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New Aerial Photos Reveal Latest Progress on Monsters Inc Flying Door Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Fresh aerial photos show the Monsters Inc. flying door coaster building is now largely enclosed at Hollywood Studios, with Vekoma track staged nearby and ready for delivery ahead of a 2028 opening.

18 hours ago · Sep 07, 2026 | 10:34am ET

Other

More September 2026 Good to Go Days Released for Disney World Passholders

Two more September 2026 Good to Go Days have been added for Annual Passholders: September 8 and 10, bringing the month's total to four confirmed dates.

20 hours ago · Sep 07, 2026 | 8:42am ET

Dining

EPCOT's Coral Reef Restaurant Reopens November 2026

EPCOT's Coral Reef Restaurant reopens November 4, 2026, after closing September 8. Dinner-only hours from 4pm to 9pm remain in place, and lunch service has not been confirmed.

2 days ago · Sep 05, 2026 | 7:30am ET

Attractions

Indiana Jones Temple Facade Shows Dramatic Progress — Painted Mayan Pyramid Sections Revealed

Indiana Jones temple facade construction at Animal Kingdom has hit a major milestone. Aerial photos show two painted Mayan pyramid sections already in place, with Tropical Americas on track for a…

3 days ago · Sep 04, 2026 | 7:24pm ET

Dining

Disney Springs Sunshine Churros Kiosks to Permanently Close

Both Sunshine Churros kiosks at Disney Springs close permanently after September 5, 2026, ending classic and gourmet churro service at the West Side and Marketplace locations.

3 days ago · Sep 04, 2026 | 3:15pm ET

Attractions

Slinky Dog Dash Open Again at Disney's Hollywood Studios, But For How Long

Slinky Dog Dash reopened at 11:15am on September 4 after missing park open, but reliability has been a serious issue — the coaster closed all day on four of the last seven days.

3 days ago · Sep 04, 2026 | 11:24am ET

Attractions

Last Weekend to Visit Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Before Its Seasonal Closure

Typhoon Lagoon closes September 9 for seasonal refurbishment with no 2027 reopening date announced. This weekend is the last chance to visit before Blizzard Beach becomes the only water park option.

3 days ago · Sep 04, 2026 | 9:21am ET

Dining

Scat Cat's Club and Cafe Closing for Refurbishment at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter

Scat Cat's Club – Café and Lounge at Port Orleans French Quarter close for refurbishment October 6, 2026. The café reopens in December, the lounge in January 2027.

3 days ago · Sep 04, 2026 | 6:53am ET

Other

Summer 2026 Was Walt Disney World's Hottest in Years, NWS Confirms

Orlando had its second warmest summer on record in 2026, per the National Weather Service. The season averaged 84.5 degrees, 2.3 above normal, with rainfall nearly 6.4 inches below average.

3 days ago · Sep 04, 2026 | 9:50am ET

Attractions

Slinky Dog Dash's Reopening Was Short-Lived at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Slinky Dog Dash closed again at Disney's Hollywood Studios just 30 minutes after reopening September 3, and remains down as of 6pm — its sixth consecutive day of significant outages.

4 days ago · Sep 03, 2026 | 6:11pm ET

Attractions

Walt Disney Imagineering Reveals Animator's Office Details at Magic of Disney Animation - Opening Soon

Walt Disney Imagineering has detailed the animator's office inside The Magic of Disney Animation, opening September 14 at Hollywood Studios. Many items on display are real artifacts, not…

4 days ago · Sep 03, 2026 | 3:58pm ET

Dining

Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party 2026: Prices and Details

Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party returns for 2026 with two options: reserved seating at $129 or Plaza Garden standing viewing at $104 per adult.

4 days ago · Sep 03, 2026 | 1:58pm ET

Attractions

Walt Disney World Adds New Waffles, Churros, Shakes, and Cocktails for Fall

A wave of fall menu additions hits Walt Disney World this season, from new Mickey waffle flavors at the All-Star and Art of Animation resorts to churros, frozen slushes, shakes, and cocktails across…

4 days ago · Sep 03, 2026 | 1:15pm ET

Dining

Grand Floridian Café Dinner Reservations Return — Pointing to November Opening

Grand Floridian Café dinner reservations are now bookable on My Disney Experience starting November 2, 2026, the first sign of a return since the restaurant closed in July for refurbishment.

4 days ago · Sep 03, 2026 | 9:37am ET

Attractions

Slinky Dog Dash Back Open At Disney's Hollywood Studios

Slinky Dog Dash reopened September 3 at Hollywood Studios after nearly a week of closures, including two full days down on August 31 and September 1. Expect longer waits today.

