Theme Park News
- 3 MAJOR Disney World Announcements, Including One That Broke Our Hearts
There were TONS of Disney World updates from this week and we've got them all right here for you! - Is LEVEL99 At Disney Springs Single Player Approved? We Found Out!
LEVEL99 offers 63 games and challenges, but how many are single player approved? - Trader Sam’s, Paddlefish, and 17 More Disney World Restaurants CHANGED This Week
Disney World restaurant menus changed again this week! - Disney World News Recap: Week of June 21, 2026
This week's recap covers resort bus verification going live at Disney Springs, Level99 opening June 29, the Grand Floridian gingerbread house being retired for good, and 2026 holiday event dates and… Read full article - We Will Never Use a Popcorn Bucket the Same in Disney World Thanks to This $13 Upgrade
This park essential will make carrying around a popcorn bucket so much easier! - There’s a NEW Baby on The Safari in Animal Kingdom And We’re Already Crying
There's a new baby in Animal Kingdom, and we're OBSESSED! - Did Disney World Just Quietly Add a NEW Mobile Order Rule?
Disney just changed mobile ordering, and you're not going to like it! - Exploring Disneyland Resort’s Annual Holiday Ride Overlays
A Guide to Disneyland Resort’s Festive Ride Transformations For many Disney enthusiasts, the holiday season at Disneyland Resort is the most anticipated time of the year. While festive gingerbread snacks and a classic Disney Christmas parade are always crowd-pleasers, the true highlights are often found on the tracks and rails.... - REVIEW: Why We Keep Coming Back to This Underrated Animal Kingdom Restaurant
Is this Animal Kingdom spot worth the table service reservation in Animal Kingdom? We stopped in to give you our full review! - NEW Pirates Entertainment CONFIRMED for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
There's a new offering coming to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year! - Disney Springs Resort Bus Verification Begins Today as New Policy Takes Effect
Resort bus verification at Disney Springs launched June 28, with barricades and Cast Members at two checkpoints scanning MagicBands and room keys before guests can board buses to resort hotels. Read full article - You’re Not Going To Like The NEW Disney Springs Transportation Rule Starting TODAY
This new Disney Springs rule starts today! - Exclusive Disney World Hotel Discount Extended…But Is It the Best Deal?
Disney World’s exclusive bounceback hotel discount has been extended into 2027, but is it actually the best hotel deal you can get? Let’s talk discounts, fine print, Annual Passholder offers, and why “highest percentage off” is not always the vacation deal it appears to be. - 4 Controversial Rules Disney Is Enforcing in 2026
Disney is enforcing these rules... and not everyone is happy about it. - What I Wish I’d Known BEFORE Going to LEVEL99 in Disney Springs
We wish we had known these five things before heading to LEVEL99, but now YOU do! - 7 Major Changes Coming to Disney World in July
Things are always changing in Disney World. Here are seven things changing in Disney World this July! - HELP. I’m Sick in Disney World — Where Do I Go and Can I Get Any Money Back?!
All the steps to follow if you're feeling under the weather at the "Most Magical Place on Earth." - Walk Time: Disneyland Paris wilts in record heat
By Robert Niles: Welcome to the weekend... and our "week in review" recap. If you would prefer to listen to this week's theme park news and analysis, I posted a new episode of the Theme Park Insider Podcast for you yesterday. This week Fun Spot America... - WHAT Is Going on with Disney World Wait Times Right Now?!
What did wait times look like this week? - Two Spots FINALLY Reopen in Disney World This Week!
Disney World will soon be taking a few of its long-lasting closures off its list, but others are being added at the SAME time. - Hollywood Brown Derby New Summer 2026 Menu: New Dishes Now Available at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Brown Derby has updated its menu for summer 2026 with new appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Highlights include a char-grilled octopus starter and a filet mignon with rhubarb-red wine… Read full article - The Ultimate Disney World Festival Packing List for 2026
These six items are a NEED for your next EPCOT festival trip! - 5 Disney World Essentials To Buy Before Your Next Trip
These 5 Disney essentials will massively improve your trip! - REVIEW: You are Walking Right By This EPCOT Restaurant and You’re Making a HUGE Mistake!
