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EDITOR’S UPDATE 5/30/26: PLEASE BE AWARE that Bluey’s Wild World requires a Virtual Queue to access through June 1st! Starting June 2nd, a traditional standby line will be available.
Bluey has finally arrived at Disney World, and she’s brought a Virtual Queue with her!
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The park’s Conservation Station is now home to Bluey’s Wild World, where guests can play and dance with both Bingo and Bluey! Here they can also take photos with Bluey, Bingo, and more, and play games like keepy uppy!
If you’re heading to Hollywood Studios this June, there are some major changes to be excited for!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
From newly reopened attractions to special events, Hollywood Studios has a lot more than construction going on next month.
It’s kinda’ wild how Disney World has just been opening up things early ahead of their official opening dates, but we’re not complaining!
Walt Disney Studios
So May 26th is a HUGE day in Disney World, with a lot of things scheduled to open on that day, which could be why they’re opening a little earlier just to prevent some sheer chaos. So we’ve already seen Soarin’ Across America open early in EPCOT, but before that, The Walt Disney Studios opened up its new courtyard, and we were STUNNED. There are so many great details in this new land, and we’re going to point them out for you.
A new version of an old favorite is about to become a major rope drop draw at EPCOT.
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Since it opened back in 2005, Soarin’ has been one of EPCOT’s most popular rides, both in its Over California and Around the World variations. However, the ride’s latest incarnation might end up being its most popular of all… and certainly its most patriotic.
When it comes to dining, it’s no secret that Walt Disney World has a lot of options.
Chicken anyone?
Spread across the property’s 4 theme parks, 20+ hotels, and the Disney Springs district, there are all kinds of eateries.
There are so many fun and unique snacks to grab at Disney World, especially at Disney Springs.
Disney Springs
A brand new snack has just arrived at Sunshine Churros, so we went to review it to see if it was worth a stop on your Disney Springs day!
Disney World is in a period of transition, including construction on new lands, refurbishments of old favorites, and some new dining hotspots!
Fruity Pebbles Classic Shake
Over the past year, Disney has opened some majorly popular spots, including GEO-82 (the Spaceship Earth-themed lounge at EPCOT), The Beak and Barrel (the Pirates of the Caribbean-themed bar at the Magic Kingdom), and The Perch (the gilded Victorian-themed lobby bar at the Grand Floridian).
Each of these new lounges opened to positive reviews and heavy demand, and still draw big crowds (though reservations for GEO-82 and Beak and Barrel are slightly easier to come by). Now, a new crop of spots have opened at Disney World, with several more on the way.
If it seems like everything is changing in Disney World in 2026, well, it is! Sure, Disney World parks are getting all kinds of new things in 2026. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting a newly reimagined area and a Muppets ride, while Magic Kingdom is getting an updated Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin.
Disney Springs
Well, Disney Springs doesn’t want to be left out in the cold, so you’ll be seeing some NEW things there, too, this year. So let’s talk about everything new coming to Disney Springs in 2026.
It’s waffle time in Disney Springs! A few days ago, we noticed Marketplace Snacks had unexpectedly closed, but it has now officially reopened — and it has THREE brand-new snacks. Of course, we had to make a stop by to check them out!
Marketplace Snacks
Marketplace Snacks is known for its bubble waffle creations, loaded with sweet toppings and inspired by iconic Disney characters. If you were looking for a sugar rush in Disney World, Marketplace Snacks was the place to be. Well, now that Marketplace Snacks has reopened, it is bringing savory options into the equation, and we are SO excited to give them a try. Now you can have a bubble waffle as a meal AND dessert!
We spotted something NEW at Disney Springs — and it could be hinting that a big announcement might be coming soon! We have been keeping an eye on the storefront that used to house The Art of Shaving store in Disney Springs. The store permanently closed on January 2nd, 2024, and we have been keeping an eye out for a replacement.
Gideon’s Bakehouse
Well, something is finally happening!! The storefront just got some new art installed in the windows, and we are seeing some similarities in the new window art. You can find the storefront in the Landing, near STK, OluKai, and The Ganachery. We already had some hints about what might be coming to this space, but we think this is further confirmation.
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