New Tropical Americas Aerials Show Curved Fountain Walls and Play-Area Construction
October 11 aerials show curved fountain walls and construction at a Tropical Americas play-area site.
Walt Disney World News – Page 6
The latest Walt Disney World news from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, and the resort hotels.
Walt Disney World Railroad’s October 30 Hours Conflict With November Reopening Notice
The Walt Disney World Railroad is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 30, although its reopening notice still points to November 2026.
Outer Rim Lounge Bites Are Limited to Two Options at $12 and $17
Disney’s current Outer Rim menu is limited to a $12 Elote Dip and a $17 Charcuterie Board.
Steel Frame Rises Between Indiana Jones and Backlot Express at Hollywood Studios
A new steel frame is visible between the Indiana Jones stunt show and Backlot Express at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Roof Decking Covers Sections of Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster Structure at Hollywood Studios
Steel framing, roof decking and black coaster supports fill a new aerial view of the Monsters, Inc. door coaster site.
Rise of the Resistance Listed for Hollywood Studios Extended Evening Hours on October 14 and 28
The ride appears on Disney’s current attraction list for 9 to 11 p.m. sessions October 14 and 28.
VIDEO: Two Rhinos Clash and Push Each Other Back on Kilimanjaro Safaris
Two rhinos make head-on contact and push each other backward beside a safari vehicle on Kilimanjaro Safaris.
Disney Lakeshore Lodge Guests Will Get Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours
The July 2027 resort will offer both park-time benefits.
Disney Profiles Be Our Guest Chef Jerry, Who Joined Disney Culinary in 2016
Gerardo “Jerry” Quijada Gonzalez now leads the Magic Kingdom restaurant after joining Disney Culinary as a sous chef in 2016.
Jingle Cruise Scheduled at Magic Kingdom on November 3
Jingle Cruise is scheduled for November 3, while November 2 currently has no posted hours.
Disney Converts October 8 Halloween Party Ticket to One-Day Park Hopper, Guest Message Says
The guest-shared notification says the converted ticket is valid for one year and requires a park reservation.
Swan and Dolphin Sets Costume Contests for October 10, 17, 24 and 31
Lagoon contests begin at 5 p.m. October 10, 17 and 24, while separate kids and adult contests start at 5:30 p.m. Halloween night.
Disney World Allergy-Friendly Menus May Now Include 11 Ingredients Formerly Classified as Tree Nuts
An October 6 policy change affects allergy-friendly options at Disney-owned restaurants.
Topolino’s Terrace Character Breakfast Tops Out at $59, With Children at $39
The prix-fixe character breakfast lists $59 adult and $39 child pricing.
Gideon’s Cookie Butter Shortbread Shadowcake Arrives October 10–11
Gideon’s new Cookie Butter Shortbread Shadowcake is available at both bakeries October 10–11 while supplies last.
Disney Lakeshore Lodge Bookings Are Now Open for Stays Starting July 1, 2027
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is now accepting reservations for stays starting July 1, 2027.
UPDATE: Expedition Everest Open Again After Over 2 Hours Down
Expedition Everest was operating again at 11:01 a.m. EDT after being down for over two hours.
Gran Fiesta Tour Guest and Party Were Trespassed After Water-Entry Video
The guest and the rest of the party were trespassed after the water-entry video.
Cake Bake Shop at Disney's BoardWalk Wins Bronze for Best Bakery and Best Dessert
The Cake Bake Shop at Disney's BoardWalk announced bronze honors for Best Bakery and Best Dessert.
Dacia Went From Overnight Custodial to Disney Holiday Services Area Manager Over 23 Years
The Walt Disney World leader now helps teams work with Imagineering on seasonal installations across the resort.
Fort Wilderness Holiday Sleigh Rides Run Dec. 1–30 for $80
Fort Wilderness Holiday Sleigh Rides run December 1–30 for $80, with no rides on Christmas Eve.
Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up Opens October 7 at Disney Springs
The limited-time shop is open in Town Center, with 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. hours listed for October 8.
Paddlefish Offers Free Kids Meals With Adult Entrées on Weekdays Through October
Paddlefish offers one complimentary kids meal per adult entrée Monday through Friday through October.
UPDATE: Test Track Remains Down 4 Hours After EPCOT Opens
Test Track remained down 10 hours after EPCOT opened.
Olivia’s Cafe Stops Service for 30 Minutes Between Breakfast and Lunch
Olivia’s Cafe pauses service for 30 minutes between breakfast and lunch.
Scat Cat’s Club Lounge Closes for Refurbishment; Temporary Bar Opens 5–11 p.m.
Disney expects the Port Orleans lounge to reopen in January 2027 while a temporary bar serves guests nightly.
Joe Rohde Says Expedition Everest’s Yeti Will Be Replaced
Joe Rohde says Expedition Everest’s Yeti will be replaced rather than repaired.
Santa’s Holiday Grove Brings Snow Flurries to Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom is adding Santa’s Holiday Grove across from Theater in the Wild.
Scat Cat’s Café Closes for Refurbishment; Beignets Move to Sassagoula
Scat Cat’s Café closes for refurbishment while beignets and coffee move to Sassagoula.
Jollywood Nights Adds New Lounge and Monsters, Inc. Meet-and-Greets
Checkin’ It Twice Lounge adds drinks, music and entertainment, while George Sanderson and Needleman join the party for the first time.