Disney Tourist Blog

Blog offering news, planning info, strategy & tips for Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando, Disneyland, plus international parks.

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NEW: Anything free at Walt Disney World is in danger, but we're shocked this fan-favorite has been removed--and with such an inferior replacement. It was one of the most iconic WDW dishes, a staple for 30+ years, and *the* reason to eat at this restaurant! https://t.co/kDzoBrFPes

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NEWS: The latest on "Disney Celebrates America," including what you need to know whether you’re visiting or watching from home. Plus, why you *should* go if you're on the fence. This will be one of the best weeks of the year at Walt Disney World! https://t.co/8zlzz3c2am

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NEWS: Disney announced 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash full details, including a major change with new Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake Haunted Mansion Street Party replacing Frightfully Fun Parade. Here's the cause, our take on whether it's good or bad news & more. https://t.co/iboEUtF0Mc

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BREAKING: Walt Disney World has dropped 2027 Bouncebacks! As WDW diehards know, this under-the-radar promo perk is the biggest, best, earliest & easiest deal. Here are dates, resorts, savings rates & everything else you need to know... https://t.co/GV12TOzg8r

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NEW: Walt Disney World leaders have spent years chasing the mythical family from Denver of big spending first-timers while tolerating diehard fans as "unfavorable" attendees. Comments from new CEO Josh D'Amaro suggest a paradigm shift could be happening. https://t.co/vhAbcVUQyG

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NEW: For as consequential of a week at Walt Disney World, you'd have to go back to at least October 2021 or (more likely) August 2019. Here's the bombshell news, smaller nuggets, and big debuts that made it a huge week for WDW fans... https://t.co/nma2nwsWJ0

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@sabrebabe13 A mix of the three different rooms in the pictures.

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Art of Animation is getting its first-ever hard goods refurb. The new rooms will look like a mix of these. More details: https://t.co/mjU5HBcT3d

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NEW: Despite mostly "invisible" improvements, this refresh was clearly a labor of love for Imagineers. Here are high & lows of BTMRR after a year-plus closure, plus confirmation from Walt Disney World leaders the biggest fan complaint will be fixed... https://t.co/TS2WMptNb8

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NEWS: Walt Disney World's flagship restaurant earns a Star, as the 2026 Michelin Guide expands and another spot is snubbed. Here's a rundown of the recognized restaurants by the tire team's taste testers! https://t.co/Vt4PLMRGT0

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BREAKING: Walt Disney World has announced Bluey's Wild World will soon switch to standby. This is good news for families, assuming it's being driven by demand dying down, as opposed to complaints... https://t.co/n5XB9uOGuQ

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NEWS: Walt Disney World's new rules will eliminate overnight camping, lower the stakes, level the playing field, and reduce tensions--all great for hobbyist collectors! Still, more needs to be done about the eBay pirates... https://t.co/GrmzIFkR9p

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NEWS: For the first time since it opened, Art of Animation is getting a full room redo. Here's the timeline & what's changing, plus why we're excited for this reimagining. It should transform AoA into a top Walt Disney World resort! https://t.co/mjU5HBcT3d

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NEW: Walt Disney World will soon roll out big updates to MDX, simplifying pre-arrival planning, adding AI, offering price comparison & checklist tools, and easy party sharing. Take that, super app! 😂 https://t.co/gjd8jYce0j

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NEW: Disney has a trio of new rules to reduce alcohol guests can bring, limit photography equipment & scale back over-the-top stateroom door decor. Oh, and there's even a price decrease! https://t.co/SVRYyOmG8r

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BREAKING: It's not just a Walt Disney AA. Carousel of Progress is getting a full reimagining with new show scenes, decades & timeline shift. Here are full details, concept art & our emotional roller coaster of reactions to this conflicting news... https://t.co/goll5S1EQo

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NEW: Great deals on rooms under $200/night at hotels in walking distance of EPCOT & DHS! Cheaper than Moderates, and are eligible for Extended Evening Hours, which is huge in high heat. Here's a breakdown of lowest prices, what we recommend booking & more. https://t.co/hfYAtouuV1

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NEWS: Walt Disney World should soon start phase 2 of a project that began last year with a brief closure. Here's the latest on the (controversial) changes at EPCOT, our experience with the (completed) version at DLP, this project's planning impact & more. https://t.co/6VmP90CSjq

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NEW: This is the best deal we’ve *ever* seen on Magic Keys. Here are details & high likelihood of Walt Disney World following suit. Plus, why this is needed--and one of many “levers” Disney will pull to reverse decreased attendance & other trends...

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NEW: BoardWalk has been in a state of “becoming” for years, with closures & dead mall vibes on one end. Construction and recent filings by Walt Disney World confirm that'll soon change. Here's the latest on 'phase 2' of the resort refresh...

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