We went back to this popular sushi restaurant in EPCOT to see if it still lives up to the hype! - No Lie. You Need to Skip These 7 Disney World Restaurants in 2027
You may want to sidestep these restaurants on your 2027 Disney trip. - NEWS! Close-Up Look at Lazy River and Pool Coming to NEW Disney World Hotel
Lakeshore Lodge is set to have a massive pool complex. - Is This NEW $30 Attraction Worth Adding to Your Disney World Trip? Is LEVEL99 a good fit for you and your group on your next Disney World vacation?
- Latest Disney News: Major Holiday Announcements, We Went Inside Level99 & MORE!
Disney just dropped major holiday announcements — including one update you are definitely not going to love — plus we got an early look inside Level99, the brand‑new interactive experience opening in Disney Springs. And over on the West Coast, an unfortunate incident at Disneyland has everyone talking. All the... - 6 MASSIVE Announcements From Disney World This Month Some major announcements were made in June. Here's what you need to know!
- BREAKING: Iconic Skeleton on Treasure Turned into Transforming Audio Animatronic in Pirates of the Caribbean - in Today's Daily Recap for 6/26/2026
BREAKING: Iconic Skeleton on Treasure Turned into Transforming Audio Animatronic in Pirates of the Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line Offering 30% Off Sailings for 4 Days Only in Honor of Stitch’s 626 Day, Kitchen Fire at Dolphin Resort, Guests Briefly Evacuated, and Disney World ‘Find Merchandise’ Test Expands... - Disney's Animal Kingdom Featured on New Water Bottle, Tumbler, and Mug
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has new themed drinkware available for purchase. We found these in Riverside Depot. Animal Kingdom Tumbler – $44.99 The stainless steel tumbler has an off-white exterior. “Disney’s Animal Kingdom” is in black text on one side. On the other side is a grid of... - Interactive Sorcerer Mickey Bubble Glow Wand at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World has a new interactive bubble glow wand inspired by Sorcerer Mickey. We spotted it at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Sorcerer Mickey Bubble Wand – $39.99 The handle is red, while the top is a clear crystal-like Mickey head wearing a blue sorcerer hat. The bubble... - Captain Jack Sparrow Added to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Entertainment
Walt Disney World Resort quietly added Captain Jack Sparrow to the entertainment list of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party recently. He is now listed among the other entertainment offerings on the resort website. Captain Jack Sparrow The details around Captain Jack Sparrow’s involvement in the event are sparse.... - Walt Disney Imagineering Developing Hovering 'Star Wars' Food Truck Droid, Gramma Tala Manta Ray
Walt Disney Imagineering is working on a manta ray inspired by Gramma Tala from Moana and a floating food truck droid based on The Mandalorian and Grogu, both of which could eventually appear in a Disney park. Aquatic Robots Bloomberg shared in a report that Walt Disney... - Tropical Stitch Straw Clip Arrives at Disneyland for 626 Day
Stitch fans can get a new souvenir celebrating 626 Day! The Tropical Stitch Straw Clip is available at various carts and kiosks in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Tropical Stitch Straw Clip – $9.75 with purchase of beverage, no discounts apply, limited two per person The Stitch... - PHOTOS, VIDEO: Pirates of the Caribbean Reopens With New Transforming Audio Animatronic at Disneyland
After an almost two-month closure for refurbishment, Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland has reopened, and it features a brand-new Audio-Animatronic! As revealed on Friday morning, the ride’s iconic skeleton sitting on treasure is now a transforming animatronic character. Pirates of the Caribbean POV Video Pirates of... - No, That’s NOT Pixie Dust in the Air at Disney World This Weekend
Disney World is having a major dust storm this weekend! - FULL LIST: Disney World Quick Service Restaurants That Serve Breakfast and When They Open
If you are looking for a list of every Disney World quick-service restaurant that is open for breakfast, you’ve come to the right place! Breakfast is very important, but especially at Disney when you’re up early and ready to start having fun! Whether you’re an early riser or someone just... - New for MNSSHP 2026: Captain Jack Sparrow Leads Pirate Entertainment in Adventureland
Captain Jack Sparrow joins MNSSHP 2026 in Adventureland with a new pirate entertainment act. The Rusty Cutlass band has not appeared on any confirmed 2026 lineup yet. Read full article - Disney Springs Waterview Park Refurbishment Delayed — Canopy Supports Now Visible Over Construction Walls
