Tree of Life Awakenings Runs 6:10 to 7 p.m. Nov. 2, One Hour Shorter Than Nov. 1
The Tree of Life projection show runs from 6:10 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 2, one hour less than Nov. 1.
Walt Disney World News – Page 3
The latest Walt Disney World news from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, and the resort hotels.
Three Disney World Restaurant Teams Celebrate Arrival of 2026 Michelin Plaques
Teams from Victoria & Albert’s, Cítricos and Toledo gathered with their 2026 Michelin plaques.
Terralina Gives runDisney Half Marathon Participants 20% Off Through Oct. 25
Half Marathon participants can save 20% on food and nonalcoholic drinks through Sunday.
Disney Introduces Three New Nyala Calves at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Three new nyala calves are bonding with their mothers backstage at Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Hollywood Studios Cast Members Sign a Beam for Monstropolis
Hollywood Studios cast members signed a black construction beam for Monstropolis.
Slinky Dog Dash Operating Again After Morning Outage at Hollywood Studios
Slinky Dog Dash was operating again at 12:15 p.m. EDT Thursday after a morning interruption that began around 8:35 a.m. at Hollywood Studios.
Oneiya Neymour Returns to University After Joining First Bahamas Disney Programs Cohort
The University of The Bahamas student spent the summer in an Animal Kingdom custodial role as part of the first Bahamas cohort.
Spaceship Earth Pilot Adds Maeve Touhey, Ta’imua and Freddie O’Donahue
Maeve Touhey, Ta’imua and Freddie O’Donahue have joined the Disney+ Spaceship Earth pilot as series regulars.
Journey of Water Glows After Dark in New Video; Disney+ Film Runs 65 Minutes
Journey of Water glows after dark in Disney Parks’ Oct. 21 video, with a 65-minute EPCOT ambience film available on Disney+.
Santa and Mrs. Claus Will Appear at Swan and Dolphin on 13 Nights in 2026
Santa’s Holiday Hangout runs from 6 to 8 p.m. by the Swan pool on 13 nights from Nov. 27 through Dec. 22.
Gideon’s Announces First Artist Edition Series With Up to 70 Trading Cards
Six artists are contributing artwork to Gideon’s first Artist Edition Trading Card Series, which could include up to 70 cards.
Wine & Dine Expo Opens October 22 at 9 a.m.; Merchandise Shop Uses Virtual Queue
The runDisney Health & Fitness Expo runs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, with a virtual queue required for the first-day merchandise shop.
Meet Quartz, Animal Kingdom’s Wallaby Joey Born With Albinism
Disney introduced Quartz at Jumping Junction, giving guests a first look at the young wallaby born with albinism.
runDisney Previews Wine & Dine Participant Shirts Ahead of Expo Pickup
runDisney has given participants a look at red and turquoise long-sleeve shirts before pickup at the Health & Fitness Expo.
Blue-Gray Panels Now Wrap Project Tomorrow Outside Spaceship Earth
The vertical panels cover the curved exterior around Project Tomorrow below the EPCOT landmark; the exact new view is embedded.
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Qualifies for Free Water Park Admission on Summer 2027 Check-In Days
Registered overnight guests can use the check-in-day benefit on select Summer 2027 dates.
EPCOT's World Celebration Walkway Is Open Around Concrete-Filled Light Channels
Pale concrete channels now cross an open section of the World Celebration Gardens walkway.
Jock Lindsey’s Candelabra Eggs Use Martini Cups After Other Holders Failed
Chef Gary Miles says cupcake liners and bamboo cones did not fit; two-piece martini cups found in storage did.
Magic Kingdom Schedules 2 p.m. Christmastime Parade for Nov. 10 and 11
The holiday parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. on both November dates.
Animal Kingdom Employee Admission Is Blocked December 20 Through January 2
Employee Self-Admission and Main Entrance Pass access is blocked for 14 consecutive holiday-season days.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Down More Than 3 Hours at Magic Kingdom
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin remained down more than three hours.
Hollywood Studios Closes at 5 p.m. Oct. 20; Scrooge and Launchpad Greet Gartner Guests
Regular park hours end Tuesday afternoon. Scrooge McDuck and Launchpad McQuack are scheduled on Grand Avenue from 7 to 11 p.m. for Gartner attendees.
GEO-82 Serves Tiramisu and Passion Fruit Martinis at $20 Each
The two drinks are grouped under Featured Cocktails at EPCOT's adults-only lounge.
Brooks Reveals Four Wine & Dine Shoes, Plus Minnie Mouse Ghost 18 for 2027
The 2026 expo lineup includes Grumpy, Mary Poppins, Goofy and runDisney shoes, while the Minnie Mouse design will debut at the 2027 Marathon Weekend.
Tropical Americas Temple Rises Behind Scaffolding in New Disney World Construction Tour
Blue-green temple carvings, Lakeshore Lodge finishes and Walt Disney Imagineering teams fill Josh D’Amaro’s seven-photo tour.
Calfuccino’s EPCOT Arrival Included a Crane-Assisted Rooftop Transfer
New footage shows Calfuccino’s crane-assisted rooftop transfer at EPCOT.
Jack Skellington Puppet Keeps Performing After Forearm and Hand Mishap
A video shared Oct. 18 shows the Magic Kingdom puppet continuing through Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular after its left forearm and hand were no longer attached.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure Gets Dec. 18 Hours After Nov. 2 Closure
Tiana's Bayou Adventure is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 18 after its Nov. 2 closure.
Ariel Moves to Echo Lake at Hollywood Studios Starting Oct. 28
Live-action Ariel moves from Walt Disney Presents to a temporary Echo Lake location starting Oct. 28.
Fresh Concrete Appears at Magic Kingdom’s Cars Ridge Run Rally Site
An October 18 aerial shows recently cast concrete for an underground portion of Cars Ridge Run Rally at Piston Peak.