Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Joins Free Summer Water Park Benefit for 2027
Walt Disney World is preparing for the arrival of Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge by confirming the new hotel will participate in several standard resort perks. Guests booked at the upcoming property will receive complimentary water park admission on their arrival day during the summer season, alongside additional theme park access benefits. Complimentary Water Park Admission on […]
Walt Disney World Announces Initial Park Hours for Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2026
Walt Disney World has released the initial operating hours for its four theme parks and one water park for the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2026. Guests planning a holiday trip from December 20 through December 31 can now begin outlining their daily itineraries. While these are the officially posted times, Disney routinely […]
My Disney Experience App Expands Hotel Room Requests With Resort-Specific Options
Walt Disney World guests preparing for an upcoming hotel stay now have access to a more detailed room request tool inside the My Disney Experience mobile app. Rather than selecting from a small pool of generic preferences, visitors can now choose options tailored to their specific resort hotel and room category, including individual building sections, […]
New Brooks Running Shoes Revealed for 2026 Wine and Dine Half Marathon
Runners preparing for the 2026 Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend now have a look at the official footwear collaboration between Brooks and runDisney. Four distinct shoe styles and a commemorative accessory pack will launch at the upcoming Health and Fitness Expo at Walt Disney World, alongside an early preview of a design scheduled […]
Mobile Order Breakfast Launches at Wailulu Bar and Grill: Full Menu and Pricing Revealed
Guests staying at or visiting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort now have a new way to pick up a quick morning meal. As of October 20, 2026, Wailulu Bar and Grill in the Island Tower officially accepts Mobile Order for its grab-and-go breakfast service through the My Disney Experience app. How to Find and Use Mobile […]
Planning Around the Early Closure Today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Visitors heading to Walt Disney World on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, will need to adjust their theme park itineraries. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is scheduled to close at 5:00 pm, which is four hours earlier than its standard mid-October operating schedule. This adjustment is due to a private park buyout by the research and consulting firm […]
How To Buy Original Hand-Drawn Character Sketches at Disney Springs
When shopping at Walt Disney World, many visitors gravitate toward standard theme park merchandise like apparel, pins, and plush toys. For guests looking for a home decor piece with a personal touch, The Art of Disney at Disney Springs offers original, hand-drawn character sketches created by Disney artists. Where to Find the Artwork These custom […]
Best DVC Resorts For Guests Who Love Magic Kingdom
For some Disney World guests, Magic Kingdom is the park they want to visit again and again. Whether you love starting your mornings on Main Street, U.S.A., staying until the fireworks, or hopping over for a few attractions whenever you have extra time, your DVC resort can make those Magic Kingdom-heavy trips even better. Several […]
Navigating Walt Disney World Road Closures for the 2026 Wine and Dine Race Weekend
The 2026 Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend takes place from October 23 through October 25, bringing thousands of runners to Walt Disney World. To keep participants safe along the courses, runDisney has announced temporary road closures and traffic modifications across the resort. Understanding these schedules will help both runners and regular theme park […]
Watercraft Service Paused Between Old Key West Resort and Disney Springs
Guests planning to take a scenic boat ride from Disney’s Old Key West Resort to Disney Springs will need to adjust their travel plans this month. Walt Disney World has announced another temporary suspension of the watercraft route connecting the resort to the shopping and dining district. October 2026 Closure Details The Sassagoula River Cruise […]
Walkways and Entrance Plaza Take Shape for Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Construction on the Monsters, Inc. themed land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has entered a new stage of development. Recent aerial photography from Bioreconstruct shows crews shifting their focus to ground-level infrastructure, with fresh concrete, brickwork, and landscaping appearing across the future Monstropolis area. Entrance Plaza Details and First Brickwork The area formerly known as Muppets […]