Waterview Park's refurbishment at Disney Springs is running behind its May 23, 2026 target, though wooden canopy support beams are now visible above the construction walls. Read full article - New Magic Kingdom Guidemap Features Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Magic Kingdom debuted a new guidemap this week, replacing the map released in early May. Magic Kingdom Guidemap The new guide’s cover features guests riding Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. The attraction was revamped and reopened in April with new ride vehicles, an upgraded scoring system, and... - After a Lengthy Closure, This Magic Kingdom Attraction Reopened EARLY
A popular character meet-and-greet just reopened early! - The Disney World Dining Plan Basically Pays for Itself With These 12 Meals
The Disney Dining Plan can be a great deal, but only if you know where to spend those credits. We found the Disney World meals that actually make the math work, plus the pricey restaurants that might not be worth the credit splurge. - New Art Installation Coming to Starbucks West Side at Disney Springs
A new art installation is coming to the Starbucks West Side facade at Disney Springs, with Elfrink Custom Construction filed to handle the metal panel work on the recently renovated exterior. Read full article - Pete's Silly Sideshow Opens Ahead of Schedule at Magic Kingdom
Pete's Silly Sideshow reopened a day early at Magic Kingdom, with Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy back inside the air-conditioned Big Top after months at temporary outdoor locations. Read full article - Pirates of the Caribbean Disneyland Gets New Animatronic That Transforms From Pirate to Skeleton in Real Time
Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean reopened June 26 with a new animatronic that uses real-time projection mapping to transform a pirate from flesh to skeleton — a first for any Disney park. Read full article - Limited Edition Carousel of Progress Art Available Before Reimagining at Walt Disney World
A new limited edition Carousel of Progress art piece by Haley Talton is available at Magic Kingdom. The art’s release comes less than two weeks before Carousel of Progress is set to close and be reimagined with a timeline shift. Carousel of Progress Art by Haley Talton... - 3 Disney World Lightning Lane Rules You Should Break
Some Lightning Lane rules are meant to be broken... - REVIEW: As If We Needed Another Reason To Love Raglan Road at Disney Springs
There's a new summer menu at Raglan Road and we're BIG fans! - 7 Things That Will Definitely Surprise You About Your Disney World Hotel Room
From secret Mickey footstools to surprise fireworks views and a Hey Disney! goodbye that may wreck you, these hotel room details are seriously worth knowing before your next trip. - Pete's Silly Sideshow Reopens Early at Magic Kingdom
Although Pete’s Silly Sideshow was said to reopen tomorrow, June 27, it actually reopened early! We saw that it was already in operation today, June 26. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Reopens Pete’s Silly Sideshow had been closed since January for refurbishment. The attraction, which houses meet and greets for... - REVIEW: This Restaurant in EPCOT’s France Pavilion Has the Best Bang for Your Buck
This EPCOT restaurant is giving you three courses and a drink for just $40! - Disney World’s NEWEST Attraction Could Be Coming To YOUR CITY Disney World's newest attraction might be coming to a city near YOU!
- An EXCLUSIVE New Disney Stitch Collection Just Dropped Online
This new collection is moving FAST! - The 11 Best Games At LEVEL99 In Disney Springs According To Our Very Competitive Team
We are here to let you know all of the BEST games at LEVEL99 in Disney Springs! - REVIEW: We Tried An Adult CapriSun at Disney World, and Our Lives Were CHANGED
We're trying all the food at Level99, Disney Springs' newest attraction! - NEW Florida Law Could Change Dining at Disney World
A new Florida line will affect dining in Disney World. - BREAKING: Iconic Skeleton on Treasure Turned into Transforming Audio Animatronic in Pirates of the Caribbean
Walt Disney Imagineering has created a brand-new transforming Audio-Animatronic debuting today on Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. New Pirates of the Caribbean Animatronic Tech Radar got an exclusive first look at the animatronic in Walt Disney Imagineering’s R&D lab. The animatronic body uses classic technology while... - Disney World’s New Monstropolis Coaster Has Taken A BIG Step Forward!
The new coaster coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios is starting to build upwards! - We Reviewed Our 10 Favorite Snacks in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Here are some of our favorite snacks in Disney's Hollywood Studios that you have to try on your next trip. - Level99 Disney Springs Review: Is It Worth It?
Level99 at Disney Springs West Side earns a strong recommendation after a media preview. With 63 mini-games, sessions start at $29.99 for 1.5 hours, but the 2.5-hour ticket is the better value. Read full article - Disney Cruise Line 626 Day Deal: 30% Off Select Sailings on Disney Fantasy, Wish, Treasure and Destiny
Read full article - Is Dining at T-REX in Disney Springs Worth The Price?
