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Trending: The Turf Club Lounge reopening at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa · New passageway opening between Cars Land and Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure · Yachtsman Steakhouse reopening at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort · Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge opening date and DVC First Wave member preview details Latest developments: Following an extended refurbishment closure, The Turf Club Lounge at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is scheduled to reopen on August 31, welcoming guests daily from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM with food available until 10:00 PM. Over at Disney California Adventure, a new passageway connecting Cars Land and Avengers Campus officially opened on August 29 after being closed since April 2025 for construction. In addition, Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort reopened on August 28 following its May 10 refurbishment closure, welcoming diners back with two new menu items. Finally, Walt Disney World announced that Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge will officially open on July 1, 2027, featuring 967 rooms along the shores of Bay Lake, alongside a First Wave Member Experience giving Disney Vacation Club members the chance to stay from June 24 through June 27, 2027, with bookings opening on November 7, 2026. Trending topics updated · 10:26 PMDisney News Now · August 29 
Disney Announces Reopening of Turf Club Lounge at Saratoga Springs Resort 
New Passageway Between Cars Land and Avengers Campus Opens at Disney California Adventure Walt Disney World Shares Opening Date and Room Details for Lakeshore Lodge
- Formula 1 x Pixar's 'Cars' Merchandise Collection Now Available Online Disney and Formula 1 recently announced an extension of their collaboration at D23, marking the next chapter of the global program with the addition of a Pixar’s Cars merchandise collection. Select items from this collection are now available to purchase online at the Formula 1 shop. Men’s Italian Grand...
- First-Ever Zombie Bar Coming to Universal Studios Japan A zombie bar is coming soon to Universal Studios Japan during Halloween Horror Nights. First-Ever Zombie Bar at Universal Studios Japan The Wharf Cafe in the San Francisco area of the theme park has been transformed into “Zombie Bar,” which is a drink stand infested with crew...
- Frightening Fashion: Halloween Horror Nights 35 Celebrates this Year's Event with New Merchandise Halloween Horror Nights 35 is giving fans plenty of ways to take this year’s scares home with an extensive new merchandise collection.What’s Happening:Halloween Horror Nights is celebrating its 35th anniversary at Universal Orlando Resort, with the event taking over Universal Studios Florida on select nights from August 28 through November...
- REVIEW: 'Sinners' Haunted House Falls Flat at Halloween Horror Nights 35 Enter the world of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners at Halloween Horror Nights 35 in Universal Studios Florida. Note: There are spoilers for the house below. Location The Sinners house is in Sprung Tent 3 in the World Expo area. The entrance is between Men in Black: Alien Attack...
- Jack Kirby Plaque Goes Up in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Jack Kirby, co-creator of many of the most famous Marvel characters in history, now has a plaque in Avengers Campus at Disney’s California Adventure. The post Jack Kirby Plaque Goes Up in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure appeared first on
- EPCOT Guests Evacuated From Popular Pavilion, Update Shared A routine afternoon at EPCOT took an unexpected turn for guests visiting World Showcase. Evacuations are not especially unusual at Walt Disney World Resort. Attractions, restaurants, hotels, and other guest areas can occasionally be cleared because of fire alarms, technical issues, medical emergencies, severe weather, or other safety concerns.
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- Jim Cummings Reportedly Removed From Iconic Disney Role as Recast Begins Few Disney voice actors are as closely associated with their characters as Jim Cummings. For more than four decades, Cummings has built one of the company’s most recognizable voice-acting résumés. His Disney credits span Winnie the Pooh, Pete, Bonkers, Monterey Jack, Fat Cat, Ray in The Princess and the...
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- 'Star Wars Rebels' Voice Cast Announced as Celebrity Guests for Star Wars Celebration 2027 The main voice cast for the animated show, Star Wars Rebels, will be making an appearance during next year’s Star Wars Celebration. Star Wars Celebration 2027 Celebrity Guests The latest Star Wars Celebration guest announcement includes the following celebrities: Fans of the show may notice one character...
- Details Announced for Restaurants Coming to Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is still months away from opening, but we now have our first look at where guests will be eating when the new Disney Vacation Club resort welcomes its first visitors on July 1, 2027. Three dining locations have been named for the resort, including a table-service restaurant,...
- Disney Announces Reopening of Turf Club Lounge at Saratoga Springs Resort The Turf Club Lounge is getting back in the race at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, reopening on August 31 following an extended refurbishment closure. The lounge will welcome guests daily from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with food available until 10:00 PM. Related: EPCOT Canada Pavilion Adds New...
