food IS a theme park
Toy Story Mania has been a cornerstone attraction at Hollywood Studios for almost two decades (yeah, it makes me feel old too), and it still remains as popular as ever, especially since many guests see the game as a challenge.
Toy Story Mania
However, there are ways to improve your score and overall experience on the ride! Over my 6+ years covering Disney Parks, I’ve heard of some Toy Story Mania pointers, and now I’m passing them on!
Disney World is restoring a classic element of the Magic Kingdom to its former glory… and most Disney Adults are ecstatic!
Over the rainbow…
At the 2025 Destination D23 event, Disney made several major announcements. From a new animated film to an overhaul of a classic attraction, there were a few bits of news out of the Orlando event. However, there was one announcement that seems to move the needle for Disney Adults who grew up in the 90s and have been visiting Disney World for over 30 years, like myself: the original Cinderella Castle color scheme is returning!
Disney World’s upcoming hotel addition might change many guests’ Monorail Crawl!
Walt Disney World Monorail
The Walt Disney World Monorail has been a key part of the “Most Magical Place on Earth” since day one, when it opened as the resort’s initial main transportation apparatus. The Monorail initially connected the Magic Kingdom with the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), the Polynesian Village Resort, and the Contemporary Resort. Stops were added to EPCOT and the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa when they opened in 1982 and 1988 respectively.
Halloween has arrived at the Disneyland Resort, and with it comes spooky decorations, characters in costume, and of course, CANDY!
Oogie Boogie Bash
California Adventure’s Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party features highly themed treat trails that bring guests face-to-face with some of Disney’s most notorious villains. According to Disney, these threats bring guests “deeper into the immersive worlds of the mischievous Characters everyone loves to fear. It’s a howl-o-ween adventure filled with frightfully delightful fun for all ages!” But what about the candy?
Time is moving on!
Dinosaur
Dinosaur has been a staple at Animal Kingdom since the attraction debuted as Countdown to Extinction when the park opened in 1998. Now Disney has announced its official closing date to make way for a new version of a classic Disneyland experience. The attraction’s closure comes as part of the construction of the new Tropical Americas area at Animal Kingdom.
There’s a “Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” coming to the Magic Kingdom…
Carousel of Progress
At the 2025 Destination D23 event, Disney shocked the fanbase with a somewhat out-of-nowhere announcement that one of the Magic Kingdom’s most legendary shows – and one of my all-time favorites over 30 years of visiting Disney theme parks – the Carousel of Progress is getting a massive refurbishment.
As part of their Gold Member-exclusive Destination D23 event, Disney just revealed some blockbuster news about their upcoming slate of films!
Destination D23
Touching on every corner of the studio’s output — from Walt Disney Animation, Pixar, and Fox properties to gargantuan franchises like Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe — the presentation gave its latest look at what to expect to see in theaters and beyond throughout the rest of 2025 and 2026.
A major transportation improvement has arrived at Walt Disney World.
EPCOT
In August 2025, work was completed on the new Bust Stop #1 at the EPCOT Bus Depot, and the new element of transportation infrastructure is officially in use.
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
Magic Kingdom
With the busy summer ending, wait times are falling fast! So, knowing what the weekly average wait times are for those popular rides can make or break your upcoming trip. If you’re heading to the parks soon, we’ve got all the info you need to know! [Read more…]
EPCOT’s World Showcase offers some of the best dining and shopping options on Disney property, with food, drinks, treats, and souvenirs from around the world.
Spaceship Earth
However, occasionally the abundance can lead to some impulse purchases that can kindly be described as “good item, wrong time.” As someone who’s been visiting EPCOT for over 3 decades, I myself have even fallen victim to these impulses from time to time.
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