food IS a theme park
Given the sheer scope of Walt Disney World and the overwhelming amount of guests they deal with, it’s no surprise that Cast Members have encountered their fair share of bizarre experiences over the years.
Cast Members
From celebrity sightings and the difficulty of maneuvering the maze of the Magic Kingdom’s Utilidors to bizarre encounters with guests, each of these stories exemplifies the kinds of things Cast Members deal with on a daily basis.
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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!
DINOSAUR is gone, y’all
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 February began?
While Disney World is currently defined by major construction projects like Piston Peak, Villains Land, Monsters, Inc. land, and Tropical Americas, there is also a litany of smaller projects going on across the resort.
Crew’s Cup Lounge
Case in point, a major dining closures coming to the Yacht Club Resort at the end of February.
For over a decade, the area currently known as Disney Springs has been home to numerous restaurants and dining spots. However, as far as our experts are concerned, not every eatery is created equal.
That is a MOUTHFUL of a burger
Our experts skip some of these restaurants due to their food, others thanks to tired theming, and a few simply because they can find them at home. Of course, we have to note that taste is subjective. Your go-to Disney Springs eatery may have made the list, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
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In recent years, Early Entry — the 30-minute period each morning when guests of Disney resorts and other select hotels can access each of the theme parks — including the ever-popular Magic Kingdom — prior to the general public — has been one of Disney World’s most popular perks for years.
Early entry sign!
For the majority of that time, the main draw for guests was to immediately rush to the busiest rides at the park, like Space Mountain, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, or Peter Pan’s Flight. Some even begin lining up early for TRON Lightcycle/Run, though it does not open early. However, this year, Disney is introducing a new perk with…character!
When it comes to the perks of staying at a Walt Disney World hotel, there are few more popular — or arguably more valuable — than Early Entry. This perk offers Disney Resort guests (as well as those staying at select other hotels) early entry into each of Walt Disney World’s theme parks every day of their stay (including check-in and check-out days) for 30 minutes prior to the general public. However, when it comes to Early Entry, not all of Walt Disney World’s hotels are created equal.
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We’ve picked one hotel from each of Disney’s Hotel Tiers — Deluxe, Moderate, and Value — that make taking advantage of Early Entry MUCH harder, and an alternative hotel of the same tier. Now, a quick note: We’re talking solely about Early Entry here. Not about theme, amenities, or other perks.
In January of 2026, Gideon’s Bakehouse founder Steve Lewis got our mouths watering with a major announcement about a BRAND NEW restaurant coming to Disney Springs.
Disney Springs
After a few weeks of speculation based on construction permits, January 16th — the anniversary of Gideon’s opening — saw Lewis share a message on Gideon’s social media channels announcing a new location: Six Ravens.
2026 is a year of change at Walt Disney World, with massive construction projects at the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. While EPCOT doesn’t have a massive construction project of its own right now, that doesn’t mean things aren’t changing at Walt Disney World’s second gate.
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
In particular, some big things are going down in the World Showcase, with the area’s two major attractions seeing game-changing updates that are going to alter crowd patterns.
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