food IS a theme park
Please, Disney! Stop with the closures! We can’t take any more!
Mickey waffle with chicken? Yes, please!
Well, we might just have to. One of the restaurants we really love to grab breakfast and lunch at is closing down awhile, and we’re pretty bummed.
Disney World’s Pop Century Resort is one of its most popular, but it has made a CONTROVERSIAL change.
Disney’s Pop Century
Recently, the fan-favorite hotel got a major lobby makeover. The resulting refurbishment made everything brighter and more colorful, and admittedly, more eye-catching. However, the changes meant Pop Century lost something we used to LOVE.
There are so many construction projects in Disney World right now, it’s a little hard to keep track of them all. That’s why we’re here, though, to help you stay updated on them all!
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For months now, we’ve been anxiously awaiting updates on NUMEROUS of Disney World’s upcoming attractions across the different parks, and now, all in one week, we got a TON of updates spanning Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Changes are a fact of life at Disney World. From rides to lands to hotels, and yes, even to restaurants, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a time when somewhat at the resort isn’t in the midst of change.
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Currently, one of Disney’s most popular hotel dining corners is in the midst of a refurbishment that involves two closures, which combined will take up the better part of 2026, and based on precedent could mean some very different eateries opening on the other side.
When you have dozens of hotels in Disney World, at least one of them is likely getting a refurbishment at a time!
Treehouse Villas
Over at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, you’ll find some of the coolest hotel rooms that Disney World has to offer — Treehouse Villas! These villas are massive and great for a large party, but they’re a bit outdated. Thankfully, they’re now getting refurbished.
A fan-favorite ride is coming BACK to Magic Kingdom, and we couldn’t be more excited!
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Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has been closed in Magic Kingdom since 2025 to get a major refurbishment. It’s reopening on April 8th with new blasters, new interactive targets, a new ride scene…AND a new ride photo!
We’re ready to go to infinity and beyond!
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Ever since it was announced that Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom was going to get a huge refurbishment, I have been counting down the days till I get Galactic Hero on the new system. We officially have the reopening date, which means it’s time to start practicing because we have points to score!
It takes a lot to keep Disney World running in tip-top shape, and sometimes, to do that, Disney has to close certain experiences for refurbishment.
Let’s go to the Turf Club!
If you’ve got an upcoming stay at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and were looking to check out some of the hotel’s eateries, there’s an important closure at the Turf Club Bar & Grill and Turf Club Lounge coming up that you might want to know about. We’ve got all the details for you, right here on DFB!
A lot has changed in Disney World in the past week, and if it feels like we say that every week — that’s because it’s TRUE!
It’s time for EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival!
So much is happening in the parks right now, we’re constantly keeping our eyes peeled for all the latest updates and news regarding the multiple projects happening around Disney World. This past week, an extremely popular ride officially closed for refurbishment, lots of updates and permits have been filed for ongoing projects, and one of our favorite festivals has begun in EPCOT! So what closures do you need to expect this week? We’ve got you covered.
We thought there were a lot of changes happening last week in Disney World, but as it turns out, this week is filled with even more big changes that will change the parks for good!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Last week’s changes took place primarily in Animal Kingdom, but now, it’s time for Disney’s Hollywood Studios to join in. Yes, that’s right, the day has officially come — starting this week, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will officially close to make way for its new Muppets retheme!
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