food IS a theme park
If you’re heading to Animal Kingdom this May, there are some major changes you need to be prepared for.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
From special scheduling, new perks, a new ticket option, and a LONG-ANTICIPATED new meet & greet, all are coming to Disney World’s newest (nearly 30 years old, but it still counts) theme park next month.
While cruising has long been one of the world’s most popular vacation and travel options, it’s exploded in popularity amongst members of Generation X (born between 1965 and 1980) and Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) in recent years, and we think we have some answers as to why.
Disney Treasure Cruise Ship
According to Cruising.org, 67% of cruise passengers in 2025 were members of Gen X or younger, with an average age of 46.5, and 36% under the age of 40. So, why has cruising — which traditionally attracted an older clientele — skewed so young in recent years? Well, we believe there are several reasons.
The “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” is about to return!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom
After a closure that began in January of 2025, the Magic Kingdom’s legendary E-Ticket coaster Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is scheduled to reopen on May 3rd with replaced tracks, new ride vehicles, and some “new magic,” including a new sequence that pays tribute to Disney history.
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
Main Street U.S.A.
Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable. Sure, we can look at past data to get an estimate of the crowd levels in Disney World, but you never know what may happen from year to year.
When it comes to dining, it’s no secret that Walt Disney World has a lot of options.
Chicken anyone?
Spread across the property’s 4 theme parks, 20+ hotels, and the Disney Springs district, there are all kinds of eateries.
Attention Disney Visa cardholders, there’s a NEW exclusive meet & greet available just for you at Hollywood Studios, for now anyway.
Disney Visa
You can now meet Experiment-626 himself, Stitch, at the Celebrity Spotlight meet & greet area. This exclusive encounter with Cardholders brings some “Hawaiian-style fun” to the park and includes a photo download.
CinemaCon has been one of the biggest entertainment conventions of the year for decades, and studios often use the event as a showcase of their upcoming slate of films for the upcoming year and beyond.
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CinemaCon 2026 was held from April 13th through the 16th, and as usual, Disney brought a slew of exclusive footage and celebrity appearances to the convention to promote the latest projects from Disney Studios, Marvel, Pixar, LucasFilm, and more!
For many Disney World hotel guests, the hotel pool is one of the highlights of their trip!
Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts
From huge, feature-filled water playgrounds that are arguably comparable to water parks to small, quiet bastions of relaxation, there are plenty of options to choose from. But, even fun activities like Disney World hotel pools come with rules — and there are a few you should pay a bit more close attention to, or you’ll be caught off-guard!
If you’re heading to the Magic Kingdom this May, there are some major changes you need to be prepared for.
Magic Kingdom
From scheduling changes, new offerings, and special events to a new show and the return of an iconic attraction, Disney World’s first theme park has a very busy month ahead.
A brand new Disney+ perk just dropped, promising BIG SAVINGS at Walt Disney World hotels this summer.
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Specifically, Disney+ Perks members can score rooms at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort starting from $99 per night, plus other great rates at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels. However, before you start booking your vacations, there is a catch.
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
