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NEW Changes Spotted During Construction at Monsters, Inc. Land in Disney World

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If you’ve visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently, you’ve probably noticed quite a bit of construction happening in the park. First, Animation Courtyard is being reimagined into The Walt Disney Studios, although part of that project has already opened to the public. Then, the old Muppets Courtyard is being reimagined into Monstropolis, a Monsters, Inc.-themed land.

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Well, if you’ve been getting excited about Monstropolis, it’s time to get even more excited. We’ve got a construction update from the construction site itself!

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We’ve Got Bad News About EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion

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Disney World is in the midst of a lot of construction right now. In Magic Kingdom, Frontierland is getting a Cars expansion, while a new Villains land is being added behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a Monsters, Inc. land is being constructed. A Tropical Americas-themed land is being created in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Germany Pavilion in EPCOT

In EPCOT, the construction is a little more subtle, but it’s still happening. Most recently, we discovered that a store in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion and the pavilion’s guest restrooms are closed for refurbishment.

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The One Hollywood Studios Trick That Will Always Get You on More Rides

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An argument can be made that Hollywood Studios may be Disney World’s “best” park when judged purely on rides, as Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Millenium Falcon Smugglers Run, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets, Toy Story Mania, Star Tours, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway all call the park home.

Look before you GO GO GO!

Given all those rides – – along with the highly anticipated Monsters, Inc. door coaster coming to Monstropolis – – pretty much every guest who walks through the recreation of the Pan Pacific Auditorium that serves as the park’s entrance is looking for ways to squeeze more rides into their day at the former MGM Studios. There is one way to do it, but it takes a sacrifice.

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We Are One Month Away From the BIGGEST Disney News of the Year

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As major Disney fans, we look forward to a lot of dates and events throughout the year. From the start of the holiday season on the first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to the opening of every EPCOT festival, there is a lot happening around Disney Parks that keeps us excited every day.

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One of the biggest events of the year, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, is coming soon and is something we always look forward to. We’re just around the corner from potentially getting some major Disney news, and we’re here for it!

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Price Increases Arrive at Popular Disney World Restaurant

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Another week in Disney World means another week of eating our way around Disney World. This week, we had a chance to check out a delicious cotton candy-inspired cake, eat some flavorful popcorn, and dine at a restaurant we’d leave Disney World to check out.

Cotton Candy Cake from The Cake Bake Shop

While we were doing all that, though, we were keeping our eyes on Disney World restaurant menus because they change…a lot. So let’s take a look at all the changes we spotted at Disney World restaurants this week. Word of warning: one popular Disney Springs restaurant just got some price hikes!

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Disney Experts Know Why ‘Moana’ Is The 2nd Lowest Grossing Live-Action Remake Behind ‘Snow White’

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Moana is one of the most popular Disney movies of the past decade. The franchise has 1.5 billion hours streamed on Disney+, 22 million toys sold, and 26 billion music streams. The original film brought in a whopping $684 million at the worldwide box office, and its sequel crossed the $1 billion mark globally.

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But despite the Wayfinder’s popularity, the new live-action Moana has only earned $43 million at the U.S. box office in its first weekend. For reference, the animated Moana earned $56 million in its opening weekend back in 2016, not adjusted for inflation. Since Moana is one of the most popular Disney characters of the past decade, why did the live-action remake flop?

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The Biggest Snack Trends You’ll See at Disney World Restaurants in 2027

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Change has always been a constant at Walt Disney World, whether it be rides, lands, perks, or even snacks!

We love M&M’s!

The array of snack offerings at Walt Disney World is often in flux, adapting to the times and trends (giant cupcakes, anyone?) as well as to changing health guidelines. That’s likely going to continue into 2027.

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12 Nights When EPCOT Will Be CROWDED During the Food & Wine Festival

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Over the last 30+ years, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has become one of the most popular annual events at Disney World. From its drinks to its food to its merchandise, fans have come to love many elements of the fest. However, for music fans, the biggest draw is Eat to the Beat!

We’re not kidding about the crowds!

The concert series, which features world-renowned music artists performing at the America Gardens theater each night,  draws some of the festival’s largest crowds, comparable with opening night (August 27th) and closing night(November 16th). When looking at the 2026 lineup, some nights definitely seem like they’ll be more crowded than others.

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Should You Be Worried About Disney World’s Next Hotel “Upgrade”?

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Disney World has been doing a lot of retheming and refurbishments lately in the resort hotel rooms, and some guests aren’t too thrilled about the way they’re turning out.

Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

A lot of the rooms are becoming more modernized, with the theming more subtle than before. And Disney World has announced yet another hotel receiving some updates. We’re here to talk about whether or not you should be worried about staying at this newly updated resort on your next Disney vacation.

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Could Cell Coverage Soon Get Better in EPCOT? Here’s What We Know

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If you’ve ever tried to grab one of those Virtual Queues in Disney World when they were still around, or tried to do anything at a specific time, you’ve likely dealt with toggling between the free Disney World Wi-Fi and your own cell service to see which is faster. On any given day, and depending on your provider, it can change.

American Adventure Pavilion

Since we’re in the parks nearly every day reporting and sending photos and videos back to our writers and editors at home, we know firsthand how tricky it can be to get the best service and/or Wi-Fi. As it turns out, EPCOT soon may have some of the best coverage, especially in one World Showcase country, thanks to this new permit filed.

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