food IS a theme park
Spring just has a way of making everything feel fresh again — flowers start blooming, the weather warms up, and there’s a little extra magic in the air.
Spring is in the air!
It’s also the perfect time to revisit sweet, nostalgic Disney classics like Bambi. With its soft colors, forest setting, and heartwarming story, it’s a movie that really feels like spring. Disney fans can bring that same cozy charm into their style with a new Bambi Loungefly collection that’s cute and classic.
Tucked inside the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT, Restaurant Marrakesh has long been a hidden gem that has been closed for years, and we have the perfect idea to revitalize it.
Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT
Since the closing of Disney World in 2020, this once vibrant dining spot has remained largely closed, only occasionally reopening as overflow seating during festivals like the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival or as a lounge space for Annual Passholders. And while we’ve appreciated having access to the space in any capacity, we can’t help but feel like it’s time for something more permanent. and honestly, something transformative.
I know, I know — it’s only April, but that also means we’re almost halfway to Halloween!
Boo To You! parade in 2025
Halloween at Disney World brings a ton of fun! From Mickey pumpkins decorating Main Street U.S.A., to fun treats throughout the Resort, we love when Halloween comes to town. While it’s only April, we are expecting Disney to make a big announcement regarding Halloween next month, and you’ll want to be ready for it!
Grabbing a dining reservation for your Disney World vacation can be a struggle, but this one tip can help!
The Cake Bake Shop in Disney World
As a former Cast Member, I know how frustrating it can feel for guests when they can’t find a dining reservation at their favorite restaurant. So I would love to take some stress out of your dining reservations and tell you about this one tip that you can use on your next Disney World vacation.
After decades of going to Disney World (and shopping at Disney World), you can say that I’ve developed my favorite places to visit.
Boutiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
That includes finding where to get the best merchandise at Disney World, and it might surprise you that it’s not in the parks, but at the resorts instead! Disney hotels have some of the best gift shops with unique merchandise that you won’t find on Main Street U.S.A. Here you can find more specific souvenirs for each resort itself, which I find special, especially if you’re staying at that Disney resort. Here are some of the best finds at Disney gift shops!
Disney World has some great hotels and they make it pretty sweet to stay there!
Grand Floridian Resort
Disney offers you perks for staying at their hotels, like Early Theme Park Entry, Extended Evening Hours, advanced Lightning Lane booking, and free water park tickets, just to name a few. There are also occasionally promotions you can participate in, like Free Dining, where Disney will add a Dining Plan to your package for no additional cost. Pretty great, huh? But it all comes with a price point. We know Disney resorts can be pricey, but we’re thinking that this upgrade to your resort is totally worth it!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is one of the most iconic stays at Walt Disney World, known for its tropical vibes, popular restaurants, and unbeatable location on the Monorail loop.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Many guests already know to grab a seat inside Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto for interactive drinks and Jungle Cruise-inspired fun, or to swing by Tambu Lounge for those fan-favorite ‘Ohana noodles without the full reservation. And if you’ve spent any time in the lobby, you may have even spotted the Hidden Mickey tucked into the stone floor. But there’s one thing a surprising number of guests don’t know, and it could cost you valuable time on your Disney vacation.
What is your favorite Disney World ride? 62% of you just said Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind — I mean, I don’t have proof of that, just a hunch. Ever since this ride opened, Disney fans have fallen in love with it, and we know why.
Cosmic Rewind
For many, it’s a must-do every single EPCOT day. But once you’ve ridden it a handful of times, you start noticing things and wishing Disney would tweak a few things. We have some thoughts about what we would love to see changed here. We can’t promise that Disney will make these happen, but this is us politely asking Disney to consider these improvements!
There are a lot of changes happening at Disney World in 2026, and that is affecting even the most popular restaurants.
Be Our Guest
Between newly reopened restaurants, refreshed menus, and guests being picky about where their dining budget is going to go, we’re seeing even longtime favorites face some competition. That doesn’t mean these restaurants have lost their magic, but it does mean Disney fans are branching out, discovering alternatives that feel newer, more affordable, or just plain more exciting. Here are five popular Disney World restaurants that fans aren’t booking quite as quickly this year, and what’s catching their attention instead.
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Disney World is going through a LOT of changes in 2026.
Disney’s Saratoga Springs
We have rides under refurbishment and construction walls up left and right. Disney World hotels are immune to these changes, either. A few Disney resorts will see changes in April, and here’s how it could impact you.
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