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Trending: 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts · 2027 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival · Disney After Hours 2027 · Spring 2027 Walt Disney World Resort Discounts Latest developments: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World has become much easier with a flurry of early announcements for 2027. The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is scheduled to return from January 15 through March 1, 2027, running one week longer than previous years with Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game stepping in as the new presenting sponsor alongside the returning Disney on Broadway Concert Series. Following closely behind, the 2027 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will bring back its colorful character topiaries, Outdoor Kitchens, and Garden Rocks Concert Series for a spring run from March 10 through May 31, 2027. For guests looking for nighttime entertainment, Disney After Hours events are officially returning to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT in 2027, with tickets starting at $159 and general sales opening on September 22. To help visitors manage the cost of these upcoming experiences, a fresh slate of Spring 2027 Walt Disney World Resort Discounts has been released, offering up to 35 percent off select rooms for Annual Passholders, up to 30 percent off for Disney Visa Cardmembers, up to 25 percent off general room bookings, and up to $250 per night off select room-and-ticket packages for stays spanning January 3 through April 29, 2027. Trending topics updated · 10:15 PMDisney News Now · September 10 
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- Dates & Details Revealed for Epcot’s 2027 Flower & Garden Festival Along with news about Epcot’s Festival of the Arts and Walt Disney World discounts, Disney also released dates and details about the 2027 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. The springtime festivities are an annual tradition at Epcot, featuring beautiful topiaries, gardens, and entertainment. This post will...
- “Gen V” star Asa Germann joins Marvel Studios’ “X-Men” Movie as Angel! It’s been since D23 Expo that we got X-Men movie news and today has changed that. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Gen V actor Asa Germann will be joining the Marvel Studios’ X-Men movie as Warren Worthington III aka Angel. Germann will join alongside with recently announced cast members of...
- (Interview) Joe Rohde talks Disney, creativity, family and “Floating Mountains” Joe Rohde’s “Floating Mountains” inspired a deeply human conversation about creativity, collaboration and protecting family life amid a legendary Disney career. The post (Interview) Joe Rohde talks Disney, creativity, family and “Floating Mountains” appeared first on Attractions Magazine.
- How to make a Clare de Lune running costume A look at how I put together my Hoop-de-Doo Clare de Lune running costume: I absolutely love putting together running costumes for Disney races. I have gotten the chance to be pretty creative and make a costume that I can still run in, but has a lot...
- Swan & Dolphin Hold Ribbon Cutting for Massive Convention Center Expansion Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin has opened a massive expansion to their convention center, now becoming the largest convention hotel on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard.What’s Happening:For those looking to host events at Walt Disney World, the Swan and Dolphin has just expanded that possibility!Announced today on the official Walt...
- Fan-Favorite Events and New Savings Are Coming to Walt Disney World in Spring 2027 Spring is already shaping up to be one of the best times to visit Walt Disney World Resort in 2027, with fan-favorite EPCOT festivals, Disney After Hours events and significant savings on select resort stays and vacation packages.What’s Happening:As guests look ahead to the new year, Disney is giving travelers...
- Dates Revealed as Disney Lorcana Presents The 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Fans can get ready for the return of the favorite festival of many Walt Disney World guests, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.What's Happening:We're technically still weeks away from Halloween (just, don't tell the parks of Central Florida that), and we even already know about all the Christmas festivities...
- Video: Head Behind-the-Scenes and Into the Inspiration That Brought the Magic of Disney Animation Back to Disney's Hollywood Studios As we get closer to the official opening of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios, we got to spend a bit of time in the halls of the new attraction and hear from some of the creative minds behind the elaborate new experience - inspired by the...
- VIDEO: Resident Evil Requiem – The Dive House at Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Japan Enter the world of Resident Evil (a.k.a. Biohazard) at Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Japan. Resident Evil: Requiem – The Dive Resident Evil: Requiem – The Dive is an R15 (ages 15+) house in which guests are “relentlessly pursued by hideous creatures that will make you...
- VIDEO: First Ever R-18 Haunted House at Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Japan This year marks a milestone for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan. The event features their first-ever R-18 house, requiring guests to be 18+ and sign a waiver before entering. Lights Out: Nightmare Isolation Lights Out: Nightmare Isolation, also known as Afterimage, is the first R-18...
- The Ultimate Disney Merchandise: D23 Exclusives Found Throughout Disney's Hollywood Studios The magic of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event has arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with several exclusive pieces of merchandise arriving at the Walt Disney World park. What’s Happening:One of the best parts of attending the bi-ennial D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is getting to shop a selection...
- Shop Like a Royal as World Princess Week Makes Its Way to Disney Store It’s World Princess Week, and that means Disney is celebrating all things royal. From new collaborations to surprises in the parks, themed treats, and more, there are dozens of ways for fans to show love for their favorite Disney Princess. Over at Disney Store guests can shop several new collections...
- Well, Well, Well, What Have We Here? Oogie Boogie Bash Event Guide and Merchandise for 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash has returned to Disney California Adventure, and with it comes a frightfully fun new lineup of event-exclusive merchandise for the 2026 season. Plus, we take a look at the event's guide for the year.Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 Event GuideFrightful artwork of pumpkins surrounding Carthay Circle, accompanied by...
- Disney Style Reveals More Than a Dozen New Collaborations at D23 Including Culture Kings and Loungefly D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event was a big weekend for all things Disney. People were dressed in their Disney best from cosplay to their favorite clothes spotlighting their own Disney Style. And at D23 we learned about more than a dozen more Disney Style collaborations on the way.What's Happening:D23:...