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- Universal Studios Japan $1.2-1.8B Park Expansion Could Be in the Works Universal Studios Japan may be planning to expand the theme park located in Osaka. This new project could total between 200 and 300 billion yen, which calculates to $1.2-$1.8 billion in U.S. dollars, per Nikkei. According to the newspaper, the park is looking to increase the number...
- Scaffolding Installed, Exterior Repainting Occurring at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Areas of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa have been undergoing refurbishments on and off for the past couple of years. During our latest visit to Disneyland Resort, we noticed work was happening on the outside of the hotel. Grand Californian Exterior Refurbishment We spotted the exterior...
- PHOTOS, VIDEO: 'Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir' at Halloween Horror Nights 35 Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir is a new version of the recurring stunt stage show at Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Florida. Sword swallower Auzzy Blood is featured in this year’s show. Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir Video Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir Embark on a dark musical journey...
- Exploring Disney, Marvel, Star Wars at Fan Expo Canada’s Biggest Booths My first stop in the sprawling large Fan Expo Canada every year are the show partners, in the South Hall. Each taking up a sizeable footprint, they generally feature new [...]
- 142,000 Brick Clone Wars AT-RT Among Offerings from LEGO This year at Fan Expo Canada, you can mount an AT-RT walker used in the Clone Wars, or make a model of Grogu to take home with you. These two [...]
- Photos/Video: Toy Story, Star Wars, and Marvel Fun Arrive at Canada's Fan Expo Canada’s Fan Expo is in full force this weekend, and Disney Consumer Products was out showing off exciting products as part of the celebration. What’s Happening:This weekend, August 27-30, is Canada’s Fan Expo!The massive celebration brings fans from all over to celebrate their favorite franchises.Disney Consumer Products is also back...
- Disney World Expansion: Inside the New Details for Villains Land, Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, and Monstropolis Walt Disney Imagineering has officially pulled back the curtain on the massive slate of expansions heading to Walt Disney World, dropping a brand-new episode of their documentary series, We Call It Imagineering. Focusing entirely on the concept of “parkitecture,” the latest video offers fans a rare, behind-the-scenes look at...
- Haunted Mansion Holiday Pin, New Mystery Pin Packs, and Loungefly Bag Charms Arrive at Disneyland Resort Add to your pin collection with new Halloween-themed open edition and mystery pins, now available at Disneyland Resort while supplies last. Plus, we found new mystery Loungefly bag charms inspired by the iconic lands of Disney Parks. Mystery Loungefly Mickey and Friends Bag Charms – $25 This...
- The 7 Best Dishes at EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026 As invited media, Disney provided WDWNT with a $100 gift card for food and beverages, so a portion of the following coverage was hosted. As always, WDWNT will still provide our honest thoughts on all below. The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is underway, and here...
- Disney Just Revealed a NEW Souvenir Dropping Next Week — And It’s Going to Sell Out IMMEDIATELY Get ready to set your alarm — fans of Disney Halloween merch won’t want to miss this release! ©Disney Every Halloween season, we’re practically glued to our screens, checking out the latest merch drop online at the Disney...
- Haunted houses ranked | Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Orlando We ranked all 10 haunted houses at Halloween Horror Nights 2026, including “Hellraiser,” “Stranger Things Five” and “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness.” The post Haunted houses ranked | Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Orlando appeared first on Attractions Magazine.
- This Item Makes Your Hotel Room 10X Better and Is Only $12 on Amazon Today These days, there are a lot of electronics that are essential to a Walt Disney World vacation. Smartphones, MagicBands, smartwatches, iPads, etc. This can lead to an overwhelming amount of wires and plugs in a family’s hotel room. Flat Plug Power Strip That’s where this Amazon...
- One of Our Favorite Disney World Hotel Perks Is BACK It’s time to CELEBRATE, and celebrate BIG, because a popular transportation option in Disney World is finally back open. Back open! Over at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, you’re located in the EPCOT Resorts area, meaning you’re super close to a bunch of other...
- Disney Granted Patents for Transforming Pirate Animatronic Technology Used on Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland - This and More In The Top 10 Stories of the Week for August 29, 2026 See what everyone’s talking about this week! We’ve pulled together the top news and videos from the last seven days to make sure you haven’t missed any of this week’s most-viewed stories. The Top 10 Most-Viewed Stories of the Week Here’s your Top Story Weekly Recap of...
- New Passageway Between Cars Land and Avengers Campus Opens at Disney California Adventure Guests can once again travel directly between Cars Land and Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. Cars Land and Avengers Campus Connector The new passageway connecting the two lands opened on Saturday, August 29. The route had been closed since April 2025 to accommodate construction related to...
