food IS a theme park
We love walking over to the Yacht Club after a day at EPCOT for great food and stunning water views.
Yacht Club
But a massive closure will put a wrench in our plans soon. A popular Yacht Club restaurant closed today!
The Flower and Garden Festival is a beloved event and some guests’ favorite EPCOT festival, and it is happening for a few more weeks if you haven’t had the chance to check it out yet.
Welcome to the festival!
However, be warned, one booth is officially closed despite the festival still running. Let’s dive into everything we know!
The Walt Disney Company likes to sneak in news when we’re least expecting it, which is why we’re kinda always expecting it.
D2K Animated Classics panel
While there are massive public events where Disney announces news, like D23 in August, sometimes meetings that seem less important are actually the most important. Well, one of those quiet meetings is coming up, and we might get some new details from Disney!
If you notice something different on your next trip to Magic Kingdom, chances are it’s probably Cinderella Castle.
Cinderella Castle
Disney has been hard at work painting this iconic part of the park, and the work still isn’t done! So far, we’ve seen the castle be transformed from pink and gold back to its original blues and greys, and we must say, it feels great to see Cinderella Castle back in all her original glory — even if the transformation isn’t totally complete yet!
Things are ALWAYS changing in Disney World! Lately, it feels like the parks are entirely new places thanks to updates like Villains Land, Piston Peak, Monsters Inc. Land, and even more.
Big Thunder Mountain
Each week, it feels like Disney is constantly dropping new information, details, and more! That’s why we like to do a weekly wrap-up of the biggest news so you don’t miss a single thing. This week, we heard directly from Disney executives, and there was a major reopening!
If you’ve been to Disney World, then odds are you’ve been on a Disney bus before. This free bus system connects all four theme parks, Disney Springs, and every Disney hotel!
Disney bus
We were riding a Disney bus on Friday morning when we had the most magical experience!
It’s been quite the week in Disney World, with the reopening of a major ride over in Magic Kingdom (that’s had some rough days following — we hope it sorts itself out soon), but Disney Springs has also seen lots of changes this week.
Disney Springs
If you’re heading to Disney World soon and plan to do lots of shopping around Disney Springs, you may notice that some of your favorite stores have closed their doors, some of them a bit unexpectedly. In addition to all the other changes going on around the resort, we feel it’s important to keep up-to-date with it all!
Previews have been announced for TWO brand‑new rides, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is officially rumbling through Frontierland again, Mickey’s Not‑So‑Scary Halloween Party tickets are already on sale for select guests, AND we’ve got some major news coming out of Universal Orlando that you absolutely need to know about.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
All of the latest Disney and theme park news is coming up right now, on DFB Guide.
Something big is coming for Disney Vacation Club members this summer!
Disney Vacation Club
“Welcome Home Weeks” is coming BACK for Disney Vacation Club members! From July 22nd through August 26th, 2026, the limited-time celebration is returning, featuring exclusive treats, special experiences, and enhanced discounts just for eligible Disney Vacation Club Members!
Disney really said MORE, MORE, MORE! Recently, Disney held their earnings call and released its earnings report for the second quarter of 2026.
Magic Kingdom
Throughout the call, Disney revealed some big news, and they discussed lots of hints at the future. One big takeaway? They’re focused on doing more and more.
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