Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park has closed for seasonal refurbishment at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The closure began Wednesday, September 9, 2026, following the park’s final scheduled operating day on September 8. The closure follows the park’s summer...
After weeks of no signage to welcome guests into the Adventureland section of Disney’s Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, the sign has returned.
Walt Disney World has rolled out a surprising new deal for Florida residents that makes a day at Disney actually cheaper than Dollywood. The limited-time offer slashes daily ticket costs to just $70 per day—a number that not only undercuts Disney’s usual steep pricing but also places it below Dollywood’s standard one-day admission.
Walt Disney World’s Blizzard Beach Water Park has officially closed for the season as of Monday, September 8, 2025. The water park’s last day of guest operation was Sunday, September 7th. According to multiple official sources and park operating calendars, the closure is part of a scheduled seasonal refurbishment. Disney has not released an official reopening date, and there is currently no information on when the park will resume operations.
Only at Walt Disney World could something this outrageous happen—a robbery straight out of a Hollywood heist film. In the early hours of Monday morning, a thief in scuba gear allegedly robbed Paddlefish at Disney Springs and then swam away and escaped. Authorities say he made off with between $10,000 and $20,000 before vanishing into the waters surrounding the restaurant.
HamiKuma, a character originating from Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN), will be present at Universal Studios Hollywood for HHN 2025 as a meet-and-greet character. This marks the first time the character will appear in a live capacity outside of Japan, according to official announcements. The meet-and-greet is scheduled to take place in front of the Animation Studio Store, and it will be available during both daytime and evening hours on event days.
Universal Studios Hollywood is facing criticism from attendees of Halloween Horror Nights over discrepancies between its Five Nights at Freddy’s haunted house and the Florida version. Creative Director John Murdy addressed the complaints, saying that higher production costs on the West Coast resulted in fewer animatronics in the Hollywood version.
“The Rivers of America are filling back up. Could you possibly head to Magic Kingdom and check that out?” was the admonition I received from our team. I had to see this for myself. What’s happening at Disney’s Magic Kingdom right now is definitely magical, but not at all in the way most would think of.
The World of Disney Opening Ceremony takes place each morning at the World of Disney store in Disney Springs, Florida. The event began in September 2025 and was designed to bring back a tradition once common in Disney Stores located in shopping malls. In those earlier versions, guests—often children—were invited to use a large key to “unlock” the store.
Universal Orlando is officially moving forward with long-anticipated changes inside Islands of Adventure, with the resort confirming that construction work will soon begin in the long-dormant Lost Continent area. This ultimately paves the way for what could be the next big themed land inside the park.
Disney is going to offer simplified packages at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a location once known as a wholesome can’t miss experience, now mired in controversy and declining guest interest.
At the 2025 Golden Ticket Awards, Universal’s recently opened theme park, Epic Universe, earned several honors, including Best Dark Ride for its much heralded Monster’s Unchained attraction. This marked a significant change, as Epic Universe overtook Disney’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, which had previously dominated the category.
On September 12, 2025, guests arriving at Walt Disney World were greeted by a somber sight. The American flags across the resort, including the prominent flagpole at Magic Kingdom’s Main Street USA, were flying at half-staff. This move by Disney World comes in accordance with national and state orders to honor Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator and Turning Point USA founder who was tragically gunned down during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University earlier this week.