As of September 25, 2025, Disney’s Hollywood Studios no longer shows the full Animation Courtyard area on its maps. The change accompanies the formal closure of much of that land in preparation for a reimagined space to debut in 2026.
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DVC Members Get Free Perks at Two Specific Jollywood Nights Events
For 2025, Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members can receive free hot cocoa and a sweet snack on two specific Jollywood Nights dates: Monday, November 17th and Monday, November 24th. These items are distributed at the Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost in Echo Lake, throughout the event from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Disney After Hours Dates, Prices, Attractions, and Times Announced for 2026
For 2026, Disney After Hours events are scheduled at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT.
Santa Moves to CommuniCore Hall for EPCOT’s 2025 Festival of the Holidays
For the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, Santa Claus will relocate his meet‑and‑greet location from the Odyssey Pavilion to CommuniCore Hall.
Disney Cruise Line Offered 40 % Discount on Select Fall Sailings Which Could Signal Soft Demand
Disney Cruise Line quietly wrapped up a surprising promotion this week, one that slashed fares by an eye-catching 40% for select voyages. The booking window closed on September 25, 2025, just days after it opened, and many observers are left asking: why would Disney, long known for holding the line on premium pricing, offer such a steep cut?
Skyliner Refurbishment to Close System at Walt Disney World in January 2026
Walt Disney World will temporarily close its Skyliner system for refurbishment from January 25th through January 31, 2026. During that period, the entire Skyliner network will be unavailable. Normal service is scheduled to resume on February 1, 2026. Disney has stated...
More “Good‑to‑Go” Days Added for Late September 2025 at Disney World as Attendance Issues Persist
Walt Disney World has expanded its “Good‑to‑Go” calendar for Annual Passholders by adding dates in late September 2025, raising questions about attendance and reservation policy. These added days in September are Thursday the 25th, and Sunday the 28th. Tuesday the 23rd was also added previously.
Florida Man Arrested for Fraud at Swan Hotel Over Unpaid Walt Disney World Bill
A Florida man was arrested earlier this summer after allegedly defrauding a Disney property hotel out of more than $2,200 using fake IDs, a flagged credit card, and a series of unsupported claims about a business trip.
EPCOT Candlelight Processional Narrator List Announced, No Neil Patrick Harris or Whoopi Goldberg
EPCOT announced the Narrator List for its 2025 Christmas Candlelight Processional. Many new names are on the list. Notably, Neil Patrick Harris and Whoopi Goldberg will not be participating this year. Both have been repeat narrators in previous years.
First Night of 2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is Sold Out
The first night of Walt Disney World’s 2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, scheduled for November 7th, is officially sold out. Disney has confirmed that tickets for that evening are no longer available.
Gino, Western Lowland Gorilla Patriarch, Dies at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Age 44
Gino, a well-known western lowland gorilla and one of the original residents of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, died on September 17, 2025 at 44 years old. One of Animal Kingdom’s head veterinarians confirmed his death in a public statement shared on social media.
Disney Files Patent for AI‑Enhanced Projection Faces in Animatronic Characters
Walt Disney Co. has filed a patent that, if realized, could change how animatronic characters’ faces are displayed in its theme parks. The technology would combine projection systems, sensors, and real‑time rendering to make animatronic faces more responsive.