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ABC has announced the full lineup of holiday season programming, including two Disney Park holiday specials 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/abc-...

Mike Wazowski and gang are clocking out early the weekend after Thanksgiving as Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor closes 3 hours early 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/mons...

The 2025 attendance report is out, and Walt Disney World is down slightly. Universal saw a nice bump thanks to Epic Universe, with all eyes on the years ahead as both theme parks continue to grow 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/disn...

Heads up! Reservations for Nomad Lounge open tomorrow, and they'll be the preferred way of dining at the popular Animal Kingdom hang 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/firs...

The reopening of Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace has been delayed again. The outdoor expansion of the popular Polynesian Village Resort tiki bar has been closed since April 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/disn...

Tokyo Disney Resort has announced an opening date for Sugar Rush: Sweet Escape! The attraction replaces Buzz Lightyear and puts guests in the world of Wreck-It Ralph 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/toky...

The Simpsons are exploring the abandoned Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in a new episode titled "The Kosmic Kruiser" Bart and Lisa will "break into Krustyland's most notorious failed attraction", and Jenny Nicholson will voice a character 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/simp...

Disney has released a sneak peek at new & returning menu items coming to 2026 Disney Jollywood Nights 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/firs...

If you're heading to Magic Kingdom next week, Journey of the Little Mermaid will be closing early. The Fantasyland dark ride will resume normal hours after the single-day early closure 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/earl...

Hollywood Studios Cast Members recently signed a beam that will be used for the Monsters Inc. Door Vault roller coaster coming to Monstropolis 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/mons...

Thanksgiving Week is now sold out for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and the month of November is soon to follow. Here's an updated look at availability 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/than...

Jordan Fisher has been announced as the final celebrity narrator for the 2026 Candlelight Processional at EPCOT. Fisher replaces Auli’i Cravalho 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/epco...

New and reimagined menu items are coming to Columbia Harbour House next week! Here's a closer look at the new dishes and desert 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/magi...

You Can See Everything! A new lighting effect at Expedition Everest floods the infamous Disco Yeti and surrounding scene, making the figure much easier to see 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/disc...

Scaffolding is starting to come down at the Tower of Terror, giving us an unobstructed view of the vibrant restoration of a lightning strike scar. The purple paint restores the opening-day look for the classic attraction 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/vibr...

Olaf Draws has been drawing a blank, struggling with extended downtime and B-mode since it debuted last month. While we enjoy the experience, it's tough to plan around right now, and we'd like to see Disney make a small change to help guests 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/stru...

Following some limited-time magic, Woody, Jessie, and Buzz have dropped their Toy Story 5 looks and returned to classic costumes at Hollywood Studios 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/toy-...

Comcast co-CEO Mike Cavanagh said that Universal Orlando will be righting the ship with a new head of marketing and new products such as "three-park passes" 🚨 Is an Epic Universe-inclusive Annual Pass on the way sooner rather than later? We take a closer look 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/comc...

Disney Cruise Line has removed upfront total pricing from its search results, replacing it with per-person average pricing. Now, the total price is buried and only shown after stateroom selection 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/disn...

'The Music of EPCOT' is now streaming! The first half of the album takes guests back to classics such as Horizons, while the second half includes songs that can be heard in the park today 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/the-...

How can attendance and revenue increase at Walt Disney World while Universal experiences a slump? Universal says that Disney was "quicker to anticipate and recognize softness in demand and adapt their marketing strategies" 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/comc...

Comcast reported earnings today, and Universal continues to struggle. Profits were down more than 17% last quarter, and Universal is predicting more softness into Summer 2027 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/comc...

Disney has received its MICHELIN plaques for 2026, including a 3-peat star rating for Victoria & Alberts at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/vict...

Three nyala calves have been born at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. The trio is spending time backstage with their moms, but you could spot them soon 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/thre...

