food IS a theme park
Disney just dropped BIG updates: We’ve got new details about the Monsters Inc land coming to Hollywood Studios, MAJOR visible progress in Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas, and on the West Coast Oogie Boogie Bash is adding a NEW Haunted Mansion street party. Plus, that super important virtual queue from last week has completely disappeared.
Cinderella Castle
All the latest Disney and theme park news is coming up right now on DFB Guide.
Disney just kicked off Cool Kids’ Summer, and we’ve got a LOT of new attractions and experiences to talk about. Brand‑new details have been revealed about Disney’s next big attraction; Universal’s kid‑focused Texas theme park finally has an official opening date; and brace yourself… we now know exactly when Carousel of Progress will close for its next big update in Magic Kingdom. Oh, and that update? More than anyone was imagining.
7 NEW Attractions Opened This Week, Carousel of Progress Closing Date & MORE!
All the latest Disney and theme park news is coming up right now on DFB Guide.
One of the most fun Disney World hotels is getting a bit of an update, and we’re significantly more excited than we thought we’d be.
Art of Animation
In summer 2027, Disney’s Art of Animation will be getting a refresh, and going under the sea is about to get even better.
You didn’t forget about these attraction changes coming to Magic Kingdom, did you?
Carousel of Progress
The Carousel of Progress at Disney World is getting an update, including an introductory scene featuring Walt Disney himself. Disney has finally released new details about the ride that will include the 1960s, 1980s, the new millennium, and a possible future. They also released a new poster for the ride, and we can’t wait to see it for ourselves.
Cool KIDS’ SUMMER is here, and that means tons of characters, dance parties, and more. One of the best parts is the limited-time snacks that have hit Disney World.
GRAB-N-GOOF
This time, we’re heading straight to EPCOT to GRAB-N-GOOF. This snack stand is right by CommuniCore Hall and is usually only here for the Cool KIDS’ SUMMER event, which ends on September 8th. Who’s ready for some quirky snacks that are full of fun?
It’s not every day we get to say that a whole new land has opened in Disney World, but you can bet that when it happens, we are celebrating. Cue the balloons, streamers, confetti, and anything else that you need to party it up because we’re heading to Hollywood Studios.
Walt Disney Studios
Walt Disney Studios officially opened on May 26th, 2026. This land replaced the Animation Courtyard and Star Wars: Launch Bay. While we said a tearful goodbye to the original land, we’re grabbing our sketchbooks and getting ready to be animated.
We just found the cutest drink EVER in Disney World. Yes, we eat and drink all day long at Disney World, but sometimes, there are treats that surprise us in the absolute best way.
Chip is a big fan
This time, we’re heading to the snack cart in Walt Disney Studios, the brand-new land in Hollywood Studios, and this is our very first snack we’re grabbing in the new area! Okay, we’re kinda freaking out about the new area, which is packed with tons of Disney animation nods, but now we get fun snacks too? We couldn’t ask for more.
According to the Orlando Business Journal, the Orlando International Airport is joining the FAA’s Advanced Air Mobility pilot program. This is one of eight transportation organizations in the U.S. that were selected to join this year.
©Orlando Business Journal
As part of the program, companies such as BETA Technologies are testing their eVTOL aircraft. This is a battery-powdered vehicle that takes off, hovers, and lands vertically like a helicopter but flies like a traditional airplane. They recently held a demo flight on May 18th at the Orlando Airport.
I don’t know about you, but I could blow my entire paycheck on the new Muppet souvenirs that dropped with Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets in Hollywood Studios. I have seen about five t-shirts I need, a few pins, and probably some stuffed Animals (haha, get it?), and as soon as I heard new souvenirs would be coming with the ride, I have been waiting until I can head straight to the gift shop and buy them.
Opening day crowds
While the attraction is now open to the general public, it’s not going to be as easy as you think to grab your new Muppet gear.
Disney World hotels are kinda our secret spots to grab some of the best snacks. Lately, there have been a lot of treats released, and honestly, we can’t get enough.
Let’s try some snacks!
This time, we’re heading to two resorts to check out the latest snacks to see if you should add them to your list. Some snacks are worth it if you’re staying at the resort, but others are worth the extra trip to grab them. Let’s check them out!
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