food IS a theme park
A popular Disney Springs hotel is EXPANDING!
Disney Springs
The Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, located directly across from Disney Springs, has recently expanded its on-property market and dining plans to make meals even better. There might be even more reasons why this hotel should be an option on your next Disney trip. Let’s take a look at all the details!
There’s a lot more to do at Disney World than just going to the theme parks. Yes, you have Disney Springs, but checking out all of Disney World’s resorts is a very fun activity we love to do all the time!
Riviera Resort
Resort Hopping shows you a different side of Disney with more opportunities for shopping, dining, entertainment, and more. It used to be easy and free to do, until Disney introduced a new rule that requires you to have a hotel or dining reservation, making it so much harder. That being said, we’ve crafted together a list of tips for how you can still resort hop without reservations.
The wait is almost over!
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
After a long, LONG wait, the newly reimagined version of Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin opens in just one week. The new ride will feature new blasters, targets, ride vehicles, and a brand-new character. Are you ready?!
Planning a Disney World trip without checking ride closures first can seriously mess with your plans.
Let’s go!
Refurbishments are a totally normal part of how Disney keeps its attractions running smoothly, but they can still catch you off guard if you’re not paying attention. As we head into April 2026, a few attractions around Disney World will either remain closed or be in the middle of major changes. If any of these rides are must-dos for your group, you will definitely want to know before your trip. Here are three Disney World rides that will be closed for refurbishment in April 2026.
It’s HAPPENING! The newly refurbished Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has soft opened at Magic Kingdom.
It’s OPEN!
We got the chance to check out this new ride as part of a media event and Cast Member previews, but now it looks like Disney has decided to open the ride a bit earlier than the official April 8th reopening date! Here’s everything we know about this soft opening.
When it comes to heavy Disney news cycles, some months stand out more than others. March 2026 was one of those months.
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
So much happened in March that it’s tough to know where to begin. Some new Bluey snacks are coming to the Disney Parks, Disney+ has added vertical videos to its platform, new discounts were announced, a certain ABC dating show had its season canceled before its premiere after significant controversy, some upcoming Disney blockbuster films got official release dates, and the new Disney cruise ship — the Disney Believe — was announced! It’s safe to say that March was PACKED with important news. However, what stuck with us most was the revelation of some important dates we need to circle in our Disney World calendars.
April is one of the most popular times to visit Disney World, and that makes it one of the easiest times to get caught off guard.
Ranger Spin
Between spring break crowds, the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, and a park’s calendar packed with activity, it’s tempting to just book your trip and figure out the rest later. But here’s the thing: several major attractions are either closed or just returning from lengthy refurbishments this month, and walking in without knowing that could completely derail your priorities. Before you finalize your plans, here’s what’s actually going on across the parks in April 2026.
It’s been a big week for both Disney World and Universal Orlando, but perhaps not in the way you’re thinking.
Epic Universe!
There’s tons of construction happening in Disney World, and new attractions are on their way to Universal Orlando as well, but there have been a few big questions guests have had on their mind for both companies that has nothing to do with construction, and we got one step closer to those answers this week! It may affect how you plan your future vacations, so prepare yourselves in advance.
Every Disney fan is marking down April 2nd on their calendars. But why?
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April 2nd is the day that tickets to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event go on sale!
For the first time in what feels like forever, Disney didn’t have any major closures or massive changes happen in the past week, and there aren’t a number of them lined up for this week either!
A closure is hitting Disney Springs this week!
Now, three out of the four parks are still majorly under construction, meaning there are walls practically everywhere, and this week, one store is closing in Disney Springs, but it feels like we’re officially towards reopenings versus closures, which is a HUGE achievement.
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