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A major transportation improvement has arrived at Walt Disney World.
EPCOT
In August 2025, work was completed on the new Bust Stop #1 at the EPCOT Bus Depot, and the new element of transportation infrastructure is officially in use.
It is a big, BIG week! EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival has begun, Halloween Horror Nights have also started, and Disney’s fan convention – D23 – has kicked off!
Time for the latest news!
On top of those major events, we’ve got lots of new snacks to review and even MORE news from the world of theme parks this week.
We’re rolling, people — quiet on the set! In this scene, a group of Disney’s biggest fans sits in quiet anticipation as a fancy executive walks on stage. Then, they break the news that a new movie is coming soon, and the audience erupts in cheers. Aaaand, cut! That’s a wrap. Oh, and guess what? That little story we directed for you is actually pretty realistic. In fact, it just happened!
©Disney
That’s right, people. Disney just announced that a NEW movie is in the works, and we can’t wait to learn more. So, what’s next for Disney? Let’s find out!
Is Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away on your must-do list for your Magic Kingdom visit? If you’ve loved nighttime parades in the past, then it definitely should be!
Mickey!
The parade has been pretty popular so far, running twice a night and drawing crowds to the point where you have to stake out a spot in advance. And if you’re hoping to watch it on your next trip, you should know that the showtimes are CHANGING.
One of the newest and most popular rides in Disney World is in the Magic Kingdom.
TRON Lightcycle / Run
Yep, TRON Lightcycle / Run is one of those rides that has notoriously high wait times, although you can purchase a Lightning Lane Single Pass to bypass the long standby lines. Well, we think the line for the ride might soon get a little longer because it will be getting an update to celebrate the upcoming release of a new movie, Tron: Ares.
Loungefly bags are a popular choice of park bag at Disney World, and for good reason. These compact, yet versatile, bags are excellent for packing snacks, money, ponchos, you name it, for your day in the parks.
2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Loungefly Bag
While these are fun, creative, and practical bags, there are a few unofficial rules (or pointers, if you will) that we highly encourage you to consider when taking your Loungefly with you to the Disney World parks.
Disney is constantly developing movies and shows across Disney Animation, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more.
Hollywood Studios
Not only do we get to look forward to seeing new Disney works in movie theaters, but each month Disney+ announces new releases, too. If you are a huge Disney entertainment fan, then we’ve got some great news for you!
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
Magic Kingdom
With the busy summer ending, wait times are falling fast! So, knowing what the weekly average wait times are for those popular rides can make or break your upcoming trip. If you’re heading to the parks soon, we’ve got all the info you need to know! [Read more…]
It is Halloween time in Orlando, and Disney World has already kicked off its festivities with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This is a family-friendly event, which, as the name suggests, is really not that scary. But if you are looking for a more frightening time, then you may need to plan a trip to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort this year!
Welcome to the SCARE ZONE!
Halloween Horror Nights, or HHN, is on the other side of the spectrum of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, as it is definitely VERY scary. If you’ve never been to one of these events before, you may be in for a surprise if you don’t know what you’re getting into. But that’s why we’re here! If you’re heading to the event this year, here’s everything you need to know so you’re not caught off guard!
On August 29th, Disney World reported a massive wave of ride closures across the property. The closures were reported in the evening, around 5 PM, and many attractions are still down at this time.
Magic Kingdom
A mixture of indoor and outdoor attractions are listed as “Temporarily Closed” on the My Disney Experience app.
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