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Another reopening is coming to Disney World!
Lake Buena Vista Golf Course
We’ve been waiting for the Lake Buena Vista Golf Course to reopen, and that day is coming up soon. Grab your golf clubs and let’s hit the greens.
The Turf Club Lounge has reopened at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, and we’re bringing you all the details to you right here!
Turf Club Lounge
The lounge has been undergoing a refurbishment, but it’s now back with an updated look and menu. The resort is only a short walk or boat ride from Disney Springs, and might be the best place to escape the park chaos and relax. Ready to see if you need to add this spot to your Disney World bucket list?
Disney’s BoardWalk has been known for its nightlife since it opened in 1996. However, some of that excitement disappeared with the closure of Jellyrolls.
Construction at Boardwalk
But don’t worry — the BoardWalk is about to come back to life with new shopping, dining, and entertainment locations! When Disney first announced these additions, we were given an opening timeline of the end of 2026, and now we have a CONFIRMED opening date for the lounge!
Is October 1st circled in your Disney World calendar? No? Well, it should be because the Hurly-Burly is opening at Disney’s BoardWalk!
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Disney has shared a look at the menu, and we’re already totally obsessed.
The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is officially underway, and we were there on opening day trying ALL of the new items!
The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
But the day wasn’t filled with all sunshine and rainbows… There were quite a few weird, hilarious, and shocking things that happened to us on opening day. Some were unfortunate, some were things we could laugh about (after), and some were just, let’s just say, soggy?
We’ve tried every single Disney World snack, even the brand new ones, and (sometimes even MULTIPLE times over).
Goof Troop Mac SNack
And THESE are the ones that we can tell ya – in good conscience – are the BEST VALUE for your dollar!
With all of the construction that has taken place at Disney World this year, it feels like we’ve been seeing permits pop up constantly. From refurbishments to rethemes to upcoming projects, a lot is going on!
Magic Kingdom
Disney World has recently filed not one, not two, but SIX new permits across the parks and resorts. We’re bringing you a full roundup so you can be up to speed on everything that’s going on!
Over the long history of Disney theme parks, there have been few projects as highly anticipated as Villains Land. Rumors of a full Magic Kingdom realm dedicated to Disney’s antagonists first emerged in the late 1990s, and fans have been daydreaming (or maybe “day-nightmaring?”) about the concept ever since.
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Disney first confirmed that Villains Land was actually being built in 2024, and since then, the company has slowly dripped out news on the land’s design concepts, culminating in confirmation of the land’s official name — Villains Land (yes, really) — the land’s overall story, ride themes, and other elements at the 2026 D23 Ultimate Fan Event. However, these latest looks have us wondering something about the land. In addition to these details — and a video preview of the coaster — Disney also had a physical model of a tree from the forest on hand at D23. And little did we know, Disney had another big Villains reveal up their sleeve.
Heads up! If your Disney World vacation starts soon and you’re staying at Disney’s Beach Club Villas, you’ll want to be aware of this refurbishment project.
Beach Club Villas
There are currently some construction projects underway throughout the resort, including portions of the lobby.
It’s obviously no secret that we love food here at Disney Food Blog, so when a Disney World restaurant closes for refurbishment, we understandably get pretty bummed. Of course, it usually means that a refreshed and revamped experience is on the way, though, and we can’t be upset about that!
Turf Club Lounge has reopened!
It also means that we get to be STOKED when a restaurant finally reopens, because a new menu usually comes along with it — and that’s exactly why we’re celebrating now! That’s right, the Turf Club Lounge has officially reopened at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, and we’ve got a first look at the refreshed space. Let’s check it out.
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