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A Major Perk Is Returning to 4 Disney World Hotels

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Disney has dropped a TON of news about what’s coming to the parks during Cool Kids’ Summer 2026!

Art of Animation

This event — which debuted last year — brings a ton of new offerings to Disney World, including the return of the hotel water park perk, free days in the parks, discounts, and expanded character interactions throughout the parks and hotels. Speaking of which, you can expect to see some of your favorite Disney characters back at select hotels through this exciting summer event, and we’ve got all the details!

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Your Favorite Toy Story Characters Are Coming to a Popular Magic Kingdom Restaurant

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This summer is shaping up to be a BIG one at Disney World!

Between EPCOT festivals, the return of the hotel water park perk, and Cool Kid Summer returning, we don’t blame you if you suddenly want to plan a trip. Speaking of Cool Kids’ Summer, Disney just dropped even more details about what we can expect — including our favorite Toy Story pals coming to Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom!

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NEWS: A Popular Food Spot Will Be CLOSED During the EPCOT Festival of the Arts

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A major change is hitting EPCOT in less than two weeks! The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will return on January 16th and run through February 23rd, 2026. This EPCOT Festival made its debut in 2017, and celebrates three artistic disciplines: the Culinary, Visual, and Performing Arts! 

EPCOT Festival of the Arts!

We’ve been keeping an eye out for every update we can get about this year’s festival, and while we’re still waiting for the menus to drop, we did notice a change that could impact the number of Food Studios (or booths) that will be available this year. It looks like Refreshment Port, which typically has a couple of festival items, will be closed for refurbishment during the Festival of the Arts. 

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DATES ANNOUNCED for a Popular Disney World Hotel Perk in 2026

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In 2025, Disney introduced a new water park perk for hotel guests, which gave each member of their party admission to one of Walt Disney World’s water parks on their check-in day.

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That perk is continuing in 2026 — but only through select dates. Up until now, Disney hadn’t announced the official dates when hotel guests could take advantage of these free tickets, but now we officially know that you can utilize this perk from May 26th through September 8th, 2026. We’ve got all the details below!

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Changes Hit Disney’s Indiana Jones Stunt Show After Cast Member Injury

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A Disney World Cast Member was recently injured during a showing of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Hollywood Studios and has since been recovering.

Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

The Cast Member stepped out in front of a runaway prop — the boulder that weighs 400 pounds — to prevent it from rolling into the audience. Since then, a modified version of the show has been taking place, so we recently stopped by to check out the changes.  

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A NEW TSA Rule Goes Into Effect Next Month — And If You Break It, It’ll Cost You

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The clock is ticking on a major deadline that could impact your upcoming travel plans.

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The United States Department of Homeland Security previously announced that passengers traveling through airports without a Real ID would be charged a fee of $45, and the deadline for that change is quickly approaching.

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A Parade CHANGE Hits Magic Kingdom in Two Weeks

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A parade change is hitting Magic Kingdom in early January 2026!

Disney Starlight

Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away is the newest parade to debut at Magic Kingdom. This nighttime parade follows in the footsteps of previous iconic nighttime parades like the Main Street Electrical Parade and SpectroMagic. It typically takes place two times per night, but in early January, there will only be one parade per night. If you’re heading to Disney World during this time, we’ve got all the details you need to know.

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NEWS: Disney Uses 3D Printing to Create New Ride Elements

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Disney Imagineers are teaming up with new tech companies to usher in a new wave of Imagineering — and that includes 3D printing.

Jungle Cruise

According to CNET, a 3D printing business in Florida, Haddy, has partnered with Imagineering to install its first 3D-printed boat in a Disney park, on the Jungle Cruise. While it won’t be the boats people actually ride on, it will be a prop canoe located on the banks of the river — and, yes, it can actually float.

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NEW Rule Could Change How You Drink Around the World at EPCOT

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Drinking around the world at EPCOT could look a little different if new Florida legislation passes.

Paper straws at Disney World

According to WKMG News 6, legislation was filed on December 18th that would “set guidelines for local government rules involving the materials used for drinking straws and stirrers.” As of now, the types of drinking straws and stirrers businesses provide are largely left up to local municipalities or the businesses themselves, but this new bill seeks to change that.

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Universal Files Permit for Potential NEW Major Coaster

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Something BIG is coming to Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando!

Islands of Adventure

In September, Universal Orlando stated that construction would be coming soon to Islands of Adventure. Director of Public Relations Kristen Smith said in an emailed statement to the Orlando Business Journal that, “In the coming months, there will be construction activity in Lost Continent as part of site planning to ensure the area is ready for any future developments.” We’ve already spotted one permit for the demolition of parts of this land, and now, another recently filed permit is pointing to some major changes.

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