Labor Day 2026 is almost here, and so too is fan surprise that Walt Disney World is “empty” or “dead” or a “ghost town” over the holiday weekend. Ahead of those inevitable reactions and headlines, along with the commentary about how it means Disney is doomed or being dethroned by Universal or [insert claim in furtherance of agenda], we’re here with crowd predictions and historical context. If you want the short…

After being closed for over four days (minus 30 minutes of Early Entry uptime), Slinky Dog Dash has reopened from its unscheduled closure and is once again dashing as of September 4, 2026. Here’s the latest on the downtime roller coaster at the Toy Story Land headliner, how we’d strategize if visiting Walt Disney World soon, and the potential for ongoing reliability woes or a scheduled refurbishment. Let’s start with a…