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Opening Day Aquatopia Attraction Extinct at Tokyo DisneySea, Port Discovery Reimagining on Horizon

Tom Bricker — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:48:31 +0000

Shortly after celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Aquatopia has permanently closed as of September 14, 2026. Its extinction paves the way, literally and figuratively, for the water-based attraction and surrounding Port Discovery at Tokyo DisneySea to be reimagined. Here’s the latest, including a rundown of the previously-revealed redevelopment proposal for this land. Summer Cool-off at Tokyo...

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Santa Claus is Coming to Cake Bake at Disney World During $200+ Per Guest Christmas Dinner

Tom Bricker — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:33:39 +0000

Let’s start with the good news. The controversial Cake Bake Shop at Walt Disney World has not increased the price on its popular Christmas Dinner with Santa Claus for 2026! It’s rare for prices to hold flat on a year-over-year basis, especially at restaurants, which are dealing with rampant food inflation and rising labor costs. The...

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Disney World Pays Tribute to ‘Once Upon a Studio’ with 60 Character Group Photo for Animation Opening

Tom Bricker — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:25:14 +0000

The Magic of Disney Animation officially opens today! In celebration of the occasion, and as an homage to Once Upon a Studio, Walt Disney World has recreated the iconic image from the short that inspired the experience. For the grand opening, Disney assembled 60 iconic and rare characters for a group photo at Hollywood Studios...

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Disney Norwegian Fjords Cruise & Norway Planning Guide

Tom Bricker — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:13:31 +0000

This guide offers Norway planning advice, recommendations for Port Adventures, and everything else you might be wondering about setting sail on a Disney Cruise Line itinerary to the Norwegian Fjords from Northern Europe. It covers our DCL sailing to Stavanger, Alesund, Geiranger, Bergen, and more. As basic background, we first set sail to Norway with...

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2026 Disneyland Refurbishment Calendar

Tom Bricker — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:01:45 +0000

This Disneyland and Disney California Adventure ride refurbishment calendar for 2026 and 2027 lists temporary attraction closures so you know what won’t be open before planning your vacation. Additionally, we have info about reimagining projects underway to enhance experiences around the parks, and return timelines for fan-favorite entertainment, resort maintenance & more. While no one...

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Disney World Reducing New Animation Attraction By 4 Hours Per Day 2 Weeks After Opening

Tom Bricker — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:47:10 +0000

Walt Disney World’s last major new attraction of 2026, The Magic of Disney Animation, soft opened over the weekend ahead of its scheduled debut on September 14, 2026! While the experience has been hugely popular thus far, the official WDW calendar reveals its hours will soon be reduced. Here are full details, plus why we’re...

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