food IS a theme park
If you’re heading to Hollywood Studios this June, there are some major changes to be excited for!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
From newly reopened attractions to special events, Hollywood Studios has a lot more than construction going on next month.
Magic Kingdom is currently in the midst of not one, but TWO major park changes, and that’s absolutely affecting the way most guests experience the park.
Westward Ho
The creation of Piston Peak and Villains Land has resulted in the closure of multiple offerings (some permanent, others temporary, such as the half-closed Walt Disney World Railroad track), and it is very likely those closures aren’t over. Most recently, we just saw Big Al’s close in Frontierland, and while Disney hasn’t come right out and said it’s permanent, it certainly looks like it. This is your warning that soon, perhaps sooner than you realize, another Frontierland spot could be going away for good.
While Walt Disney World may currently be in a period of transition and construction, that doesn’t mean things are slowing down at the “Most Magical Place on Earth.”
Cinderella Castle
In fact, the resort is about to HEAT UP with the launch of the Cool Kids’ Summer promotion! Don’t sweat it, though, we’ve got everything you need to know to avoid any potential chaos!
It’s been one of those times in Disney World where, if you blink, you somehow miss five changes that all seemed to have happened in the past 24 hours. It’s a busy time to be in the parks, that’s for sure!
Pua and Thumper in Walt Disney Studios
This past week alone, Disney has opened multiple attractions early, such as FØØD by Swedish Chef and The Walt Disney Studios in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as well as Soarin’ Across America in EPCOT, all of which were originally set to open on May 26th. MORE closures are finally reopening this upcoming week, on time on May 26th (which is when Cool KIDS’ SUMMER is set to officially begin), so if you’re traveling to the parks, now is 100% the time to keep up with ALL the changes.
It seems like EVERYTHING is changing in Magic Kingdom. First, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin got a massive update. Then Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened with a lot of changes. Meanwhile, Rivers of America is GONE, and a new Cars expansion, Piston Peak, is going in its place. Then there’s construction happening on a new Villains land. It’s a LOT.
Let’s go for a ride on the PeopleMover
Well, that doesn’t mean that we don’t spot the smaller changes, too, and we were recently hopping on one of our FAVORITE chill Magic Kingdom rides, when we noticed something had changed there. Yes, the PeopleMover is a little different now.
While the Magic Kingdom may be the world’s most popular theme park, there are still some tidbits about the park that Disney wants to keep at the down-low… and we’re not talking about the underground Utilidor tunnels.
Main Street
From beloved rides that were originally unplanned and lands that were planned very differently to some under-the-radar nooks and crannies and even some controversy, Walt Disney World’s original theme park holds some secrets.
Hollywood Studios is having its BIGGEST week in years — a new version of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, a whole new LAND that has opened early, and the rethemed Rock ‘N’ Rollercoaster is opening May 26th. We had a chance to check ALL of it out, and I cannot wait to share the details with you! Plus, Disneyland just ended a restriction that’s been in place since 2020, Disney named a brand new Walt Disney World president, and there is a TON happening over at Universal.
Latest Disney News
All the latest Disney and theme park news is coming up right now on DFB Guide.
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!
Comic Rewind
Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable. Sure, we can look at past data to get an estimate of the crowd levels in Disney World, but you never know what may happen from year to year.
For many guests, waking up early and arriving at their Disney World park of choice is a huge part of their vacation. However, there’s a lot more to Disney World at 9:00 AM than simply showing up.
Adventureland rope drop crowds.
Luckily, we’ve got experts to tell us how they approach 9:00 AM at Disney World!
I’m back to talk about the best food in Disney World!
Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Recently, I went to Animal Kingdom for a tour of the best food around the park, and while I’ve already spilled all of my thoughts on the snacks (you can check that out right here), that was just the beginning. Sit back, relax, and maybe grab a snack — we’re talking Nomad Lounge and Tiffins!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
