food IS a theme park
We finally have good news about construction at Disney World — one construction project has officially been completed.
Port Orleans — French Quarter
Over at Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter, the lobby was going under refurbishment, and we’re loving the new updates.
When it comes to dining at Disney World, you’ve got a TON of options. Want something quick and easy? You’ve got it. Something middle-of-the-road and comforting? Yep, that too. And if you’re looking for something upscale and luxurious, you can find that as well.
Port Orleans French Quarter
We recently stopped by the Scat Cat’s Club Cafe at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort to check out an underrated treat, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here!
There have been a lot of changes already this year at Disney World, and there are still SO many to come. Construction is already in progress for new expansions like Pueblo Esperanza in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Piston Peak National Park, and the Villains Land in Magic Kingdom, and the new Monsters, Inc. Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Disney’s BoardWalk
There have also been a lot of changes at Disney World hotels, so we thought we would round up some of the biggest changes that have hit Disney World hotels in 2025!
Refurbishments are nothing new at Walt Disney World, as rides at all four theme parks are often under refurbishment. However, it’s not ONLY the parks that are having work done.
A new Bay Lake Tower room
There is A LOT of construction work going on at Disney World, and some of that construction work involves remodeling rooms across numerous Disney World hotels. If you hope to find yourself staying in a recently refurbished hotel room, then we are rounding up the Disney World hotels with brand-new rooms in 2025.
If you’re looking to grab a late bite, a Disney World hotel food court may be just the place for you!
World Premiere Food Court
From breakfast all the way into the late evenings, Disney World’s hotel food courts are a reliable source of nourishment. If you’re looking for a late-night snack or a late dinner, these food courts can certainly get the job done. However, they aren’t open 24/7, and knowing just how late they stay open is vital if you plan on grubbing into the late hours of the evening.
UPDATED March 27, 2026
If you’re planning a Disney World vacation in 2026, we hope you have a great time!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
2026 will bring us the reopening of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the spring and lots of construction as new updates begin around the parks. This year will also bring a few changes to several Disney World Resort hotels. If you’re planning to stay at one of the many Disney hotels, be aware of the following changes happening and consider them as you begin planning your vacation.
Now that we’ve kicked off the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival and seen the opening of The Beak and Barrel in Magic Kingdom, we can take a little bit of a breather…
Vegetable Wrap
Just kidding! We never take a break from Disney food (and why would we want to?). So this week, we took the opportunity to revisit one of our favorite underrated Disney World hotel restaurants, as well as checked out a new EPCOT Food and Wine Festival breakfast buffet offering. PLUS Disney World restaurants were busy getting changed this week, and we always have to keep you updated on that. So let’s get to those updates.
Are you heading to Disney World in 2026? If you’re planning to stay at one of Disney World’s many hotel resorts, then you gotta know about these perks you don’t wanna miss out on!
Hippy Dippy Pool at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
There are lots of benefits to staying in the “Disney bubble” at one of the Disney hotels. From Early Entry to Extended Evening Hours, you may find that spending the extra cash is totally worth it. Plus, Disney is bringing back two popular hotel perks in 2026, and these are two game-changing perks you won’t want to miss out on!
Disney World offers a litany of hotel options across its property, with accommodations ranging from Value Tier family hotels to luxurious Deluxe hotels. However, when it comes to transportation, not every Disney World hotel is created equal.
Skyliner at Riviera
Over my 30 years of visiting Disney World, I’ve come to realize that available transportation options are nearly as important when choosing a hotel as theme and amenities. That’s why I’ve assembled this, ranking the resort’s hotel options based on best to worst based SOLEY on transportation options. So let’s begin…
Disney World is construction central right now!
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort
The parks are changing now more than ever, with the addition of new lands like Monsters, Inc. Land, Piston Peak, and Pueblo Esperanza. It’s not just the parks getting on the construction chaos, though. Now, a popular Disney resort is getting in on the fun!
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