- Theme Park Enjoyment Index for AUGUST 2026 (Disney’s D23 Expo, Dolly Parton R.I.P.) The Theme Park Enjoyment Index (TPEI) is a monthly look at the events that have made an impact, both positive...
- Just When I Thought I Was Done Buying Park Bags…Disney Drops THESE Can you really ever have too many park bags? Between the Loungeflys, the Dooney & Bourke bags, the Vera Bradley bags…well, they’re all so much fun and have such unique designs. We’ll admit we’re the type of people who might have a different park bag every day, depending on our...
- Our Review of 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Now in its 30th Year Our Review of the 2026 Epcot Food & Wine Festival It is officially one of our favorite times of the year at Walt Disney World! The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has returned, and this year is particularly special—it is officially celebrating its milestone 30th Anniversary. Running from August...
- Salt & Straw Surrounded by Construction Walls, Awnings Being Replaced at Downtown Disney During our latest visit to Disneyland Resort, we noticed exterior work occurring outside the Salt & Straw and WonderGround Gallery locations in Downtown Disney. Salt & Straw Refurbishment Construction walls featuring colorful blocks of red, orange, green, blue, and purple panels have been installed around the entrance...
- Disneyland Hosts Free ‘Main Street on Your Street’ Celebration for Anaheim Residents Disneyland Resort pixie-dusted the magic of Disney across Anaheim, California, for all residents to enjoy. The post Disneyland Hosts Free ‘Main Street on Your Street’ Celebration for Anaheim Residents appeared first on WDW News Today.
- All the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Essentials You Need on Amazon Heads up, Disney Foodies! If you’re heading to EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival, you need to prepare! The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival Right now, you can find everything you need to build a perfect Food & Wine starter kit for the fall! ...
- I’ve Made Peace With Skipping Every Other Freebie at EPCOT After Hours for Just This One We aren’t ashamed to admit that this freebie is one of our FAVORITE things about Disney After Hours at EPCOT! EPCOT Want to enjoy attractions, entertainment, character greetings, and select free snacks and drinks for three hours, all with minimal crowds? Then the...
- Disney’s Controversial ‘Star Wars’ Choice Could Be Reversed With Rise of the Resistance Replacement One of Disney’s biggest Star Wars gambles is back under the microscope – and fans may finally have their solution. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has spent more than six years as one of Disney’s premier attractions. The technologically ambitious ride mixes enormous physical sets, a trackless ride system,...
- REVIEW: We Don’t Care That It’s a Slushy, This EPCOT Food & Wine Treat Is Way Better Than We Expected Come with us as we stop by Block & Hans in EPCOT’s American Adventure Pavilion to check out this year’s special EPCOT Food & Wine Festival addition! Block & Hans
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- DFB Video: Latest Disney News: EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival, Halloween Horror Nights, Lakeshore Lodge Opening Date, & MORE EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival is finally here, we’ve got an opening date for Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, the Disney World monorail just got a voice update from Walt Disney himself, Disney filed patents that could change how you talk to characters AND pick your rides, and Disney Cruise Line just...
- All October Dates Now Sold Out for Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 Before we even had a chance to flip the calendar from August to September, tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure have sold out for the month of October. Sold Out Dates According to the official Disneyland Resort website, tickets for October 22 and 27 are...
- 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is America's Most-Streamed Movie Following its release on Disney+, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has topped the US streaming charts. The post 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is America's Most-Streamed Movie appeared first on WDW News Today.
- Disney, Universal Turn to Fortnite to Capture New Demographic for Theme Parks The future is video games, and both Disney and Universal are leveraging partnerships with Epic Games and the Fortnite video game to capture a new demographic at their theme parks. Last night was the opening night of Halloween Horror Nights, and Universal debuted an all-new scarezone featuring Fortnite. More...
- 7 Walmart Candles to Make Your House Smell Like Disney World When we’re not at Disney World, we try to make it seem like we are by lighting a candle and acting like our living room is actually like we’re taking a ride on Pirates of the Caribbean! Pirates...
- La Cava Celebrates 17 Years With A $17 Old Fashioned La Cava del Tequila turns 17 years old today (August 29th), and one of our favorite bars on Walt Disney...
- ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Faces Huge Edit as Marvel Removes Nearly 20% of Film Marvel’s next Avengers movie is getting closer to theaters, but it sounds like it’s currently nowhere near screen-ready. Avengers: Doomsday is arguably Marvel Studios’ biggest cinematic event since Avengers: Endgame (2019). Joe and Anthony Russo are back behind the camera, while Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU...
