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Disney World Officially Posts Disney Springs Transportation Restrictions on Its Website
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Disney World Officially Posts Disney Springs Transportation Restrictions on Its Website
Walt Disney World has updated its official website to reflect new transportation restrictions for Disney Springs, limiting bus and boat service to guests with qualifying reasons.
June 29, 2026
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Disney Springs Resort Transportation Restrictions Now in Effect — What Loopholes Still Exist
Jun 29, 2026
Disney Springs Resort Transportation Restrictions Now in Effect — What Loopholes Still Exist
As of June 28, 2026, Disney World has officially restricted resort buses and watercraft from Disney Springs to guests with qualifying reservations. Here's what you need to know.
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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Dates and Tickets Announced for Magic Kingdom
Jun 25, 2026
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Dates and Tickets Announced for Magic Kingdom
Disney has officially announced Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party dates for 2026, with tickets going on sale soon and passholder discounts available.
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EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2026: Dates, Details, and What's Returning
Jun 25, 2026
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2026: Dates, Details, and What's Returning
Disney has officially announced the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, confirming returning favorites and new additions for the season.
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Disney World's Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Permanently Retired After Decades of Holiday Tradition
Jun 25, 2026
Disney World's Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Permanently Retired After Decades of Holiday Tradition
Disney World has confirmed that the iconic gingerbread house at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will not return, marking the end of a beloved holiday tradition.
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Track Installation Underway for Monsters Inc. Door Vault Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Jun 23, 2026
Track Installation Underway for Monsters Inc. Door Vault Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Construction on the Monsters Inc. Door Vault roller coaster is hitting a major milestone as track installation begins inside the show building at Hollywood Studios.
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Disney World's Fourth Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Takes Shape as First Deck Assembled Backstage
Jun 23, 2026
Disney World's Fourth Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Takes Shape as First Deck Assembled Backstage
The newest Magic Kingdom ferryboat is progressing backstage at Walt Disney World, with aerial photos revealing the vessel's first deck fully formed on cradle supports.
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Magic Kingdom's Piston Peak National Park Takes Shape: Retaining Wall Nearly Complete, Utility Work Underway
Jun 23, 2026
Magic Kingdom's Piston Peak National Park Takes Shape: Retaining Wall Nearly Complete, Utility Work Underway
Fresh aerial photos reveal major progress at the Piston Peak National Park expansion site at Magic Kingdom, with infrastructure work ramping up across the cleared land.
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Disney's BoardWalk Getting Major Overhaul
Jun 19, 2026
Disney's BoardWalk Getting Major Overhaul
Walt Disney World has announced sweeping changes to Disney's BoardWalk, including a new lounge replacing Jellyrolls and a mysterious quick-service concept replacing Big River Grille, arriving late 2026.
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Disney Springs Transportation Restrictions to Become a Permanent Change
Jun 16, 2026
Disney Springs Transportation Restrictions to Become a Permanent Change
Guests visiting Walt Disney World may soon need to adjust how they navigate the resort, as transportation restrictions at Disney Springs appear to be moving from a temporary crowd-control measure to a long-term policy. Reports indicate that Disney plans to continue verifying resort-related reservations before allowing guests to board buses from Disney Springs to Disney Resort hotels.
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EPCOT World Celebration Reflecting Pool Undergoes Major Refurbishment at Disney World
Jun 12, 2026
EPCOT World Celebration Reflecting Pool Undergoes Major Refurbishment at Disney World
Disney World has begun draining and refurbishing one of the reflecting pools in EPCOT's World Celebration area, with crews moving decorative rocks as work begins.
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Disney World's Grand Floridian Cafe to Close July 20, 2026 for Major Refurbishment
Jun 10, 2026
Disney World's Grand Floridian Cafe to Close July 20, 2026 for Major Refurbishment
Grand Floridian Cafe will temporarily close for extensive renovations starting July 20, 2026, with brunch service relocating to nearby Citricos during the closure.
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La Poutinerie Opens July 1 at EPCOT Canada Pavilion
Jun 9, 2026
La Poutinerie Opens July 1 at EPCOT Canada Pavilion
La Poutinerie Hosted by Air Canada debuts at EPCOT's Canada Pavilion on July 1, featuring authentic poutine, frozen drinks, and Canadian beverages.
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Disney World Expands Solar-Powered Trash Cans Across All Theme Parks and Water Parks
Jun 9, 2026
Disney World Expands Solar-Powered Trash Cans Across All Theme Parks and Water Parks
Walt Disney World is rolling out smart, solar-powered waste bins throughout all four theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs through the end of 2024.
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Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Dock Expansion Construction Officially Underway at Disney World
Jun 8, 2026
Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Dock Expansion Construction Officially Underway at Disney World
Construction has begun on the Magic Kingdom ferryboat dock expansion project, four months after Disney filed initial plans for the Seven Seas Lagoon transportation upgrade.
