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Another week, more Disney news!
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There is so much to keep up with when it comes to all things within the Walt Disney Company! From Disneyland to Disney World, let’s break down the biggest news from this week.
Last updated: July 29th, 2025
BOO! Did we scare ya? OK, so we aren’t scare experts. We’ll leave it to the professionals at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights.
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights
If you ask us, it’s NEVER too early to think about Halloween. In fact, tickets are officially on sale for Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Orlando. So far, we’ve learned a few details about what we can expect at this year’s event, and horror fans have a LOT of reasons to be excited. Now, let’s break down EVERY haunted house that has been confirmed so far at Halloween Horror Nights in 2025.
When you go to Disney World daily like we do, you get stuck on quite a few rides over time.
Stormtroopers in Rise of the Resistance
Disney rides malfunction from time to time — sometimes due to guest behaviors (like hats flying off or people reaching out of ride vehicles) and sometimes due to technical difficulties. Occasionally, we’ll be onboard a ride when it stops and we get the chance to see “behind the curtain.” So today, we’re sharing some of the most interesting ride closure photos we have!
Well, it has CERTAINLY been a big week for Disney World news, right?
Pinocchio Cookie Tart
We finally got LOADS of new details about the Cars expansion coming to Frontierland, including that it will be called Piston Peak, and that it will introduce some new characters into the Cars universe (now if only Disney would drop some hints about what kind of FOOD this expansion will have — we have questions!). Anyway, speaking of food, we’ve been monitoring menu changes at Disney World restaurants all week, so let’s take a look at what’s been updated.
Are you headed to the beach this summer? Or maybe you’re headed to Disney World and have some quality pool time planned? Even better? Maybe you plan on taking advantage of those free water park tickets you can get if you’re staying at a Disney World hotel.
Typhoon Lagoon
Well, you’re going to need a good beach bag, right? Something waterproof, but stylish, with a little Disney flair? Well, we just found that bag on Amazon and you’re going to want to buy one in every color.
With summer almost here you may have plans to visit Disney World in June and we can’t say we blame you!
Hollywood Studios
Let’s say you’ve been curious about using Disney World’s skip-the-line service on your upcoming trip. In that case, you might already have been considering purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Lightning Lane Single Pass to help your days in the parks go smooth! This new paid service allows you to skip the longer standby lines at rides and attraction and use the shorter Lightning Lanes in their place. And, now, we’re bringing you a look at Lightning Lane prices for June 2025. [Read more…]
We’ve talked a lot about how much of a game-changer the Brightline train is, especially if traveling to and from Orlando.
Brightline Train Station
In fact, Brightline has become so popular that the company is expanding, not just in Florida, but also to the West Coast. Brightline’s got even bigger plans, though, beyond expansion. The rail company just recently announced a partnership with JetBlue that will allow you to book one trip for both train and air with easy transfers via the Orlando International Airport.
If you’re interested in live entertainment, then Disney’s Hollywood Studios may be the BEST park for you!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There are several shows in this park to catch, and planning to see them all can be a scheduling conundrum. That’s why we’re breaking down all the entertainment options — so you know which shows to prioritize and what to expect!
There are SO many ways to bring Disney home to you!
We love Disney!
From planning our trips to making the Disney blues a little less heavy, we love shopping online for our Disney favorites online. With so many things to choose from, we decided to share the Disney souvenirs that are actually sitting in our carts right now! Let’s see what’s inside.
So we’ve been a big ball of emotions this week because we had to say goodbye to Muppets Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which closed to make way for a new Monsters, Inc. land.
The last day of Muppet*Vision 3D
We wished farewell to Mama Melrose’s in May, and then we had to watch Muppet*Vision 3D one last time and see the last person served at PizzeRizzo. Now, the construction walls are up, and the Muppets are gone. The good news, though, is that they’re not gone forever; they’ll be taking over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Now, we have an idea of when that might happen.
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