- Six Flags Magic Mountain Closes Massive Ride After Two Riders Suffer Severe Brain Injuries Six Flags Magic Mountain’s X2 roller coaster remains temporarily closed after two women suffered severe brain hemorrhages within six days of each other following rides on the extreme coaster in Valencia, California. CNN reported that both women lost consciousness and required emergency brain surgery, while physicians who...
- Disney Files New Haunted Mansion Permit After Major Magic Kingdom Refurbishment Disney has filed another Haunted Mansion permit at Magic Kingdom, extending the construction story around one of Walt Disney World Resort’s most recognizable attractions just weeks after its months-long exterior refurbishment appeared to wrap up. The new Notice of Commencement describes the work only as “General Construction,” leaving the exact...
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- 'Star Wars Zero Company' Earns Highest Metacritic Score for a Star Wars Game in 22 Years The recently released single-player turn-based game set during the Clone Wars has hit a Star Wars video game milestone with its high initial user ratings. Star Wars Zero Company Earns High Metacritic Score As of Thursday, August 27, the Metacritic score for Star Wars Zero Company was...
- This NEW Universal Show Was Worth a Ticket Just for the Soundtrack It’s that time of year again! Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights is back for another year of iconic seasonal frights, and this year the event features a brand-new lagoon show! Stranger...
- NEW Haunted Mansion x Stoney Clover Collection Released If there’s one attraction I have to hide every Halloween season, it’s the Haunted Mansion. Well, of course I ride it all year round, but it hits a little different during the fall. ©Disney Stoney Clover and Disney have teamed up to release a brand-new Haunted...
- Is Off-Season Dead at Disney World? One of my pet peeves is claims among Walt Disney World fans that “there’s no such thing as off-season anymore at Walt Disney World.” The argument is that it’s now busy year-round, with no respite from heavy crowds and high wait times. As I’ve countered on countless occasions, this is...
- How to Save Money Renting Disney Vacation Club Points These money-saving tips for renting Disney Vacation Club points will get you Deluxe Resort rooms during your vacation at Walt Disney World, Disneyland or beyond. DVC rental is safe, easy, and cheaper than standard hotels. It’s also a great way to “test drive” before buying a membership. For those who...
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- Construction Permit Filed for Disney Skyliner's Hollywood Studios Station Disney recently filed a permit for upcoming construction work on the Skyliner Station at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Permit Filed for Disney Skyliner The permit grants the Buena Vista Construction Company the right to “provide labor, material, and/or electrical for construction.” The permit was filed on the morning...
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- Disney Vacation Club Members Invited to Be Among First Guests at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Disney Vacation Club members will have an exclusive opportunity to be among the very first guests to experience Walt Disney World’s newest resort hotel, as Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge prepares to welcome its first guests in summer 2027.What’s Happening:Disney Vacation Club has announced a new “First Wave” Member Experience, giving eligible...
- Theater Company Hired for Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto Ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom InterAmerica Stage Brought On for Disney’s Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto Ride Work on Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto is moving right along as construction gears up for the new Tropical Americas land taking over DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. To help bring the magical Madrigal home to life, Walt Disney...
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- Awning Installed, Interior Work Happening at Former Jellyrolls in Disney's BoardWalk After closing in early 2025, the dueling piano bar’s former home in Disney’s BoardWalk at Walt Disney World is being completely overhauled. The venue will reopen as The Hurly-Burly Jazz Club. Jellyrolls Construction Update Since our last update, a new awning has been installed along the left side of the...
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- More Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates Sold Out at Walt Disney World Two additional Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates have officially sold out. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Sold Out Date Sunday, September 20 and Tuesday, September 22, are the next dates to sell out for the annual Halloween event that takes place at Magic Kingdom. We reported earlier this...
- RUMOR: Elizabeth Olsen May Return as Scarlet Witch in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ The Scarlet Witch may be preparing to make her long-awaited return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to insider MyTimeToShineHello, Elizabeth Olsen will reportedly reprise her role as Wanda Maximoff in Avengers: Doomsday. The rumor began gaining traction after Jennifer White, Olsen’s longtime movement coach and stunt double, shared a...
- Disney World Confirms Surprise Head Start for Its Newest Resort Walt Disney World’s next major resort is taking shape along one of the property’s most familiar stretches of shoreline. Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is being built beside Bay Lake, adding 967 rooms to Walt Disney World’s expanding hotel portfolio. The nature-inspired resort will include studios, villas, suites, and one- and two-bedroom...
- FriendShip Boat Dock Boards Replaced, Dock Still Closed at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The FriendShip Boat Dock at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is still closed and undergoing wood board replacement. FriendShip Boat Dock Refurbishment When we last reported about the FriendShip Boat dock refurbishment, it was noted that the dock would be closed for maintenance from August 17 – 21,...
