Blog | What's Up Mickey https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/ Walt Disney World News, Rumors and WDW Photos Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:15:29 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://whatsupmickey.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-FaviconWhiteM-32x32.jpg Blog | What's Up Mickey https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/ 32 32 Construction Progresses on Facades and Paving for Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/construction-progresses-on-facades-and-paving-for-monstropolis-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:15:29 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1888905 Construction continues to advance on the upcoming Monstropolis land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, bringing new structural details, decorative touches, and ground-level paving to the area formerly known as Muppets Courtyard.

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]]> Tower of Terror Exterior Refurbishment Restores Opening Day Lightning Scarring While Original Voice Actor Visits Imagineering https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/tower-of-terror-exterior-refurbishment-restores-opening-day-lightning-scarring-while-original-voice-actor-visits-imagineering/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:05:16 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1888667 The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios is currently undergoing a notable exterior refurbishment while remaining open to guests. Recent progress on the project has restored a…

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]]> Disney Debuts 2026 Veterans Day Merchandise Collection Across Domestic Resorts https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/disney-debuts-2026-veterans-day-merchandise-collection-across-domestic-resorts/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:56:38 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1887147 Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort have officially debuted the 2026 Veterans Day merchandise collection. According to Disney, each item in the new line was thoughtfully designed to celebrate military…

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]]> Banana Ball Open Returning to ESPN Wide World of Sports in 2027 https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/banana-ball-open-returning-to-espn-wide-world-of-sports-in-2027/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:59:30 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1874136 Banana Ball is returning to Walt Disney World for its second consecutive year, bringing the Banana Ball Open to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex from April 15 to…

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]]> EPCOT Candlelight Processional Dining Packages Now Available for 2026 Booking https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/epcot-candlelight-processional-dining-packages-now-available-for-2026-booking/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:06:53 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1866122 Reservations for the 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional Dining Packages are officially open. The holiday tradition takes place during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, running from November 27 through…

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]]> Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Introduces Reservations and Passholder Offer https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/nomad-lounge-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-introduces-reservations-and-passholder-offer/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:12:07 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1860343 Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is offering reservations for the first time, giving guests a way to plan their visits to the popular Discovery Island location. Booking for the…

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]]> Walt Disney World Raises Lightning Lane Single Pass Prices to Record Highs https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/walt-disney-world-raises-lightning-lane-single-pass-prices-to-record-highs/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:58:48 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1850602 Walt Disney World is raising prices for Lightning Lane Single Pass options at four popular attractions, setting new record highs effective Sunday, November 1, 2026. The adjustments increase maximum prices…

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]]> Magic Kingdom Reopening Target Set for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Following Autumn Maintenance https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/magic-kingdom-reopening-target-set-for-tianas-bayou-adventure-following-autumn-maintenance/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:35:10 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1842137 Walt Disney World Resort has updated its calendar with a scheduled reopening date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. The popular water ride is set to close for a…

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]]> Bookings Now Available for Holiday Sleigh Rides at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/bookings-now-available-for-holiday-sleigh-rides-at-disneys-fort-wilderness-resort/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:06:39 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1838496 Reservations are officially open for the festive Holiday Sleigh Rides at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground for the 2026 holiday season. Guests looking for a seasonal activity outside the…

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]]> Disney Cruise Line Details Itineraries, Venues, and Booking Dates for Upcoming Disney Believe Ship https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/disney-cruise-line-details-itineraries-venues-and-booking-dates-for-upcoming-disney-believe-ship/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:09:14 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1833583 Disney Cruise Line recently hosted a livestream to share details about the upcoming Disney Believe, which is the fourth Wish-class ship in the fleet. The ship is currently being assembled…

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]]> Walt Disney World Adjusts Narrator Schedule for the 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/walt-disney-world-adjusts-narrator-schedule-for-the-2026-epcot-candlelight-processional/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:43:49 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1828181 Walt Disney World has updated the narrator schedule for the upcoming 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional, introducing two new celebrity participants while removing another from the initial holiday lineup.

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]]> Walt Disney World Implements Price Increases Across 2027 Annual Passes and Tickets https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/walt-disney-world-implements-price-increases-across-2027-annual-passes-and-tickets/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:00:40 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1828057 Walt Disney World has officially raised prices across its Annual Pass program and introduced new peak pricing for 2027 single-day theme park tickets. Effective immediately, the resort-wide price updates impact…

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]]> Disney Shares New Dining and Concept Art Details for Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/disney-shares-new-dining-and-concept-art-details-for-monstropolis-at-hollywood-studios/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:22:36 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1826864 Disney has released new information regarding the upcoming Monstropolis land at Disney's Hollywood Studios, offering a look at menu plans for its two restaurants and sharing updated concept art. The…

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]]> Disney Cruise Line Marks Keel Laying and Shares Previews for the Disney Believe https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/disney-cruise-line-marks-keel-laying-and-shares-previews-for-the-disney-believe/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:21:20 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1822667 Disney Cruise Line has reached a major construction milestone for the Disney Believe, completing a traditional keel laying ceremony at the Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.