- 2027 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Returns With New Dates The 2027 Epcot International Festival of the Arts will take place January 15 through March 1, with Disney Lorcana as the festival’s new presenting sponsor. The post 2027 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Returns With New Dates appeared first on Resorts...
- The Magic of Disney Animation Will Shift to Reduced Hours Following Opening Weeks The Magic of Disney Animation Operating Hours Revealed Ahead of September 14 Opening Disney has posted operating hours for The Magic of Disney Animation ahead of its September 14 debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and guests planning to visit during the attraction’s first few weeks will want to keep an...
- Character Encounters Will Remain in Animation Courtyard After The Magic of Disney Animation Opens Roaming Disney Characters Will Continue in Animation Courtyard After The Magic of Disney Animation Opens Disney’s Hollywood Studios will keep a little extra character magic in Animation Courtyard even after The Magic of Disney Animation officially opens on September 14. Disney has confirmed that roaming character encounters will continue in...
- Disney Removes Opening Date for Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom Disney has made an interesting change to its official Walt Disney World website, removing the previously announced 2027 opening year for Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The updated “Coming to the Parks” page still highlights the massive new 11-acre land and its attractions, but there is now no mention...
- Minions Take Over Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Japan Halloween-inspired Minions were spotted during Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Japan. Minions at Halloween Horror Nights A purple evil Minion and Minions dressed as a mummy and Frankenstein’s monster were spotted out on the streets near Minion Park. The mummy Minion has one eye, with...
- PHOTOS, VIDEO: 'Halloween Horror Nights Academy 15 Years of Screams' Show at Universal Studios Japan Learn about the history of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan with Halloween Horror Nights Academy: 15 Years of Screams. The show is held in the evenings at Gramercy Park. Halloween Horror Nights Academy: 15 Years of Screams The song and dance performance is introduced by...
- Street Zombies Return to Universal Studios Japan for Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Halloween Horror Nights has begun at Universal Studios Japan. During their visit to the park, guests will encounter zombies roaming the park during the Street Zombies experience. Street Zombies Hordes of zombies — the most to ever appear at the event — roam from 6 p.m. to...
- HamiKuma Popcorn Buckets Available at Universal Studios Japan HamiKuma, the Halloween Horror Nights mascot from Universal Studios Japan, has now arrived as Pink and brown HamiKuma popcorn buckets at Universal Studios Japan. HamiKuma Popcorn Buckets The pink HamiKuma popcorn bucket features the zombie teddy bear with blue and green stitches on the right side, with...
- Little Words Project Bracelets and Bag Charms Celebrate Disney+ and Hulu Throwbacks A new Little Words Project collection celebrates nostalgic Disney Channel and Hulu favorites with bead bracelets and bag charms inspired by Camp Rock, Glee, Hannah Montana, and more. “THIS IS ME” Bracelet – $30 The “THIS IS ME” bracelet features red, pink, black, and mauve beads surrounding...
- Special Edition Magic Kingdom Tour Guide Cast Member Doll Now Available Online A very limited edition doll dressed in the Magic Kingdom Guest Relations tour guide costume has been released on DisneyStore.com. Special Edition Guest Relations Cast Member Doll – $64.99 The figure wears the blue plaid, equestrian-inspired costume associated with cast members who lead scheduled Magic Kingdom guided...
- Swan & Dolphin Hold Ribbon Cutting for Massive Convention Center Expansion Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin has opened a massive expansion to their convention center, now becoming the largest convention hotel on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard.What’s Happening:For those looking to host events at Walt Disney World, the Swan and Dolphin has just expanded that possibility!Announced today on the official Walt...
- Fan-Favorite Events and New Savings Are Coming to Walt Disney World in Spring 2027 Spring is already shaping up to be one of the best times to visit Walt Disney World Resort in 2027, with fan-favorite EPCOT festivals, Disney After Hours events and significant savings on select resort stays and vacation packages.What’s Happening:As guests look ahead to the new year, Disney is giving travelers...
- Dates & Details Revealed for Epcot’s 2027 Festival of the Arts Today brought our first look at Epcot’s 2027 festivals, including a reveal of the Festival of the Arts dates and details. This is our favorite of the four festivals Epcot offers with visual, culinary, and performing arts showcased throughout the theme park. Good news! 2027 will see...
- Rapunzel Watch and Haunted Mansion Jewelry Collection Spotted at Disneyland A new Rapunzel watch and a selection of Haunted Mansion-inspired jewelry have arrived at Disneyland. Rapunzel Watch – $26.99 The new Rapunzel watch features a light-colored band with a gold-tone case and a colorful dial inspired by Tangled. Rapunzel and Pascal appear on the watch face, surrounded by...
- Exterior Renovations Continue at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort Renovations continue on the exterior and rooms of Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort. The post Exterior Renovations Continue at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort appeared first on WDW News Today.
- Whitney Leavitt Says She Was “A Little Happy” Jen Affleck Got Voted Off ‘Dancing With The Stars’ During ‘Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ Season 5 Confessional: “I Would Have Been Relieved If It Was Anyone” The truth about Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt and Dancing With the Stars is finally out there.
- ‘SLOMW’ Shocker: Taylor Frankie Paul Confirms Hooking Up With Dakota Mortensen And Ben Lambert While Engaged To ‘Bachelorette’ Winner Doug Mason Here's what went down with Taylor Frankie Paul and Doug Mason from The Bachelorette.
- Is the Oasis Documentary ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ Streaming on Netflix or Disney+? After 15 years apart, brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have finally reunited.