- Disney Files Another Permit for Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Although the exterior refurbishment of The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom is complete, Disney has filed a new permit for construction at the attraction. Haunted Mansion Permit The Notice of Commencement is similar to a permit filed in early February 2025. It calls for “General Construction” from...
- 'Nightmare Fuel' and 'Stranger Things' Lagoon Showtimes Revealed for Halloween Horror Nights 35 Showtimes are now available for Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir and Stranger Things: Return to Hawkins at Universal Studios Florida during Halloween Horror Nights 35. Halloween Horror Nights Showtimes Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir, the sixth version of the recurring HHN stage show, will be performed nightly at 8...
- Disney Files Another Permit for Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Although the exterior refurbishment of The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom is complete, Disney has filed a new permit for construction at the attraction. Haunted Mansion Permit The Notice of Commencement is similar to a permit filed in early February 2025. It calls for “General Construction” from...
- Disneyland Resort Updates Pedestrian Bridge Design in DisneylandForward Concept Art Disneyland Resort recently revised its concept art for the DisneylandForward expansion project. The change affects the design for the new Eastern Gateway pedestrian walkway that stretches over Harbor Boulevard. DisneylandForward Concept Art Revised In the previous concept art, the pedestrian walkway was open-air with colorful walls, tall...
- Rainforest Cafe’s Permanent Closure Date Suddenly Changes at Disney Disney guests have been given an unexpected extension for one of the resort’s longest-running restaurants. For years, Disney Village has been steadily shedding many of the venues and design choices that defined the entertainment district in the 1990s and early 2000s.
- Yesterland: Original Corn Dog Castle on Route 66 at Paradise Pier Disneyland in California has Sleeping Beauty Castle. The Magic Kingdom in Florida and Tokyo Disneyland both have Cinderella Castle. Hong Kong Disneyland has the Castle of Magical Dreams. Shanghai Disneyland has Enchanted Storybook Castle. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Yesterland: Original Corn Dog Castle on Route 66...
- Disneyland Resort Updates Pedestrian Bridge Design in DisneylandForward Concept Art Disneyland Resort recently revised its concept art for the DisneylandForward expansion project. The change affects the design for the new Eastern Gateway pedestrian walkway that stretches over Harbor Boulevard. DisneylandForward Concept Art Revised In the previous concept art, the pedestrian walkway was open-air with colorful walls, tall...
- Map of Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando Resort A map of Halloween Horror Nights 35 offerings is now available in the Universal Orlando Resort app. Halloween Horror Nights Map 2026 To find the map of only Halloween Horror Nights offerings, look for “Halloween Horror Nights 2026” on the home page and select any menu option....
- Another Original Marvel Star Returns After Years as Studio Leaves New Heroes in Limbo Marvel Studios spent years building its next generation. Now, many of its biggest projects are looking backward. After Avengers: Endgame (2019), the MCU introduced a long list of potential new leads, including Shang-Chi, Moon Knight, She-Hulk, America Chavez, Kamala Khan, and the Eternals.
- Burger King brings “Dragon Ball” toys back to U.S. after two decades Six “Dragon Ball Super” figures are coming to participating U.S. Burger King restaurants. The collection marks the franchise’s return to Burger King after earlier “Dragon Ball Z” promotions. The post Burger King brings “Dragon Ball” toys back to U.S. after two decades...
- Review: Everything We Ate at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) time is valuable and lines for party exclusive food can be long. Below are our...
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- Disney Cruise Line to Offer Auto Call-back During Busy Periods Disney Cruise Line Contact Center has announced that a new auto call-back option will launch in late August. This will help cut down on the time guests spend waiting in the queue during busy periods. New Disney Cruise Line Auto-Call Option Beginning Monday, August 31, the call...
- Gargoyles Creator Livestreaming Tonight at 7 PM ET Greg Weisman, the creator of Gargoyles, will be broadcasting tonight on eBay Live from 7 to 7:30 pm ET. The stream is part of a larger live push at Fan [...]
- Regina Toys “R” Us Shutters, Five Survive Within the last week, the Regina, Saskatchewan location of Toys “R” Us closed, and the location has been entirely removed from the retailer’s website. An Instagram comment claims that the [...]
- RSVLTS Offers Mulan, Muppets, Yoda Exclusives at Fan Expo Canada Today is day two of Canada’s largest pop culture convention, the thirty-year-old Fan Expo Canada. RSVLTS has brought four exclusive designs to the convention, including three with Disney connections. Yesterday’s [...]
