food IS a theme park
Attention Parents — and anyone else traveling to Disney with young kids — we’ve found some accessories you’re going to NEED!
Stroller Fan
Specifically, these stroller accessories will make a trip to the park run smoother for you and your little one!
Planning a 2026 trip to Disney World is different. Between new attractions opening, lands being re-imagined, and entire areas under refurbishment, the resort is going to feel more like a construction zone than a polished theme park vacation at times.
Bay Lake Tower
That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go, but it just means where you stay matters more than usual. In a year full of closures, refurbishments, and noise disruptions, some hotels are becoming less popular with repeat visitors. Here are three Disney World hotels fans are hesitating to book in 2026, and whether they might still make sense for you.
If you need to treat yourself, then this is the shopping list for you!
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These are our favorite affordable Amazon Disney finds that are perfect for your next little pick-me-up!
There’s one feature in the Disney World app that almost nobody uses enough, and we’re officially calling you out about it.
My Disney Experience app
We spend a lot of time talking about mobile ordering, wait times, and hotel check-in, but there’s a hidden gem in the My Disney Experience app that deserves way more love. It’s quick, it’s meaningful, and it can genuinely make someone’s day. If you’re heading to Disney World soon, you absolutely need to start using the Cast Compliment feature. (Yes, we’re serious.)
One of our favorite times of the year has arrived at Universal Parks, though many people don’t know about it!
Butterbeer!
No, we’re not talking about Mardi Gras (though, we do love that celebration too!) — we’re talking about Butterbeer Season! Yes, this does exist, and each year, we get to see special offerings in the Universal Parks all over the world to celebrate this beloved, iconic drink. If you’re visiting Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, or Universal Beijing Resort from March 1st through May 31st (or Universal Studios Japan from April 1st through May 17th), here’s what you can’t miss!
While there are lots of construction and updates happening to the Universal parks in both Orlando and Hollywood, we can’t forget about the new park coming to the United Kingdom!
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Back in April 2025, it was confirmed that a new Universal park would be making its way to the UK, and we’ve been watching for updates ever since. Right in the middle of December 2025, the UK Government officially approved permission for Universal to begin planning for a Universal Destinations and Experiences theme park and resort in Bedford, but that was the last update we heard. That’s all changing now, though, because there’s a new update — a specific utilities group has now been assigned to create new community infrastructure in Bedford for the park!
Yes, you DID read that title right. Despite the fact that many may think the words “Disney” and “free” never go together, there are some Disney events that offer “free” food.
After Hours
Now, a quick caveat since someone will say it: In the context of these events, “free” could also technically be described as “included” as these snacks and food items are part of separate ticketed events that require admission. However, since those events also offer other foods for sale, it’s still fair to refer to the included snacks as “free.”
We say it all the time, but only because it’s true — there are SO many restaurants in Disney Springs that we love, and we get excited when we see new menu items added.
Disney Springs
This weekend, we spotted two new drinks in the shopping and dining district, one of them at a spot that often impresses us, but sometimes lets us down. You know we had to head to grab them ASAP and give them a try. Are they worth your hard-earned money? We’re about to find out for you!
I feel like I’m repeating myself when I say, “it’s the end of an era.” We’ve been saying that a lot lately, as we’ve had to say goodbye to a lot of classic Disney World attractions like Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat in Magic Kingdom, all of DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Muppets Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Saying goodbye to the Muppets, though, was bittersweet because they’re moving over to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster to take over that ride. But that means we have to say goodbye to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, and today is the last day to do so. Well, we headed to Hollywood Studios to pay our respects and enjoy some “Love in a Roller Coaster” one last time.
We have an awesome sneak peek at the Avengers Campus expansion! Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure is going to double in size with two new rides.
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The expansion is currently under construction and is expected to open in 2027. They’re already making good progress on the land, according to a new teaser!
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