Disney World Quietly Drops 2027 Opening for Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom
Following silence as to its opening status at D23, Walt Disney World has quietly removed the 2027 debut date for Tropical Americas on its calendar and coming soon page. Here are full details, plus why despite believing this was a purposeful change, we also strongly suspect that two-thirds of the Animal Kingdom expansion will debut before next Christmas. This change comes as the WDW Resort Event Calendar page on DisneyWorld.Disney.Go.com (never let…
Disney World’s New “Olaf Draws!” Uses Unconventional Virtual Queue to Control Crowds When Busy
Walt Disney World has confirmed that “Olaf Draws!” will use a virtual queue to avoid long lines as necessary when demand is high, but with a new twist on the common crowd control tool. Here’s how to use the VQ, which will not involve the normal 7:00 am fast fingers and speed strategy protocol, and won’t even be available via the MDX app. As basic background, the Magic of Disney Animation has…
Surprise Soft Opening for Magic of Disney Animation Attraction at Hollywood Studios
The Magic of Disney Animation has quietly soft opened Friday morning ahead of its scheduled debut on Monday, September 14,…
Disneyland Christmas 2026 Ultimate Guide
Our ultimate guide to Christmas 2026 at Disneyland & Disney California Adventure offers tips & tricks for visiting during the…
2026 Disneyland Refurbishment Calendar
This Disneyland and Disney California Adventure ride refurbishment calendar for 2026 and 2027 lists temporary attraction closures so you know…
Rare Disney PIN Code Deal on 1-Day Disneyland Park Hopper Ticket for Now to Christmas 2026
Disney has released a new deal for a discounted 1-Day Disneyland Park Hopper ticket via an elusive PIN code with…
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2027 After Hours at Disney World: Party Dates, Ticket Costs, Ride Roster, Price Increases & Discounts
After Hours parties return in January 2027 at three of the four Walt Disney World theme parks! This shares dates,…
Disney World Shortens 2027 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival: Dates & Details
Walt Disney World has revealed dates and details for the 2027 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, including later start…
Disney World Extends 2027 EPCOT Festival of Arts!
Walt Disney World has revealed dates and details for the 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, including basics about…
Up to 30% Off Disney World Resort Room Discounts for Disney Visa in Winter & Spring 2027
Walt Disney World has a new Disney Visa Cardmember deal of up to 30% off resort room rates for January…
Save Up to $250 Per Night at Disney World in Winter to Summer 2027
Walt Disney World has a new discount of up to $250 off per night for January through July 2027. This…
Save Up to 25% Off Disney World Resort Room Deal for January to Spring Break 2027
Walt Disney World has released new general public resort discounts of up to 25% off hotel room rates for the…
Up to 35% Off Disney World AP Resort Discounts in Winter & Spring 2027
Walt Disney World has released resort room-only discounts for the first several months of next year for Annual Passholders with…
Character ‘Free Play’ Will Continue in Courtyard After Magic of Disney Animation Debuts at DHS
Walt Disney World has confirmed that free roaming characters currently populating the reimagined Studios Lot courtyard will continue after the…
Here’s What Disney’s Busiest Park is Like on Its Worst 10/10 Crowds Days
The bar for 10/10 crowd levels at Walt Disney World is an average wait time of 52 minutes. These numbers…
Disney World Adds New Props to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure to Fix Past Problems with Rat Ride
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT has received new set-dressing in two show scenes to conceal screen seams. Here’s a look…
2026 Dates & Details for Behind the Seeds Glimmering Greenhouses Christmas Ride Tour at EPCOT
Walt Disney World has announced the return of Behind the Seeds: Glimmering Greenhouses during the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of…
2026 Candlelight Processional at EPCOT Celebrity Narrators Announced: ABC, NFL, NPH, Hallmark & More
Walt Disney World has released the celebrity narrator lineup for the 2026 Candlelight Processional, with newcomers and returning fan-favorites. This…
2026 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages at Disney World: Prices, Restaurants & Top Picks
Walt Disney World has announced 2026 Candlelight Processional Dining Package dates and details, including price (increases), participating restaurants, and when…
Disney World Makes Monster Construction Progress on Monstropolis Ahead of Accelerated 2027 Opening!
Walt Disney World has been making monstrous progress on Monstropolis, which is racing towards its ahead-of-schedule (phased) opening in 2027….
2026-2027 Disney World Refurbishment Calendar
This Walt Disney World ride refurbishment calendar lists the closure schedule for 2026 at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios &…
Our Top Way to Stay at Epic Universe is a Helios Family Suite We Hate to Love
Helios Grand Hotel is the new resort inside Epic Universe, and it offers a ton of room types from the…