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A woman smiles, holding a Mickey Mouse plush in orange wizard attire. She wears Mickey-themed Halloween headband and shirt in cheerful setting.

Halloween Merchandise Reveal

A spooktacular collection of new merchandise is coming to Walt Disney World.

Disney Merch

Jul 242 min read

Zuri's Sweets Shop sign with a red and green theme. Below, a sign celebrating The Lion King. Rustic setting with shadows on the wall.

New S'mores Treats Available at Animal Kingdom

New treats are always popping up at Walt Disney World and this week we're heading to Disney's Animal Kingdom for something delicious!

Disney Food & Drink

Jul 151 min read

Statue of a man and a mouse character in front of a castle with blue spires, surrounded by green plants and purple flowers under a clear sky.

Walt Disney World Autumn Special Offer For UK Guests

UK Guests can save up to 20% off hotels and receive a Promo Card!

WDWAO News

Jul 112 min read

Sign reading "Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park" in colorful text on a wooden structure, snow decoration on top, trees in background.

Blizzard Beach Set to Close for Maintenance This Fall

Disney’s Blizzard Beach will officially wrap up its 2025 summer season on Sunday, September 7, marking the final day both Disney water parks operate together, a first since 2019.

Disney Water Parks

Angela

Jul 31 min read

Sign reading "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" surrounded by green foliage and wooden fence. Bright sky and rocky landscape in the background.

New Entertainment Hits Frontierland at Magic Kingdom

The magic (and music!) of New Orleans has arrived in Frontierland with a brand-new live performance outside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad!

Jul 31 min read

Gorilla stands beside rocks, gazing intently. Background is lush and green, enhancing the gorilla's gray and black fur contrast. This is Kejana who recently received on-site care at Animal Kingdom.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Gorilla Receives Expert Care After Tooth Injury

Kejana, the beloved western lowland gorilla who’s captured hearts on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at Disney's Animal Kingdom since opening day, recently received top-tier veterinary care at Disney’s on-site animal hospital.

WDWAO News

Angela

Jul 21 min read

Red brick building labeled "The Hall of Presidents" with white columns, potted plants, and skylit windows. Sign reads "1787". Historic mood.

Hall of Presidents Reopens in Magic Kingdom

The classic Hall of Presidents show is now reopened in the Magic Kingdom. The show closed in January of this year which is a standard refurbishment for the attraction as it follows the elections.

WDWAO News

Jun 291 min read

Colorful hot air balloon decorations hang from a ceiling with yellow and orange ribbons. People walk below near "Garden Grill" sign.

Menu Changes At Sunshine Seasons In EPCOT

Sad news for all the pizza roll lovers- Sunshine Seasons now has flatbreads and a caprese sandwich on the menu instead.

Disney Food & Drink

Haley

Jun 281 min read

Disney characters ride a sparkling, colorful parade float through a starry night sky. Lights and swirls create a magical atmosphere.

Magic Kingdom Extended Summer Hours For Disney Starlight Parade

Enjoy even more magic this summer with extended hours at Magic Kingdom

Jun 241 min read

Two people in themed costumes react with surprise in front of a colorful "Villains" backdrop featuring a vibrant, menacing mask design.

New Disney Villains Magic Shot In Hollywood Studios

Strike a wicked pose at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with PhotoPass!

Photo Pass

Jun 171 min read

A woman in a black shirt and Minnie ears poses happily with a character in a colorful poncho and sombrero, stone wall background at the meet and greet for Donald Duck in the Mexico pavilion at EPCOT. This is Natalie from the WDWAO News Team, with Donald Duck.

Donald Duck Meet and Greet Closed for Refurbishment at EPCOT

Walt Disney World is always evolving and under doing refurbishment. As part of continuous efforts to keep the parks in shape, there has recently been refurbishments happening in EPCOT.

Epcot

Jun 121 min read

Chocolate ice cream bar shaped like Mickey Mouse in the foreground, with a riverboat and castle in the sunny park background.

Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Weeks Returning This Summer

Eligible DVC members can enjoy tasty treats, special experiences and enhanced discounts!

Disney Vacation Club

Nick

May 293 min read

A person in a blue dress and another in a green outfit and hat smile at each other in front of a stone building, creating a playful mood. These are Disney Characters Wendy Darling and Peter at Walt Disney World.

Magic Kingdom's Surprise Character Encounters Heat Up Ahead Of Disney's Cool Kid Summer 2025

A Little Pixie Dust Brings Uncommon Character Encounters for Extra Summer Fun at Magic Kingdom!

Nicki

May 122 min read

Blue "Magic Kingdom Monorail" entrance with stairs and a ramp. Sign reads "Masks are required." Overcast sky and greenery in the background. This is the Walt Disney World Transportation and Ticket Center.

Disney's Transportation And Ticket Center Debuts New Parking Lot Map

Walt Disney World’s Transportation and Ticket Center has new A -frame signs showing the walking distances to parking locations.

Disney Transportation

May 51 min read

Anthropomorphic bear in blue cowboy attire strums a yellow guitar on stage with blue curtains, expressing a lively performance mood. This is Romeo McGrowl from the Country Bears Jamboree at Disney's Magic Kingdom.

New Country Bear Jamboree Meet And Greet At Magic Kingdom

Meet and Greets at Country Bear Jamboree in Magic Kingdom Introduces Romeo McGrowl!

May 51 min read

Two women, one in stripes and a red beret, the other in a yellow shirt, react joyfully to a large red panda character in an amusement park. This is the Turning Red PhotoPass Magic Shot.

New Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Disney PhotoPass Service Has New Magic Shots to Help Celebrate and You Can Find Them Across Walt Disney World.

Photo Pass