food IS a theme park
Let’s be honest: if you are paying Disney World prices, you want every possible second of park time squeezed out of that vacation like the last drop of cold brew on a rope-drop morning.
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And thankfully, some hotels really do help with that.
When it comes to Disney World rides, there are a lot of things experts do… and many more that they NEVER do.
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From listening to Cast Members and following safety instructions to keeping belongings in check and maintaining proper ride etiquette, if you do these things, you’re a gold star Disney guest as far as we’re concerned.
Ever since The Walt Disney Studios was announced to replace Animation Courtyard in Hollywood Studios, we have been (not so) patiently waiting for Disney to tell us when we can meet our favorite characters and try out new drawing classes. Lucky for us, that day is here!
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Grab your pen and get ready to mark your calendar because Disney just gave us the opening date for this new Hollywood Studios experience.
Disney World dropped a NEW ticket deal in 2026 that could help you save on your next vacation!
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If you’re planning an upcoming Disney World trip, you can save with this new 4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket — and we’ve got all the details you need to know below!
The Disney Parks are never stagnant, and some sort of change is always ongoing. Unfortunately, those changes often include the temporary (and permanent) closures of popular rides.
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If you’re planning a Disney trip in 2026, you need to be aware that BOTH the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort are going to see a bunch of closures. Between refurbishments, re-themes, seasonal overlays, and a few permanent closures tied to major expansions, several rides across Disney World and the Disneyland Resort will impact your 2026 vacation.
Recently, Disney has announced new lands, attractions, and entertainment headed to the theme parks, new ships coming to the Disney Cruise Line, and so much more.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster construction
We’ve been keeping up with all the latest changes happening around Disney World, and over at Hollywood Studios, that means keeping an eye on the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster transformation. Even though this ride only closed about a week ago, Disney has wasted no time in getting the retheme started.
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!
Long lines for the attraction right before it closed!
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. The Aerosmith version of the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closed forever on March 2nd, and fans gave it a massive final encore as Disney World’s busiest average wait time.
It’s kinda’ hard keeping up with all the Disney news because, honestly, it feels like it’s coming at you fast, non-stop, all the time, especially with all the construction and new things coming to Disney World and Disneyland. And you know what, it is! Something is ALWAYS going on with The Walt Disney Company. But that’s what makes it all so exciting.
Stitch topiary at the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival
Now, we know not everyone has the time to read through every single thing, and with your busy lives, it’s hard to keep up with all the big news drops. So we’re going to go through the three biggest Disney news stories of the week so you can get caught up quickly.
A lot has changed in Disney World in the past week, and if it feels like we say that every week — that’s because it’s TRUE!
It’s time for EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival!
So much is happening in the parks right now, we’re constantly keeping our eyes peeled for all the latest updates and news regarding the multiple projects happening around Disney World. This past week, an extremely popular ride officially closed for refurbishment, lots of updates and permits have been filed for ongoing projects, and one of our favorite festivals has begun in EPCOT! So what closures do you need to expect this week? We’ve got you covered.
What a week! The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival kicked off, and y’all, we ate SO much food and drank so many drinks. If you happened to miss all that, be sure to read our reviews for every single food booth at the festival.
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In the meantime, we were also keeping an eye on Disney World restaurant menus to look for changes, and we spotted a few! So let’s talk about how Disney World restaurants changed this week.
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