6 New Refurbishment Dates Added to Disneyland Closure Calendar for Summer 2026 & Beyond!

6 New Refurbishment Dates Added to Disneyland Closure Calendar for Summer 2026 & Beyond!

Summer may be the longest tourist season of the year at Disneyland, but there are still multiple ride refurbishments underway or recently added to the calendar. This covers those closures, along with more informal updates on other projects, including parking, ride testing, and more. The good news is that, as reflected in recent updates to

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Universal Celestial Goodnight Fireworks Spectacular Testing at Epic Universe

Universal Celestial Goodnight Fireworks Spectacular Testing at Epic Universe

After over a year of rumors, speculation and launch site installation, Universal has started testing on the first true nighttime spectacular at Epic Universe. Here’s the latest, along with an expected timeline for debut. Since Epic Universe opened, the only nighttime production has been the Cosmos Fountain Show, which performs at or around park closing.

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Disney World’s 10 Big Lightning Lane Changes for 2026

Disney World’s 10 Big Lightning Lane Changes for 2026

There are major changes to Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Walt Disney World, with the pre-arrival priorities at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios changing, along with the rankings or importance of buying the paid FastPass service at each of the four parks. Here’s what you need to know before you buy LLMP (or decide

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Over 400 Alligators Removed From Disney World in Decade Since Toddler’s Death

Over 400 Alligators Removed From Disney World in Decade Since Toddler’s Death

One year ago this week, a dark cloud was cast over what should have been a joyous occasion. As the Walt Disney Company prepared to open a new flagship castle park in Shanghai, two separate tragedies rocked Central Florida and the Walt Disney World community. The first occurred in the overnight hours of June 12,

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2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party vs. Oogie Boogie Bash

2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party vs. Oogie Boogie Bash

Disney has two big fall hard ticket events: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World and Oogie Boogie Bash at California Adventure in Disneyland. This compares & contrasts the two to see which is better for characters, parades, entertainment, crowds, and more. On the one hand, this is a

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My New Must-Eat Meal at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

My New Must-Eat Meal at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

We’ve been singing the praises of dining at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for years, which has an underrated and well-rounded restaurant roster. It’s not the #1 park at Walt Disney World overall, but I would argue that it’s a strong contender for #2, and easily ahead of Magic Kingdom. Disney’s Hollywood Studios excels at themed dining,

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Lion King Ride & Pride Lands Coming to Disneyland Paris: Concept Art, Model Photos & Video

Lion King Ride & Pride Lands Coming to Disneyland Paris: Concept Art, Model Photos & Video

Disneyland Paris announced the first-ever Lion King attraction and Pride Rock land, which will debut as part of the Disney Adventure World transformation. This shares details, concept art & model photos of the log flume ride, and everything we know about the area. This news was announced during the last D23 Expo, during which Disney

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