Walt Disney World has announced lobby refurbishments at Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Kidani Village, beginning August 2025 through November 2026. The phased project will close the main lobby, primary entrance, and surrounding corridors, with check-in relocating to the Palace Library during closures. These lobby updates coincide with a separate ongoing room renovation covering both Jambo House […]
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Magic Kingdom attendance fluctuates dramatically from August through December due to Halloween and Christmas party schedules. Party days with 6 PM closings see the lowest crowd levels, often at level one or two, while non-party days draw heavier congestion from displaced guests. The weeks from mid-August through mid-September offer the lowest wait times of the […]
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas at Kidani Village will undergo a multi-month lobby refurbishment from August 17 through early November. The project will be completed in phases, with the main lobby closing first on August 17 and front desk services relocating to the Palace Library. The gift shop, Johari Treasures, will close from August 17 through […]
Universal Orlando is progressing on multiple major projects across its parks. The Fast and Furious Hollywood Drift coaster in Universal Studios Florida has reached key milestones including a 170-foot spike top-out and corkscrew installation. Demolition of Lost Continent in Islands of Adventure continues with Sinbad removed and Poseidon’s Fury building coming down, while Mythos restaurant […]
Magic Kingdom fireworks will change on some nights starting August 7th due to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. During the 38 party nights from August through October, Happily Ever After will be replaced by Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular featuring Jack Skellington. The new show includes projections, lasers, and fireworks with a Halloween storyline where Disney characters encounter […]