food IS a theme park
Disney World’s dining scene is about to get a serious upgrade.
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Between new theme park lands, resort expansions, and Disney Springs additions, the next year or two is shaping up to be one of the most exciting stretches for Disney World food fans in a LONG time! Here’s a look at SIX confirmed new restaurants and dining spots heading to the Most Magical Place on Earth.
While June 2026 didn’t see any major Disney World openings like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad or the Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets like the months before it, the halfway mark of the year still saw some major announcements at the “Most Magical Place on Earth.”
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From new details on a highly anticipated land to new restaurants, shops, festival entertainment lineups, and more, there are a lot of Disney announcements to sift through in June.
The Walt Disney Company encompasses so many industries that it can be hard to keep up with all the company’s big announcements. After all, there are theme parks and cruise ships, television, streaming, movies, and sports to keep up with.
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Well, when it comes to television, Disney makes a lot of big announcements during its annual Upfront, which is when Disney presents its upcoming programming schedules to advertisers, which in turn allows those advertisers to buy time “up front.” Well, Disney’s 2026 upfront included a TON of announcements about what you can expect on Disney’s TV networks and streaming.
We’re still about a year away from the opening of Disney World’s newest hotel, Lakeshore Lodge, as it’s expected to open in summer 2027, but we recently got invited to a media event that gave us a NEW look at the hotel, thanks to concept art and a boat tour around the construction site.
Lakeshore Lodge
We’ve seen firsthand how much a project can change from what concept art originally shows, so don’t get us wrong, we’re not expecting EVERYTHING in here to make it to the final product, but it does give us an idea of what Disney’s setting its sights on. Based on what we’re seeing, this hotel may be the pinnacle of relaxation, but there are a few things we’re still left a little confused by.
Ever since it was first announced, we’ve been waiting to get a first look inside Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Resort, but now we don’t have to wait any longer!
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Lakeshore Lodge is located in the former home of Disney’s River Country water park near Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. We have been keeping a close eye on the construction progress, but Disney invited us to come check out the brand-new hotel, and now we’re bringing you an up-close look! Let’s goooooo!
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is being built as we speak, and now we have MORE details about this brand-new hotel!
Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction
Lakeshore Lodge is located in the former home of Disney’s River Country water park near Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. We have been keeping a close eye on the construction progress, but Disney recently announced that this Disney Vacation Club Resort will officially open in summer 2027!
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.
The future of the Walt Disney Company could be announced as early as next week, including the identity of the next Disney CEO.
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The Walt Disney Company will hold its next earnings call on February 2nd at 8:30 AM ET. During the call, the company will discuss its fiscal first-quarter 2026 results and provide a closer look at its performance at the start of the new fiscal year. But, experts are predicting that we could learn who the next CEO will be during this call as well.
The Walt Disney Company will be holding its next earnings call on February 2nd at 8:30 AM ET. During the call, the company will discuss its fiscal first-quarter 2026 results and provide a closer look at its performance at the start of the new fiscal year.
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While the call will focus on the financial results from the first quarter of 2026, Disney may announce updates during the webcast or provide more insight during the question-and-answer portion of the earnings call, where shareholders can ask Walt Disney Company executives questions.
It’s been another big week for Disney news, and we are here to make sure you are always up-to-date on the latest Disney happenings! We are in the parks every single day, and we are always on the lookout for Disney news. We have been busy this week trying new treats at Disneyland, reviewing three new savory waffles at Disney Springs, trying out new treats in Magic Kingdom, feasting on a GIANT crepe in EPCOT, and more.
Le Bete de Crepe or The Beast Crepe
That is not all that happened this week in the world of Disney, though! We are rounding up three of the biggest announcements and happenings this week, so let’s dive in!
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