food IS a theme park
Figment fans are going to be running to EPCOT to get a brand-new souvenir…but is it worth it?
Figment Bubble Machine
A new bubble machine has just landed at EPCOT, and it comes in the form of the beloved purple dragon who’s all about imagination!
Wanna drink “around the world” in EPCOT on your next Disney trip? Well, you need to read this FIRST.
Grand Marnier Orange Slush
Drinking around the world is a popular challenge for folks doing bachelor/bachelorette trips, 21st birthdays, or just traveling with other adults. If done right, it can be accomplished, but you have to be careful about how you tackle it. Today, we’re sharing the full guide to drinking around EPCOT’s World Showcase!
Spread throughout Disney World, you’ll find a wide variety of little snack stands.
Peevy’s Polar Pipeline
There are dozens upon dozens of these spots, and sometimes they house hidden gems, like a fan favorite snack or a unique beverage. One such snack stand is Peevy’s Polar Pipeline in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You’ve probably walked right past it on prior visits, but we recently stopped by to give it a review!
When it comes to great dining, we once might have suggested that you don’t miss Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom. Of course, that was back before it was a pre-fixe menu for both lunch and dinner (and we really miss what lunch used to be like there).
Dessert at Be Our Guest
Now, we’re not as much fans of this restaurant as we once were, although if you want to see inside Beast’s castle, you HAVE to dine here. The truth is, we haven’t always felt like the high cost of the meal is worth the experience to do that. Well, we recently revisited Be Our Guest Restaurant to see if our minds could be changed. So let’s find out!
Okay, it’s time to talk about pizza in Disney World. Now, you know, we’re not always big fans of the pizza you can find in the parks…let’s just say it doesn’t really impress us. But there are still places to get great pizza…if you know where to look.
This is great pizza, y’all
Obviously, one of our favorite spots is Via Napoli in EPCOT, but what if you’re craving pizza in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? It’s not like you can go to PizzeRizzo anymore, right? Well, we found great pizza hiding in an unexpected spot: BaseLine Taphouse.
Early Entry is one of Disney’s most POPULAR perks, and it’s about to expand!
Early entry sign!
A quick refresh on Early Entry before we begin: Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels (and select other hotels) can take advantage of a 30-minute early entry into each of Walt Disney World’s theme parks every day of their stay (including check-in and check-out days). Now that’s out of the way, let’s move on to what’s changing!
It’s finally happened! Although Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin isn’t scheduled to reopen in Magic Kingdom until April 8th, the ride has soft opened, which means you may get to ride it earlier than that.
We love Buddy!
The ride closed in August 2025 to get a series of updates that change the ride experience, as well as make it even more interactive for those who ride it. Disney even added a brand new character to the ride, Buddy, who shows you how to use the new ride vehicles and blasters to get the highest score possible. Even reaching Galactic Hero has changed, and if that’s your goal, we’re going to tell you all about it.
We’ve seen some new things happening for Disney recently abroad. The new Disney Adventure World in Paris, the new Disney Adventure cruise ship in Singapore. But do not let that fool you into thinking Disney is ready to take a little lie-down and a nap. The company is still pushing a roughly $60 billion investment plan across parks and cruise capacity over about 10 years, which is why the project list still looks like it drank three cold brews and stole a construction crane.
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
The next big checkpoint is D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, happening August 14 through 16, 2026, in Anaheim. Disney has already scheduled its Disney Experiences Showcase for August 15, which is basically a neon sign flashing “park people, get in here.” And because Josh D’Amaro officially became Disney’s CEO on March 18, 2026, there’s even more reason to think this summer’s presentation could bring fresh timelines, new concept art, and maybe the first wave of projects that feel a little more like his personal stamp on the future of the company.
It’s almost time for a big holiday…that’s right, it’s Easter week!
Hello, Easter Bunnies!
You might be surprised how much Disney World celebrates Easter. There’s usually a springtime parade on the actual holiday, and you can meet Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny in Magic Kingdom leading up to the big day. On top of that, you’ll find Easter-inspired treats around the property. Recently, we went to Disney Springs to review one such snack!
Disneyland After Dark events are a great way to spend some time in the parks and see them in a way you can’t during the day. Each event has a specific theme, and each theme brings with it special entertainment, activities, characters, and food.
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Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and is a festive evening event that will take place in Disneyland on June 16th and June 18th, bringing vibrant outfits to Disney characters, dazzling entertainment, colorful snacks, and so much more. Now, we know when you can buy tickets for the event.
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