- Disney Cruise Line to Offer Auto Call-back During Busy Periods Disney Cruise Line Contact Center has announced that a new auto call-back option will launch in late August. This will help cut down on the time guests spend waiting in the queue during busy periods. New Disney Cruise Line Auto-Call Option Beginning Monday, August 31, the call...
- Disney+ Announces Global Distribution Deal With The Pokémon Company, Includes New Stop-Motion Series Disney+ has struck a global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International that includes the release of a new stop-motion series as well as streaming rights to a classic animated series. Disney+ and The Pokémon Company Distribution Deal In “Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu,”...
- Full Guide to the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival We’ve gathered everything you need to know about the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival in one place. EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Dates The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is from August 27 through November 21. Food and Wine Festival Passport The festival...
- Water Pours Into “Living with the Land” as Second Major Storm Exposes EPCOT’s Aging Infrastructure Walt Disney World guests are no strangers to unpredictable Central Florida weather, but a relentless string of severe summer storms is beginning to expose serious vulnerabilities across the resort. For the second time in less than a week, intense weather has temporarily suspended numerous outdoor attractions,...
- New Shows & Movies to Watch This Weekend: ‘The Whisper Man’ on Netflix, ‘Adults’ on Hulu + More ...plus a new season of Dark Matter on Apple TV and much more!
- EVERYTHING You Can See and Do at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Who’s ready to be terrified?!? Halloween Horror Nights, Orlando’s scariest Halloween party, is BACK at Universal Studios Florida for 2026! Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Catch Halloween Horror Nights this year on select nights from August 28th through November 1st, 2026. This year marks...
- Full Guide to the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival We’ve gathered everything you need to know about the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival in one place. EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Dates The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is from August 27 through November 21. Food and Wine Festival Passport The festival...
- Two-Dozen Dates Sold Out for 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Act ASAP If You’re Undecided. Walt Disney World is quickly selling out of tickets to the 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom, with the sold out dates increasing to 24, leaving only 14 nights over the next two-plus months that remain available. Here’s a rundown on sales, how this compares with...
- An EXCLUSIVE Group Can Book Disney World’s Newest Hotel EARLY If you’ve been dreaming of staying in Disney World’s newest hotel, Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, we’ve got great news — now you can! ©Disney Lakeshore Lodge officially opens on July 1st, 2027, but an exclusive group can...
- Balloon Tests Reveal Massive Scale of Villains Land In the latest episode of We Call It Imagineering, Walt Disney Imagineers take us behind the scenes for “balloon tests” at Piston Peak National Park and Villains Land. Balloon tests, as explained in the video, show the high-point elevations of buildings and theming elements. Balloon tests are a critical...
- Universal Studios Florida Replaces HHN 35 Archway Medallion with Themed Scrim Universal Studios Florida has replaced the HHN 35 archway medallion with themed scrim. The horror season kicks off tonight, August 28. Universal Studios Florida Entrance Archway Medallion When we last visited the park to check on the repainting project, more blue construction walls as well as white scrim...
- REVIEW: Deep-Fried Jalapeño Popper is Too Hot to Handle at Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs on Disney's Boardwalk has introduced a new Deep-Fried Jalapeño Popper on a stick. The post REVIEW: Deep-Fried Jalapeño Popper is Too Hot to Handle at Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs appeared first on WDW News Today.
- 'First Wave' Experience Allows Disney Vacation Club Members to Stay at Lakeshore Lodge Before It Opens Disney Vacation Club members can be the first to stay at the upcoming Lakeshore Lodge next year before it opens. Lakeshore Lodge’s ‘First Wave’ Experience The “First Wave” Experience allows DVC members to be the first to stay at the resort for three nights: June 24 through...
- We Found the BIGGEST Disney Loungefly Deal on Amazon Today (And It Won’t Last Long) It’s no secret that we love a good deal. We’re on the hunt for them practically every day, and that means that when we find one, we’re sure to tell you about it ASAP! Loungefly Wall Some of...
- What to Know About Gift Cards at Food & Wine Disney recently made storing and using gift cards easier in the My Disney Experience (MDE) app. We tested the process...
- REVIEW: Deep-Fried Jalapeño Popper is Too Hot to Handle at Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs on Disney's Boardwalk has introduced a new Deep-Fried Jalapeño Popper on a stick. The post REVIEW: Deep-Fried Jalapeño Popper is Too Hot to Handle at Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs appeared first on WDW News Today.
