food IS a theme park
The Carousel of Progress is currently closed in Magic Kingdom as it goes through a major refurbishment.
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
It closed in early July with plans to open in 2027, but Disney just filed a new permit that gives us a bit of an idea of the work going on behind the scenes.
Welcome, one and all, to Disney’s famous Magic Kingdom!
Gaston’s Cinnamon Roll
Cinderella Castle is there, shining in the distance to welcome you to 6 immaculately themed lands, 23 rides, and more characters than we can count. As you explore that famous theme park, you might find yourself getting a bit hungry. That’s why we’re here to break down where and when you should eat in Disney’s Magic Kingdom!
There are NEW attractions coming to Magic Kingdom!
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If you recall, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat closed in 2025 to make way for a new Cars-themed area in Frontierland. This addition is called Piston Peak, and it will include two new attractions. We’ve been keeping a close eye on construction to see the progress, and today we have a fun update!
Say it ain’t so! As construction continues around Disney World, you’ll need to learn new walking paths, remember which rides are closed, and more to navigate your vacation.
Frontierland
In Magic Kingdom, one of our favorite ways to navigate the crowds is officially gone, but not in the way you might think. We’re breaking down what this subtle update to the My Disney Experience app really means.
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!
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!
So patriotic!
Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable, and that’s especially true during the summer season.
It was a quieter week in Disney World in terms of openings and closings, though we did officially say goodbye to the current version of one of our favorite attractions.
Carousel of Progress is now behind walls
While yes, we did have to wave goodbye to Carousel of Progress until an undetermined time in 2027, we’re also thrilled to say that a few projects made great headway in Disney World. New permits were filed for both Monstropolis and Tropical Americas, and a popular Magic Kingdom store finally has its big top back!
One of the most convenient things that many Disney World restaurants offer is the Walk-Up Waitlist that lets you use the My Disney Experience app to get on a waitlist to get into a restaurant, even if you don’t have a reservation. In fact, sometimes it’s the best way to get into the popular spots!
The Beak and Barrel!
Well, two popular Disney World lounges that have been EXTREMELY hard to get reservations for have added the Walk-Up Waitlist option, so it just got easier to visit those lounges. YAY!!
We go to Disney World every day. Yep, we’re living the dream. A lot of what we do, though, is search for new things, stuff we haven’t seen on previous days. That’s how we keep you updated on everything, after all.
Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom
So what kind of things are we looking for? Well, we’re always on the lookout for new merchandise (so you can be on the lookout for those perfect souvenir finds for your next visit), but we also keep an eye on construction and other updates in the parks and at the hotels. Most recently, we visited seven Disney World parks and hotels, and we have a ton of new things to share with you as a result. So let’s get started!
Are you excited for the holidays? We know we are! Especially because it means two awesome events are coming BACK to Disney World.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning to Magic Kingdom and Disney Jollywood Nights is returning to Hollywood Studios starting in November. These two events are the biggest holiday offerings in the parks, and tickets are on sale now!
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