If you have some Dino loving kids you may be wondering if T-REX at Disney Springs is worth the visit. Find out what we think. Disney Springs Disney Springs is a fun place to dine, shop, and play! Here you can find almost anything! You will find some of the... - Disney World States Resort Decorations Are Just For Hotel Guests, May Hint at Future Transportation Restrictions - in Today's Daily Recap for 6/25/2026
Disney World states that holiday decorations at the resorts are just for hotel guests and those with dining reservations. Cast Members are giving little ones who aren’t quite tall enough to ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets a special “Future Rock Star” card. Universal Studios... - Fun Spot America Announces Permanent Closure of Atlanta Theme Park
Fun Spot America has officially announced that its Atlanta theme park location will permanently close its gates later this summer, concluding nearly a decade of operations in the region. The final day of operation for the Fayetteville park... - Atlanta park closure puts highly-rated coaster's future in doubt
By Robert Niles: Roller coaster fans were supposed to be getting two highly anticipated new coasters this week. Instead, they got news that one of the world's top coasters might be closing. Fun Spot America announced today that it will close its Atlanta location August 2. The... - Mickey & Minnie Couple Pins at Walt Disney World
Celebrate your “happily ever after” with new open edition pins featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse. We found them at Riverside Depot in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. “Happy Place” Pin – $14.99 First up is a heart-shaped pin with chibi artwork of Mickey and Minnie holding hands in front... - Animal Kingdom Banyan Tree Impacted by Deep Freeze This Past Winter Coming Back Strong
After the deep freeze temperatures at the beginning of February, many plants around Walt Disney World were impacted. This includes big trees like the banyan tree in front of Yak & Yeti Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. After being trimmed back in April, it now appears healthy... - Disney World Just Dropped A SNEAK PEEK at 2026 Holiday Merchandise
Disney just dropped a first look at this year's holiday souvenirs. - Why Disney World Fans Are Suddenly Changing Their Holiday Plans
Disney World holiday planning is already getting messy. Here’s what you need to know before booking your holiday trip. - Level99 Disney Springs Ribbon Cutting: CEO Runs Axe Gauntlet to Open New Venue
Level99 held its ribbon-cutting at Disney Springs West Side on Wednesday, with CEO Matt DuPlessie running the Axe Run course first. The venue opens to the public June 29. Read full article - “Another Piece of Magic Taken Away.” Fans Are Devastated By the Loss of This Beloved Disney World Tradition
Here's what you had to say about the Grand Floridian holiday news. - How to Feel Prepared — Not Overwhelmed — Making Lightning Lane Reservations for Disney World
Booking your Lightning Lanes for your Disney World vacation can feel overwhelming, but we're here to help you! - Shoulder Plush Featuring Stitch Wearing Mickey Ear Hat at Walt Disney World
The latest shoulder plush from Walt Disney World depicts Stitch wearing a classic Mickey ear hat. Stitch Wearing Mickey Ears Shoulder Plush – $27.99 The plush is similar to the original Stitch shoulder plush released last summer. He has a soft black Mickey ear hat on his... - Red, White, and Roller Coasters: How US Theme Parks are Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
The United States is celebrating its landmark 250th anniversary, and the nation’s theme parks are pulling out all the stops for this historic occasion. From coast to coast, major resorts are transforming their summer line-ups with patriotic drone... - Six Flags Great Adventure’s Project Purple Becomes Park’s Tallest Structure at 315 Feet
Construction on Six Flags Great Adventure’s highly anticipated 2027 roller coaster has hit a major milestone, with the ride’s structure officially reaching a height of 315 feet. Codenamed "Project Purple", the massive new attraction is now the... - The No-Brainer Trick Everyone Forgets About in Magic Kingdom
Next time you're caught in a Magic Kingdom crowd, you'll be glad you read this. - Hold On. Does This Mean the Dream Lights Are Gone FOREVER in Disney World?
