Construction Update: Tropical Americas, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Construction crews at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are beginning to transform the site that once hosted DinoLand, U.S.A. into something completely new and magical. Inside the developing show building for the upcoming Encanto-themed attraction, the first signs of interior work are now visible, with steel poles rising within the framework and giving a sense of the […]
Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach Open for the Summer
Disney has confirmed that its two water parks at Walt Disney World — Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach — will both be open at the same time during the summer of 2026. This marks a return to overlapping operations; in recent years the parks usually took turns being open, with only one available at a […]
Walt Disney World Marathon 2026
The 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by State Farm is set to bring its signature mix of athletic challenge, Disney storytelling, and festive energy to runners and spectators alike from 7th January to 11th January 2026 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This annual celebration of fitness includes a suite of […]
runDisney Releases Full 2026/27 Race Calendar
runDisney has unveiled its complete 2026–2027 race calendar, giving runners and Disney fans plenty of time to plan their training schedules, travel, and race entries for both in-person events at Walt Disney World Resort and virtual races that you can do from anywhere. The schedule stretches from the fall of 2026 through spring 2027 and […]
Pete’s Silly Sideshow Refurbishment Update
Walt Disney World has updated its plans for maintenance at Pete’s Silly Sideshow, the popular character meet-and-greet area in Magic Kingdom’s Storybook Circus. What was previously scheduled to close on 5th January 2026 will now begin its temporary shutdown one day earlier, with the last day of operation now 4th January 2026. This seasonal closure […]
Cinderella Castle Refurbishment
Disney will start repainting Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom start January 2026. This is part of the project to restore the castle to it’s classic appearance. The project timeline stretches across 2026 with work expected to wrap up later in the year. The moat around Cinderella Castle will be drained to allow crews to access […]
Disney Confirms Rock ‘n’ Roller Coasters Closure Date
Disney has announced that the final day of operation for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will be on 1st March 2026. This marks th end of the attraction long-running Aerosmith era as changes are made to transform it into Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. The attraction has been a signature thrill ride […]
What to Expect at World Disney World in 2026
Walt Disney World has outlined a full year of new aditions for 2026. The overview below will give a quick look at what is coming and when to expect it! Early 2026 Updated Anna, Else and Kristoff Audio-Animatronics debut at Frozen Ever After at EPCOT in FebruaryEPCOT Internation Festival of Arts will return from January […]
Ride Added to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Extra Magic Hours
One of the best perks about staying at a Disney Hotel is Disney’s Early Entry perk and it’s just about to get a nice change. What is Disney’s Early Entry? Guests staying at a Disney World resort get a perk of extra time in the parks before it opens up for day guests, 30 minutes […]