- Walt Disney World Releases 3 New Offers for 2027 Walt Disney World Unveils 3 New Resort Discounts It might feel like we’re just settling into fall, but Disney is already looking ahead to 2027—and if you’re planning a trip early next year, today is your lucky day! Walt Disney World has officially released a fresh wave of special offers...
- Disney College Program Cast Member Tragically Passes Away Following Lightning Strike in Celebration Disney College Program Cast Member Dies Following Lightning Strike We are deeply saddened to report devastating news from Central Florida. A young Disney College Program participant has passed away following a lightning strike earlier this week. According to local reports from WESH 2, 19-year-old Matthew Eric Jenkins of Shelby Township,...
- Disney Receives Patent for Themed Drones That Can Change Their Performance in Real Time Disney has been issued a new patent for a “themed aerial vehicle entertainment platform.” It will allow themed drones to change their performance in real time so the show stays synchronized. Disney Files Patent for Themed Aerial Vehicle Entertainment Platform The in-depth description directly from the new...
- Tabasco Being Removed and Replaced Across All Walt Disney World Restaurants Guests will soon no longer be able to find Tabasco sauce packets at Walt Disney World, as they are now being replaced with Tapatío hot sauce packets. Tabasco Removed and Replaced at Walt Disney World During a recent visit to ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we...
- Disney Vacation Club Website Debuts a Modern, Refreshed Look The Disney Vacation Club website has undergone a small update with a refreshed menu and other navigational elements, as DVC Fan reports. DVC Website Update The changes to the Disney Vacation Club website are similar to the changes to the Walt Disney World website made last month....
- Don’t Get Locked Out: Disney World’s Newest Attraction Will Close Early Every Day Theme park guests heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the debut of The Magic of Disney Animation will need to pay close attention to the park calendar. Ahead of its grand opening on September 14, 2026, Walt Disney World has released official operating...
- Dinosaur Gertie Loungefly Revealed for Jollywood Nights 2026 An Instagram video teased that a new Loungefly bag themed to Dinosaur Gertie will be available for Jollywood Nights 2026. Dinosaur Gertie Loungefly Revealed The sculpted crossbody bag is shaped like the green dinosaur, complete with snowy accents, a red Santa hat, and the Jollywood Nights logo....
- Disneyland Resort Logo Added to Anaheim Ducks Helmets Disneyland Resort’s sponsorship of the Anaheim Ducks is expanding to player helmets, meaning the resort logo will now appear on the helmets. Disneyland Becomes Anaheim Ducks Helmet Sponsor The Anaheim Ducks revealed the sponsorship in a video on the team’s official YouTube channel, showcasing the red-orange helmets...
- Disney World Still Targeting 2027 Opening for Tropical Americas Walt Disney World has updated a “coming soon” webpage to remove a 2027 opening timeframe for the Tropical Americas land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. With an opening year also unmentioned at the recent D23 Expo, fans are wondering if the DinoLand USA replacement has slipped into 2028....
- Artisans Out, Booze In: The Slow Erasure of EPCOT’s World Showcase On August 31, 2026, a small, dimly lit corner inside the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT went dark. For 24 years, Alba Hernandez Santiago sat under the twilight canopy of Plaza de los Amigos, meticulously hand-painting Oaxacan wood carvings known as alebrijes. Trained in Arrazola, Mexico—the birthplace...
- Disney Annual Passholders Can Save Up to 35% on Spring 2027 Stays Annual Passholders can save up to 35% on select rooms at Walt Disney World Resort this spring. See eligible resorts, dates, discounts, and important details for this 2027 offer. The post Disney Annual Passholders Can Save Up to 35% on Spring 2027...
- This NEW Disney Teaser Has Fans TALKING WWE and Disney are coming together for something big in 2027! ©Disney At the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference, TKO President and COO Mark Shapiro revealed that the two companies are discussing “special events.” It sounds like we’re going to be getting a lot more WWE...
- Operating Hours Revealed for The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios Operating hours for The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have now been revealed. The new experience, which opens September 14, includes enchanted artwork, Stitch’s animator office, an Alice in Wonderland playground, meet-and-greets, and much more. Operating Hours for The Magic of Disney Animation Guests can also...
- 'Avengers: Doomsday' Earliest Movie Ever to Hit $50 Million in Domestic Pre-Sales Avengers: Doomsday is reaching many milestones and has crossed $50 million with just over three months until the film’s release date. Avengers: Doomsday Ticket Pre-Sales According to Global Box Office, Disney has confirmed that domestic ticket pre-sales for Avengers: Doomsday have crossed $50 million with over three months until the film is...
- Interactive PhotoPass Experience Debuts at Disney Springs with 'Frozen' and 'Toy Story' Backgrounds The green screen side of the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs has been updated with a new interactive experience. It features Frozen and Toy Story backgrounds New PhotoPass Experience at Disney Springs The new experience was first announced back in August. Disney PhotoPass Studio is located...
- To the Person Who STOLE From Tiny Train Town in EPCOT, I Hope Your Socks Are Perpetually Soggy Listen, you guys, I’ve seen my fair share of bufoonery and monkey business and even crime in Tiny Train Town in Disney World, but never did I think folks would stoop this low! It’s a DISASTER! As the...
- Rare Disney PIN Code Deal on 1-Day Disneyland Park Hopper Ticket for Now to Christmas 2026 Disney has released a new deal for a discounted 1-Day Disneyland Park Hopper ticket via an elusive PIN code with savings of up to $165 off! Here are dates & details about the special offer, plus comparisons to other past & present ticket promos, an assessment of the value proposition,...
