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New Look at ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Land Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Monsters, Inc. has been one of my favorite movies since I can remember, so when Disney World announced a whole land dedicated to the movie, I was in tears. Of course, I also shed a few tears for the loss of MuppetVision, but Sulley and Mike are on the horizon.

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Monstropolis is coming along in Hollywood Studios, and @bioreconstruct on X posted new aerial photos of the construction site. We don’t have an opening date for the land yet, but given how it’s coming along, I wouldn’t be surprised if we get an updated timeline soon!

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Why 7:00 AM Is About to Matter in Disney World Again

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Get the coffee ready and set those alarms, because you *may* need to start waking up bright and early at Walt Disney World once again soon.

Cinderella Castle

Disney is in the midst of a massive transformation with major, game-changing projects coming to the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom over the next several years. However, all of the new attractions and IP coming to the parks may lead to a return that some fans will likely dread: Virtual Queues.

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The Disney World App Just CHANGED Dining Reservations

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If you can imagine this, here at Disney Food Blog, we’re pretty obsessed with Disney dining. We love our snacks and quick service meals, but sometimes the best magic comes up at a table service restaurant. For most table service restaurants, you’ll want to book an Advanced Dining Reservation (or ADR).

Pluto!

One of our incredible readers, The Park Hopper Society, noticed that there were changes to the allergy section when they were booking a dining reservation, and sure enough, it looks like the Disney World app and website made some changes!

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Something Has CHANGED at This Popular Disney World Meet and Greet

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It’s the end of an era at Disney World, and we’re not crying — YOU’RE CRYING! Okay, we’re definitely crying, too, but we’re trying to stay strong. DinoLand U.S.A. at Animal Kingdom has officially closed for good, and Disney is now focusing its attention on the new Tropical Americas themed land that’s replacing it.

New Animal Kingdom Map

We’ve already seen changes at Animal Kingdom in the form of more construction bushes, removed signs, and even a new park map. But we also spotted changes at this popular Animal Kingdom meet and greet — let’s take a look!

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See the CHANGES at DinoLand U.S.A. Following Permanent Closure

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We’re drying our eyes still, but the time has finally come, whether we wanted it to or not.

No more DinoLand!

Yesterday was the FINAL day to experience DinoLand U.S.A. as a whole in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and now, the walls are officially up all around the land. There will be no more walking past some of the construction walls to make your way to Restaurantosaurus or DINOSAUR — it’s all closed off now to make way for the new Tropical Americas expansion. But what does that REALLY look like? We’re here on day one of the closure to check it out!

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6 Game-Changing Updates for Disney World Early Entry in 2026

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Early Entry — the 30-minute period each morning when guests of Disney resorts and other select hotels can access each of the theme parks prior to the general public — has been one of Disney World’s most popular perks for years, and 2026 is bringing some big changes!

Early entry sign!

From character appearances to reopening rides, crowd patterns during Early Entry are going to change several times this year, which may impact how YOU plan your morning at Walt Disney World.

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CONFIRMED: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Has a NEW Map…and You’re Probably Not Gonna Like It

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I am devastated to be the one to show you this, but DinoLand U.S.A. is off the map at Animal Kingdom.

New Animal Kingdom Map

Yep, after opening in 1998, DinoLand has become extinct, and even though we were among the final to ride DINOSAUR on closing day, we had to come back in the morning to witness the changes. Not only was all of DinoLand officially blocked off, but when we picked up a park map, we saw changes we’ve been dreading for months now. If you’re sensitive to Disney nostalgia and permanently closed attractions, look away now!

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I Have a Controversial Disney World Hotel Opinion, and I HAVE To Get It Off My Chest

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Perks have been a major part of staying at Disney World hotels from the very beginning, and for many guests, these perks make the comparatively higher prices “worth it.”

All-Star Movies

Not only are you immersed in the Disney magic (we call it the “Disney bubble”), but you can also use complimentary Disney transportation to get wherever you need to go. Sometimes, you have the choice of taking a Monorail, boat, or the Skyliner, but other times, your only choice will be the bus. Disney buses can be great, but we have a MASSIVE gripe with the bus stops at some Disney World hotels. Hear us out.

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Something Was MISSING from Disney’s Big Announcements Today

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The Walt Disney Company recently held its first-quarter earnings call for 2026 on February 2nd, and we learned more about how the company is doing financially.

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In addition, Disney CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston shared more about what they anticipate will come next for the future of Disney. But one glaring announcement was missing from the call — who will succeed Iger as CEO of the Walt Disney Company.

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