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Walt Disney World released its 2026 holiday‑party calendars: Mickey’s Very Merry runs select nights Nov. 8–Dec. 22 and Jollywood Nights runs Nov. 7–Jan. 5. Mid‑July ticket windows open.
EDC Orlando revealed a 100+‑artist lineup for Nov. 6–8 at Tinker Field. Three‑day GA, GA+ and VIP passes go on sale June 25 at 12 p.m. ET.
Le Cirque Arcanus at Epic Universe will be closed Sunday through June 30 and is slated to reopen July 1. Universal hasn’t given a reason, and the short window looks like maintenance.
County permit filings tied to 'Project 680' and a new building number have fans speculating that Epic Universe's Dark Universe could be set for a major expansion.
Disney revealed the Eat to the Beat lineup for the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, pairing pop‑punk names and legacy acts across late August to mid‑November. Dining packages that guarantee seats open July 16.
Cinderella Castle's multi-month repaint is finished: the moat is refilled and the castle returns to a classic 1971‑inspired palette. The Magic Kingdom view is back for summer visitors.
Universal’s Epic Universe will debut Universal Celestial Goodnight on July 7 — a nightly fountains, lights and fireworks show in Celestial Park.
Universal is weighing strict daily caps at Epic Universe as long waits persist. The change could shorten lines but would reshape how visitors buy tickets and plan trips.
K92.3's All Star Jam returns to Addition Financial Arena on Aug. 23 with Cole Swindell, Chris Young and Dustin Lynch. A portion of proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Disney unveiled Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios — a laughter‑powered city with monster storefronts, Harryhausen’s and a suspended "door" coaster.
Volcano Bay will close from Oct. 26, 2026 through Mar. 24, 2027 for a major refurbishment, pausing some pass sales and reshaping travel plans for Orlando visitors.
The Museum of Ice Cream is opening a two‑story, roughly 18,000‑sq‑ft flagship at Pointe Orlando, promising photogenic exhibits, a sprinkle pool and new food-and-retail offerings.
Magic Kingdom’s Carousel of Progress will close July 6 for its biggest refresh in decades; the update adds a Walt audio‑animatronic, decade‑themed scenes and hidden Easter eggs.
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