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Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Enjoy Walt Disney World Hotel Rates as Low as $99.00 in Early 2026
The Walt Disney Travel Company has released a new offer for Disney Visa cardholders. Eligible guests can book a special…
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Our Guide to Christmas at Magic Kingdom in 2025
If you’ve been thinking about spending the holiday season at the Most Magical Place on Earth, you’re in for a…
The Complete List of Character Meet-and-Greets at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (2025 Edition)
If you’re hoping to meet characters at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year, you’re going to have plenty of options. We were at Magic Kingdom earlier this evening and…
Video: Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade (2025 Daytime Version)
Film crews were at Walt Disney World this weekend to record Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade for the ABC Christmas Day television special. We were at the Magic Kingdom…
Meet Scrooge with Donald and Daisy Duck at Pete’s Silly Sideshow During Mickey’s Christmas Party
Scrooge meets with Donald and Daisy Duck inside the circus tent at Pete’s Silly Sideshow during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in 2025. The trio begins meeting at 7:00 p.m…
Zoogether Day Gathering Spot (Meet Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde at Disney’s Animal Kingdom)
Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde meet guests daily at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. They meet intermittently throughout the day on Discovery Island at a location called the Zoogether Day Gathering Spot…
The Roadmap to Magic (A Free Disney World Vacation Planning Course)
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Disney World Merchandise: Our Latest Finds Around the Parks and Resorts
Disney World releases new merchandise throughout the year, ranging from limited-edition collections to seasonal favorites and resort-branded items. Guests can find a wide range of apparel, accessories, collectibles, toys, home…
2 NEW Novelty Items from ‘The Lion King’ Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney has announced that two new novelty items featuring Disney Villains from The Lion King are now available at select locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park: a Scar popcorn…
Disney Vacation Club Christmas Merchandise Debuts for 2025
We’ve run into a few new Christmas items specific to Disney Vacation Club this holiday season. Most of these items will be available in resort gift shops that are home…
Novelty Items Coming to Walt Disney World for the 2025 Holiday Season
Disney has announced a couple of new souvenirs coming to the parks over the holiday season in 2025. Below, we’ll preview all three items: a musical rotating tin, a popcorn…
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Disney World Resorts
Maestro Mickey’s Refurbishment Now Complete With a New Look
Earlier this week, we stopped by Disney’s All-Star Music to check out the refurbishment progress for Maestro Mickey’s, the resort’s gift shop. We found that the work was complete, and…
Wilderness Lodge Exterior Refurbishment Extended Through Late 2026
Disney has provided an updated refurbishment notice for Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Copper Creek Villas and Cabins. The update states that exterior work at the resort will continue through late…
Now Serving Guests! The Perch Lobby Bar Opens at Disney’s Grand Floridian
The Perch, the new lobby bar at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, has officially opened to guests. You may remember that Disney announced a few days ago that the…
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Disney World Dining
List of Holiday Food and Beverages at the Disney Resort Hotels In 2025
It’s always fun to find a festive midnight snack to take back to your room after a long day in the parks. Since our primary focus is on the resorts,…
Disney Springs Holiday Food and Beverage Guide (2025 Edition)
If you’re visiting Disney Springs during the 2025 holiday season, you might want to be aware of a few specialty treats! Below, we’ll preview holiday items from a variety of…
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Disney World Transportation
Disney’s Complimentary Bus Transportation (Everything You Need to Know)
The wheels on the bus go round and round all day long at Walt Disney World. Disney’s bus system is the most significant transportation option between the resorts and theme…
Walt Disney World Water Transportation (The Complete Guide)
Walt Disney World has a tremendous number of transportation options. You can hop on a bus, board the monorail, and take to the sky in a gondola. Then, you have…
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Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Enjoy Walt Disney World Hotel Rates as Low as $99.00 in Early 2026
The Walt Disney Travel Company has released a new offer for Disney Visa cardholders. Eligible guests can book a special cardmember rate as low as $99.00 per night in early…
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin to Reopen in Spring 2026
Disney has announced that Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will reopen in the Spring of 2026. This popular Tomorrowland attraction closed last August for a lengthy refurbishment. Unfortunately, we don’t…
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad To Reopen in Spring of 2026
In other news, Disney has announced that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will reopen in the Spring of 2026. You may remember that the attraction has been closed for a significant…
NEW: ‘Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live’ Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2026
Disney has confirmed that a new show, Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!, will debut this summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of the newly reimagined Walt Disney Studios…
Soarin’ Across America to Debut at Epcot by Memorial Day 2026
Walt Disney World has announced that Soarin’ Across America will debut at Epcot by Memorial Day in 2026. This new attraction destination was created in honor of the 250th anniversary…
New “Off the Page” Character Meet-and-Greets Announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney has announced that a new adventure called Off the Page will open with The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This reimagined area of the park is…
New Updates to Debut on Frozen Ever After in February 2026 (With Refurbishment Date)
Earlier this year, Disney announced that the Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff Audio-Animatronics figures on Frozen Ever After would receive a refresh in early 2026. A new announcement shares that guests…
Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Dates Announced for 2026
Disney has announced the 2026 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Dates. The festival will run from March 4th through June 1st. Per Disney, guests can expect whimsical character topiaries,…
Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster’s Aerosmith Pre-Show Closes Permanently Without Warning
We have learned that the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s pre-show featuring Aerosmith has closed without warning at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While the attraction is still operating, the entire pre-show area…
New Menu Items Celebrating ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Debut at Satu’li Canteen and Pongu Pongu
Disney Eats has announced new menu items celebrating Avatar: Fire and Ash at two Pandora, World of Avatar locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Avatar: Fire and Ash is the third…
Bluey and Bingo Are Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2026
Disney has announced that Bluey and Bingo are both coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the summer of 2026. They will be part of a new experience at Conservation Station,…
Mickey and Minnie Mouse Debut New Ski Look at DVC Meet-and-Greet
Mickey and Minnie Mouse have debuted a new “Ski” look at the Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium. This member-exclusive lounge is located inside the Imagination Pavilion at Epcot. However, the meet-and-greet…
Santa’s Meet-and-Greet is Now Open at Magic Kingdom for 2025 Holiday Season
Santa’s meet-and-greet is now open at Magic Kingdom. The jolly old Saint Nick meets daily during regular park hours in the Calliope Tent at the back of Storybook Circus. This…
Santa Returns to Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this Holiday Season
We’ve been making our list and checking it twice. Of course, we’re referring to our list of where to meet Santa Claus in 2025. In case you haven’t heard, Santa…
Santa’s Marketplace at Disney Springs is Now Open (Tips & Virtual Queue Details)
Santa Claus returns to Santa’s Marketplace at Disney Springs in 2025. Last year was the first time he met at this location. Santa’s Marketplace, hosted by Bauducco, is near Disney…
Disney Adds Online Access to Resort Hotel Recreation Calendars
For years, recreation calendars were something that guests had to find after arriving at their Disney Resort, but things have changed. Disney has now begun posting each resort’s activity calendar…
Christmas on Main Street U.S.A.: A Look at This Year’s Holiday Decor
I don’t know about you, but when I think of Christmastime at Disney World, the holiday decor on Main Street U.S.A. is the first thing that comes to mind. It’s…
Fantasyland’s Christmas Decorations Add Touch of Whimsy to Magic Kingdom
As we continue our walk through Magic Kingdom, we find ourselves stopping in Fantasyland to see the Christmas decorations. This area of the park features all-new decorations with some highly…