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!
Cool Kid Summer is just around the corner! This huge event is kicking off with some major milestones like the opening of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring the Muppets and Soarin’ Across America.
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This event will also come with limited-time perks like free water park entry for Disney resort guests and more extras around the resort. There’s also something that’s part of the celebration that might mean the parks are going to get very busy in the afternoons!
UPDATED May 25, 2026
Heading to Disney World on May 26th and hoping to accomplish EVERYTHING? You’ve got a long day ahead of you!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Why? Well, May 26th, 2026 is a HUGE day of kicking off summer fun and also happens to be the grand opening for several new and updated attractions and offerings. Here, I’m breaking down the best plan for you if you want to accomplish everything new in one day.
Blizzard Beach has a lot going on, and most of the rules there make pretty obvious sense once you’re actually in the park.
Blizzard Beach
But every now and then, you come across a policy that genuinely catches you off guard. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or you’ve been making the trek to Disney World’s ski-resort-themed water park for years, these two dress code rules are the kind of thing that could easily slip through the cracks during trip planning. Here’s what you need to know before you show up at Blizzard Beach this season.
Annual Passholders, this summer just got a whole lot sweeter.
Cute new button!
Disney World officially kicked off V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days on May 1st, and EPCOT is absolutely stacked with goodies running all the way through July 31st. From free snacks to exclusive meet-and-greets to some seriously tempting dining discounts, there’s a lot to unpack. Here’s everything Annual Passholders need to know before their next EPCOT visit.
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!
There are few more nightmarish scenarios for a Walt Disney World vacation than dealing with food poisoning… trust us, we know.
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
However, if you find yourself in this spot, there are things you NEED to know that’ll help you get healthy AND maybe even salvage a portion of your vacation
We love heading to Disney Springs for a quick snack when we’re not feeling a busy theme park.
Strawberry Dubai Chocolate Churro
And while we love Disney, one dessert is a close second – Dubai Chocolate! So when we saw there was a new Dubai Chocolate Churro at Disney Springs, we had to try it!
After staying at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, we’ll admit that we were SPOILED when it came to options for dining. Not only do you have all the restaurants and lounges available at the resort itself, but you also have the WHOLE of restaurants nearby at other EPCOT-area resorts within walking distance.
The Crew’s Cup Lounge
However, one of our favorite spots to grab a quick bite to eat without needing a reservation is The Crew’s Cup Lounge, which you’ll find right next to Yachstman Steakhouse. Now, this lounge has been closed since February for a refresh and was supposed to be closed until June 1st. However, the lounge has officially reopened early!
Wow! What a week it’s been in Disney World. For starters, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened after a YEAR of being closed with some pretty cool changes.
Mickey waffles at Garden Grill
On the food front, we’ve been able to enjoy some new DOLE Whip treats (ALWAYS our fave thing), and we found our new favorite summer drink in EPCOT. Of course, Disney World restaurants changed their menus this week, like they always do, so let’s take a look at those changes.
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