- 'First Wave' Experience Allows Disney Vacation Club Members to Stay at Lakeshore Lodge Before It Opens Disney Vacation Club members can be the first to stay at the upcoming Lakeshore Lodge next year before it opens. Lakeshore Lodge’s ‘First Wave’ Experience The “First Wave” Experience allows DVC members to be the first to stay at the resort for three nights: June 24 through...
- REVIEW: One of Our Favorite Food & Wine Treats Is BACK at EPCOT The Refreshment Outpost isn’t usually one of those stop‑you‑in‑your‑tracks EPCOT spots, but during the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, it’s absolutely worth a detour. You’ll find it tucked between the China and Germany Pavilions as you wind your way around World Showcase.
- Disney World Announces Multi-Night “First Wave” Pre-Opening Preview Event at Lakeshore Lodge in 2027 One day after announcing the official opening date, Walt Disney World has revealed an exclusive “First Wave” experience at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge. Here are dates & details about the multi-night DVC Member preview event, pricing, what’s included, and our take on the soft opening(ish) event of the resort hotel. As...
- The Retro Magic Kingdom Shirt From Amazon That Everyone Will Be Wearing This Fall Here at Disney Food Blog, we are always on the lookout for new merch that you need to check out before your next Disney vacation! Fall in Magic Kingdom And something we really love to find is a...
- Disney Guests Have Until September 4 Before ‘Snow White’ Ride Closes Disney guests are running out of time to ride this Snow White attraction. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has been part of Disney theme parks since the beginning. Disneyland opened Snow White’s Adventures in 1955, making the dark ride one of the original attractions available when Walt Disney welcomed...
- Imagineers Reveal Fake Palm Trees Will Bring Encanto Casita to Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom Fake palm trees (in addition to real ones) will be used to bring the Encanto casita to life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Imagineers have revealed. Fake Palm Trees for the Encanto Casita What appears real in the parks may not always be real. This is accomplished through...
- Imagineers Reveal How They Now Sculpt Environments Using Augmented Reality, Other Possible Uses for Technology Imagineers are now using augmented reality to sculpt the environments for their projects. They are also experimenting with other uses for this technology. Augmented Reality Kendall Harvey is the Software Product Engineer for Walt Disney Imagineering, and he explains how Disney is looking into new and emerging...
- Imagineers Share Process of Creating Architecture for Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom (Without Horse Manure) Walt Disney Imagineers have shared the process they use to create the architecture for Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And, as a bonus, it’s done without horse manure (who would’ve thought?). Tropical Americas Architecture Imagineers first start off by showing samples of exterior and interior architecture,...
- Dark Avenue Announced for Monstropolis, Imagineers Offer Glimpses Behind Construction Walls at Disney's Hollywood Studios Walt Disney Imagineers have announced Dark Avenue for Monstropolis in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We also got a glimpse of the work that is taking place behind construction walls. Dark Avenue in Monstropolis Dark Avenue is the main street that leads to the Monsters, Inc. factory, which will...
- Cars Piston Peak National Park Structures Were Shortened by Imagineers to Keep Magic Kingdom Sightlines Clear Imagineers have revealed that Piston Peak National Park structures were shortened to keep the sightlines of Magic Kingdom clear. Piston Peak National Park Sightlines Balloon tests are used to visualize what they are seeing in sight and digital models. For Piston Peak, the large balloon (roughly the...
- 'Nightmare Before Christmas,' Headless Horseman, and More Framed Character Sketches with Pins Now Available at Disneyland Resort Decorate your living space with new artwork featuring characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, and the Haunted Mansion. All character sketches are framed and many of them include a pin. Jack and Sally Character Sketch with Pins – $294.98 This...
- Booze, Bread, and Brie.. But Is It a Good Value? Spoiler: Nope The Parisian Breakfast at Chefs de France is back for Food & Wine again this year! This buffet breakfast in...
- Imagineers Reveal Fake Palm Trees Will Bring Encanto Casita to Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom Fake palm trees will be used to bring the Encanto casita to life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Imagineers have revealed. Fake Palm Trees for the Encanto Casita What appears real in the parks may not always be real. This is accomplished through multiple avenues, including forced perspective....
- Imagineers Reveal How They Now Sculpt Environments Using Augmented Reality, Other Possible Uses for Technology Imagineers are now using augmented reality to sculpt the environments for their projects. They are also experimenting with other uses for this technology. Augmented Reality Kendall Harvey is the Software Product Engineer for Walt Disney Imagineering, and he explains how Disney is looking into new and emerging...
- Imagineers Share Process of Creating Architecture for Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom (Without Horse Manure) Walt Disney Imagineers have shared the process they use to create the architecture for Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And, as a bonus, it’s done without horse manure (who would’ve thought?). Tropical Americas Architecture Imagineers first start off by showing samples of exterior and interior architecture,...
