There are currently a lot of construction projects at the Poly. We’ve been updating our list of 2026-2027 Hotel Construction & Refurbishments at Walt Disney World with a rundown of what’s happening right now, but with two new closures just added to the calendar, we felt it was worth offering a quick standalone update. Let’s …

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“We are below the water line. The water is one deck higher. You’re walking underneath.” This man, smiling mischievously at our wide-eyed reactions, is Johan Blokstra, Chief Engineer of the Disney Destiny. He knows everything there is to know about the dense, intricate network of pipes, wires, and machinery here in the bottom of the …

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April 12, 2026, 10:26 AM · As the “rope drop” starts a day at theme parks, the Sunday “Rope Drop” post kicks off the week here at Theme Park Insider. Here is what lies ahead for fans at the parks this week.Happy birthday this week to Disneyland Paris, which turns 34 today, and to Tokyo …

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The Basics: Booking opens 21st April 2026 and ends 4th November 2026. Arrival dates must be between: 3rd January 2027 and 27th March 2027 5th April 2027 and 6th October 2027 21st October 2027 and 19th December 2027 Minimum 5 consecutive nights stay Maximum 21 consecutive nights stay Gratuity / tip for food and beverage …

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Walt Disney World has ongoing hotel construction projects at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts through 2027, and the work has really kicked into high gear recently. While staying on the Skyliner route recently, we made a quick detour to Crescent Lake check on the work. Let’s start with the good news about Disney’s Yacht …

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Day and night, cast members care for the animals who call Walt Disney World home. Their work reflects deep expertise, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to animal wellbeing – and it’s worth celebrating today and every day. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) since the park’s opening in 1998, Disney’s Animal Kingdom …

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April 8, 2026, 2:07 PM · Two more major transactions in the past year have jumbled the ownership of America’s regional amusement parks. So who owns which parks now?At the top of the industry – for the big, destination parks – things remain the same. The Walt Disney Company leads the industry in the United …

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