food IS a theme park
In words that most kids dread — and ones that make many parents secretly smile — BACK TO SCHOOL season is upon us.
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With that comes a new collection of Disney new school year essentials available at Target!
Sometimes you just want to escape from it all, and a vacation doesn’t feel far enough away. A social media break? Not cutting it. What you really want is to get off of planet Earth altogether. And what if you could? What if we could live…on the moon?
©NASA
Well, with NASA’s latest ambitions, long-term residence on the moon could be possible. They’ve got a multi-step process all figured out, and while the end goal is for scientific advancement and not just leisure, it could be a massive step towards some even greater accomplishments.
At first glance, there’s not much space in the Magic Kingdom that isn’t being used for something, especially with the recent closures of the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island to make room for Piston Peak.
Piston Peak ©Disney
However, upon closer inspection of the park’s map, there are some areas that are woefully underutilized!
Disney Starlight has officially debuted in Magic Kingdom, and we couldn’t be more excited that there’s finally a nighttime parade back in Disney World!
Disney Starlight
There are two parades each night (unless there’s a special event happening that night, such as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party), one at 9 PM and the other at 11 PM, with the Happily Ever After fireworks happening in between at 10 PM. So which parade should you see? Now that we’ve seen the parade a few times AND seen the crowds it’s attracting, here’s what we’ve found.
There is nothing we love more than a Disney x Target find!
Let’s go to Target!
From themed shirts to cozy home essentials and park necessities, Target is our one-stop shop! Now, their newest Disney toy collection has us craving all of the theme park sweets.
Walt Disney World isn’t the same place it was last summer.
Walt Disney World entrance
You might be thinking you’ve got your August trip under control — park reservations are made, dining plans are mapped out, and your must-do rides are on the list. But there are some recent changes that could throw a serious wrench into your plans if you’re not paying attention. Here’s what’s already closed, what’s closing soon, and what you’ll want to rework in your schedule before you get hit with some surprise Disney curveballs.
Ozzy Osbourne, godfather of heavy metal and iconic frontman of Black Sabbath, passed away on July 22nd, 2025, at age 76, Newsweek has reported.
via Pitchfork
The musician died just weeks after an emotional farewell concert featuring Metallica and Guns N’ Roses, where Osbourne performed from a throne onstage.
ALDI is about to release a TON of new Disney essentials this week, and trust us when we say some of them are going to sell out FAST.
ALDI
If you’re visiting Disney World this summer, you’ll want to stay hydrated each and every step of the way — dehydration can sneak up on you wildly fast, and keeping a reusable water bottle on you is a great way to keep yourself in good shape. For adults, it’s a little easier to know when you’re thirsty and tell yourself to drink water, but for kiddos, it’s a little harder. Make it easier and grab one of these new $8 water bottles that feature some of their favorite characters!
Recently, it has felt like one thing after another has been closing down in Disney World. Parts of DinoLand, U.S.A. have already been demolished for Pueblo Esperanza, Muppets Courtyard is behind walls to make way for the new Monsters, Inc. Land, and the Rivers of America is permanently closed so construction on the new Cars area can begin.
Construction Walls up in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There are lots of Disney fans who are mourning the loss of these various areas at Disney World, and I completely understand how hard it can be to lose something that holds so many fond memories. It is definitely bittersweet to see parts of Disney World changed, but I am also so excited about the fact that these iconic areas are closing for good.
We’ve had some GREAT meals at Summer House on the Lake and as one of the newest Disney Springs restaurants, it’s quickly made our shortlist of repeatable favorites. We love when they change up their menu for different meal times, and if the meal we enjoyed of the latest summer-time offerings was any indication, we were in for a real treat with the new changes to their brunch menu.
Summer House on the Lake
We recently stopped by Summer House on the Lake at Disney Springs to check out the latest changes to their brunch offerings, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here!
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