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We’re past the halfway point of 2026, and a lot has already happened at the Disney Parks! As summer ramps up, more announcements have piled in, and big changes are on the horizon.
Disney’s BoardWalk Construction
Summer fun has started at the Disney Parks, and we recently got tons of HUGE holiday season updates for both coasts! However, we can’t stop thinking about one announcement that revealed a major transformation coming to Disney’s BoardWalk!
Yesterday was a BIG day for Disney news, especially if you’re a big fan of the holidays in the parks or are planning a trip for the holiday season this year.
Grand Floridian Christmas Tree
Going to Disney around the holidays can be expensive, though, so when we heard that Disney had just dropped LOTS of discounts to help you save on travel, we dove straight in. In case you missed the hubbub yesterday, don’t worry — these are the FOUR big discounts Disney just dropped and what you need to know about them.
Disney World just dropped a TON of details about the holiday season around the parks and hotels this year, and we’re SO excited for Disney to deck the halls once again.
Animal Kingdom Lodge at Christmas
While we can’t wait to experience Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, and more, there is one thing we’re a little concerned about. Disney has recently been restricting travel to its resorts for non-hotel guests, and now, it looks like those restrictions may get even stricter during the holiday season.
Amazon Prime Day sales are happening now, and you know what that means — a TON of deals are rolling out on our favorite Disney essentials and more!
Charging magnetically!
Whether you’re in the market for a new Loungefly backpack, a new pair of shoes to wear to the parks, some new Disney apparel, or even park essentials, chances are you’ll be able to find it on sale during Prime Day. Luckily for you, we’ve rounded up our BEST Disney finds and are sharing some of our favorites with you right now!
There are construction projects happening all over Disney World, but it seems like most of the construction is happening in Magic Kingdom. Frontierland is getting a new Cars-themed expansion, while a new Villains land is going behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (which was also under construction until recently). Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin also recently got a huge update.
Minnie Mouse at Pete’s Silly Sideshow
Over in Fantasyland, Pete’s Silly Sideshow closed in January for some major refurbishments. Well, now, after months of being closed, the attraction will finally reopen on June 27th.
The BEST cookies RANKED, seasonal surprises, and controversial intergalactic snacks…
We’ve tried EVERY snack in Hollywood Studios, but THESE are the ones we believe are ACTUALLY worth the investment.
Changes are happening across all four parks in Disney World right now, with three out of the four getting entirely new lands.
La Poutinerie
While EPCOT is the only park not getting a new land, that doesn’t mean there’s no construction happening there — far from it, in fact! One of the new additions we’ve really been looking forward to is the new La Poutinerie spot, located at the former Refreshment Port spot. The new restaurant officially opens on July 1st, and signage has just gone up!
Do NOT count on these outdated tips while planning your Disney World vacation!
Pirates of the Caribbean
Since its introduction in 2024, Disney World’s Lightning Lane service has allowed guests to bypass standby lines for select attractions through an extra purchase made on the My Disney Experience app. Over the years, there have been some popular tips and strategies for how to get the most out of your Lightning Lane experience. But if you’ve heard either of these two Lightning Lane tips, beware that they DO NOT work anymore!
Disney recently dropped some NEW merchandise that we had never seen before, and we were immediately obsessed.
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But we weren’t the only ones, because these bad boys SOLD OUT pretty quickly after we shared them. Well, folks, we’re happy to say that the Disney spice village jars are back in stock — and even better, they’re ON SALE!
Amazon Prime Days are officially on! You still have one more day to take advantage of all the great savings.
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And we are here to make sure that you never miss out on any deals before the sale runs out tomorrow, June 26th. [Read more…]
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