food IS a theme park
Is there a REASON why Disney World’s not letting me do these things… or are they just a giant BULLY?
EPCOT
We’re getting down to the bottom of THESE park restrictions today (and WHY they’re in place in the first place).
There are officially fewer shopping options at Disney Springs now, as another store has closed.
Now closed!
Francesca’s clothing store closed its doors on March 29th, after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early 2026 and proceeded to shut down all store locations. While Disney hasn’t revealed what might be replacing Francesca’s just yet, we’re hopeful something will be announced soon.
Spring is in the air, and we have some money burning a hole in our pockets! Luckily for us, Disney just dropped a new collection that we are quickly falling in love with.
©Disney
It’s a big year for Winnie the Pooh, who is turning 100 in 2026! To celebrate, Disney has been dropping a few new collections, but the latest one is serving up nostalgia on a platter. If you’re a 90s baby, you’re going to love these new items just as much as we do.
Airport transportation to Disney World can be a… touchy subject for many fans. There was a time when travel between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Disney World was built around the Magical Express. This service, included in Walt Disney World vacation packages, ferried guests back and forth from MCO while transporting their bags directly from their flight to their hotel room and vice versa. The popular service was discontinued in 2020, creating a vacuum for many guests, who have resorted to other methods.
Mears Connect
Recently, one of our team members decided to use the Mears shuttle service to travel to and from MCO, and had an… unexpected experience where they learned a few things.
Ask a Disney Parks fan how they feel about movie-based attractions and you are not getting a simple answer. You are getting a full monologue, three examples, one deeply personal EPCOT grievance, and possibly a dramatic sigh. This debate has been simmering for years, but lately it has started to feel a lot less like fan speculation and a lot more like Disney’s actual blueprint.
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
That is because Disney has not exactly been coy about where things are headed. In 2024, Bob Iger said that “almost all” of Disney’s investment in park lands and attractions would be built around IP. Then, at Disney’s 2025 shareholders meeting, the company highlighted a pipeline packed with IP-driven projects, including Cars and a Villains land at Magic Kingdom, a Monsters, Inc. land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Encanto and Indiana Jones in the mix. In other words, this is no longer just a fan fear, or a fan dream, depending on which side of the argument you live on. It is very much the plan.
Early Theme Park Entry at Disney World can be a total game-changer!
Early entry sign!
If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, you have access to this extra benefit that allows an additional 30 minutes in the theme parks every morning — which can make a huge difference. But, if you’re heading to Early Entry at Magic Kingdom soon, you need to know that something has changed!
April is one of the most popular times to visit Disney World, and that makes it one of the easiest times to get caught off guard.
Ranger Spin
Between spring break crowds, the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, and a park’s calendar packed with activity, it’s tempting to just book your trip and figure out the rest later. But here’s the thing: several major attractions are either closed or just returning from lengthy refurbishments this month, and walking in without knowing that could completely derail your priorities. Before you finalize your plans, here’s what’s actually going on across the parks in April 2026.
FREE DINING at Disney World?! We know it sounds too good to be true — but it’s not!
San Angel Inn
Disney’s latest free Dining Plan offer was released earlier in March and can be a great way to score serious savings on your vacation. If you’re interested in booking a trip with this deal, make sure you do it soon, as time is running out!
Nothing is more Magic Kingdom to me than Fantasyland. Between the classic rides, the nostalgic vibes, and some great characters, there is a lot to love about this area of the park.
Fantasyland
Fantasyland is one of the most popular areas in Magic Kingdom, which means it fills up fast and stays busy. That also means there are a few unspoken rules that Disney pros follow to keep things feeling a little easier on your park day. If you know these ahead of time, you can avoid unnecessary stress and enjoy this land.
We went to EPCOT for a new drink at La Cava del Tequila, when something new caught our eye!
La Cava del Tequila
We just found our favorite new piece of Disney merch hiding in plain sight in the Mexico Pavilion!
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