The main entrance to Spaceship Earth has been closed at EPCOT for a week now due to reportedly unsafe conditions. The ride itself remains open at this time 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/safe...

NEW: 'The Music of EPCOT' hits streaming platforms tomorrow! The album covers decades of songs from the past and present 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/the-...

The Tree of Life Awakenings return to Animal Kingdom in November, but be careful - Disney isn't planning on showing them every day of the week 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/tree...

Annual Passholder reservations are now full for Magic Kingdom on one of the Christmas parade taping dates! Make sure you get your reservations soon if you want to watch the special parade performances 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/one-...

Crews have begun shaping the concrete foundation for the Cars Ridge Run Rally attraction at Magic Kingdom. We have on-the-ground photos along with aerial photos of the major milestone! 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/conc...

The Walt Disney Imagineering store, Mickey's of Glendale, will return to Walt Disney World for a D23 pop-up event. The event will be open to both Gold and General members 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/mick...

NEW: Disney PhotoPass has resumed testing of a Magic Shot that leverages generative AI to turn guests into ghosts at the Haunted Mansion. We have new details on the limited-time test, including safety standards for photo processing 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/magi...

Walt Disney World has announced daytime performances of Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade for ABC's annual Disney Parks holiday taping. Here are the details yule want to know! 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/2026...

Introducing Quartz, a rare albino wallaby now roaming Jumping Junction at Animal Kingdom! 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/meet...

A new notice from Disney says the Polynesian Village Resort refurbishment has slipped to early 2027. It was originally scheduled to wrap up this year 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/disn...

Hollywood Studios is now closed for a corporate buyout that will bring back the Citizens of Hollywood, lightsaber demonstrations with Galactic Starcruiser characters, and more. Here's a sneak peek at what's in store for the evening 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/snea...

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro recently toured three Walt Disney World projects set to open next year. D'Amaro also provided a sneak peek at the current progress 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/disn...

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger announces new book: "One Last Time" The book will cover his second stint as CEO, which Iger calls a "comeback story" amid unprecedented challenges and change 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/bob-...

RUMOR: Is something big coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom this holiday season?! We're tracking a strong indicator that could hint at plans for the end of the year 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/is-s...

The newest member of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers has been revealed! Meet Hazel Hightower and discover her full backstory 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/haze...

Walt Disney World has added operating hours for Tiana's Bayou Adventure - another data point for a reopening date following the attraction's first-ever refurbishment 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/oper...

As Disney's Hollywood Studios prepares for the upcoming holiday season, Ariel will be moving back to Echo Lake soon 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/arie...

ESPN has announced Star Wars Funday Football 🏈 Super Bowl LXI will feature a real-time animated telecast featuring a galaxy far, far away 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/supe...

Disney PhotoPass has announced a partnership with Shutterfly, allowing guests to link photos for post-vacation keepsakes. The new alliance will even head to the high seas next year 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/shut...

Wailulu Bar & Grill Breakfast has been added as a Mobile Order option, starting this morning 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/brea...

UPDATE: Tower of Terror voice actor says visit to Walt Disney Imagineering was not for an update to the ride or pre-show 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/upda...

McDonald's has officially revealed that Disney Villains Boo Buckets are debuting tomorrow, October 20th. The buckets will be available until early November, as supplies last 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/disn...

More steel has been installed at the mysterious Project Fedora construction site. The structure is pretty large, but Disney has not announced what they're building here yet 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/more...

runDisney has released a detailed list of road closures for the upcoming 2026 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. Here's a look at what roads will be closed and when, so you can plan your weekend 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/disn...

We're just a couple of weeks from the start of the holiday season, and preparations are underway at Hollywood Studios. New this year: upgraded snow machines from Froggy's Frog sit along Sunset Blvd ❄️ 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/holi...

A vibrant purple has arrived on the exterior of the Tower of Terror. The new paint is an effort to restore the opening-day lightning-scarred look for the classic attraction 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/10/vibr...