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FIRST LOOK at NEW Disney Starlight Parade Souvenirs

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We officially know when the NEW Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade will debut in Magic Kingdom! This nighttime parade will be making its way through Magic Kingdom beginning July 20th, 2025. 

Disney Starlight debuts July 20th in Magic Kingdom ©Disney

We already have the date marked in bold on our calendars and are starting to plan our outfits! If you can’t tell, we are just a bit excited for a new nighttime parade at Disney World. Not only did we find out the opening date, but we also got a look at some of the NEW merchandise that will be hitting shelves. 

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EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall Debuts NEW LOOK for Cool Kid Summer

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It’s officially “Cool Kid Summer” at Disney World! This summer-long event brings new entertainment and more opportunities to meet characters across ALL four Disney World theme parks, and there is even some bonus fun happening at select Disney World hotels.

EPCOT

Of course, we are bringing you full coverage of “Cool Kid Summer,” including the makeover of CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT to GoofyCore. We are checking out this new goof-tastic experience in EPCOT, so let’s go!

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A POPULAR Disney World Hotel Restaurant Has Just Reopened!

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A popular Disney World restaurant has reopened, and the shenanigans are back! However, while this restaurant has reopened, there are still numerous closures in Disney World that we want you to know about. We always want to ensure you are as prepared as possible for your Disney World trip!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

That’s why we want to make sure you know about closures that could impact your Disney World vacation! The good news is that Disney often lets us know about closures beforehand. You can’t control or plan for unexpected closures, BUT you can plan ahead for the planned closures at Disney World. Let’s look at which restaurant just reopened, and what closures are happening this week.

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REVIEW: NEW Menu Items Just Debuted at Art of Animation, and We’re Big Fans

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When dining at Disney World, you’ve got a TON of options. Want something upscale? You’ve got it. Something middle of the road? You can find it at Disney World. And if you’re looking for something relaxed, casual, and quick, you can find that as well. One of the best options for a quick and easy meal is heading to the quick service location at your hotel, and today we are stopping by one to try some new menu items!

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

We recently stopped by Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort to check out some new menu items. We love it when new food comes to Disney World, so let’s see if these new dishes are worth the stop! Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here!

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Disney World’s BEST Hotel Pool Is Still Closed, but We Just Spotted a HUGE New Update

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A popular Disney World hotel pool has been closed since January 2025, but we just noticed a HUGE hint that this pool will likely be opening sometime soon!

Stormalong Bay construction in April 2025

Stormalong Bay is a popular pool at Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. It is HUGE and has great amenities such as a sand pool bottom, a waterslide, and more. The pool is expected to reopen sometime in June, and you will never guess what we just saw!

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Something NEW Just Appeared at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Replace an Empty Attraction

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios is about to debut TWO brand-new shows! That’s right, in LESS than a week, you will have even more options for entertainment in Hollywood Studios. On May 27th, 2025, Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After AND The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure will be opening, and we can’t wait!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

We have been keeping a close eye on the changes happening for these new shows! We recently saw Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After for the first time during Cast Member previews. We also got a look at the new marquee for The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure and saw some first-look photos from Disney. Now, Disney has shared a first look at the new look for the Sunset Showcase courtyard, and we had to share it with you!

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CONFIRMED: A Universal Hotel Perk Officially Starts TODAY

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Epic Universe is officially open! Universal’s brand-new theme park opened on May 22nd, 2025, and now a Universal Hotel perk officially starts today, May 23rd!

Epic Universe

Staying at a Universal hotel offers several perks, including complimentary transportation and Early Park Admission. If you are staying at a Signature Collection hotel, you can also take advantage of Universal Express Unlimited. And the perks just got even better, as Early Park Admission now has more options!

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You Need to See This NEW Souvenir That Just Arrived at Epic Universe!

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There is a NEW wand that just made its debut at Epic Universe! Universal’s BRAND-NEW theme park officially opened today, and we are here bringing you full coverage. We have been fortunate to have already spent multiple days exploring this new park, but we are still SO excited that it is now officially open.

Epic Universe

Epic Universe offers so much to explore, including LOTS of awesome merchandise. Universal just revealed a brand-new wand that will be available exclusively at Epic Universe, and we had to share it with you!

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ALERT! 18 Attractions, Restaurants, and Experiences Will Be Closed This Week in Disney World

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We always want to make sure you are as prepared as possible for your Disney World trip, so we want to make sure you know about closures that could impact your Disney World vacation! The good news is that Disney often lets us know about closures ahead of time so you can be prepared. However, there can still be unexpected closures during your trip. Rides could have technical difficulties, or weather could affect some operations.

Magic Kingdom

You can’t control or plan for those things, BUT you can plan ahead for planned closures at Disney World. We are rounding up everything that will be closed this week, so let’s take a look!

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REVIEW: Come For the Zebra Domes, Stay For the Flatbread at This Disney World Hotel Restaurant

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There is no shortage of dining options at Disney World. There are options for just about anyone, but we don’t want you wasting your time and money on bad food. We have eaten everywhere in Disney World, and we aren’t stopping there! We are constantly trying new food and revisiting locations to make sure you have the most up to date information about dining at Disney World. 

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

We recently stopped by The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to see whether it is worth a stop. We are bringing you our FULL review, so don’t go anywhere. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to Disney World? Find out here!

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