- Disney Just Dropped 4 NEW Halloween Souvenirs Disney has fully embraced the Halloween season already, which means some spooky new souvenirs are currently available! ©Disney This time of the year is one of our favorites, in part because Disney often drops some incredible Halloween-themed souvenirs. In fact, there are several NEW offerings available...
- Disney World Quietly Abandons Animal Kingdom Expansion Plans Animal Kingdom’s biggest expansion has lost its promised opening slot. Walt Disney World is deep into rebuilding a major section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where the former DinoLand U.S.A. is being transformed into Tropical Americas. The new 11-acre land, officially named Pueblo Esperanza, is one of several major expansions...
- Trust Me, You Do NOT Want To Miss Universal Orlando Hotels During Halloween Halloween Horror Nights is OFFICIALLY underway at Universal Orlando, but it’s not just Universal Studios park that goes all out for this once-a-year event! Universal Orlando Halloween That’s right, even Universal Orlando hotels get decked out for spooky season, and...
- Mickey Mouse Disney Store Mini Plush, Magnet, and Keychain Available Online Disney Store has a new series of retro-style Mickey Mouse items, including an exclusive magnetic plush and a keychain. Disney Store-Exclusive Mickey Mouse Magnet Mini Plush – $16.99 This Mickey plush wears a knit sweater featuring the 1980s style “The Disney Store” clapboard logo. He also wears...
- First Look Inside Once Upon a Studio Theater in The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios Inside the Once Upon a Studio Theater, Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests will be able to enjoy the Emmy Award-winning short film Once Upon a Studio, honoring 100 years of The Walt Disney Company. The theater is part of The Magic of Disney Animation, which officially opens on...
- Animal Kingdom 'Fun for Families with Kids' Replaces 'Cool Kids Summer' Map with a Few Changes Fun for Families with Kids has taken over the Cool Kids Summer map at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. It has the same interior layout and information, with a few differences. Fun for Families with Kids Animal Kingdom Map Chip and Dale, Bluey, Nemo...
- EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts Will Run Longer in 2027 Do you think the Festival of the Arts is EPCOT’s best annual festival? If so, we have good news for you! Disney has announced dates for next year’s Festival of the Arts and the Flower and Garden festivals, and Festival of the Arts will run a bit...
- Silver Dollar City Confirms Park-Wide Pause for 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Silver Dollar City will bring its normal theme-park activity to a brief, coordinated stop on Friday, September 11, 2026, as the Branson-area attraction marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. At noon, rides, live music and craft demonstrations are scheduled to pause while guests and employees observe...
- Six Flags Just Bought One of the Most Popular Roller Coasters in the U.S. If you’re a big coaster fan, you’re not alone here — our team has some serious thrill junkies! ©Courtesy of American Coaster Enthusiasts One of the best places to go for big thrills are the
- New Disney World Expansion Requires In-Person Virtual Queuing Disney World is preparing to open The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on September 14, but one reported operational detail could dramatically affect how guests plan their mornings. Olaf Draws!, the new drawing experience hosted by an Audio-Animatronics Olaf, will reportedly use a virtual queue that guests...
- Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Thrill Glider combines flying andmotorbike coaster technology Six Flags Magic Mountain is creating an entirely new coaster experience with Thrill Glider, combining flying, motorbike and suspended ride technology across five inversions and multiple launches. The post Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Thrill Glider combines flying and motorbike coaster technology appeared first on Attractions...
- 104 Disney Loungefly Bags Are On Sale Up To 44% Off On Amazon Right Now If you’re anything like us, your Loungefly collection is always a work in progress, and right now is a great time to add to it! ©Amazon Amazon just dropped some seriously good discounts on Disney Loungefly bags, with...
- Disney Dogs Take Center Stage with New Statues at Hollywood Studios Disney Dogs Take Center Stage at Hollywood Studios A charming new wave of character installations has arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, bringing iconic animated canines into the spotlight. Adorable new animal statues—highlighting 101 Dalmatians, Bolt, Oliver & Company, and Mulan—have officially taken up residence in the newly reimagined Animation Courtyard...
- Reedy Creek Improvement District Name Removed from Disney World Fire Department The Walt Disney World Fire Department has removed some of the last visible references to the former Reedy Creek Improvement District from its fire station, more than three years after the district was renamed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Related: Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Can Save Up to...
- Sorcerer Mickey-Themed Solar-Powered Trash Cans Spotted in the Magic of Disney Animation Disney’s Hollywood Studios is adding a little extra character to even the most practical corners of the park, with new solar-powered trash and recycling cans now sporting Mickey Mouse’s iconic Sorcerer Hat in Animation Courtyard. Related: Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Save Up to 30 Percent on Walt Disney World Rooms...
- The Controversial New Trash Cans Have Arrived in Another Disney World Park One big change has been rolling out around Disney World recently. Do you know what it is? Disney’s Hollywood Studios If you guessed the new trash cans, you would be correct! In recent weeks, the...
- 2027 After Hours at Disney World: Party Dates, Ticket Costs, Ride Roster, Price Increases & Discounts After Hours parties return in January 2027 at three of the four Walt Disney World theme parks! This shares dates, pricing, and other details about the low-crowds special events at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, plus our recommendations about when to do and not do them, and more. Let’s...
- Fake Bomb Threat to Disney Cruise Line May Lead to Five-Year Prison Sentence An Illinois man is now under indictment before a federal grand jury in Orlando after a fake bomb threat to Disney Cruise Line in December. The post Fake Bomb Threat to Disney Cruise Line May Lead to Five-Year Prison Sentence appeared first...
