food IS a theme park
There is a LOT of construction happening right now in Magic Kingdom. A new Villains land is being built. A new Cars area is also being built. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is getting some huge updates, as is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Sir Mickey’s
However, one popular Magic Kingdom shop is also going to be getting some changes. Disney has filed a new permit for Sir Mickey’s — and it could have something to do with some changes coming to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.
Disney Visa Cardmember perks have changed in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Previously, Cardmembers were able to access an exclusive meet-and-greet at Star Wars Launch Bay, but that area is now closed to make way for The Walt Disney Studios.
Disney Visa Card
Being a Disney Visa Cardmember comes with a variety of perks, including discounts at dining locations and special offers on Disney vacations. In addition to those perks, cardmembers can also take advantage of photo opportunities. Cardmembers can find a photo opportunity at the Disney Visa Photo Spot located at EPCOT, next to Journey Into Imagination with Figment. And now, there are two new photo opportunities in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Disneyland offers a special dining experience that you CAN’T get at any other Disney Park!
Truly a blue bayou!
It’s tough to find a more notable bucket list Disneyland restaurant than the Blue Bayou Restaurant! This atmospheric dining experience in New Orleans Square sits within the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction near the bayou and boarding area of the ride. This historic and gorgeous restaurant opened in 1967 and now serves as inspiration for many other atmospheric dining experiences that you can find at Disney Parks worldwide. While this iconic restaurant is more divisive these days when it comes to quality and service, one of our most recent reviews tried to settle the debate of whether or not a visit is still worth your time.
Guess what, Disney fans?! After Hours events are coming BACK to Disney World in 2026!
EPCOT After Hours
These late-night, specially ticketed events feature lower wait times, rare characters, free snacks, and a whole lot more. Disney just dropped the details and dates for 2026 events, and we’re spilling everything we know!
🎶 Reach out and find your happily ever afterrrr! 🎶
Happily Ever After
That’s what you’ll be singing all day long after watching the Happily Ever After fireworks show at Magic Kingdom. Speaking of, if you have a Disney World vacation coming up, you’re going to want to be aware of changes coming to the fireworks showtimes!
Welp, another day — another Disney World closure. Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now officially closed, as is almost everything located within it.
Animation Courtyard
Animation Courtyard is closing to make way for Walt Disney Studios. This new area is expected to open in 2026 and will serve as a special tribute to the Walt Disney Studios lot in California. Now that Animation Courtyard has closed, we’re bringing you a look at all the changes you need to see!
When it comes to rope dropping at Walt Disney World, not every hotel is created equal.
Bright and early at Magic Kingdom
Rope dropping, the process of showing up to a theme park before it opens and then subsequently getting phased deeper and deeper into the park as it gradually becomes available to the public, has become popular among guests as it usually provides you with the shortest wait times of the day and a leg up on guests who show up later. With that said, it’s more like ripping off a Band-Aid rather than something you’ll love to do. Rope dropping at Disney World requires you to get up EARLY, and it could be even earlier than you think once you start factoring in transportation times. On top of that, Walt Disney World hotel guests receive Eary Entry benefits to the resort’s parks. We’ve rope dropped from many different hotels over the years, and if you want to quickly get to rope drop and make the most out of your day, avoid these hotels and opt for their substitutions for a shorter commute.
An expansion has been announced for Soaring Over the Horizon at Shanghai Disney!
©Shanghai Disney
Shanghai Disney just announced that Soaring Over the Horizon will be getting an approximately 50% increase in current capacity AND there will be a new special ending for the attraction!
October at Disney World might seem like the perfect time to visit — the weather is cooler, the Halloween vibes are in full swing, and the parks are decorated in their fall best.
Walt Disney World entrance
But it’s also a month full of closures, construction, and schedule changes that can seriously throw off your plans. Today, we’re breaking down the Disney World mistakes you’ll want to avoid in October so you don’t end up frustrated instead of festive.
When it comes to dining at the Disneyland Resort, there are so many options to choose from. If you’re looking for a little guidance on where to eat, you’ve come to the right place.
Smokejumpers Grill
We recently stopped by Smokejumpers Grill at Disney California Adventure to see what was cookin’, and now we’re giving you our full review of this limited-time treat!
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