New S.E.A. Member is Hazel Hightower, Daughter of Disgraced Harrison Hightower of Tower of Terror Fame

Walt Disney Imagineering promised a reveal about the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.) at the 2026 D23 Expo, and we finally have an answer to a mystery that has spanned multiple months. Here’s the thief behind the digital scavenger hunt, one final riddle, the new character’s motivation for her mischief, and the Tower of

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Up to $120 Off Disney Gift Cards During Early Black Friday Sale, Made Easier with Walmart’s Plus Promo

There’s a new deal starting soon for Disney gift cards, offering 10% off or up to $120 in savings at Sam’s Club. This covers discount details, plus a similar sale for select restaurants at Walt Disney World, and more you need to know about buying and using these GCs. Plus, why you might want to

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Retired Disney CEO Bob Iger Extends ‘Battle of Bobs’ with Book War

The Battle of the Bobs has been extended by popular (?) demand, with retired CEO Bob Iger announcing his upcoming book, One Last Time, about his second tour of duty leading the Walt Disney Company. He couldn’t let Chapek fire the final shots, so this is presumably his indirect answer to Behind the Castle Walls.

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Disney World Extends Polynesian Village Resort Construction Project Into 2027

Disney’s Polynesian Resort is in the home stretches of one of the largest and longest hotel construction projects at Walt Disney World, but that unfortunately for guests staying at the resort this holiday season, it appears work will be extended into 2027 based on an updated refurbishment bulletin. Here’s the latest, along with our commentary

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Christmas Candy Canes at Disneyland: 2026 Dates, Info & History

Disneyland’s handmade candy canes have been a Christmas-time tradition for decades, developing a loyal fan-following as a result. This buying guide covers holiday dates for scoring one of these coveted sweet treats, tips & tricks for getting one before they sell out, and a bit of history as to what makes these hand-pulled candy canes

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Disney’s Magical Express Spiritual Successor Shuttle Review

Mears Connect is the shuttle between Orlando Airport and Walt Disney World resorts plus third party on-site & nearby off-site hotels. This MCO transportation review shares our experiences with the spiritual successor to Disney’s Magical Express, how it’s gotten better & worse, and whether it’s still worth using as of Late 2026. As regular readers

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Disney World’s Best Breakfast Is In Least Likely Location

If you gave me 100 guesses, I would not have correctly chosen the home to Walt Disney World’s new best breakfast prior to eating there. I probably would’ve picked Ale & Compass, Topolino’s Terrace, Trattoria al Forno, Grand Floridian Cafe, Boma, and a few other fan favorites multiple times before the correct answer even one.

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Disney World’s Tower of Terror Could Be Getting New or Expanded Twilight Zone ‘Episode’

It looks like Walt Disney World might be pulling a page from its ‘singles and doubles’ playbook to get fans excited about the 2027 slate and draw them to the parks. This was especially fruitful at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which featured Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run with Mandalorian and

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Will Disneyland Move the Matterhorn for Tomorrowland’s Reimagining? Why We’re Skeptical of Rumors

Rumors are swirling that the Matterhorn Bobsleds will be relocated and rebuilt or removed entirely as part of the comprehensive reimagining of Tomorrowland at Disneyland. This post shares our commentary about the likelihood of that happening, along with everything we know about the overhaul. Let’s start with the bigger-picture Tomorrowland transformation. This was officially announced

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Great Day to Do Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Plus When to Avoid EPCOT & Magic Kingdom in Fall 2026

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will soon have one of its slowest dates of Fall 2026, making it a great time to visit during what’s otherwise a busy month. Conversely, Magic Kingdom and EPCOT have days to avoid due to special events that will result in up and down crowds that open the door to more savvy

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