4 days ago · Sep 03, 2026 | 9:01am ET

Other

Could Planet Coaster's Creators New Disney Game Be a Disney Theme Park Sim?

Frontier Developments, the studio behind Planet Coaster and Planet Zoo, is making a new game based on Disney's IP. The Cambridge-based developer confirmed the news today…

4 days ago · Sep 03, 2026 | 8:39am ET

Other

Disney and Formula 1 Team Up for Special Lightning McQueen Monza Appearance

Lightning McQueen will appear at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza in a new F1-inspired livery, with a matching Mercedes-AMG Safety Car design created for the race weekend.

4 days ago · Sep 03, 2026 | 8:26am ET

Events

Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Dining Reservations Are Now Open for Resort Guests

Dining and dessert party reservations for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 are open now for resort hotel guests, six days ahead of the September 9 general booking date.

4 days ago · Sep 03, 2026 | 6:46am ET

Attractions

Casa Madrigal Steel Structure Rises Above Construction Walls in Latest Tropical Americas Update

Our latest ground-level photos from the Tropical Americas construction site at Disney's Animal Kingdom show the most significant visual change yet at the entrance to the land —…

4 days ago · Sep 03, 2026 | 10:26am ET

Dining

Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar Closing for Refurbishment at All-Star Sports Resort

Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar at All-Star Sports Resort closes for refurbishment September 18 through mid-December 2026. A temporary pool bar will operate nearby during the closure.

4 days ago · Sep 03, 2026 | 7:25am ET

Attractions

Disney Tests Fireworks at Hollywood Studios' World Drive Launch Site

Late-night fireworks shells fired from Hollywood Studios' World Drive launch site, with the test possibly tied to a Gartner corporate event closing the park early on October 20, 2016.

5 days ago · Sep 02, 2026 | 10:06am ET

Attractions

New African Painted Dog Prospect Joins Disney's Animal Kingdom

Prospect, a new male African painted dog, has joined the pack at Animal Kingdom. He's already settling in on the savanna at Kilimanjaro Safaris.

5 days ago · Sep 02, 2026 | 9:42am ET

Attractions

Slinky Dog Dash Downtime Stretches Into Third Day at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Slinky Dog Dash has now been down for a third consecutive day at Hollywood Studios, with no trains cycling and cast members unable to say when it will reopen.

5 days ago · Sep 02, 2026 | 9:17am ET

Resorts

Disney's Art of Animation Resort Rooms to Undergo Refurbishment Starting 2027

Art of Animation Resort rooms begin a phased refurbishment in mid-June 2027, running through October 2028. Each of the four themed sections will be updated one at a time while the rest of the resort…

5 days ago · Sep 02, 2026 | 6:59am ET

Transportation

Disney Skyliner to Close for Maintenance in Early 2028

The Disney Skyliner will close January 24 through February 2, 2028 for maintenance. Complimentary bus service will cover Riviera, Caribbean Beach, Art of Animation, and Pop Century resorts during the…

6 days ago · Sep 01, 2026 | 5:59pm ET

Shopping

New Walt Disney World Athleisure Collection Revealed: Three Color Stories

A new athleisure collection is coming in three color stories — Bibbidi Blush, Midnight Magic and Park Day Matcha — but Disney has not announced pricing, a release date, or where it will be sold.

6 days ago · Sep 01, 2026 | 2:47pm ET

Dining

Disney's BoardWalk Lounge Hurly-Burly Gets an Opening Date and Full Menu With Pricing

Hurly-Burly opens at Disney's BoardWalk on October 1, taking over the former Jellyrolls space. The full menu is out, covering small plates, specialty cocktails, wine, and beer.

6 days ago · Sep 01, 2026 | 11:25am ET

Dining

Disney's BoardWalk Lounge Hurly-Burly Reveals New Exterior in Construction Photos

Fresh construction photos show Hurly-Burly's exterior taking shape at BoardWalk, with teal paint, a new promenade-facing picture window, and a marquee frame already installed ahead of a late 2026…

6 days ago · Sep 01, 2026 | 10:30am ET

Dining

Hurly-Burly at Disney's BoardWalk: First Look at Cocktails and Light Bites

Hurly-Burly, the new BoardWalk lounge arriving in late 2026, gets its first food and drink look - cocktails and light bites with a coastal vintage seaside theatre feel.

6 days ago · Sep 01, 2026 | 10:18am ET

Attractions

Slinky Dog Dash Hit With Extended Downtime At Disney's Hollywood Studios

Slinky Dog Dash is closed again at Hollywood Studios on September 1, a day after being shut all day August 31. The coaster has logged multiple multi-hour closures over the past week with no word from…

6 days ago · Sep 01, 2026 | 10:02am ET

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