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18 MAJOR Changes Coming to Disney World in 2025

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UPDATED November 10, 2025

Okay, can we tell you how EXCITED we are about 2025 in Disney World? So much new stuff is coming throughout the year and we have been — and will continue to be — thrilled to welcome all of it.

Magic Kingdom

Of course, we’ve got the traditional things we always look forward to like all the EPCOT Festivals (yes, EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a fave). We also love that time around Easter when we get to see the cool Easter Egg displays at the hotels. Then there’s Halloween and the holiday season — SO much to look forward to. However, there are some MAJOR changes happening around Disney World throughout 2025 that we’re also stoked about, so let’s chat about them!

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NEWS: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Gingerbread House Is NOW OPEN!

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It’s TIIIIIME!

Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

We’ve waited a whole year to see Disney World’s transformation for the holidays, and it’s finally starting to get real. While Magic Kingdom’s been busy decking the halls with wreaths, garlands, and Christmas decor we’ve had our eye out for a few other grand spectacles we’ve come to know and love. And now it seems that keeping an ever-so-close eye on some construction nearby has finally paid off for us in a sweet way! [Read more…]

How Hotels Are CHANGING in Disney World in 2025

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UPDATED December 8, 2025

Disney World is CHANGING in 2025. We’re talking BIG changes. First, we’re starting to see construction in Magic Kingdom for the Cars expansion and the new Villains land.

Grand Floridian Resort

Then we’re going to see the debut of a new Zootopia show in Animal Kingdom, and we’ve already seen a new Villains show in Hollywood Studios. Oh, then there’s a new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom, too. Test Track has reopened with a brand new look and feel! However, these changes aren’t just happening in the parks. Disney World hotels are changing, too.

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NEWS: The MASSIVE Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Is Already Taking Shape!

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The holidays will be here before we know it, and that’s especially true at Disney World!

It’s almost time for the holidays in Disney World!

It’s not quite Halloween yet, but we know that as soon as the clock strikes midnight on Nov. 1, it will be *poof* Christmas everywhere! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party starts on November 8th (and Magic Kingdom is already selling out for that date!), and Jollywood Nights begins the very next night — November 9th. But today, we’re already seeing a major Disney World holiday tradition in the works!

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Wine Bar George, Rainforest Cafe, and MORE Disney World Restaurants CHANGED This Week

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Okay, so we witnessed some changes this week in Disney World.

Chocolate Chip Belgian Waffle at The Cake Bake Shop

One of those changes was the opening of The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers (and y’all, we visited it SEVERAL times — you know — for science). We also ate a giant mozzarella stick for science because, well, cheese. Plus there were loaded fries (yes, our job is SO HARD LOL). However, the BIGGEST change we saw this week was with Disney World restaurant menus, so let’s get into those updates. We hope you’re sitting down for this.

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7 Iconic Disney World Hotel Snacks Experts ALWAYS Buy

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You do know that Disney World isn’t just a theme park experience, right? It’s also a food lover’s paradise.

Grand Floridian Resort

Now, I know you already know about the classic park snacks (I see you Dole Whip), but did you know that some of the most unforgettable bites are hiding at Disney World’s hotels? They’ve got everything you could ever want — from mouthwatering sweets to savory bites. So let’s talk about a couple of iconic Disney World hotel snacks that we always go for. Ready to dive in?

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I’ve Got To Tell You About The Embarrassing Breakfast Mistake I Just Made at Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel

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We’ve made quite a few mistakes in Disney World.

Main Street during Halloween

Even though we visit Disney World every day, it doesn’t stop us from learning new things or messing up our own vacations from time to time. And recently, one member of our team had a bizarre breakfast experience that we wanted to share with you — that way you know how to proceed!

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We’ve Got Good News and Bad News About Disney World Restaurants This Week

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It’s been…a week in Disney World. We’ve spent a lot of it tracking Hurricane Helene and staying updated on closures and cancellations at the resort.

Pumpkin ice cream is back.

We did, however, celebrate the reopening of a Starbucks and the return of pumpkin ice cream (even if it left us a little disappointed). We also got the full list of snacks and drinks coming to this year’s Jollywood Nights (and it is a LOT). As always, we also kept a close eye on Disney World restaurant menus, and we’ve got some menu updates to share with you this week.

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REVIEW: We’re Spilling the Tea on the Best Kept Signature Dining Secret in Disney World

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After a long day running around the Disney World parks or when you’re just ready to feel fancy, it’s nice to have a few options of where you plan to turn. So what do you do when all of those amazing table service restaurants are all booked up but you’re still hungry? You try out their lounge, of course!

Citricos Lounge seating

After dining at several great lounges recently we decided to up the ante a little bit. Disney World hotels are typically known for great meals when dining at signature restaurants, but how well do their lounges hold up against those same odds? We knew the perfect place to find out!

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REVIEW: Trust Me — You Don’t Want to Go to This Disney World Restaurant Before 5PM

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If there’s one thing that Disney World does well, it’s a themed dining location!

Grand Floridian Lobby

From lightly-themed lounges to restaurants that feel like you’ve walked straight into your favorite movie franchise, there are SO many themed places to dine around Disney World. And some of them are located in unexpected places! If you’re a Beauty and the Beast fan, you may know all about the dining offerings like Be Our Guest and Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom, but did you know about a stunningly themed spot just outside of the park?

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