food IS a theme park
We have some restaurants that we will always sing the praises of, and one of them sits in the heart of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Nomad Lounge
We’re talking about Nomad Lounge, which is one of our favorite places to grab a drink and food, and well, big changes are coming to Nomad Lounge soon. That includes being able to make a reservation for the lounge, something we’ve never been able to do before…but there’s a catch.
Heads up, Annual Passholders: You may want to make your way to Hollywood Studios ASAP.
Key Lime Kermit Milkshake
Next week, a trio of AP perks is going to disappear from the park once known as Disney/MGM Studios!
When we’re at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there’s one place we can always count on for a fun show, no line, and ice-cold air conditioning: Vacation Fun – An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie.
Mickey Shorts Theater
But Disney just put a wrench in our plans because Vacation Fun – An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie is closing for the second time this year!
I am a proud Muppet lover, and now is my time to SHINE in Hollywood Studios.
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Hollywood Studios is already home to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and even though Muppets Courtyard has been destroyed to welcome Monstropolis, Hollywood Studios still feels very Muppet-esque. Well, now it’s going to be a little bit more Muppet-y for a limited time.
Bad news, Annual Passholders: Disney is set to eliminate some major perks as soon as the calendar turns to August.
Annual Pass
Disney launched the 2026 edition of the V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days event on May 1st. This “summer celebration” offers limited-time offerings and perks just for Passholders across the resort, including merchandise, spaces, and big savings on dining! However, all of that is about to disappear on July 31st!
If you’re a big fan of the holidays in the parks or are planning a trip for the holiday season this year, we’ve got some important news for you!
Grand Floridian Christmas Tree
Going to Disney around the holidays can be expensive, so when Disney dropped LOTS of discounts to help you save on travel, we dove straight in. In case you missed the hubbub, don’t worry — these are the FOUR big discounts Disney has dropped and what you need to know about them.
If you’ve been eying some particular pieces of merchandise on the Disney Store website, but haven’t wanted to spend an arm and a leg, now is your chance if you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder.
©Disney
Right now (for a limited time), if you’re a Passholder, you get access to a special discount on the Disney Store website that can be used on HUNDREDS of different items. There are toys, apparel, accessories, and so much more. This specific discount only lasts through June 21st, though, so you’ll want to shop FAST! We’ve looked through it all and have some of the best deals (and some of our favorites) highlighted for you below, to save you some time!
It looks like we’re going to have to retrain ourselves, because Virtual Queue is coming back to Disney World!
Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is undergoing a lot of construction for upcoming projects. Monstropolis is progressing rapidly, and we’re getting ready for the opening of both the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and the Walt Disney Studios. Disney announced that Annual Passholder previews are coming for The Muppets rollercoaster, and the virtual queue is coming with it.
A new version of a popular ride is coming to EPCOT, and it’s opening soon!
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Soarin’ Across America is set to open in EPCOT on May 26th. This ride pays homage to the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, and it features scenes from across the USA. But before it opens to the public, you may get a chance to preview the ride!
If you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder, there are some exciting things coming soon!
Disney World Annual Pass
Disney World is bringing back V.I.PASSHOLDER Days in 2026, running from May 1st to July 31st. This is a time to celebrate Annual Passholders with special limited-time perks and discounts, and now, two additions were just announced!
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