It looks like it's another year without Cinderella Castle Dream Lights. - REVIEW: Disney World Hit the Bullseye with These NEW Treats
NEW "Toy Story 5" treats have landed at Disney World and we're bringing you our full review of them! - How Pixar Shapes The Stories of Toy Story Land Cast Members
In celebration of Toy Story 5 and 40 years of Pixar, Disney shared quotes from some of the Toy Story Land Cast Members who bring Pixar’s stories to life every day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Cast Members Talk About Their Pixar Stories “Since childhood, my favorite Pixar... - How to Get a High Score on Toy Story Mania at Disney Parks
In honor of Toy Story 5, Disney shared tips and tricks for scoring on Toy Story Mania / Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney California Adventure, and Tokyo DisneySea. Toy Story Mania Tips The first big tip is that Rex gives hints during each... - Afternoons in Magic Kingdom Are About to Get a LOT Harder
A lot is changing thanks to the refurbishment of this Disney World iconic attraction. - Disney CONFIRMS This Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Perk Is Coming BACK
This Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Perk has been confirmed for 2026! - 2027 Walt Disney World Calendar Released Revealing Next Year's Merchandise Artwork
The 2027 Walt Disney World calendar is here. The calendar features photos from around the parks and gives us our first look at the artwork that will be featured on the 2027 merchandise collection. 2027 Walt Disney World Calendar – $16.99 The cover is blue with Mickey,... - Animal Stickers at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets in Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World Cast Members stationed near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets have Animal stickers to hand out. Animal Sticker The sticker depicts the Muppet bursting out of a drum. Keep in mind not all Cast Members have stickers and the Animal sticker might not... - The Single BIGGEST Announcement Disney Made This Month
Disney announced some major hotel changes this June! - Disney World Just Dropped 4 NEW Hotel Discounts!
FOUR new hotel deals have dropped for Disney World, and they'll save you BIG this fall and winter! - Disney World Is Cracking Down on Resort Hopping Harder Than Ever Before
We're getting worried about the holiday season at Disney World... - NEWS: A Magic Kingdom Attraction Is Finally Reopening After Months-Long Closure A Magic Kingdom attraction will reopen soon.
- DFB Video: We Tried EVERY Snack in Hollywood Studios — Here’s What’s Actually Worth It
The BEST cookies RANKED, seasonal surprises, and controversial intergalactic snacks… We’ve tried EVERY snack in Hollywood Studios, but THESE are the ones we believe are ACTUALLY worth the investment. - This New EPCOT Snack Spot Just Took Another Step Towards Opening!
This new EPCOT spot just took another step towards opening! - 2 Outdated Disney World Lightning Lane Tips That Seriously Do Not Work Anymore
Heads up before you make your Disney World Lightning Lane plans -- these two tips absolutely do NOT work anymore! - Disney Blog Post Hints at Holiday Decor Access Restrictions at Walt Disney World Resorts
A June 24 Disney Parks Blog post hints that holiday decor at resort hotels may soon be limited to guests with a resort stay or dining reservation, mirroring the new Disney Springs transport policy. Read full article - Disney World Annual Pass $99 Down Payment Offer Has Ended - Here's What It Costs Now
The $99 down payment promotion for Florida resident Annual Passes ended June 24, 2026. The standard $205 down payment is now back, with passes ranging from $489 to $1,629 total. Read full article - Everything We Know About Disney World’s Newest Hotel — Lakeshore Lodge
Get the latest updates on Disney World's NEWEST hotel! - Reopening Date for Pete's Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom
Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom has a confirmed reopening date. The attraction has been closed since January for refurbishment. Pete’s Silly Sideshow The attraction, which houses meets and greets for Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy, will reopen on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Operating hours are 10:00... - Pete's Silly Sideshow Reopening Date Confirmed at Magic Kingdom
Pete's Silly Sideshow reopens June 27 at Magic Kingdom, bringing Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy back indoors after a refurbishment to replace the faded tent canopy. Read full article - Disney's Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Permanently Retired - in Today's Daily Recap for 6/24/2026
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort gingerbread house will not return for the 2026 holiday season, or any future years, as Disney is permanently retiring it. As expected, the classic Cinderella Castle Dream Lights will not be illuminating the castle at the Magic Kingdom this year. Walt Disney World... - Kids Not Tall Enough for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Get a 'Future Rock Star' Card
Cast Members are giving little ones who aren’t quite tall enough to ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets a special “Future Rock Star” card. “Future Rock Star” Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Card The card resembles a backstage pass for the attraction with “Future Rock Star”... - Bluey & Bingo Create-Your-Own Headband Plush Now Available at Walt Disney World
Bluey and Bingo can now be worn on your head, as the create-your-own headband plush accessories are now at Walt Disney World. We found them in Island Mercantile at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Bluey Create-Your-Own Headband Plush – $13.99 This Bluey-shaped headband plush attaches to a headband (not...
