Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Sells Out November 24
The November 24 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is sold out, while opening night remains available at $199.
Walt Disney World News – Page 8
The latest Walt Disney World news from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, and the resort hotels.
Frank and Earliene Mark 55 Years as Walt Disney World Cast Members
Disney’s new anniversary feature profiles two employees who have worked at the resort since opening day in 1971.
Hurly-Burly's Raised Floor Gives More Guests a Stage View
Hurly-Burly's raised floor and stepped seating are designed to improve stage views.
Bakso the Tiger Will Leave Animal Kingdom for Another Zoo This Fall
The two-year-old Sumatran tiger will move to another AZA-accredited zoo under a Species Survival Plan recommendation.
EPCOT Hours End at 9 P.M. Before 9:15 P.M. Luminous Nov. 27
EPCOT is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on November 27, with Luminous: The Symphony of Us at 9:15 p.m.
Animal Kingdom Adds Fall Ice Cream Cookie Dough Sandwich Oct. 1
The new Terra Treats dessert combines vanilla ice cream, edible cookie dough and chocolate brownie with fall sprinkles and sea salt flakes.
Atlantic Dance Hall Regular Weekend Operations End Oct. 1
Regular weekend operations end Oct. 1, while the BoardWalk venue remains available for private events.
A Porch Goose Joined a Walt Disney World Visit
Creator Liz shared two Reels of a dressed porch-goose figure visiting Walt Disney World.
Report Links Magic Kingdom Building to Parade Support
A backstage Magic Kingdom project may become a parade-support facility; Disney has not confirmed that use.
Walt Disney World Logo Debuts on UCF Football Helmets
The Walt Disney World logo is on the back of every UCF football helmet this season.
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Runs at EPCOT Through Nov. 2
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit runs at EPCOT through November 2.
Slinky Dog Dash Down for More Than 4½ Hours at Hollywood Studios
Slinky Dog Dash remained down Saturday after more than five hours.
Olaf Draws Switched to B-Mode at Hollywood Studios Friday
Olaf Draws ran in B-Mode on September 25 with Olaf and his desk behind drapes.
TRON Had Two Outages at Magic Kingdom Friday
TRON Lightcycle / Run had two interruptions at Magic Kingdom Friday.
Frozen Ever After Listed Down at EPCOT After Earlier 2½-Hour Interruption
Frozen Ever After was listed down at 7:15 p.m. EDT after an earlier 2½-hour interruption.
New Disney World Halloween Treats Include Boneyard Sundae and Maleficent Funnel Cake
The Boneyard Cookies and Scream Sundae arrives at Animal Kingdom October 1, while the Maleficent Funnel Cake is available at Hollywood Studios.
New Found Glory Will Play Six EPCOT Sets in Memory of Chad Gilbert
New Found Glory will play six Eat to the Beat sets at EPCOT in memory of guitarist Chad Gilbert.
Peter Pan’s Flight Had Long Outages on Two Consecutive Days at Magic Kingdom
Peter Pan’s Flight was unavailable for about 11 hours 25 minutes on September 21 and about 6 hours 15 minutes during posted park hours on September 22.
runDisney Wine & Dine 5K First Group Starts at 4:30 a.m.
The 2026 Disney Wine & Dine 5K begins at 4:30 a.m. Eastern, with assigned start groups through 7:30 a.m.
Turf Club Bar and Grill Reopens at Saratoga Springs Sept. 30
The Turf Club Bar and Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa reopens September 30 with its full menu after refurbishment.
Disney After Hours 2027 Dates Announced, General Ticket Sales Start September 22
Eligible hotel guests can buy Disney After Hours 2027 tickets starting September 10, ahead of general sales on September 22 for three Walt Disney World parks.
Cosmic Rewind Will Play “September” All Day on September 21
Cosmic Rewind is bypassing its preshow September 21 while playing “September” on every ride for the day.
Jambo House Room Refurbishment at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Runs Through January 2027
Jambo House rooms are scheduled for refurbishment through January 2027. Johari Treasures at Kidani Village is also closed for refurbishment. Photo: Animal Kingdom Lodge resort context, before the work.
Walt Disney World Plans 5,000 New Jobs Over Five Years
Walt Disney World plans to add 5,000 Central Florida jobs over the next five years as the resort expands its workforce.
Apple Crumble Cake Starts at $125 at Disney’s BoardWalk
The three-layer apple spice cake comes in four whole-cake sizes starting at $125.
Guests Point to Missing Figure at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Before November Refurbishment
A static figure is absent, and a light fixture appears toppled inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Orlando Airport Welcomes Wish Flight Families Headed to Walt Disney World
More than a dozen families arrived for a Walt Disney World trip with American Airlines and Make-A-Wish.
UPDATE: No 2026 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Tickets Available From Disney
Disney's ticket page no longer offers 2026 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets. October 25 was the last previously available date.
Diamond Horseshoe Reservations Open September 29 at 8 p.m. ET
Disney World has set an 8 p.m. ET September 29 reservation opening for The Diamond Horseshoe’s limited-time Magic Kingdom pop-up, which begins October 4.
Alien Swirling Saucers Gets Lilypad Soundtrack September 25
New and reworked Toy Story music starts at Alien Swirling Saucers September 25.