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This might be one of the biggest Disney movie summers we’ve seen in a long time!
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Toy Story 5 just released to theatres on June 19th, the live-action Moana drops on July 10th, and then Spider-Man: Brand New Day releases on July 31st. We have a lot of theatre visits on the horizon, but what about chilling at home and watching new movies on our couch? Disney announced the official date that one of its new movies, which came out earlier this year, will be making its way to Disney+!
We are still sweating through June, but Disney World is already asking us to make decisions about pumpkins, peppermint, and whether we are willing to pay hard-ticket-event prices while wearing a costume in Florida humidity.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!
Yes, it is holiday planning season. No, your calendar is not broken. Disney World fans are already moving things around, rethinking dates, and doing the very glamorous vacation math that involves park tickets, hotel rooms, party tickets, snack budgets, and the quiet emotional cost of telling yourself, “Maybe we don’t need another Spirit Jersey.”
The big reason? Disney’s holiday season is getting crowded, complicated, and expensive before the season has even properly begun.
A new collection has just landed on the Disney Store website, and it’s going to be a BIG hit, we just know it.
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Recently, Disney has been partnering with Formula 1, the league of professional race car driving, so we’ve loved seeing the new merchandise coming out of the collaborations. The British Grand Prix is coming up real soon, and to celebrate, there’s a new merchandise collection online right now that you won’t want to miss.
We just got a ton of news about the 2026 holiday season in Disney World. We got details about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, as well as Jollywood Nights. We also got some details about the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, as well as the official dates of this year’s holiday season.
The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House!
However, the biggest news to come out of all the holiday announcements was Disney World confirming that the giant gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has gone away forever. And let’s just say, DFB readers had some thoughts about that news.
If you are planning your Disney World vacation and thinking of utilizing Lightning Lane, you’ll want to read this first!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Lightning Lane reservations can feel intimidating, especially if it’s your first Disney World vacation or if you haven’t visited in a while. Between multiple options, booking windows, and the pressure of being ready right at 7 AM, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you even set foot in the parks. But here’s the good news: you are already in the right place by reading this article. With a little preparation and a solid game plan, you can turn what seems like a complicated process into a simple part of your vacation planning. We’re breaking down everything you need to do ahead of time so you can feel confident, prepared, and ready to book your Disney World Lightning Lanes without the panic.
Since the Magic Kingdom opened over 50 years ago, Disney World’s first theme park has become one of the most iconic tourist destinations in the world. However, along with that has always come crowds!
Adventureland rope drop crowds.
As anyone who has visited the “Most Magical Place on Earth” pretty much any time since 1971 can attest, the park is pretty much always crowded, which can sometimes make the park tough to navigate. That’s only been exacerbated by the two massive construction projects happening in the Frontierland area: the Cars-themed Piston Peak located on the former site of the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island, as well as prep-work for Villains Land in the area beyond Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Disney World just dropped a ton of big holiday announcements. We got dates and more details about this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas in Magic Kingdom, as well as dates and details about Jollywood Nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We even got some specifics about this year’s EPCOT Festival of the Holidays.
Cinderella Castle Dream Lights 2018
There were SO many announcements, but at the same time, one was missing, and has been missing for a while. So we’re going to have to talk about it: Is Cinderella Castle Dream Lights gone forever?
When it comes to dining at Disney World, you’ve got a TON of options. Want something quick and easy? You’ve got it. Something middle-of-the-road and comforting? Yep, that too. And if you’re looking for something upscale and luxurious, you can find that as well.
Ride Like the Wind Bullseye
NEW Toy Story 5-inspired treats have landed at Disney World, so of course, we had to try them — and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Are they worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here!
We’ve all been there — you turn your bedroom into a Disney resort to cure the Disney blues after coming back from your most recent Disney World vacation. You light a candle that reminds you of the resort. You turn on the Disney World Resort TV screen on YouTube. You replicate your favorite Disney treat and eat it in your bed. It’s the perfect night!
Disney World Resort TV
But there’s one thing that’s missing…those most comfortable pillows that help you sleep like a rock after that long park day. Good news! We FOUND them online AND they’re on sale!
A MAJOR change is coming to an iconic Magic Kingdom attraction, and with it, the way many Magic Kingdom guests spend their afternoons.
The Carousel!
In 2025, Disney announced that Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress — the legendary animatronic stage show that has been operating in one form or another since its debut at the 1964 New York World’s Fair — would be getting a massive update. Initially, all that was confirmed was that the show would include a Walt Disney animatronic in the introduction, similar to the one seen on Disneyland’s Main Street. However, this spring Disney revealed that their plans were much grander than a simple pre-show.
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