food IS a theme park
It’s no secret that we LOVE a good Walt Disney World snack, especially at Disney Springs. Recently, we to a sojourn to the park’s Italy Pavilion to sample a brand new sweet treat: A literal (in name) Love Potion.
The Love Potion
Was this snack good enough to have us fall under its spell, or did we leave proclaiming “Love Stinks!”? Let’s find out…
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!
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
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. So how did Disney’s wait times hold up as January marched on? Well, they went UP! For example, waits for Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run in Galaxy’s Edge – which hasn’t even gotten it’s massive Mandalorian & Grogu update yet – DOUBLED this week, with its average wait time almost reaching an hour.
As we’ve discussed in the past, there are distinct strategies for rope dropping Walt Disney World’s theme parks. However, the approach to one of the parks is about to change… at least temporarily.
Hollywood Studios
Of all the changes happening at Walt Disney World right now, one park that is changing quite a bit is Hollywood Studios. The park is in the midst of a massive evolution to changes like the new Monsters, Inc. Monstropolis-themed land, the newly revamped Disney Studios area taking over the former Animation Courtyard, and — our focus today — the Muppet takeover of the Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster.
Heads up, Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members: Disney has announced that it’s extending the operating hours of Magic Kingdom’s newest DVC lounge.
McKim’s Mile House
Located in the Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland, McKim’s Mile House will now be open from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM each day, two hours longer than its previous 6:00 PM closure.
Since Disney World opened with the Contemporary and Polynesian back in 1971, hotel guests have had access to numerous perks while staying on property, ranging from transportation to dining and park access.
Hippy Dippy Pool at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Guests staying at a Disney hotel in the summer of 2026 will have access to several perks, including some popular options that are returning after having been successfully introduced in 2025.
Construction is a major fact of life at Disney World right now, with major projects underway in the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. However, even with these massive ongoing projects, there are some indications that Disney is growing even further.
@bioreconstruct on X
In December of 2025, several construction permits were filed for various projects across the resort, which may hint at future expansions, big and small. Don’t fret if you missed them amongst all the hubbub of the Holiday Season; however, we’ve rounded them up for you.
Frozen Ever After has been one of EPCOT’s most popular experiences since it opened nearly a decade ago (yes, it really has been that long). However, a major change is coming to Arendelle that’s going to change the way guests experience the ride forever.
Frozen Ever After
In 2025, Disney announced a long-awaited update would be coming to Frozen Ever After’s animatronics in 2026, which is sure to make the ride even more popular — and more crowded — going forward. However, there are ways to make sure your ride goes well.
There are a lot of rules — official and unofficial — when visiting Walt Disney World. Whether they’re related to travel, hotels, parks, transportation, or dining, there can be a ton to remember. Now, there may be a few more if you’re heading to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” in 2026.
Magic Kingdom
Whether you’re a Florida resident, someone road tripping to Disney World, or an air traveler already dealing with everything that goes along with *THAT*, be aware of these new rules as they might just have an impact on your trip.
When it comes to Walt Disney World early risers — those who eschew sleeping in for rope dropping parks to begin experiencing the magic as early as possible– there are certain habits that they stick with to make their early mornings go as smoothly as possible.
Early entry sign!
There are some relatively obvious ways to ensure you’re ready to get out to the parks ASAP in the morning, like packing your park bag and having your outfit ready and laid out the night before. However, some tips are a bit more under the radar.
2026 is a year of change across Walt Disney World, as major construction projects, refurbishments, new openings, and permanent closures extend across the resort, including at Disney Springs!
Disney Springs
The area now known as Disney Springs has gone through A LOT of changes over the last 50 years. Before the modern incarnation opened a decade ago, there was the original Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village in the 1970s, the Pleasure Island revitalization of the 80s, and the Downtown Disney era of the 90s and 2000s. So, what’s coming in 2026?
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