food IS a theme park
While Disney’s latest show has made a good impression, some fans wish it were something different.
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May 27, 2025, saw the opening of two new shows at Hollywood Studios, The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure, AND Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After. The latter, a “spellbinding show with moving music and a most memorable finale—where you help decide who has been treated most unfairly” is our focus today.
Well, we just got some HUGE Magic Kingdom news. Now, we were already aware that Disney had plans to close Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island to make room for its new Cars expansion in Frontierland. However, we just got a lot of HUGE news about the new expansion and how it will relate to the rest of the park.
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Piston Peak (yep, that’s its name!) will take up space in front of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and bring an entirely new area to the park, as well as two new rides. However, Disney also made some other big reveals about this area that you might have missed, so let’s talk about it.
Disney World has plenty of restaurants to choose from while you’re on vacation. From quick service to full table service meals, you’ll have a wide range of options.
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
However, as we say, one thing is certain about Disney World: it will change. We have seen restaurants close and change a lot over the years. Recently, two restaurants at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been set to close — Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano and PizzeRizzo. That had us wondering if Disney fans are tired of seeing restaurants close, so we asked our readers, “What have you HAD IT with as far as restaurant closures in Disney World go?”
A Cars-themed area is coming to Magic Kingdom at Disney World, and fans have some thoughts. The biggest being: how does Cars fit into Frontierland?
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The new area, called Piston Peak, will take over Tom Sawyer Island, the Liberty Square Riverboat, and the Rivers of America. Piston Peak will be nestled right by Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. That doesn’t really scream Cars, does it?
Well, it’s really happening, and maybe we have been in denial, but we can’t deny it anymore: Muppets Courtyard is officially going away to make way for the new Monsters, Inc. land.
Muppets Courtyard in Hollywood Studios
In fact, we’ve already had to say goodbye to a few Muppets Courtyard institutions, like Mama Melrose’s. We’ll also soon be saying goodbye to the rest of Muppets Courtyard including PizzeRizzo (okay, so we haven ‘t been kind to PizzeRizzo in the past, but we’ll still miss it). However, the hardest thing for us is going to be bidding farewell to Muppet*Vision 3D, but we’ve got some good news: Disney is giving us an extra hour to do so on its final day.
Where are YOU going to find the BEST RIDES during your next Florida vacation? Will it be Universal’s trinity of theme parks?
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
Or Disney World’s quadruple park action? We’re laying out the COLD HARD FACTS to — once and for all — find the answers for Orlando’s TRICKIEST question.
If your coffee routine could use a little more pixie dust (and a lot more cuteness), Target’s latest Disney mug drop might be calling your name.
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Whether you’re team Stitch, Pooh Bear, or Remy, these brand-new ceramic mugs bring serious charm — and some very generous pours.
Goofy has taken over EPCOT, and we’re here for it!
GoofyCore in EPCOT
For Cool Kid Summer, Disney World’s character-filled event running till September 1, Goofy has rethemed CommuniCore Hall to GoofyCore. He’s brought in games, DJs, entertainment Cast Members, and, of course, himself to play with guests of all ages. Now he’s taken over a whole food booth, so let’s see what he’s serving up.
Dining at a Michelin Star restaurant is a special experience, and we’re going to explain exactly why!
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Getting three Michelin Stars is considered the highest honor in the restaurant industry. The best of the best restaurants — like Disney World’s Capa at the Four Seasons Orlando and Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa — are recognized by the Michelin Guide each year for their excellence, and we’re going to walk you through what these honors mean and how restaurants can achieve them!
McDonald’s fans, we’ve CONFIRMED big news for a returning menu item!
McDonald’s
We love keeping up with the ever-changing menu at McDonald’s, and now they’ve confirmed when a returning fan favorite menu item will make its official debut. So grab your car keys, put on your favorite Crocs, and get ready to hit the drive-thru SOON! [Read more…]
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