15 fun ideas and events near Walt Disney World this week and weekend
Discover fun events and things to do near Walt Disney World this week, including local happenings, seasonal activities and ideas beyond the theme parks.
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Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto ride at Animal Kingdom: Vehicles and details
An “Encanto” ride will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2027, bringing the Madrigals to Walt Disney World. Step inside Casita for Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto, a new family ride filled with lively furniture and more than 50 animals.
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Dining | Disney | Epcot | Events | Orlando | Theme Parks | Walt Disney World Resort
Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2026 will last 86 days and revive 30 dishes from its history
The 86-day Epcot Food & Wine Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary with 30 returning or reimagined dishes from the event’s history.
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Villains Land at Magic Kingdom will be ‘extraordinary’ (Exclusive Interview)
Villains Land — a new realm opening at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World — is “going to be extraordinary,” says Andreas Deja.
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Villains Land construction update at Magic Kingdom
Villains Land construction is underway at Magic Kingdom as Imagineers expand the theme park at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
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Halloween in Orlando: best theme park events and things to do (2026)
Dive into Orlando’s electrifying 2026 Halloween season, where world-class theme park frights, festive trick-or-treat trails and spooky seasonal experiences await around every corner.
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Tropical Americas construction update | ‘Encanto,’ Indiana Jones rides at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
See the latest progress of the Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including future new rides themed to “Encanto” and Indiana Jones.
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Disney | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Muppets | Orlando | Pixar | Theme Parks | Walt Disney World Resort
‘Monsters, Inc.’ roller coaster construction update | Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Monsters, Inc. “doors” roller coaster construction is underway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, replacing the former Muppet Courtyard.
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Harry Potter | Holiday | Orlando | Theme Parks | Universal Destinations & Experiences | Universal Epic Universe | Universal Islands of Adventure | Universal Orlando Resort | Universal Studios Florida
Universal Orlando adds six days to Christmas season while Epic Universe holidays expand
Universal Orlando is starting its 2026 holiday celebration one week earlier as Christmas expands into two more worlds at Epic Universe.
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Dining | Disney | Disney Springs | Halloween | Orlando | Vacation Planning | Walt Disney World Resort
Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Bar at Disney Springs returns with an almost entirely new menu
Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar is back for 2026 with nearly all-new food and drinks, including Bone Kebabs, Candelabra Eggs and the Temple of Doom Margarita.
