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Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Skipper Canteen restaurant at Magic Kingdom

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Fun & Extras

A few extra ways to play while you plan.

Theme Park Trivia badge — 'Test Your Knowledge' with a castle, roller coaster, and Ferris wheel at dusk

A real Hidden Mickey formed by three stones set into a park wall

Cat in the Hat merchandise display with the 'of All Things' apparel line in Seuss Landing at Universal

Plans set. Here's what's new across the parks.

The Midnight Report

Disney Filed a Permit in Adventureland That Doesn't Expire Until 2028

Disney Filed a Permit in Adventureland That Doesn't Expire Until 2028 3 days ago | by The Midnight Desk

We Re-Checked 15,623 Disney World Food Prices. 2,364 of Them Went Up.

We Re-Checked 15,623 Disney World Food Prices. 2,364 of Them Went Up. 4 days ago | by The Midnight Desk

Twelve Years of Boo To You: What Changed, What Didn't, and What We Miss

Twelve Years of Boo To You: What Changed, What Didn't, and What We Miss 20 days ago | by The Midnight Desk

Character figures hold an Open House banner outside The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios

The Magic of Disney Animation Is Open at Hollywood Studios: Every Room, in Photos 29 days ago | by The Midnight Desk

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Tonight's Disney Deal Watch: What's Actually Worth Grabbing on Amazon

The 2026 Hallmark Disney Ornament Drop Just Happened—And Our 12-Foot Tree Is in Serious Trouble

The 2026 Hallmark Disney Ornament Drop Just Happened—And Our 12-Foot Tree Is in Serious Trouble

Loungefly Backpacks: Are They Actually Worth the Hype (and the Price)?

Loungefly Backpacks: Are They Actually Worth the Hype (and the Price)?

We Tested 5 Popcorn Buckets for Actual Usefulness After the Park

We Tested 5 Popcorn Buckets for Actual Usefulness After the Park

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