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Disney Issues Important Announcement Ahead of Sept. 11th Lightning Lane Change

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A big Lightning Lane Multi Pass (LLMP) update is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney has officially confirmed that The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure is finally getting Lightning Lane access. If you’ve walked by the theater since the show opened, you may have noticed the separate Lightning Lane entrance sitting unused. That’s about to change. Starting September 11th, 2025, guests will be able to book this brand-new show through the LLMP system. Let’s dive into the details so you can plan ahead.

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The Strict Transportation Rule Disney Is Enforcing This Winter

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If you’re planning to visit a Disney World Resort, you’ll want to know your transportation options in advance!

Riviera Resort

There’s the extensive free bus system that travels to nearly every location on property, or the Disney Skyliner that visits a few hotels in addition to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. You might even be able to use the Friendship boats or the Monorail, depending on where you’re visiting. But every Disney World Resort has its own parking lot…you just might not be able to use it!

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ALL the Biggest News You Missed from Disney World This Weekend

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Ride changes! New movies! More popcorn buckets! I’m obsessed with Disney news, and if you’re like me, you might have seen a million posts about Disney’s newest announcements and are having a hard time keeping them all together.

Big news!

At Destination D23, Disney dropped news about Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks, and Walt Disney Studios, and we’re going over everything you should know.

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REMINDER: 2 Hollywood Studios Attractions Are Permanently Closing This Month

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a lot of construction projects going on right now, and even more walls are preparing to go up in a few weeks!

Animation Courtyard

Muppets Courtyard is in the process of becoming the new Monsters, Inc. Land, but Disney announced back in late July that Animation Courtyard would also be getting a massive overhaul and retheme. This is your reminder that the current version of the land will only be around until the end of September — after that, the major changes begin!

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73% of Disney Fans Admitted They’re Waiting for One BIG Thing Before Visiting the NEW Magic Kingdom Restaurant

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A NEW lounge is open in Magic Kingdom!

The Beak and Barrel

For the first time, Magic Kingdom has its own bar! The Beak & Barrel is a new pirate-themed dining location where you can order drinks and eats, and it’s already SO popular. But some people are actually avoiding going to this restaurant right now!  [Read more…]

The 6 Best Disney Loungefly Bags From Amazon Right Now

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We’ll admit it…we are obsessed with Disney Loungefly bags. There’s literally one for every character, movie, moment, scene, etc.

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The bag designs are also always so unique and so representative of the Disney thing they’re celebrating that they’re hard to resist, too. We get a lot of our Loungeflys on Amazon, and now six NEW Loungeflys have arrived, including one dedicated to a seriously underrated movie, Atlantis!

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I Had Major Problems with the Germany Pavilion During the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

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I have beef with the Germany booth at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. There, I said it.

2025 Germany Booth

You’ve probably perused the menu and thought, “How could anyone hate this? This sounds incredible!“ I was in full agreement with you until I was there on opening day with a tray full of food and drinks and realized what was sitting in front of me.

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EPCOT’s Secret World Showcase Lounge Is BACK for the Food and Wine Festival!

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EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival is here, and there’s so much to explore.

What’s going on in the Morocco Pavilion?

There are over 35 food booths to visit, hundreds of special food and drink offerings only available through the end of the festival (November 22nd), not to mention the Eat to the Beat concert series you can jam to throughout the festival. However, there’s a SECRET lounge that’s returning this year that will be ESSENTIAL for keeping yourself cool and hydrated throughout your park day.

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Disney Just Answered a Burning Question About a Controversial Cinderella Castle Makeover

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We’re LIVE at this year’s Destination D23 in Disney World, and a major Disney castle question was just answered! (FINALLY!)

Cinderella Castle

Destination D23 is the ultimate Disney fan weekend in 2025, and is being held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort from August 29th through the 31st. During the expo, we’ve gotten to learn about upcoming projects, hear from special guest speakers, and even get some insight into Disney history. In fact, a secret was revealed about a previous (and controversial) castle change!

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3 Big Reasons Disney World Will Be More Crowded in 2026

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If you’ve ever been to Disney World during a busy season, you know the feeling — shoulder-to-shoulder walkways, long lines for snacks, and unbearable waits for rides. Unfortunately, we could see a lot more of that next year.

Main Street, U.S.A.

It may not seem apparent, but if you’re planning a trip in 2026, brace yourself for a potentially rough reality. Crowds might be heavier than usual, and we’ve thought of three big reasons why.

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