Theme Park News & Rumors
- Walk Time: Turning around a rough week for theme park fans By Robert Niles: Halloween Horror Nights has started at Universal Orlando, which is the good news in what was...
- Disney Imagineering Confirms Exclusive New Details For Every Major New Land Coming to Disney World Walt Disney Imagineering just pulled back the curtain on the massive slate of expansions heading to Walt...
- Disney World Guests Overlooking 3 Freebies at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party comes with a hefty ticket price, but Disney World guests can get a...
- Disney World Wait Times Actually DECREASED Last Week Disney's wait times continue to hover on the lower end as the summer comes to a close.
- This Item Makes Your Hotel Room 10X Better and Is Only $12 on Amazon Today This power strip could make a huge difference in your Disney World hotel room!
- One of Our Favorite Disney World Hotel Perks Is BACK The boat dock is FINALLY back open at this Disney World hotel!
- Why We’re RUNNING To Disney’s Yacht Club For Dinner Tonight Yachtsman Steakhouse is officially reopen!
- All the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Essentials You Need on Amazon You can build a Food & Wine starter kit on Amazon.
- I’ve Made Peace With Skipping Every Other Freebie at EPCOT After Hours for Just This One You don't want to miss this awesome freebie at Disney After Hours at EPCOT!
- REVIEW: We Don’t Care That It’s a Slushy, This EPCOT Food & Wine Treat Is Way Better Than We Expected Check out this year's special Food & Wine Festival drink at Block & Hans!
Latest Walt Disney Photos
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- Photos: EPCOT's Miniature Railway Celebrates International Food & Wine Festival The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is here and while this year's...
- PHOTOS: There’s SO Much Delicious Merch on the Menu at 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Greetings, everyone, from the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Yes,...
- PHOTOS: The 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Passport Has ALL You Need to Know! Delicious news just in from Walt Disney World: the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has officially begun!
- PHOTOS: The Grand Californian’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Display Arrived! When it comes to Halloween Time, Disneyland Resort pulls out all the stops.
- Photos: Disney's Boardwalk 30th Anniversary Limited-Edition Pin On a recent visit to Disney's Boardwalk, we found the resort's 30th anniversary...
- PHOTOS: Check Out This Year’s Gingerbread House Display at Haunted Mansion Holiday! Foolish mortals–the citizens of Halloween Town have taken over Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion, showing guests what happens when two holidays collide!...
- PHOTOS: Brew-Wing Lab Décor Has Arrived in EPCOT for the Food & Wine Festival! We’re days away from the kick-off of the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival!
- PHOTOS: Scaffolding Now Covers Entire Tower of Terror Façade as Refurbishment Continues 2026 has been a year of change at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as work continues on new attractions...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- REVIEW: Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Halloween Horror Nights is turning 35, and Universal Orlando is celebrating in a way it never has...
- PHOTOS, VIDEO: 'Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir' at Halloween Horror Nights 35 Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir is a new version of the recurring stunt stage show at Halloween Horror...
- Cars Piston Peak National Park Structures Were Shortened by Imagineers to Keep Magic Kingdom Sightlines Clear - In Today's Daily Recap for 8/28/2026 Imagineers have revealed that Piston Peak National Park structures were shortened to keep the sightlines of Magic...
- Cars Already Gone From Fast & Furious: Supercharged Queue at Universal Studios Florida Crews have already removed the cars from the Fast & Furious: Supercharged queue at Universal Studios Florida....
- 'Nightmare Fuel' and 'Stranger Things' Lagoon Showtimes Revealed for Halloween Horror Nights 35 Showtimes are now available for Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir and Stranger Things: Return to Hawkins at Universal...
- Dead Coconut Club Harvest Is A Halloween Must-Do at CityWalk The Dead Coconut Club has returned to CityWalk with theme “Harvest”. Step into Midweston’s 35th Anniversary Harvest...
- Map of Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando Resort A map of Halloween Horror Nights 35 offerings is now available in the Universal Orlando Resort app....
- Full List of Halloween Horror Nights 35 Haunted House Opening Times The houses at Halloween Horror Nights 35 in Universal Studios Florida open in four phases between 2...
- Universal Studios Florida Replaces HHN 35 Archway Medallion with Themed Scrim Universal Studios Florida has replaced the HHN 35 archway medallion with themed scrim. The horror season kicks...
- Halloween Horror Nights 35 Collectible Medallions at Universal Studios Florida Collectible Halloween Horror Nights 2026 medallions are now available in a machine inside the Tribute Store at...