Beginning in late September 2025, EPCOT has been observed testing new crowd management methods in the pre-show areas of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. The adjustments aim to improve guest flow between Lightning Lane (paid queue) and standby (regular queue) groups by reducing congestion and clarifying movement patterns.
Bakso, a rare Sumatran tiger, turned one at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. To observe Bakso’s first birthday on September 26, 2025, cast members provided enrichment items including ice treats and goat’s milk.
Permit filings show that Walt Disney Imagineering is moving ahead with a snack kiosk addition in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The documents confirm that Disney is expanding guest amenities in that part of the park. A Notice of Commencement has been...
Walt Disney World has added two new “Good‑to‑Go” dates for October 2025 for its Annual Passholders, broadening days when reservations are not required. As confirmed on September 30, 2025, the newly added dates are October 7th and October 9th. Recent Good‑to‑Go dates included October 1st and 2nd.
Walt Disney World Resort has expanded its schedule of “Disney After Hours” events, a fuller calendar for 2026 at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guest purchase windows for 2026 open October 9, 2025 for the Swan and Dolphin and Shades of Green...
Walt Disney World has confirmed that Spaceship Earth, one of EPCOT’s primary attractions, will reopen on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This information appeared in the park’s official operating calendar update, which now reflects the attraction’s scheduled hours starting that day, including availability during Early Entry beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Beginning September 25, 2025, Disney relocated the Darth Vader meet‑and‑greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios following the permanent closure of Star Wars: Launch Bay and the Animation Courtyard. Guests can now find him next to Star Tours.
The refurbishment of the Main Street, USA train station at Magic Kingdom concluded in September 2025, following a nine-month project that began earlier in the year. This renovation was part of ongoing efforts to maintain and improve park infrastructure, ensuring...
Danny Elfman’s original soundtrack for the Dark Universe section of Universal Orlando’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park is now available on major streaming platforms. The album was released digitally following its limited physical debut on vinyl earlier in the year.
Disney’s Jollywood Nights has released the times for two shows guests can enjoy this Christmas season at the Hollywood Studios event. These are Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After and The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure. These productions are scheduled throughout the evening and are different in presentation from their daytime versions.
A bill introduced last month by State Representative Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) would require Ohio amusement parks to provide real-time notifications of ride closures. Brennan says the Real-Time Ride Status Notification Act is intended to protect consumers and improve transparency at theme parks, particularly Cedar Point and Kings Island, the state’s largest amusement venues.
Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has released new event dates for Moonlight Magic covering both late 2025 and the 2026 calendar. The updated schedule includes extra nights in 2025 and a full slate of nine events in 2026. The registration rules include seasonal limits and...