Disney Raises Christmas Party Tickets to $189 as 20 of 25 Nights Sell Out
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party now starts at $189, and only five dates were left as of Nov. 5. What changed for families at Magic Kingdom in 2026.
Category: Family News
Recalls, school changes and rules that affect families.
Disney Shows Cars and Wall-E Robots to Guide Disneyland Parking
Disney showed prototype robot parking attendants styled after Cars and Wall-E characters. There is no rollout date, and a 6,000-space garage is coming.
Disney World Ends 20% Passholder Discount on Bottled Drinks in Shops
Walt Disney World ended merchandise discounts on bottled drinks in its shops Oct. 6. Who loses the perk and how families can still save on drinks.
Disneyland Autopia Must Go Electric by Feb. 1, 2027, Under State Rule
Disneyland's Autopia cars must drop gas engines by Feb. 1, 2027, under a California air rule. What changes on the ride and what Disney has not yet said.
Magic Kingdom Stays Open 15 Hours on Thanksgiving Day 2026
Walt Disney World extended Thanksgiving week 2026 hours at Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. New times by park and date, plus EPCOT.
Disneyland Tests ‘Cars’ Robots That Wave Families Into Parking Spots
Disney showed robot parking helpers styled after Cars and Wall-E characters for its Anaheim garage. Disneyland says there are no current plans to launch them.
Disney World Lists 13 Resort Closures and Refurbishments for 2027
Disney World has 13 resort closures and refurbishments planned for 2027, including the BoardWalk pool and a Skyliner shutdown Jan. 24-30, listed by hotel.
Six Flags Magic Mountain Gives Guests 65 and Up a Free Season Pass
Six Flags Magic Mountain now gives visitors 65 and older a free season pass good through Jan. 3. Sign-up steps, exclusions and parking costs.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Welcomes a Female Zebra Foal
A female zebra foal was born to mom Aziza at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and joined the Arusha savanna herd. What families should know about Disney's new babies.
Universal Studios Hollywood Adds $999.95 Diamond Annual Pass
Universal Studios Hollywood's new Diamond Annual Pass costs $999.95 with VIP and Express perks. See what it includes and how it compares with Platinum.