- Nightmare Before Christmas and Haunted Mansion MagicBand+ Designs at Walt Disney World Walt Disney World has two new MagicBand+ designs perfect for the Halloween season. We found these Nightmare Before Christmas and Haunted Mansion bands at the Camera Center in EPCOT. The Nightmare Before Christmas MagicBand+ – $44.99 This band is black with Jack Skellington on one side and...
- Tropical Americas Archway Framework Completely Covered, Ready for Thematic Details to be Added More work is being done on the main entrance archway as the Tropical Americas construction continues at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The framework is completely covered and ready for thematic details to be added. Tropical Americas Archway When we stopped by the area on Thursday, September 10, we...
- Disney Announces Sweepstakes for Disneyland Vacation & Super Bowl LXI Tickets Disney is giving ultimate NFL fans the opportunity to join the We’re Going to the Super Bowl sweepstakes for a chance at tickets to the big game and a Disneyland vacation. ‘We’re Going to the Super Bowl’ Sweepstakes The winner of the sweepstakes will be awarded a...
- This NEW Disney World Hotel Entrance Is More Complicated Than We Were Expecting Disney World is a BIG place, and that means that it takes a lot of work to keep it up and running in tip-top shape. While seeing construction on your trip can take you out of the magic a little bit, it ultimately leads to new improvements that enhance the...
- Amazon Just Launched a NEW Activewear Set Collection (and We Need It All) If there’s one thing we know about Amazon, it’s that the activewear section never sits still for long. ©Shutterstock Just when we think we’ve found our go-to leggings or the perfect throw-on-and-go jacket, a whole new lineup shows up and completely resets our wishlist. This time,...
- Disney Logo Mania Is Getting Two New Colors as Limited-Time Designs Near Retirement Disney’s Logo Mania collection is getting even more colorful, but fans of two of the current limited-time designs will want to act fast. The vibrant merchandise collection is expanding with two brand-new colors coming to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World on November 1, just in time for the holiday...
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- Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Solara the Enchanted Pumpkin Tree Show on Disney Destiny Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the new Solara, the Enchanted Pumpkin Tree, seen aboard the Disney Destiny. It was announced earlier this year that the Disney Destiny will have Halloween on the High Seas for the first time. Solara, the Enchanted Pumpkin Tree...
- Confusing New Entrance Opens at Disney’s Grand Floridian, Directing Guests Onto Service Vehicle Road Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has a new roadway entrance. The actual entrance gate is in the same spot but how you get there is different. New Grand Floridian Entrance The new entrance’s opening on September 10 follows last month’s opening of the new Floridian Way with...
- Disney World Changes Tropical Americas Description on Website, Removes 2027 Opening Timeline Disney World has changed the description for Tropical Americas on its website. In addition, the 2027 opening timeline has been removed. Tropical Americas Changes The “Coming Soon” portion of the Walt Disney World website has a new description for Tropical Americas. Here is what it previously said:...
- Main Street, U.S.A. & Storybook Soft Serve Coming to Logo Mania Collections at Walt Disney World and Disneyland There are two new additions to the Logo Mania collections: Main Street, U.S.A. and Storybook Soft Serve. Both will be available at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort beginning November 1. Logo Mania Additions The “Main Street, U.S.A.” collection is an ode to the iconic Main Street, U.S.A. –...
- Disney World Shortens 2027 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival: Dates & Details Walt Disney World has revealed dates and details for the 2027 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, including later start and earlier end, plus a sneak peek at what’s new & returning. We have all of that, plus commentary about WDW’s decision to condense the popular springtime special event. As...
- REVIEW: Did Dollywood Take The Term “Pretzel Bun” a Little Too Far? Most theme parks aren’t known for having good food, but there is one that stands out among the rest… Dollywood! CINNAMON BREAD! We recently stopped at this popular Tennessee theme park and grabbed a few...
- Turn Your House Into EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion With These NEW ALDI Finds One of the most popular pavilions at EPCOT’s World Showcase is the Germany Pavilion! Germany Pavilion in EPCOT From the music to the style to the FOOD, there’s a reason the Germany Pavilion is so loved by guests. If you’re one...
- Disney World Extends 2027 EPCOT Festival of Arts! Walt Disney World has revealed dates and details for the 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, including basics about the Broadway Concert Series, Food Studios, Figment Scavenger Hunt and more! For those unfamiliar with it, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts (or FARTs as it’s lovingly known among...
- Roaming Character Encounters Will Still Occur in Animation Courtyard After The Magic of Disney Animation Opens Roaming character encounters will still continue in Animation Courtyard after The Magic of Disney Animation officially opens on September 14. Roaming Characters in Animation Courtyard Once The Magic of Disney Animation opens, the roaming characters we have seen over the summer will move indoors to Off the...
- Disney CFO Hugh Johnston Shares Excitement for TikTok Partnership, Will Introduce Younger Audience to Disney+ Hugh Johnston, the Chief Financial Officer of Disney, spoke highly of the company’s recently announced TikTok partnership at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference. TikTok and Disney Partnership Last month, Disney and TikTok announced a partnership that will allow fans to discover and create content using...
- TSA Might Change the Rules for Flying With a Water Bottle There are SO many rules for traveling through an airport that it’s hard to keep track of them all! Orlando International Airport Bag weights and size restrictions, acceptable forms of ID, and the ideal time to arrive for your flight...
