Disney World Adjusts Extended Evening Hours Schedule for May 2026
Walt Disney World is making a notable adjustment to its Extended Evening Hours schedule in May 2026, with the benefit shifting to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom for select dates. Extended Evening Hours are a popular perk available to guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villa Resorts, and a small group of […]
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Permit Amendment Points to Later Spring 2026 Opening
A new permit amendment filed for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom suggests that the attraction’s long-awaited reopening may arrive later in spring 2026 than many fans had expected. The Frontierland roller coaster, often called the “wildest ride in the wilderness,” closed on 6th January 2025 to begin an extensive refurbishment […]
Big Al’s Closes to Make Way for Piston Peak
At Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, a pair of beloved Frontierland fixtures are set to close as part of the massive transformation underway at the Magic Kingdom. Two long-running cornerstones of the park — Westward Ho Refreshments and Big Al’s — will soon be gone to make way for the new Piston Peak National […]
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Ends Its Run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Huge Final Day Crowds
On 1st March 2026, after more than 26 years thrilling guests with high-speed launches and classic rock, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios closed permanently in its original form. The indoor launched coaster, known for blasting guests from 0 to 57 mph in 2.8 seconds through inversions and neon streetscapes, officially […]
Magic Kingdom Entertainment Schedule Shifts for March
Magic Kingdom Entertainment Schedule Shifts for March As spring break season approaches and the days grow longer, Walt Disney World Resort is adjusting its parade and cavalcade times at Magic Kingdom park to better match daylight hours and guest flow. These changes affect three of the park’s core processions: the new Disney Starlight nighttime parade, […]
Latest on Disney’s New Olaf Animation Experience at Hollywood Studios
Disney has officially revealed fresh details about a whimsical new addition coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Summer 2026. As part of the larger transformation of the former Animation Courtyard into what’s now being called The Magic of Disney Animation, guests will soon encounter a brand-new drawing class experience starring everyone’s favourite cheerful snowman, Olaf […]
Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Host Extended Evening Hours in May 2026
Walt Disney World Resort is shaking up its park hours schedule this spring, giving deluxe resort guests a rare opportunity to enjoy extra time at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park after normal closing on Monday, 4th May 2026. Traditionally reserved for parks like Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, this special evening extension is noteworthy simply because […]
Disney’s Villains Land – Rumour of a Bigger Land?
Disney’s long-rumoured Villains Land — a themed expansion at Magic Kingdom dedicated to some of the most infamous characters from Disney Animation — is still very much alive, but the blueprint fans had been expecting is reportedly being rethought with significantly greater ambition. In a development stirring both excitement and speculation online, well-connected Disney enthusiast […]
Operational Change to Disney Starlight Parade Direction
At Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, there’s a fresh twist to how the newest nightly parade moves through the park. Since 12th February 2026, the Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade has been running its second performance in the opposite direction to the first. This operational revision affects only the evening’s later showing on […]
Modified ‘Let the Magic Begin’ Show Starts
Magic Kingdom’s cherished morning welcome show, Let the Magic Begin, is being presented in a modified format while Cinderella Castle undergoes significant exterior work. Disney has confirmed that the show will continue to play its fanfare and music as guests gather for park opening, but characters such as Mickey Mouse and friends will not appear […]