Carol Begins Playing Piano at Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom
Carol, a 36-year Walt Disney World cast member, has begun playing ragtime at Casey’s Corner on Main Street U.S.A.
Walt Disney World News
The latest Walt Disney World news from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, and the resort hotels.
UPDATE: Magic of Disney Animation Represents 65 Films, Including Hexed
All 65 Walt Disney Animation Studios feature films are represented throughout The Magic of Disney Animation, including the upcoming 2026 feature Hexed.
Disney World Prepares Guided Search Beta With Hotel Price Calendar and Optional AI
A limited U.S. and Canada beta is expected to combine resort comparisons, flexible-date pricing and optional AI answers. Disney has not announced a launch date.
Cosmic Rewind Will Play “September” All Day on September 21
EPCOT’s one-day celebration also includes Star-Lord meet-and-greet times in My Disney Experience and a Supernova Sip at Connections Café.
Disney World Marks Hispanic Heritage Month With EPCOT Concerts and Luis Fonsi Visit
Walt Disney World’s September 15–October 15 celebration includes five Latin music acts at EPCOT, character appearances, resort movie programming and a recent visit from Luis Fonsi.
UPDATE: Hurly-Burly Sign Installed at Disney's BoardWalk Ahead of October Opening
Hurly-Burly's retro sign is now installed at Disney's BoardWalk ahead of the lounge's October 1 opening.
Temporary Checkout Podium Appears at Celebrity 5&10 in Hollywood Studios
The scanner-and-tablet station is currently serving as a regular register. Disney has not confirmed mobile checkout for the store.
Maya Temple Facade and Casita Framing Advance at Animal Kingdom
Maya temple pieces, Casita framing and carousel roofing mark the latest Tropical Americas progress.
Animal Kingdom Led a Mixed Week for Disney World Wait Times
CrowdLevels data shows higher waits at Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios for September 7-13, while Magic Kingdom and EPCOT were largely unchanged.
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Is Closed at Disney Springs
Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill is closed and unavailable at Disney Springs. The one-sentence notice includes no exact date, explanation or replacement.
My Disney Experience Restaurant Menus Now Use Collapsible Sections
Entrées, desserts and other menu categories can be opened one at a time instead of appearing in one long list.
New Hollywood Studios Park Map Adds The Magic of Disney Animation
The Magic of Disney Animation and its four experiences now appear on the printed guide map, along with Studios Store.
Baymax Sipper Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The new Baymax Sipper is available in Animation Courtyard while supplies last, with a two-per-person transaction limit.
Disney World Offers Canadian Residents Up to 25% Off 2027 Packages
Canadian residents can save up to 25% on select Walt Disney World room-and-ticket packages for 2027, with Memory Maker included.
Jiminy Cricket and White Rabbit Roam Outside The Magic of Disney Animation
Jiminy Cricket and the White Rabbit appeared as roaming characters in the Walt Disney Studios Lot courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Nightmare Before Christmas and Daisy Duck Belt Bags Arrive at Walt Disney World for $34.99 Each
Two new character belt bags were observed at Walt Disney World: a black Nightmare Before Christmas design and a pink Daisy Duck bag.
Two Wine Bar George Uncorked Events Have Tickets at Disney Springs
The bookable dates are a $345 Borgogno wine dinner and a $75 cocktail demonstration.
Scaffolding Covers Nearly All of Tower of Terror’s Front Facade
Metal framework and protective scrims cover most of Tower of Terror’s front facade while the attraction continues operating.
Guests Separated During Cosmic Rewind Queue Confrontation at EPCOT
Guests argued at close range while others stepped between them inside the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind queue at EPCOT.
Swan and Dolphin Opens More Than 100,000 Square Feet of Event Space
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin has opened more than 100,000 square feet of new meeting and event space at the Dolphin.
Free Twinings Refresher Samples Offered at EPCOT’s Tea Caddy
The Tea Caddy is offering free Twinings Refresher samples from 11 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays while supplies last, with three flavors available.
Seth Rogen Addresses Figment Movie, Leaves Status Unclear
Rogen clarified that he was attached as a producer, then stopped short of saying whether the Disney project is moving forward.
Disney World Offers Up to $250 Per Night Off 2027 Packages
Room discounts reach 25% for general guests and 35% for Annual Passholders, with savings varying by resort and travel dates.
Cake Bake Shop Sets Four Dinner with Santa Dates at Disney’s BoardWalk
The holiday dinner costs $200 per adult and $150 per child, with dates from November 24 through December 15.
Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Down for More Than Five Hours at Hollywood Studios
The Muppets coaster went down around 3:30 p.m. EDT on September 12 and still hadn’t reopened by about 8:45 p.m.
The Magic of Disney Animation Schedules a Shorter Day on September 28
The Hollywood Studios attraction is scheduled to open an hour later and close three hours earlier than on September 27.
UPDATE: Only Three Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates Remain
Tickets remain available for September 24, September 29 and October 25. Four more upcoming party nights have sold out.
Roof Replacement Reaches Karamell-Küche at EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion
Shingles have been removed from much of the shop’s roof, exposing a brown underlayer around windows and decorative spires.
The Edison Brings Back Shaken & Stirred Cocktail Classes at Disney Springs
The two-hour classes include cocktail-making, tastings and a light lunch, with upcoming dates through December.
Fresh Paint Brings Color Back to EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion Pyramid
Reddish-brown and turquoise accents stand out against the faded exterior as work continues around the pyramid.