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CONFIRMED: Disney Announces a POPULAR Holiday Addition Is Returning at Disneyland!

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Leave it to Disney to kick off its holiday celebrations EXTRA early. They’re excited — clearly. Yes, Disneyland’s holiday season will be here soon. The season officially kicks off on November 14th and runs through January 7th,2026 (don’t you love that it goes into the first week of January?).

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That means you’ll soon get to enjoy the holiday decorations in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, watch the Christmas parade, the Christmas nighttime fireworks, meet special character appearances, and more. You’ll also get to enjoy the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays (which we’re VERY excited about), and something else will be returning to California Adventure this year, too. Deadpool will be back to tell holiday stories!

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BREAKING: FIRST LOOK INSIDE Disney World’s New Zootopia Attraction

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Anyone want to PARTY? Well, this party is actually happening in a place called Zootopia, but we’re tuning in virtually to celebrate. Confused? Don’t worry — we can explain. We’re ready to celebrate Zoogether Day, and the day has finally come: the newest addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, is HERE.

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The new attraction has been on our radar since it was first announced in 2023. While we love the movies, we’re eager to see if the new show can live up to the “screaming children” expectations that It’s Tough To Be A Bug set. We had to stop by the park to check out the brand-new attraction, and we’re giving you a FIRST LOOK inside, along with tons of new information. Let’s get straight into it!

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In Just 7 Days, Disney’s Animal Kingdom CHANGES in 2 Major Ways!

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Something NEW is arriving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in just ONE week! Recently, it has felt like closure after closure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There have been many closures to prepare for the new land, Pueblo Esperanza, a Tropical Americas-themed land coming to Animal Kingdom in 2027. Additionally, Kali River Rapids and Harambe Market are both temporarily closed for refurbishment.

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This time around, though, something is OPENING! It is not technically a new location, but it is a brand-new show at a previously inhabited location. Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opens in just a week, on November 7th, 2025, and we can’t wait. This new show is taking the place of It’s Tough to Be a Bug, with a fresh new look and a whole new story. Whether you are a fan of Zootopia or are just looking for somewhere to sit for a bit, we are happy to welcome this new addition to Animal Kingdom. Plus, a NEW meet and greet is arriving in Animal Kingdom! A new show AND a new meet and greet — that is two major upgrades for Animal Kingdom.

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Only 27% of Disney World Fans Say This Hotel Splurge Is WORTH IT

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Look, it’s no secret that a trip to Disney World is very expensive. In fact, many would call ANY trip to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” a splurge. However, there are levels to splurging.

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Case in point, while some may consider staying at any Disney hotel as opposed to an off-property hotel a splurge, those who know their Disney hotels well know that staying in one of Disney World’s deluxe hotels is essentially a splurge on a splurge! Are these deluxe hotels worth the splurge and higher price tags? Well, we asked YOU!

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3 NEW MagicBand+ Features Rolled Out at Disney World in 2025 (And We Think You’ll Love Them!)

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You might want to take a closer look at your MagicBand+ the next time you visit Disney World.

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Disney just rolled out a few new features that make your park experience even more interactive—and a whole lot more magical. If you thought this little piece of tech couldn’t get any cooler, wait until you see how it now connects with some of Disney World’s newest shows and nighttime entertainment. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest MagicBand+ upgrades you can experience right now in 2025.

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Two Game-Changing Updates Announced for EPCOT in 2026

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Your EPCOT plans are about to CHANGE in 2026 — and we think you’re going to love it!

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Disney World’s in for a world of change across all of its parks. New lands and attractions are already taking shape for upcoming projects, and if you thought EPCOT would be left out of the mix, then don’t count it out just yet! EPCOT’s gearing up for some huge changes to several popular attractions, which could force you to switch up your strategy in 2026.

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NEWS: The FIRST Holiday Decorations Have Appeared at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Halloween will soon be a memory, and Mariah Carey will be let loose to activate Christmas mode ALL over the world, including Disney World. Well, we knew it was just a matter of time before Christmas started sneaking into the parks. So if you’re wondering when holiday decorations will start popping up in the parks…

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Now, we get EXCITED to see the holiday decorations go up, and we do often see some of that happen BEFORE the official start of the holiday season (which technically runs from November 14th through December 31st). Well, the first holiday decorations have arrived in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and we’re sharing them with you!

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It’s Official! You Can Now Have the Disney Haunted Mansion Wedding of Your Dreams

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Haunted weddings just got real aboard Disney’s newest cruise ship.

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Disney Cruise Line is getting ready to welcome its newest ship, the Disney Destiny, to the fleet very soon! While there’s already so much you can do, see, and experience while onboard these ships for a fabulous cruise, Disney’s looking to make a certain special occasion even more “spirited.” If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to get married during one of these cruises, very soon you’ll have another hauntingly grim venue to choose from!

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6 Big Reasons Disney World Crowds Could Be Lower in 2026

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Could 2026 be the year when we finally see lower crowds around Disney World?! Only time will tell, but if you ask us, people have plenty of reasons to hold off on traveling to the Most Magical Place on Earth next year, and that could mean lower crowds for the rest of us.

Will crowds be lower at Disney World in 2026?

Whether you’re planning a trip to Disney World for 2026 or are just thinking about potentially making the journey, a lot is happening around the parks and beyond that you need to know about — including why crowds could be lower in 2026!

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Why Every Disney Fan Is Marking Their Calendar for December 8th

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Do we have any football fans in the house?

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If you are a football fan, and we’re assuming a Disney fan as well, you’re going to be hyped to hear that Disney+ is teaming up with the FL yet again to bring a fun “altcast” to the streaming service. Monsters Funday Football is hitting your screens, and while it may not be the Scare Games, it’ll be just as entertaining — let’s take a look at the details!

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