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Disney World's Carousel of Progress to Receive Complete Overhaul with New Decades and Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic
May 28, 2026
Disney World's Carousel of Progress to Receive Complete Overhaul with New Decades and Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic
Magic Kingdom's beloved Carousel of Progress will undergo a major transformation, updating all scenes to new time periods and adding the first Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic figure to any Disney World attraction.
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Bluey's Wild World Opens One Day Early at Disney's Animal Kingdom
May 27, 2026
Bluey's Wild World Opens One Day Early at Disney's Animal Kingdom
The new Bluey experience at Conservation Station welcomed its first guests on May 25, surprising families with an early debut of the interactive show area.
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Disney World's Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Prepares for The Mandalorian Movie Release
May 27, 2026
Disney World's Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Prepares for The Mandalorian Movie Release
With The Mandalorian and Grogu movie coming to theaters in May 2026, Disney World's Star Wars attractions may see increased popularity.
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New Hollywood Studios Map Reveals Major Park Changes for Summer 2026
May 26, 2026
New Hollywood Studios Map Reveals Major Park Changes for Summer 2026
Disney has released an updated guide map for Hollywood Studios revealing major changes for Summer 2026, including the new Walt Disney Studios section and Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.
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Diamond Horseshoe Returns with New Jessie's Roundup Show at Magic Kingdom
May 25, 2026
Diamond Horseshoe Returns with New Jessie's Roundup Show at Magic Kingdom
The historic Diamond Horseshoe venue at Magic Kingdom debuts its first show in over two decades with Jessie's Roundup, promoting the upcoming Toy Story 5 film.
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S'morin' Across America Milkshake Debuts at EPCOT's Sunshine Seasons
May 25, 2026
S'morin' Across America Milkshake Debuts at EPCOT's Sunshine Seasons
A new s'mores-themed milkshake arrives at The Land pavilion to celebrate the opening of Soarin' Across America attraction.
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Disney Park Pass Reservations Finally Bookable In My Disney Experience App
May 22, 2026
Disney Park Pass Reservations Finally Bookable In My Disney Experience App
Disney World updated the My Disney Experience app to allow eligible guests to book Disney Park Pass reservations directly within the app, eliminating extra steps.
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New Walt Disney Studios Lot Opens at Hollywood Studios With Fresh Details and Hidden Disney Touches
May 22, 2026
New Walt Disney Studios Lot Opens at Hollywood Studios With Fresh Details and Hidden Disney Touches
Disney's Hollywood Studios unveils its newly reimagined Walt Disney Studios Lot, inspired by the iconic Burbank campus. The refreshed area features updated facades and Disney details.
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Imagineering Reveals Hidden Easter Eggs Inside Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
May 21, 2026
Imagineering Reveals Hidden Easter Eggs Inside Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Disney Imagineering reveals the upcoming Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster will be packed with Easter eggs spanning Muppet history, nods to MuppetVision 3D, and tributes to the original Aerosmith attraction.
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Construction Accelerates as Second Crane Arrives at Disney World's Monsters Inc. Roller Coaster Site
May 21, 2026
Construction Accelerates as Second Crane Arrives at Disney World's Monsters Inc. Roller Coaster Site
A second large construction crane has been spotted at Disney's Hollywood Studios, signaling accelerated work on the upcoming Monsters Inc. Door Vault roller coaster.
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Tiffins Restaurant Celebrates 10th Anniversary with New Menu Items at Disney's Animal Kingdom
May 20, 2026
Tiffins Restaurant Celebrates 10th Anniversary with New Menu Items at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney's Animal Kingdom's signature dining location Tiffins Restaurant marks a decade of operation with new culinary offerings inspired by global adventures.
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Limited BDX Droid Bucket Coming to Disney World's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge This May
May 20, 2026
Limited BDX Droid Bucket Coming to Disney World's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge This May
Disney's Hollywood Studios will offer exclusive BDX droid buckets for three days only in May 2026, available through mobile order via the My Disney Experience app.
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Disney World Airport Luggage Transfer Service Adds American Airlines and United Airlines
May 19, 2026
Disney World Airport Luggage Transfer Service Adds American Airlines and United Airlines
Walt Disney World's convenient Airport Luggage Transfer service expands to include two major carriers starting May 19, making resort stays even easier.
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Disney World Releases 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks Schedule for Magic Kingdom and EPCOT
May 19, 2026
Disney World Releases 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks Schedule for Magic Kingdom and EPCOT
Walt Disney World has unveiled showtimes for patriotic fireworks spectacular at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT during the 2026 Independence Day weekend celebration.
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