food IS a theme park
If you’re looking for unique entertainment, you’ll want to fast-walk over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Tree of Life
A stage show themed after our favorite fish? They’ve got that. Tumbling monkeys? YUP, they have that too. Characters flying in the sky? That’s also a thing. And, of course, Animal Kingdom also has…you guessed it — (real) animals. But next month, one animal show will be closing for a short refurbishment.
Disneyland Resort has been getting some well-deserved TLC!
Sleeping Beauty Castle
Pirates of the Caribbean and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree recently underwent refurbishments, and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel opened its own dedicated entrance into Disney California Adventure. But it looks like the resort’s renovations aren’t over yet, as yet another ride will be closing for refurbishments next month.
These days, it can sometimes feel like Disney rides are closing left, right, and center!
Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland
No, don’t worry, most of them are not closing PERMANENTLY. Some attractions have just been shutting down for a little while to get general maintenance. We’ve seen it happen recently with several fan-favorites at Disney World, and multiple rides at Disneyland Resort have had scheduled refurbishments as well. Today, ANOTHER popular ride is closing for a little while!
If you’ve ever mentioned to a friend or family that you’re planning a Disney World vacation, you’ve probably received some solicited (or unsolicited) advice. And, while your Aunt Susan has your best interest at heart, Disney World planning advice isn’t one-size-fits-all!
We’re sharing our best tips today!
It can be a lot to sort through all of the tips, especially considering how complicated planning a Disney World vacation has become over the past few years. So, do you really need to head to the park at the crack of dawn to have a chance at riding the most popular rides? And, do you have to park hop to get the most out of your trip? As seasoned park goers, we’re letting you in on 15 tricks that we’ve learned from visiting Disney World all the time — let’s get to it!
Before you head to Disney World, there’s one big thing you should do that a lot of people forget about — checking the list of refurbishments!
It’s very quiet over here right now!
Throughout the year, various Disney attractions will close briefly to get routine maintenance. Sometimes those refurbishments are short, only lasting a week or so, while other times they may stretch on for months or even years (we’re looking at you, Walt Disney World Railroad!). Right now, Expedition Everest is in the middle of a three-month refurb, and we noticed some changes at the ride today!
It’s not unusual for rides to get refurbished in Disney World.
Kali River Rapids has reopened
With 50 years of wear and tear on some of the longer-running attractions, it makes sense that they would need a touch-up every once in a while. Disney World’s water rides tend to need those refurbs more frequently than others, and one of them just reopened after a long one!
There are refurbishments and construction projects taking place throughout Disney World.
Splash Mountain
We’re constantly on the lookout for closures and other things going on that could impact your trip so that you can be prepared. If you’re a big fan of Splash Mountain or hoping to complete the Magic Kingdom mountain challenge in early 2022, then we have important news you need to know about.
It’s officially December, and that means we’re about to have one of the busiest months of the year in Disney World!
Happy Holidays from Hollywood Studios!
We’ve already seen crowds in late November for Thanksgiving break, but the holiday season is just beginning. And because so many guests will be coming to Walt Disney World, there are some exciting offerings and big things you need to know if you’re visiting in the month of December!
Planning for a Disney vacation can involve many different things, like being prepared for the weather, scheduling dining reservations, or mapping out your park days.
You will probably need to prepare for rain!
But, even if you plan everything down to the minute, there are some things that are simply out of your control. One of those things is if a ride is going to be open or not, as refurbishments do take place on different rides throughout the year. And, if you’re planning to be at Disneyland Resort in January of 2022, there are some new ride closures you should know about!
As Halloween season comes to a close, it’s time to welcome November to Disney World!
Make way for November!
This month brings a lot of exciting changes to the parks and resorts for Christmas and the holidays, plus popular events and offerings are returning. There’s a lot you need to know if you’re coming to Disney World this month, so let’s break it down!
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