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In the day and age of rising prices, a discount on anything in Disney World feels like an excuse to splurge!
Disney World Theme Park Tickets
If you’re a savvy planner (and we think you are), you might already know that Disney is constantly running discounts and deals throughout the year if you know where to look. Right now, Florida Residents can get a special ticket deal, but it’s ending VERY soon.
If you were planning on a chill EPCOT day tomorrow, we need to talk.
We’re not kidding about the crowds!
EPCOT is about to be noticeably more crowded than usual, and it all comes down to one very specific reason. Brendan Fraser is the Candlelight Processional narrator tomorrow as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. That combination alone is enough to draw massive crowds, so let’s break down what’s happening and what you should expect if you’ll be in the park.
We have some good news if you are a fan of Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This nighttime spectacular features effects, stunts, pyrotechnics, dancing water, and iconic music. It is popular for a reason, and it is an excellent way to end a day in Hollywood Studios.
Fantasmic!
So what’s the good news?! Well, there are additional showtimes that will be available for Fantasmic! on some popular days. Currently, the show is running once or twice per night, but from December 27th to December 31st, and on January 2nd and 3rd, there will be THREE showtimes.
SURPRISE! A new snack stand just opened at Disney World — and we didn’t even know it was coming!
NEW BoardWalk Snack Stand
Disney’s BoardWalk is home to quite a few eateries, both table service and quick service. It used to be home to a Funnel Cake Stand, but that stand has been closed for quite some time now. So, imagine our surprise when we were strolling along the BoardWalk and spotted a new menu posted on the stand — and, of course, we had to check it out and bring you our full review!
If you are planning a Disney World trip for January 2026, there are a few closures you will definitely want on your radar before you finalize your plans.
It’s closed!
January is already a popular month thanks to lighter crowds and cooler weather, but refurbishments are a big part of the post-holiday season. Two major Magic Kingdom rides will be unavailable, plus a temporary transportation shutdown to consider. Here is exactly what will be closed, why it matters, and how to plan around it.
It’s the most wonderful CROWDED time of the year! 🎶
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
The holiday season in Disney World (which lasts from early November through early January) is one of the BUSIEST times of year to visit. Fans flock from all over the world to watch it snoap on Main Street, U.S.A., and to ogle at life-size gingerbread creations and 50-foot Christmas trees. It’s tradition! But there’s another tradition this time of year that people don’t tend to love…the parking crackdown!
A lot is happening right now in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Animation Courtyard is getting completely reimagined and will soon become The Walt Disney Studios. Muppets Courtyard is pretty much gone, and that space is being converted into a new Monsters, Inc. land.
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Meanwhile, the Muppets are going to move over to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster to take over that ride. Now, Disney World recently filed a new permit for work on that ride…so the Muppets are coming SOON!
In the midst of rising prices and diminished value, Disney World is actually making it EASIER to snag a seat at one of the most popular lounges across the resort.
Hippopotomai-Tai from Trader Sam’s
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Resort recently expanded its hours from the previous 3 PM to 12 AM, and will instead open earlier at 11 AM daily. This is welcome news for Disney and Tiki fans alike, but it looks like Disney isn’t stopping there. A Walk-up Waitlist has officially been added for Trader Sam’s in the My Disney Experience app!
You know, sometimes you just need to take a trip around the world and find some unique treats to try!
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe spread!
That’s why we went around the World Showcase at EPCOT and landed in Norway. Why did we go to Norway? We wanted to check out Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe — they have some delicious-looking treats there. We tried a few things on this visit, and now we’re sharing our thoughts with you!
Every week, we take a close look at changes that happen in Disney World restaurants. Now, usually once per year, we see a SLEW of price increases hit a lot of restaurants all at once, but we also see price increases throughout the year here and there.
Paradiso 37
One thing we don’t often see, though, is price decreases, but one Disney Springs restaurant is bucking the trend by dropping some of its prices. That restaurant is Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas. Let’s talk about these changes.
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