food IS a theme park
Since it’s founding in 1991, the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has offered members a slew of perks associated with their ownership.
DVC kiosk in EPCOT
From extra time in the parks to discounts on dining and theme park experiences to exclusive merchandise and access to members-only lounges, these perks remain a major part of the DVC membership experience to this day.
There are a lot of changes coming to Walt Disney World in 2026, ranging from massive construction projects to refurbished attractions to permanent closures. However, changes aren’t isolated simply to rides.
Dip it!
Some big changes are coming to Walt Disney World restaurants as well, all of which will change how many guests book their dining reservations and plan where to eat on their next visit to the “Most Magical Place on Earth.”
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!
TRON Lightcycle/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 against President’s Day crowds? Well, the resort’s busiest ride had a wait of over 100 minutes, and that was just a start…
When traveling around at EPCOT’s World Showcase, many guests like to get into the act and dress for the occasion when visiting their favorite international pavilion. When it comes to the Canada Pavilion, that means Canadian colors, celebrating the country’s national pastime, and even representing Disney classics set in the Great White North.
Canada
So, if you’re planning to rock your body like Canada Day next time you’re in EPCOT, you’ll definitely need some of this gear!
When it comes to dining at Walt Disney World, the Magic Kingdom is home to some of the most in-demand restaurants on property, including Cinderella’s Royal Table and Be Our Guest.
It’s time to eat!
Don’t fret, though, there are ways to better your odds of reserving dining at these eateries… as long as you know how to use the system to your advantage.
We’re T-Minus one month away from the reopening of a long-shuttered Disney dining experience at the Grand Floridian Resort.
Garden View Lounge
After spending nearly six years closed, the Garden View Lounge Tea Room Experience — located inside the Grand Floridian — is set to reopen to guests on March 19th for the first time in just about six years.
Walt Disney World is well known for its litany of dining options, with restaurant’s across the property’s parks and hotel offering options for every pallet and budget… including those looking for a comfort food traditional diner-style meal without breaking the bank.
AMAZING
Located at the Walt Disney World Dolphin hotel, The Fountain captures the vibes of a classic American diner, complete with vinyl stools, glittering tables, a long countertop, and even a neon sign.
While much of the focus on Walt Disney World is on massive construction projects and E-Ticket level ride refurbishments, that’s not to say there aren’t a litany of smaller projects also happening at the resort.
Big Top Souvenirs construction
Case in point, Disney just announced a large refurbishment project for the Big Top Souvenirs location in Fantasyland.
While construction is rampant across Walt Disney World in 2026 — with major projects at both the Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios — arguably no Disney World park is being affected more than Animal Kingdom.
You can now see the Casita in the background!
With DINOSAUR –– and all of DinoLand U.S.A. — shuttered for good, and Tropical Americas (including its Indiana Jones and Encanto attractions) still some time away, Disney World’s youngest theme park is in a state of transition right now, and guests are changing their visiting habits accordingly.
Change is a fact of life at Disney theme parks, and has been the case for over 7 decades since the first opening day Disneyland attractions closed less than a year into the park’s existence.
Swiss Family Treehouse
This kind of evolution is, once again, for better or worse, is currently heavy in the air at the Magic Kingdom. Disney recently closed the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island in 2025 to replace them with the currently under-construction Cars-themed Piston Peak. Villains Land is also being built behind Big Thunder Mountain. With that news in mind, we decided to poll our readers on the potential fate of another Magic Kingdom attraction: the Swiss Family Treehouse.
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