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FULL MENU REVEALED For Disney World’s Newest Restaurant

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We are only slightly freaking out over here (okay, we are actually freaking out a lot!), but the tea room is officially reopening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! While we already knew it was reopening in early 2026, Disney just announced an OFFICIAL reopening date, so it is becoming more real, and we are SO excited.

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The Garden View Lounge — Tea Experience will be reopening on March 19th, 2026 (reservations will open on February 19th, so mark your calendars now!). Disney just shared a first look at what to expect, including a look at the new menu!  [Read more…]

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Attraction Reopens With One BIG Change

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There is a lot going on in Disney’s Hollywood Studios right now. Muppets Courtyard closed to make way for a brand new Monsters, Inc. land. Animation Courtyard is being reimaged as Walt Disney Studios. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is kicking Aerosmith out so the Muppets can move in.

Mickey Shorts Theater

In October 2025, Vacation Fun at the Mickey Shorts Theater closed for a refurbishment. Now, two months later, that attraction has reopened with one big change…something has returned to the experience.

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Why We’re Anxious About the New Big Thunder Mountain CHANGES at Disney World

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The Magic Kingdom’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is just months away from reopening after a long refurbishment, and that has us excited… and a bit concerned!

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

The Magic Kingdom’s long-tenured E-Ticket has been closed since January 2025 for a massive refurbishment project. According to Disney, the attraction is scheduled to reopen in Spring 2026 with “new magic” including a fully refurbished track and a new sequence inspired by the Rainbow Caverns of Disneyland’s Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland. All sounds good, right? Well…

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BREAKING: Disney Shares Opening Timeline for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom

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Everyone, remain calm!!!!

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Disney just dropped a TON of announcements about what’s coming to Disney World in 2026, and we’re on the edge of our seats just waiting for it all to happen. As part of the announcements, we finally know when Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will reopen at Magic Kingdom!

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Disney Announces Plan to Solve a Long-running Hotel Restaurant Problem

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Disney World is constantly making changes to its restaurants, from menu updates to price increases to complete closures and overhauls.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

In the past several years, we’ve been to multiple new dining locations, and most of them have been absolutely lovely. However, what we’ve really been longing for all this time is for a long-lost dining spot to reopen. And finally, after years of pleading, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is reopening its tea room!

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NEWS: Disney Reveals Opening Date for Storybook Land Canal Boats

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A Disneyland classic is about to reopen, with some BRAND-NEW MAGIC.

It’s so cute

On November 14th, the opening day (technically, but we’ll get to that), the attraction Storybook Land Canal Boats is set to reopen from refurbishment with a brand new miniature based on Rapunzel’s Tower from Tangled in honor of Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration.

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Disneyland Quietly Reopens Big Thunder Mountain Railroad After Two Month Closure

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Okay, we’ve been there. You plan a trip to Disneyland, only to discover that one of your favorite rides is closed for refurbishment. Granted, we sometimes have a little heads up when Disneyland closes rides, but we’re never entirely sure of when they’ll reopen. Well, that’s not the case with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland

Disneyland’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed in September for a months-long refurbishment. Well, it looks like as of today, the ride has officially reopened.

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BREAKING: Spaceship Earth SOFT OPENS in EPCOT 7 Days Early

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Y’all. We have some AMAZING news from EPCOT. Spaceship Earth has soft opened seven days (yep, a whole WEEK!) ahead of its original reopening date.

We’ll admit we’ve been missing hearing Dame Judi Dench’s narration on Spaceship Earth in EPCOT since it’s been closed. The ride closed in August for a refurbishment. Well, Spaceship Earth was not supposed to reopen until October 25th, but y’all, we visited EPCOT today and were met with a lovely surprise: Spaceship Earth has soft opened.

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NEWS: Reopening Date Announced for Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

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Ride closures for refurbishment or updates are pretty common in Disney World, and right now, several rides are closed. In Magic Kingdom, both Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad are closed to get updates.

Spaceship Earth

Meanwhile, in EPCOT, Spaceship Earth is closed for a refurbishment. The good news is that these closure are temporary, and we now know when Spaceship Earth will reopen — on October 25th. Yes, you’ll soon be able to once again listen to Judi Dench explaining the history of communication to you while riding on what could be one of the most chill rides in Disney World.

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Welp, There Goes Our Paychecks. A Disney Springs Store Has Reopened, and We’re Spilling the Details

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A store has officially reopened in Disney Springs! While this store wasn’t closed for long (only about two weeks), we are happy to see that it has reopened.

Rothy’s is open again!

Rothy’s at Disney Springs closed for a very brief refurbishment earlier this month, and as of September 26th it is back to business as normal. The store has been at Disney Springs for almost two years– it opened back in November 2023. Rothy’s focuses on sustainable and washable shoes and handbags. 

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