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There’s a new land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and we’re on the hunt for every little update!
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The Tropical Americas land is replacing what used to be DinoLand, U.S.A. in Animal Kingdom, and it’s set to open in 2027. We’ve been watching the construction site closely for updates on the new attractions and offerings, and now we’ve got some tidbits to share!
Every quarter of the year, Disney hosts an earnings call to update shareholders and anyone else who would like to listen in on the call on how the company is doing.
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It’s a great way to understand what the company is focusing on, changes we could possibly see hit the parks or other aspects of the company, and to get some answers about what Disney is thinking when it comes to next steps. The latest earnings call was held on Wednesday, August 5th, and it was CEO Josh D’Amaro’s third time leading the call. During the call, he highlighted four things the company is especially focusing on moving ahead, and it gives us an insight on what to expect for the future.
If you’ve strolled through the Disney parks lately, you’ve probably noticed that no park bag is complete without a little something dangling from it.
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Bag charms have become the ultimate way for Disney fans to personalize their favorite bags, turning them from cute accessories into showcases of their favorite characters. The trend has exploded so quickly that fans aren’t just hunting for charms in the parks anymore — they’re scoring some of the best ones from the comfort of home. So we rounded up every Disney Loungefly bag charm currently available on Amazon, making it easier than ever to give your bag that extra sprinkle of magic.
Spaceship Earth. When you think about what is one of the most iconic rides (and icons) in Disney World, we bet you’re not just hearing Dame Judi Dench’s narration in your head, but you’re probably also envisioning all the scenes in the ride that tell the history of communication on Earth. And you’re certainly envisioning that giant golfball-shaped architecture.
Spaceship Earth
Now, for a while, Spaceship Earth was due to get a big update during the big EPCOT transformation, but 2020 happened, so the update didn’t happen. But you know what did happen? According to The Hollywood Reporter, Spaceship Earth will get a TV series… Yep, the ride is getting a TV show before it gets an update. Let’s talk about it.
One of the most controversial topics of our time could revolve around the use of artificial intelligence, or AI. AI has been accused of illegally using copyrighted materials, and even Disney and Universal filed a suit against Midjourney, a generative AI tool, over copyright infringement.
Mickey at Red Carpet Dreams in Hollywood Studios
However, that hasn’t stopped Disney from using AI within its own business, and the company even doubled down on generative AI with a deal with OpenAI that would have allowed its tool, Sora, to generate short Disney-focused content. Although that deal fell apart when OpenAI shuttered Sora, Disney has not given up on AI and has committed to using it for other parts of its business, explaining that it’s nothing more than the company embracing emerging tech.
If you’re going to Dollywood soon, you may be wondering how dining works — do you need to book reservations in advance or can you just walk up and dine?
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There are dozens of places to eat in the park and hotels, and the food here is shockingly delicious. Of course, there are A LOT of snacks to try, but what about when you want to sit down and enjoy a meal? Well, let’s chat about how table service dining works at Dollywood and if you need advanced reservations.
ALDI is one of our go-to places for Disney finds, but what it also has is a lot of cute home decor. And since it’s nearly spooky season, that means the Halloween decor is starting to release!
ALDI has the best finds!
Next week, they’re releasing a Halloween LED Paper Haunted House Collection, and we couldn’t be more obsessed! Obviously, we’re going to need the ENTIRE collection, so let’s go through all of the haunted houses you can get!
When you visit Disney World, you’re going to need to pack some essentials in your park bag to help with keeping you hydrated, keeping you cool (because it can get hot and humid in Florida), and dry (because it will also rain at least one day of your Disney World trip).
PinFolio bag
When we need to stock up on park essentials, we always turn to Amazon because we can find everything we need to stock our park bag with things that will make sure we stay comfortable in the parks. Even better? Amazon has these essentials at very affordable prices, under $30 each!
We know that Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando is just around the corner, but can we take a moment to talk about the most wonderful time of the year?! Of course, we mean Christmas time!
The Christmas tree at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando Resort is once again inviting guests to enjoy all things merry and bright with its holiday celebration later this year. The official dates are from November 14th through January 3rd, 2027. The celebration will take place across the entire resort, with returning decor and vibes to brand-new Christmas-themed areas. Let’s take a look!
Disney has spent a LOT of money in the parks and on Disney Cruise Line over the past few years, ever since it first announced a $60 billion investment in projects for both.
Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom
In Disney World, we’ve already seen several rides get huge updates, while new lands are being built in three of its new parks, along with an expansion in Magic Kingdom and a reimagined area in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disneyland is getting a big expansion to Avengers Campus, as well as a new ride and land. Disney Cruise Line keeps announcing new ships, including the upcoming Disney Believe, which will start sailing in 2027. Well, now Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro has commented on how the expansion plans are going.
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