for free, including a celebration that… It wouldn’t be Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party without free cookies (or candy, or pretzels) and drinks. Here are all the treats available this year and where to… We’re at the first night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 at the Magic Kingdom and eating our way through some of the new treats exclusive to… Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade returns to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for 2026. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a separately ticketed holiday event; the parade… Join Mickey, Minnie, and all their friends for the cheeriest time of year with Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, a stage show at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in… We love Disney World rides, but we love them even more when there’s a special holiday overlay. They make the rides even more special and take our favorites… Walt Disney World Maintenance Workers to Vote on Potential Strike Against Disney Walt Disney World could be facing a potential labor dispute as members of the Craft Maintenance… November 8, 1973: Robin Hood is released in theaters. November 9, 1994: Skyway closes at Disneyland. November 10, 2023: The Marvels is released in theaters. November 11, 1994:…
Disney World Nonrefundable Rates Start at $99 for Winter Stays 
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Disney News
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Disney World Reveals New Outdoor Playground Inspired by Indiana Jones Stunt Show
Disney has officially announced that a new outdoor playground named Epic Jr. Stunt Spectacular! is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The upcoming play area will be located near the Indiana… - Walt Disney World has officially launched the holiday season with the opening night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 at Magic Kingdom. The separately ticketed, after-hours event runs on…
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Discover Festive Disney Stocking Stuffers And Collectibles For The Holidays
Stocking season is officially here, bringing along the fun challenge of filling limited space with teeny trinkets and treasures for the Disney fans on your holiday list. Whether you prefer… -
Walt Disney World Sets 2027 Reopening Date for Typhoon Lagoon and Closing Date for Blizzard Beach
Walt Disney World has confirmed the operational schedule for its water parks, setting a firm reopening date for Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and a matching closure date for Disney's Blizzard Beach. -
Your Ultimate Guide to the Coziest and Brightest Disney Holiday Merch of the Season
If your favorite time of year involves hanging stockings, watching festive classics, and hunting down the absolute best presents, get ready to add to cart. The holiday season is bringing…
Theme Park News & Rumors
- 2027 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Disney on Broadway Concert Series Lineup Announced The 2027 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Disney on Broadway Concert Series lineup...
- Shanghai Disney Enchanted Star Hotel: First Look at Rooms, Dining, and Pools Read full article
- Imagineering Uses VR to Preview 'Welcome to Monstropolis' at DisneyHollywood Studios Imagineering uses VR headsets and Unreal Engine to preview Welcome to Monstropolis, the...
- No Return Date: Disney’s Tree of Life Garden Disappears From Guest Access Walk into Disney’s Animal Kingdom and there’s no missing it. Rising above Discovery Island, the Tree of...
- Disney World’s Longstanding No-Fly Zone Vanishes From FAA Database Look up during a day at Magic Kingdom and you’ll probably notice something missing. No banner planes...
- Free Christmas Magic Is Coming to Disney World This Week at Disney Springs! The holiday season is officially taking over Walt Disney World, and tomorrow night, Disney Springs is joining...
- 7 7AM Habits Expert Disney Fans Practice These pro tips can help you start your Disney World day on a good note!
- Disney World Drops Hotel Rates to $99 as Multiple Closures Disrupt Resort Plans Walt Disney World Resort has announced a new winter discount for the 2026 Holiday season, giving guests...
- Disney Parks Facing Criticism as Longtime Disabled Disney Fans Are Denied Services Over the past couple of years, we’ve covered a lot of stories about Disney guests and the...
- Disney World Launches Nonrefundable Rates for Winter Stays Disney World launches nonrefundable rates for winter stays, starting at $99 per night...
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- PHOTOS: The Holiday Season Lights Up Early at DCA’s ‘Cars’ Land and Buena Vista Street! The holiday season may not officially start until November 13th at Disneyland Resort, but it’s already making its presence known.
- Photos: 2026 Chip and Dale Complimentary Keepsake Ornament from Jollywood Nights Each and every year, guests attending Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios...
- PHOTOS: Holiday Decorations Continue to Arrive Around Disneyland Resort! Happy Holidays from Disneyland Resort! (Well…almost.) Our weekend...
- PHOTOS: Disney California Adventure’s Christmas Tree Has Arrived! Ready or not, the holiday season is coming! ...
- PHOTOS: MORE Holiday Merchandise Has Arrived at Disneyland Resort! Happy Sunday from Disneyland Resort! We’re here doing our weekly check for new...
- PHOTOS: First Look at the Guide Map for Disney Jollywood Nights 2026! When the glitz and glamor of showbusiness meets the sparkle and cheer of the festive season, it can only mean...
- Meet Hallmark Stars Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle Near Disney World Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle will meet fans for a free photo...
- Photos: Previewing the Culinary Delights of the 2026 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic This morning, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin held a preview of...
- A Day and Night Look at the 2026 Christmas Decorations at Disney's Hollywood Studios A day and night photo look at the 2026 Christmas decorations at Disney's...
- Photos: Holiday Magic Returns to Walt Disney Presents at Disney's Hollywood Studios The Holidays have arrived at Disney's Hollywood Studios, with Walt Disney Presents getting...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- Permanent Closing Date for Rainforest Cafe as Casa Guilia Sets Soft Opening in Today's Daily Recap for 11/9/2026 Target now offering promotion on Disney gift card purchases ahead of Black Friday, Disney World announces first-of-its-kind...
- Disney Announces Lineup for Country Music Concert Series at Disneyland in Today's Daily Recap for 11/8/2026 New Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Cast Member costume revealed on TikTok, CMC union members to vote...
- Aerial Photos of Celestial Park Multipurpose Building Shows Construction Updates at Epic Universe New aerial photos of the multipurpose building coming to Epic Universe show construction progress. Celestial Park Multipurpose...
- Full List (with Prices) of Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 Merchandise in Today's Daily Recap for 11/7/2026 Beauty and the Beast 35th anniversary collection arrives at Walt Disney World, Disney and Starbucks “Mint to...
- Guest Left Seriously Injured & Sues After Unusable Toilet at Universal's Cabana Bay Allegedly Forced Her to Use Bathtub in Today's Daily Recap for 11/6/2026 Walt Disney Imagineering President and Chief Creative Officer Bruce Vaughn launches Substack “The Curious Mind,” Universal Orlando...
- Cassandra Trelawney 2026 Collectible Chocolate Frog Card Released at Universal Orlando Resort The 2026 collectible Harry Potter Wizard Card is now available with Chocolate Frogs at Universal Orlando Resort....
- Guest Left Seriously Injured & Sues After Unusable Toilet at Universal's Cabana Bay Allegedly Forced Her to Use Bathtub A guest is suing Universal Orlando Resort and Loews Hotels for negligence after she was injured while...
- Universal Orlando Removing Jaws, King Kong, and Jurassic Park Theming from Parking Garage Universal Orlando Resort is changing the names and arrangement of their parking garage sections, introducing new IPs...
- Universal Confirms Indoor Coaster for Dark Universe at Epic Universe - In Today's Daily Recap for 11/5/2026 Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that a new indoor roller coaster is under construction in Dark Universe,...
- Universal Studios Hollywood Launches $1,000 Annual Pass Including VIP & Fan Fest Nights Tickets Universal Studios Hollywood has launched a new Annual Pass tier with even more benefits than the existing...