Walt Disney World has quietly edited the preshow for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, removing a moment that had developed into one of the attraction’s most recognizable opportunities for audience participation.
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EPCOT La Poutinerie Opening Date and Menu Confirmed for July 1
Disney has confirmed details about the EPCOT's La Poutinerie, including opening date and menu. The new quick-service kiosk is set to debut July 1, 2026, in the Canada Pavilion. The announcement aligns with Canada Day and follows several months of construction at the...
EPCOT PLAY Pavilion Flag Removed From Park Entrance, Years After Bob Chapek Announcement
The PLAY Pavilion flag was removed from EPCOT’s entrance plaza in June 2026, drawing renewed attention to a project that now appears to have been canceled after years without visible progress. Visitors to EPCOT recently observed that the flag representing the PLAY...
What the 2026 Hurricane Season Forecast Means for Your Family’s Disney World Vacation
Families planning a Walt Disney World vacation this summer or fall may wonder how the 2026 hurricane season could affect their trip. Early forecasts point to a quieter Atlantic hurricane season than recent years. Still, weather experts continue to urge travelers to...
Orlando Experienced a Tourism Surge in 2025, But Disney World Did Not
Orlando tourism in 2025 showed a general increase according to reports from Visit Orlando, the city’s official tourism marketing organization. With 76.7 million visitors in 2025, Orlando celebrated its highest number of visitors, as well as being the United States's...
Soarin’ Across America Annual Passholder Preview Announced at EPCOT
Annual Passholders will get a preview of Soarin' Across America, as Walt Disney World prepares for the United States' 250th anniversary. The EPCOT attraction will be getting a temporary overlay featuring scenes across the United States. The patriotic overlay will open...
Refreshment Port to Reopen as La Poutinerie in EPCOT
The Refreshment Port at EPCOT is expected to reopen with a new name and updated concept. The quick-service location, positioned near the Canada Pavilion along the World Showcase promenade, will be known as “La Poutinerie.” The description says that the spot will be "a...
Disney Parks Debuts Toy Story Passholder Magnet In the Style Of Paul Rudish Mickey Mouse Shorts
Disney Parks has released an Annual Passholder magnet that combines characters from the Toy Story franchise with a visual style associated with animator Paul Rudish. The design reflects a broader pattern in Disney Parks merchandise, where known characters appear in...
Walt Disney World Announces V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026 for Annual Passholders
Walt Disney World has confirmed the return of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026, a seasonal program offering exclusive perks for Disney World Annual Passholders. The event will run from May 1 through July 31, 2026, providing limited-time experiences, merchandise, and...
First “Good-to-Go Days” After Easter 2026 Announced for Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World has scheduled its first “Good-to-Go Days” for Annual Passholders following the Easter holiday period, with April 14 and 15, 2026, confirmed as reservation-free dates. These are the first such dates offered after the peak spring holiday season. Easter...
Disney World Extended Evening Hours Moves To Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World Resort has scheduled Extended Evening Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Monday, May 4, 2026, according to the official park calendar. This change marks a departure from the more frequent rotation of this guest benefit between Magic Kingdom and...
$400+ Lightning Lane Premier Pass Sold Out For Full Week at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World’s premium Lightning Lane Premier Pass sold out for a full week at Magic Kingdom and saw sell-outs at other parks on key dates. The Lightning Lane Premier Pass is a paid add-on that allows guests one-time access to every Lightning Lane attraction in a...
Disney Sets Reopening Date for Frozen Ever After at EPCOT
Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed that Frozen Ever After, the boat ride attraction in the Norway pavilion at EPCOT, will be reopening on February 12, 2026, according to operating hours listed on Disney’s official calendar. The attraction closed on January 26,...