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Highest Priced Date of 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Sells Out in Record Time (Again)

Highest Priced Date of 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Sells Out in Record Time (Again)

Walt Disney World just opened ticket sales for the 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party to all guests, and the most expensive date (priced at $229) sold out faster than ever. This covers the latest, along with what you can expect with other dates selling out and our commentary about why WDW underpriced the […]

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Space Mountain Earthrise Using Cosmic Rewind-Style Spinning Vehicle

Space Mountain Earthrise Using Cosmic Rewind-Style Spinning Vehicle

Sleuths on social media have spotted ride vehicles behind the brand-new Space Mountain Earthrise attraction, uncovering a coaster that’s similar–but not identical–to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Here’s the latest on this ride being built in Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland, which is almost certainly the most expensive attraction ever made by Walt Disney Imagineering.

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President of Walt Disney World Announces Retirement

President of Walt Disney World Announces Retirement

Two months after the Walt Disney Company announced a series of leadership appointments in the Parks & Resorts segment that included a new chair and Disneyland President, current Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle has announced his retirement. Here’s the latest, plus our speculation about who could be promoted to the top spot at WDW.

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My Awful Early Entry Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on 10/10 Crowds Day

My Awful Early Entry Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on 10/10 Crowds Day

During an excellent Early Entry at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you can knock out multiple E-Ticket rides in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land, or beyond. This was pretty much the exact opposite of that, and this photo report recaps my rough morning, explaining what went wrong and how I should’ve pivoted to make things

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Airlines Stepping Up After Spirit Shutdown with New Nonstop Flights to Disney World

Airlines Stepping Up After Spirit Shutdown with New Nonstop Flights to Disney World

Following the abrupt overnight shutdown of Spirit Airlines last weekend, other low-cost carriers are scrambling to fill the void. Southwest, JetBlue, Breeze, and others have all announced intentions to expand service to Florida airports home to Walt Disney World and other tourist destinations. Here’s the latest news about airlines adding routes in Orlando and beyond,

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Our Favorite Week of 2026 at Disneyland

Our Favorite Week of 2026 at Disneyland

There’s a 4-month stretch encompassing Halloween, Christmas, and Lunar New Year that we love at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. These are our three favorite holidays, but can be very busy. Fortunately, there’s one window of opportunity that we’ve found has become consistently uncrowded. Let’s start with the basics. Within the aforementioned 4-month stretch–from October through

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Disney’s Polynesian Village vs. Beach Club Resort

Disney’s Polynesian Village vs. Beach Club Resort

This Walt Disney World showdown compares the best of the best: Beach Club and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The ultimate hotel near Magic Kingdom versus the top Crescent Lake property. Arguably two very different hotels that will appeal to different demographics…but we’re going to have them battle anyway! The similarities and differences, along with the

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Yachtsman Steakhouse Closing Date Confirmed & Crew’s Cup Lounge Reopening Soon at Disney World

Yachtsman Steakhouse Closing Date Confirmed & Crew’s Cup Lounge Reopening Soon at Disney World

Walt Disney World has finally confirmed a reopening date for Crew’s Cup Lounge, which comes back online right as the adjacent Yachtsman Steakhouse closes for a multi-month refresh. Here’s the latest on two of our favorite Walt Disney World restaurants, including dates, commentary on the possibility of reimagined interiors and redone menus. These closures are

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Why the Limited-Time Soarin’ Across America Will Have a Delayed Departure from EPCOT

Why the Limited-Time Soarin’ Across America Will Have a Delayed Departure from EPCOT

Walt Disney World is almost ready for takeoff of Soarin’ Across America at EPCOT, which starts previews in a week and will likely begin soft openings ahead of its official opening. Many fans are already wondering when the limited-time United States Semiquincentennial celebration version of the attraction ends, and how long they have to see

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