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]]> Debi Derryberry Steps Into New Role as Grandmother for Carousel of Progress Update https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/debi-derryberry-steps-into-new-role-as-grandmother-for-carousel-of-progress-update/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:50:58 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1822565 Walt Disney Imagineering has announced that voice actress Debi Derryberry is returning to Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom in a brand-new role.

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]]> Disney Updates Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Pre-Show at EPCOT https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/disney-updates-guardians-of-the-galaxy-cosmic-rewind-pre-show-at-epcot/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:10:21 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1820926 Walt Disney World has updated the first pre-show video for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT, removing a brief pause in the dialogue.

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]]> Disney Previews Grand Lobby Design and Branch & Brush Lounge at Lakeshore Lodge https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/disney-previews-grand-lobby-design-and-branch-brush-lounge-at-lakeshore-lodge/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:58:28 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1803876 Ahead of upcoming reservation dates, Disney has revealed a new look at the grand lobby and the new Branch & Brush lounge coming to Disney Lakeshore Lodge. The upcoming resort…

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]]> Walt Disney World Commemorates 55th Anniversary With Special Events and Resort Growth https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/walt-disney-world-commemorates-55th-anniversary-with-special-events-and-resort-growth/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:40:58 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1803765 Walt Disney World officially celebrated its 55th anniversary on October 1, 2026, marking five and a half decades since the Vacation Kingdom first opened its gates to guests in 1971.…

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]]> Reservations and Menu Pricing Detailed for The Diamond Horseshoe Pop-Up at Magic Kingdom https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/reservations-and-menu-pricing-detailed-for-the-diamond-horseshoe-pop-up-at-magic-kingdom/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:00:18 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1798758 The Diamond Horseshoe in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom is transforming into a limited-time pop-up lounge opening on October 4. Reservations for the new experience opened on September 29 at…

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]]> Walt Disney World Introduces Main Street Mickey Magnet for Renewing Annual Passholders https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/walt-disney-world-introduces-main-street-mickey-magnet-for-renewing-annual-passholders/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:50:27 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1793735 Walt Disney World has announced a new collectible souvenir for guests who maintain their membership. Annual Passholders who renew their passes will now receive an exclusive magnet featuring Mickey Mouse…

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]]> Bakso the Sumatran Tiger to Leave Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Fall https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/bakso-the-sumatran-tiger-to-leave-disneys-animal-kingdom-this-fall/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:50:31 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1789155 Bakso, the popular Sumatran tiger born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, will leave the park later this fall. Disney shared the news as Bakso celebrated his second birthday with a themed…

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]]> Disney Previews Hurly-Burly Lounge Ahead of October BoardWalk Debut https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/disney-previews-hurly-burly-lounge-ahead-of-october-boardwalk-debut/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:34:18 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1778322 Disney’s BoardWalk is welcoming a brand-new entertainment venue on October 1 with the opening of Hurly-Burly. Taking over the space previously occupied by JellyRolls piano bar, which closed in the…

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]]> Walt Disney World Reveals New Fall and Halloween Food Lineup for 2026 https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/walt-disney-world-reveals-new-fall-and-halloween-food-lineup-for-2026/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:59:04 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1771718 Walt Disney World Resort has unveiled its complete culinary lineup for the fall season, bringing dozens of new and returning spooky treats to the theme parks, resort hotels, and shopping…

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]]> Former Disney Chief Executive Bob Chapek Memoir Details Grievances Against Bob Iger and Defends Park Pricing https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/former-disney-chief-executive-bob-chapek-memoir-details-grievances-against-bob-iger-and-defends-park-pricing/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:51:30 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1771466 Former Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek is breaking his silence regarding his tumultuous tenure and 2022 ousting in a new memoir. Co-written with Don Yaeger and titled "Behind the…

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]]> The Turf Club Bar and Grill Reopening Date and Updated Menu Revealed https://whatsupmickey.com/blog/the-turf-club-bar-and-grill-reopening-date-and-updated-menu-revealed/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:13:46 +0000 https://whatsupmickey.com/?p=1766804 Walt Disney World is preparing for the official reopening of The Turf Club Bar and Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa on September 30. The restaurant has been…

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