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This Is the ONLY Ride Hack You Need for Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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Who wouldn’t love spending more time in a Disney World park at night? That’s exactly what an After Hours Event will get you, for a price, of course!

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

With prices ranging from $155 to $179, you can head to EPCOT  on select nights from now until September 24th, 2026. The capacity for these events is limited; you will have easy access to select park attractions — like the very popular Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. And, if you’re looking to ride this attraction during After Hours, this is the BEST time to do it.

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Disney World Just Opened 3 Brand New Spots — Here’s Everything You Need to Know

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Disney World is in a period of transition, including construction on new lands, refurbishments of old favorites, and some new dining hotspots!

Fruity Pebbles Classic Shake

Over the past year, Disney has opened some majorly popular spots, including GEO-82 (the Spaceship Earth-themed lounge at EPCOT), The Beak and Barrel (the Pirates of the Caribbean-themed bar at the Magic Kingdom), and The Perch (the gilded Victorian-themed lobby bar at the Grand Floridian).

Each of these new lounges opened to positive reviews and heavy demand, and still draw big crowds (though reservations for GEO-82 and Beak and Barrel are slightly easier to come by). Now, a new crop of spots have opened at Disney World, with several more on the way.

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We’re Sorry To Tell You, But You Need To AVOID Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge For Now

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There are several reasons to book a Disney World hotel, but there’s one you might want to avoid this year.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

From larger-than-life theming to next-level dining and exclusive perks like Early Theme Park Entry, Disney’s resort hotels are often just as magical as the parks themselves. But here’s the thing, even Disney hotels aren’t immune to refurbishments, and if you’re planning a trip soon, there’s one popular resort you may want to think twice about booking.

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REVIEW: This EPCOT Festival Booth Is the Embodiment of, “If It Ain’t Broke”

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Welcome to one of our favorite yearly traditions: the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival!

Farmers Feast

We love trying out all of the Outdoor Kitchens (aka food booths) featured during this EPCOT festival. Be sure to swing by while you admire the iconic topiaries and live entertainment around the park during the festival. Come along as we taste our way through EPCOT Farmers Feast and find out whether this longtime fan-favorite booth holds its reputation again this year!

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ALERT! A BIG Fireworks Change Is Coming to Magic Kingdom on March 8th

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Is there a better ending to your Disney World day than watching the Magic Kingdom fireworks? I don’t think so!

Happily Ever After

Spring is here, and there are a lot of changes in Disney World. We have EPCOT’s International Flower and Garden Festival happening, rides going down for refurbishment, and more. There is also a change coming to the nightly fireworks at Magic Kingdom. If going to watch Happily Ever After is on your Disney World itinerary, read this before heading to the castle.

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If THIS Doesn’t Happen in Disney World in 2026, Disney Adults Will Riot

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2026 is bringing some BIG changes to Disney World, and we are covering it all!

Magic Kingdom

Already in 2026, Disney World has permanently closed DinoLand U.S.A, rides are being refurbished, major lands are under construction, and throughout the year, we’ll get new offerings! As we said, a LOT is happening this year, but Disney Adults are hoping that even more changes will be announced soon. 

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Will Disney World Bring Back Its FREE Dining Offer This Year?

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In March of 2025, Disney announced two major Disney Dining Plan deals, and with March 2026 upon us, we’re wondering if the company plans to run it back?

Mickey Pretzel

First, Disney Visa cardholders had exclusive access to a new limited-time deal that gave them the Disney Dining Plan for free when they booked a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Disney World package, including a room at a select Disney World hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option. The day after the Cardholder deal expired, Disney revealed a new deal which offered guests the Disney Dining Plan for free when they booked a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Disney World vacation package that included a room at select Disney World hotels, as well as theme park tickets with the Disney Park Hopper option.

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CONFIRMED: Popular Magic Kingdom Ride Set to Open With HUGE Changes in Spring 2026

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Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin has been closed for refurbishment for a long time, and we’re finally getting close to experiencing this ride with all new features!

Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin

In August of 2025, Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom closed to have a large refurbishment done. Disney has confirmed some of the changes that guests will see when the ride reopens this spring. Let’s go through all of the changes that are underway!

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7 Major Ride Changes Hit Disney World in 2026 — Here’s the Full List

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2026 is going to be a year of major change at Disney World, as massive construction projects, refurbishments, and closures are reshaping the face of the resort and its rides for years to come.

New missions will be added to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu.

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10 Dates to AVOID the 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

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It’s spring, and that can only mean one thing at EPCOT!

Flower and Garden Festival

The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival runs from March 4th to May 31st, and we love this festival! There are so many food booths you can try, exclusive merchandise to grab, and even concerts you can go see. While there is a LOT to do, there might be a few dates you should avoid heading to the festival if you can!

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