- 18 NEW Hidden Details Inside Hollywood Studios (Including a Robin Williams Easter Egg!) The Magic of Disney Animation at Walt Disney Studios is a new attraction that took over Animation Courtyard in Hollywood Studios, and while it officially opens to the public on September 14th, we got an early look to check it out!...
- EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Returning in 2027 Another fan-favorite festival is set to return to EPCOT once again, as the park will welcome guests to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival in early 2027. What's Happening:EPCOT is the heart of special Festivals at Walt Disney World, including decades-long running fan-favorites. As such, we now know the...
- Dates Revealed as Disney Lorcana Presents The 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Fans can get ready for the return of the favorite festival of many Walt Disney World guests, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.What's Happening:We're technically still weeks away from Halloween (just, don't tell the parks of Central Florida that), and we even already know about all the Christmas festivities...
- DFB Video: Disney World Doesn’t Sell Gum (& 9 Other Secrets That Sound Fake But Are Real) Some Disney World facts are easy to believe. Rides are fun, snacks are yummy, Nigel Channing’s face on the moon is terrifying. And then there are the Disney truths that make you go, “No WAY that’s ACTUALLY the way things work around here.”
- Rides, Restaurants, and More CONFIRMED for Monsters, Inc. Land in Disney World Disney dropped a TON of news at this year’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and we got a closer look at a few things coming to the new Monsters, Inc.-themed land, Monstropolis, coming to Hollywood Studios!
- Where to Find the Hidden Star Wars Launch Bay Easter Egg in The Magic of Disney Animation May the Nostalgia Be With You. We got an early look inside The Magic of Disney Animation during a media preview on September 9th, ahead of the attraction’s September 14th opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Dozens of props and unique items fill the new Animator’s Office, and one of...
- Become a Certified Driver of Tomorrow with New Driver License Machines at Magic Kingdom Guests can now become Certified Drivers of Tomorrow with the new license machines outside of the Tomorrowland Speedway at the Magic Kingdom. Certified Driver of Tomorrow When guests enter the booths, they can obtain their own license. Touch the screen to get started and follow the prompts...
- Olaf Draws at Disney's Hollywood Studios Will Use Virtual Queue, Must Sign Up in Person Olaf Draws! at The Magic of Disney Animation in Disney’s Hollywood Studios will use a virtual queue when it opens, but guests won’t be able to join in the Walt Disney World app. They will have to sign up in person. Olaf Draws! Virtual Queue While most...
- Disney College Program Cast Member Dies After Lightning Strike A Cast Member enrolled in the Disney College Program has died after a lightning strike on Tuesday, September 8. Lightning Strike Matthew Eric Jenkins of Shelby Township, Michigan was found unresponsive on Tuesday evening near downtown Celebration. According to WESH2, people were taking shelter from the rain...
- Disneyland Paris Permanently Ends Disney Store Era, Disney Wonders Opening Confirmed Disneyland Paris has put a date on the next phase of its Disney Village overhaul. Disney Wonders, the new merchandise boutique replacing the former Disney Store, is scheduled to open Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Inside the Magic reports. The opening restores the former shop space to retail use, but it...
- 2027 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Dates Announced Walt Disney World has announced the dates for the 2027 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The festival will return to EPCOT from March 10th through May 31st, 2027. Disney’s announcement teases character topiaries, gardens, the Garden Rocks Concert Series, and Outdoor Kitchens returning for the 2027 event. ...
- Save Up to 25% Room-Only Discount at Disney World (Spring 2027) Disney World is offering savings of up to 25% on select rooms at Disney Resorts Collection hotels for stays on select nights from January 3 through April 29, 2027. Here’s a look at the eligible dates, resorts, and details of this spring 2027 hotel offer. ...
- Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Can Save Up to 35 Percent on Early 2027 Resort Stays Walt Disney World has released a new room-only discount for Annual Passholders, offering savings of up to 35% on stays at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels in early 2027. The promotion is valid for stays on select nights from January 3 through April 29, 2027. Related – Disney Visa Cardmembers...
- Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Save Up to 30 Percent on Walt Disney World Rooms in Spring 2027 Walt Disney World has unveiled an exclusive new offer for Disney Visa Cardmembers, providing up to 30% off room-only stays at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels. The promotion is valid for travel on select dates from January through April 2027, with additional savings available for weekend stays of five or...
- Walt Disney World Releases Spring 2027 Room Only Discounts Offering Up to 25 Percent Off Walt Disney World has released a new room-only discount for early 2027, allowing guests to save up to 25% on stays at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels. The promotion is valid for stays on select nights from January 3 through April 29, 2027. How the Savings Break Down The savings...
- Walt Disney World Announces Up to $250 Per Night Savings on 2027 Room and Ticket Packages Walt Disney World has released a substantial new discount for 2027 vacations, allowing guests to save up to $250 per night on select 4-night, 4-day (or longer) Walt Disney Travel Company room-and-ticket packages. This offer applies to select Disney Resorts Collection hotels and is valid for stays on select nights...
- Disney After Hours Returns to Walt Disney World for 2027 Late-night theme park magic is officially sticking around. Disney After Hours events are returning to Walt Disney World Resort for 2027, bringing back late-night access, minimal waits at marquee attractions, and all the complimentary snacks you can handle. These separately ticketed, three-hour events take place after regular park closing at...
- 2027 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Dates Revealed The vibrant colors and fresh flavors of spring are officially making their way back to Walt Disney World! The 2027 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival will run from March 10th through May 31st, transforming the park into a stunning celebration of nature, culinary artistry, and live entertainment. Related –...
- EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Returns January 15th Through March 1st The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is officially back for 2027, and this year, the celebration is longer than ever! Running from January 15 through March 1, the festival has been extended by a full week to give guests even more time to enjoy the festivities. Related – First...
- 2027 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Dates, Details & New Sponsor Announced Disney has announced dates for the 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. The festival returns January 15th and runs through March 1st, a 46-day run. Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game is the festival’s new presenting sponsor this year. The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is back too, at...
- Opening Date Announced for New Disney Wonders Store at Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris announced the opening date for their new boutique, Disney Wonders, at Disney Village. Disney Wonders The immersive boutique will open on Tuesday, September 22. Announced in April 2025, replacing the last Disney Store in France. Disneyland Paris describes Disney Wonders as a “bright, contemporary boutique...
- Rolling Planters and Tarps Installed Along Grand Floridian Bus Walkway for Railing Replacement Rolling planters and tarps have been placed near the front of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to conceal work being done on the railings. Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Railing Replacement We spotted the long row of rolling planters on Wednesday, September 9, along the walkway...
- Annual Passholders Can Save Up to 35% on Walt Disney World Hotel Stays in Early 2027 Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can enjoy some of the biggest savings in early 2027 with discounts of up to 35% off select hotel rooms. Annual Passholders Savings depend on the resort, ranging from 20% to 35%, and are available on select nights from January 3 through April...
- Up to 30% Off Disney World Resort Room Discounts for Disney Visa in Winter & Spring 2027 Walt Disney World has a new Disney Visa Cardmember deal of up to 30% off resort room rates for January through April 2027. This post shares the details of these special offers, with commentary about the savings, sample pricing and analysis. This is one of a growing number of special...
- Disney World Spring 2027 Room-Only Discount Now Available Rack rates at Walt Disney World are the starting point, not the price most people should pay. Discounts drop in waves, cover specific date ranges, and are hit differently by resort tier. Book before an offer lands, and you are often leaving hundreds on...
- Save Up to 25% Off Disney World Resort Room Deal for January to Spring Break 2027 Walt Disney World has released new general public resort discounts of up to 25% off hotel room rates for the first quarter of next year, covering travel dates from the first week January through April 30, 2027. This post shares the details of these special offers, with commentary about the...
- Disney World Announces 2027 After Hours Dates, Details, & Ticket Sales Disney has announced that After Hours is returning to three of the four theme parks in 2027. After Hours is a special-ticketed event that allows guests to enjoy popular attractions after the park closes. After Hours in 2027 Disney After Hours returns to select theme parks, giving guests...
- Dates & Details Revealed for 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, Disney Lorcana Returning We’ve got our first look at the dates and details, including the return of Disney Lorcana, for the 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. 2027 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Dates The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts made its debut in 2017, making it one...
- 2027 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Dates and Details Announced Disney has announced the dates and details for the 2027 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. Flower and Garden Festival Returning from March 10 to May 31, this fan-favorite celebration fills EPCOT with gardens, character topiaries, fresh flavors and live entertainment. Here’s a first look at some...
- Walt Disney World Releases Spring 2027 Room-Only Discounts Offering Up to 25% Off Disney World has released a room-only Spring 2027 discount for stays on select nights from January 3 to April 29, 2027. Guests can save up to 25%. Take a look at the savings: Save Up to 25% on Rooms Save 25% on rooms for stays most nights from...
- Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Save Up to 30% on Walt Disney World Hotel Rooms in Spring 2027 Disney Visa Cardmembers can save up to 30% on select rooms this spring. Plus, there are even more savings on weekend dates from January 8 to February 27, 2027 when you stay 5 or more nights. Cardmembers must use their Disney Visa or Disney Rewards Redemption Card...
- Walt Disney World Releases 2027 Room & Ticket Package Discounts Up to $250 Per Night Guests can save up to $250 per night on select 4-night, 4-day (or longer) Walt Disney World room-and-ticket packages from January 3 to July 28, 2027. This offer excludes the following room types: Campsites; Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge; Bungalows, 1-Bedroom...
- Up to 35% Off Disney World AP Resort Discounts in Winter & Spring 2027 Walt Disney World has released resort room-only discounts for the first several months of next year for Annual Passholders with savings of up to 35% off from early January through late April 2027. This post shares the details of these special offers, best dates to save the most money, plus...
- Save Up to $250 Per Night at Disney World in Winter to Summer 2027 Walt Disney World has a new discount of up to $250 off per night for January through July 2027. This post shares discount details, who will save the least & most with this promo, best dates for the biggest savings, and four (4) big ways this discount is better than...
- Disney Park Sets Closure Date for Historic Enchanted Tiki Room One of Disney’s longest-running attractions is set to close at one park in two weeks. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room has outlasted generations of theme park additions, removals, and reinventions. The original opened at Disneyland on June 23, 1963, introducing guests to sophisticated Audio Animatronics technology and helping establish...
- ‘VisionQuest’ Showrunner Explains Why James Spader Is Portraying Ultron as a Human The WandaVision trilogy will come to a close later this year with the release of VisionQuest. The upcoming Disney+ series will follow Paul Bettany’s “White Vision” after his memories were restored during the events... The post ‘VisionQuest’ Showrunner Explains Why James Spader...
- Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Keepsake Sea First Look – Mermaids, Pirates & More At last month’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Gameloft held a panel dedicated to their fantasy life simulator game, Disney Dreamlight Valley. If you are a longtime MiceChat reader, you may recall we had the opportunity to review the game before it was first released back...
- Magic of Disney Animation Official Walkthrough on YouTube Disney Parks posted a “POV” video today, showing off the news Magic of Disney Animation attraction. The area opens to the public on September 14, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but [...]
