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A new Shiki-Sai fireworks dining package is reported for EPCOT. See the prices, family-of-four cost, included meal, and biggest booking caveat.

Bakari, Animal Kingdom's new family-troop silverback, is now appearing at Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. See where to look and what to expect.

The 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival runs August 27-November 21. Compare concerts, dining packages, family activities, and what to plan now.

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon temporarily closes September 9, 2026, while Blizzard Beach remains open. Here are the three dates late-summer visitors need.

Find Animal Kingdom characters by location, including Mickey, Minnie, Judy, Nick, Bluey, safari friends, and roaming surprises, plus app and route tips.

Disney World posted waits are down about 13% year over year in June and July 2026. Here is what the data does and does not mean for a park day.

DVC Welcome Home Weeks runs July 22 through August 26, 2026 with character events, dining discounts up to 40%, complimentary treats, and member activities.

Happily Ever After and Fantasmic move earlier in late August 2026. See the new times, second-show nights, and how the changes affect evening plans.

Bourbon Steak at the Walt Disney World Dolphin is closed after a kitchen fire. Here is what is confirmed and how affected guests can replace a reservation.

Plan around August 2026 Disney World resort refurbishments, including Kidani lobby phases, the Yacht and Beach Club boat closure, dining changes, and Fort Wilderness detours.

The Disney Skyliner closes January 24–30, 2027 for refurbishment. Four resort hotels will use complimentary buses to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.

Opening night and the first four Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates of 2026 are sold out. See which nights remain and how to adjust.

Disney's Coronado Springs Convention Center begins a phased refurbishment August 10, 2026. Here is what hotel and event guests should expect.

The Parisian Breakfast returns to Chefs de France on Fridays and Saturdays from August 28. Compare the $67.95 price, menu, and booking rules.

Animal Kingdom's Discovery Island rope-drop checkpoints are now the continuing setup. See where Early Entry and regular-admission guests wait.

Find current DOLE Whip locations across Disney World parks, resorts, Disney Springs, and water parks, plus access tips and closure catches.

The Magic of Disney Animation opens September 14, 2026, with an indoor playground, character encounters, drawing classes, a theater, and more.

I-4 eastbound now splits World Drive traffic between exits 62A and 62B. Most Walt Disney World guests arriving from Tampa need Exit 62B.

Compare Disney PhotoPass, Memory Maker, one-day downloads, Capture Your Moment, and resort portrait sessions for a 2026 Disney World trip.

Disney now says Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace at the Polynesian will remain closed through late October. Here's what stays open and how to plan.