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Bay Lake has a date to circle: Disney's Lakeshore Lodge opens July 1, 2027, and Disney has just revealed the guest rooms. All 967 of them, from duo studios to the brand-new waterfront Lake Houses, inspired by Bambi, Encanto, Pocahontas and Brother Bear – with bookings starting in October.
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Not a Disney invention but genuine Maya mythology: Joe Rohde has explained who the jade serpent Tsukán really is – and what role the creature plays in the upcoming Indiana Jones attraction at Animal Kingdom. Here's the full story!
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A stone that makes history: the first sign for the new Tropical Americas land has appeared at Disney's Animal Kingdom – designed to look like an old, cracked stone tablet. Here's what it tells us about construction progress and which attractions are coming!
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55 magical years! Walt Disney World celebrates its anniversary in October 2026 – and we now have a first look at the anniversary logo and the accompanying collection. A pink "55," a blue globe, and a hidden Mickey icon: here are all the details!
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Who creates the Halloween magic? Nearly 80 Cast Members help transform Walt Disney World for the season, adding pumpkins, wreaths and countless hidden details across the resort.
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Halloween magic gets even better! Disney has revealed new exclusive merchandise for the 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, including new Ears, Loungefly, apparel and Mickey Mouse souvenirs.
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If you're still hoping to attend the Halloween party at Magic Kingdom, better move fast: two more Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates have sold out. Here's how many evenings are left and what tickets cost!
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Unicorns instead of Na'vi? It very nearly happened! Disney Legend Joe Rohde has revealed why the legendary "Beastly Kingdom" never came to be – and why Pandora turned out to be the better fit after all. Here's the full story!
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The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival turns 30 this year, running from August 27 through November 21. Disney has published the full Foodie Guide, bringing back 30 dishes from festivals past alongside a cheese exhibit and a fresh round of new bites.
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It's officially called Villains Land. At D23, Disney laid out the story behind Magic Kingdom's darkest expansion — a shattered wishing well, a Maleficent coaster promising untried ride elements, and a Magic Mirror dark ride into the Mirror Realm.
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The Encanto ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom now has a name: Antonio's Fiesta de Encanto. At D23, Encanto director Jared Bush walked through the ride's story, the returning voice cast, the furniture-inspired vehicles and the 50-plus animals waiting upstairs.
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Disney has named its upcoming Animal Kingdom attraction: Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent. D23 also brought the storyline, a first look at a towering serpent animatronic, and confirmation from Harrison Ford that his own likeness is being used.
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