- Dancing with the Stars: Kimmel’s Guillermo Expected to be Safe in Early Weeks According to a sports betting news website, Jimmy Kimmel Show sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez is seemingly safe in initial weeks. A new story from actionnetwork.com pegs celebrity chef and entrepreneur Giada [...]
- Universal Monsters Laguna Lounge is the Halloween tiki bar I’ve been waiting for The Monsters have traded their castles and crypts for tropical drinks, glowing lanterns and island music at Universal Monsters Laguna Lounge, a spooky tiki hideaway inside Royal Pacific Resort. The post Universal Monsters Laguna Lounge is the Halloween tiki bar I’ve been...
Theme Park News & Rumors
- Magic of Disney Animation Operating Hours Released - Opening Weeks Run to Park Close, Then Hours Shorten Operating hours for The Magic of Disney Animation are set. It runs park...
- Six Flags introduces its new Thrill Glider for 2027 By Robert Niles: Well, they did it. Six Flags Magic Mountain just did the most Six Flags thing. The name...
- Step into The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney World By myhandsdontscan: What to do with Animation Courtyard? That was the question that drove Walt Disney Imagineering to reimagine The...
- Disney World Unveils Hours for Hollywood Studios’ Newest Attraction — But There’s a Major Catch for Night Owls and Early Birds Walt Disney World has officially released the operating schedule for The Magic of Disney Animation ahead of...
- From World’s Fair to World’s Biggest Bar: How EPCOT Lost Its Soul On August 31, 2026, a quiet departure inside the twilight-lit Plaza de los Amigos of EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion signaled...
- To the Person Who STOLE From Tiny Train Town in EPCOT, I Hope Your Socks Are Perpetually Soggy Tiny Train Town has been ATTACKED in EPCOT!
- Disney World Vacations Face Multi-Year Lockout After Major Airline Announcement Disney World vacationers, be warned: a budget airline has expanded its range, meaning more crowds are to...
- Two New Logo Mania Colors Coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort November 1 Two new Logo Mania colors — Storybook Soft Serve and Main Street, U.S.A....
- Disney Removes 2027 Opening Date for Tropical Americas From Official Website The 2027 opening date for Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom has disappeared from...
- Disney World Alters Resort Entrance, New Route Confuses Guests Last week, we covered the opening of the new entrance at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa....
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- Photos: Cute, Cuddly, Spooky, Disney Pet Plush Featured in New Halloween Wishables Collection New specially themed Halloween Wishables are being spotted around Walt Disney World, featuring...
- PHOTOS: See the NEW Interactive PhotoPass Studio Experience at Disney Springs Trips to Disney World are a fantastic way to make some magical memories with loved ones, and to make sure...
- PHOTOS: EVERY Character Meet-And-Greet at The Magic of Disney Animation in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Magic of Disney Animation will officially open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on September 14, offering you a...
- Photos/Video: Get a First Look Inside the New Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios While we've been getting to explore the newly reimagined Animation Courtyard for months...
- Photos: Walt Disney World's Fire Department has Finally Adopted Its 'New' Name It's been a few years since the special district that includes Walt Disney...
- PHOTOS: Create Your Own Gingerbread Cookie Ornament in EPCOT! Hello from Disney World! We’re doing some shopping today, courtesy...
- PHOTOS: The Gazebo In DCA’s Paradise Gardens Park Is Being Torn Down We’re checking out everything new around Disneyland Resort, and we’re bringing you with us! ...
- Aerial Photos Show Casita Framing and Carousel Progress in Tropical Americas Construction is moving right along on Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and...
- Aerial Photos Reveal Fountain Work and Rebuilt Monstropolis Entrance at Hollywood Studios Construction on Monstropolis continues to reshape the former Muppets Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood...
- PHOTOS: Changes Continue Near Disneyland’s East Entrance There are many updates happening across the Disney parks right now, and work is underway near the entrance to Disneyland...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- VIDEO: Resident Evil Requiem – The Dive House at Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Japan Enter the world of Resident Evil (a.k.a. Biohazard) at Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Japan. Resident...
- VIDEO: First Ever R-18 Haunted House at Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Japan This year marks a milestone for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan. The event features their...
- Minions Take Over Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Japan Halloween-inspired Minions were spotted during Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Japan. Minions at Halloween Horror...
- PHOTOS, VIDEO: 'Halloween Horror Nights Academy 15 Years of Screams' Show at Universal Studios Japan Learn about the history of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan with Halloween Horror Nights Academy:...
- Street Zombies Return to Universal Studios Japan for Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Halloween Horror Nights has begun at Universal Studios Japan. During their visit to the park, guests will...
- 4 Must-Try Foods at Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando After several trips to Halloween Horror Nights 35, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to work my way...
- HamiKuma Popcorn Buckets Available at Universal Studios Japan HamiKuma, the Halloween Horror Nights mascot from Universal Studios Japan, has now arrived as Pink and brown...
- First Look Inside The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Today's Daily Recap for 9/9/2026 Disney shared a first look inside the completed The Magic of Disney Animation, a new version of...
- 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators Include Jason Kelce, Lacey Chabert, & More in Today's Daily Recap for 9/8/2026 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional celebrity narrators include Jason Kelce, Lacey Chabert, and more, Walt Disney World Fire...
- Rock the Universe 2027 Returns to Universal Orlando: Full Lineup Universal Orlando Resort’s Rock the Universe, Florida’s biggest Christian music festival, returns to Universal Studios Florida on January...