AUTHOR: Chloé Ferreira

Theme Park Correspondent for The DIS | Chloé loves kitschy dark rides, roller coasters, a good background area music loop, hot Butterbeer, and all things Halloween. You’ll mostly find her wandering around Orlando’s biggest theme parks snapping pics and sharing tips… or probably talking about The Great Movie Ride.



New Disney Store Haunted Mansion Merch Collection Launches July 6

Halloween season is creeping closer, and Disney is kicking things off with its first spooky merchandise collection of the year! Beginning July 6, DisneyStore.com will debut a brand-new Haunted Mansion collection featuring apparel, accessories, home décor, plush, collectibles, and more inspired by the iconic Disney Parks attraction. The lineup offers something for longtime fans of the attraction, whether … New Disney Store Haunted Mansion Merch Collection Launches July 6



Walt Disney World Announces Seasonal Closure for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

Walt Disney World has confirmed that Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will temporarily close later this year as part of its annual seasonal operating schedule. According to the official Walt Disney World website, Typhoon Lagoon’s final day of operation will be September 8, 2026, before the park closes for seasonal maintenance beginning September 9. At this time, Disney has … Walt Disney World Announces Seasonal Closure for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon



New Tech in a Classic Ride: Disneyland’s Pirate Animatronic Controversy

Sure, Walt Disney Imagineering’s newest Audio-Animatronic is clever on a technical level. Using traditional animatronics, a 3D-printed face, and projection mapping, a new pirate aboard Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean appears to transform from a living pirate into a skeleton on a “cursed” loop. However, this addition has thrown things off inside one of the … New Tech in a Classic Ride: Disneyland’s Pirate Animatronic Controversy





Disney Springs Resort Bus Verification Now on Disney World’s Website

Walt Disney World has officially updated its website to reflect the new transportation policy now in effect for guests traveling from Disney Springs to Disney Resort hotels. The change, which took effect on Saturday, June 28, 2026, requires guests to verify they have a qualifying reservation before boarding a Disney Resort hotel bus or boat from … Disney Springs Resort Bus Verification Now on Disney World’s Website



Disney World’s Holiday Traditions Continue to Disappear

Walt Disney World‘s 2026 holiday season is taking shape following this week’s flurry of announcements, but as we comb through the details, the absence of two beloved holiday traditions is hard to ignore. This year’s holiday announcements confirmed the return of popular offerings like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Disney Jollywood Nights, and EPCOT’s Festival … Disney World’s Holiday Traditions Continue to Disappear



Disneyland Debuts New Transforming Pirate Animatronic with Projection-Mapped Face

Avast there! Guests sailing through Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Park will discover a new surprise beginning today. Following the attraction’s refurbishment, which began in early May, Walt Disney Imagineering has introduced an all-new transforming Audio-Animatronic that replaces the familiar skeleton perched atop a treasure pile in the attraction’s underground grotto scenes. The figure is unlike … Disneyland Debuts New Transforming Pirate Animatronic with Projection-Mapped Face



Florida Resident Holiday Discount: Save Up to 25% on Disney World Resort Rooms

Florida Residents are in for an exclusive Walt Disney World holiday treat, with discounts of up to 25% off resort stays throughout the holiday season. This special offer is valid for stays select nights from October 19 to December 24, 2026. Psst… Book your next Disney trip with Dreams Unlimited Travel! Start with a free no … Florida Resident Holiday Discount: Save Up to 25% on Disney World Resort Rooms



New Disney+ Perk: Save on Walt Disney World Vacation Packages This Holiday Season

Disney+ Perks members can save up to 25% on rooms and get free Park Hopper benefits added to their ticket when purchasing a 4-night, 4-day room-and-ticket package at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels this holiday season (and select dates this fall). Valid for stays most nights from: Ready to getaway for the holidays? Contact Dreams Unlimited Travel today … New Disney+ Perk: Save on Walt Disney World Vacation Packages This Holiday Season



EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2026 Dates & Details

Walt Disney World has confirmed that the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth will return for the 2026 season, bringing holiday traditions from around the world back to EPCOT. The festival will run from November 27 through December 30, 2026, beginning the day after Thanksgiving. Guests can once again expect holiday storytellers, … EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2026 Dates & Details