Cindy Nykamp

Once again Walt Disney World is celebrating Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month this month from September 15 to October 15 with new and returning offerings for guests to enjoy. Learn more below.

Disney After Hours is back at Walt Disney World Resort for 2027, offering late-night adventures. These separately ticketed events offer guests the chance to visit Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT after they officially close for the day. Guests attending the events experience shorter wait times for attractions, can meet characters and indulge in unlimited snacks.  We love these events and think they are a great way to enjoy the parks after hours with fewer crowds.

Tons of news in this week’s news roundup. We have several sales announced along with dates and details for Flower & Garden Festival and Festival of the Arts. The celebrity narrator lineup for Candlelight Processional was released, and a completely new menu and dining concept is coming to a Magic Kingdom location. Afterhours parties are returning in 2027 with full dates and details. Lots of new details on the new resort coming to Disney World and so much more below.

The Halloween Season at Walt Disney World is in full swing at Disney World! Now through October 31, there are plenty of exclusive and limited-time food and beverage items guests can enjoy around the parks, at Disney Springs, and at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. Get all the details below!

Every fall, we expect a price increase for annual passes, and effective this week, new prices are in place for Walt Disney World annual passes. Price increases range from $10 to $120, depending on the pass level. Learn more below.

Work continues to progress on the next Disney Cruise Line ship, The Believe. The first major section of the ship was floated out of the construction dock, and the second section has been started. Disney Cruise Line also released a ton of new details and artwork on what guests can expect including information on dining and lounges, entertainment offering, and a look at the stateroom designs.

Going to Walt Disney World has just gotten more expensive. Disney has raised prices on Lightning Lane, annual passes, ticket prices, and some premium experiences. Catch all the details below.

This holiday season, Walt Disney World will light up with festive decor, themed food and beverage items, special holiday entertainment, new holiday merchandise, and more! Paired with daytime offerings like the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, there is something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season. Catch all the details below!

In news recent news from Disney price increases have dominated the discussion, and there were a lot of them. Disney also revealed the full line up of special holiday offerings happening this year around Disney World property, and there are a bunch of special treats and a new popcorn bucket to enjoy for a couple more weeks. There were several restaurant related news items in addition to Candlelight Processional Diner Packages going on sale. Don’t miss all the new details on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship. All this and more below in this week’s news roundup.

Veterans Day is coming up in less than a month and celebrating the USA and honoring veterans has been a big part of the Disney tradition since the beginning (if you haven’t seen the daily flag retreat at Magic Kingdom you really should). This year, Disney is honoring those who served with a special line up of merchandise. Check out the sneak peek below, and to those of you who served or are serving, thank you.