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The ULTIMATE GUIDE To Getting Galactic Hero Status on the NEW Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

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It’s finally happened! Although Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin isn’t scheduled to reopen in Magic Kingdom until April 8th, the ride has soft opened, which means you may get to ride it earlier than that.

We love Buddy!

The ride closed in August 2025 to get a series of updates that change the ride experience, as well as make it even more interactive for those who ride it. Disney even added a brand new character to the ride, Buddy, who shows you how to use the new ride vehicles and blasters to get the highest score possible. Even reaching Galactic Hero has changed, and if that’s your goal, we’re going to tell you all about it.

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I’ve Been to Every Hotel Gift Shop in Disney World and I’m Sharing My 7 Best Finds

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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!

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A Full List of New Theme Park Land Expansions Disney Is Planning

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We’ve seen some new things happening for Disney recently abroad. The new Disney Adventure World in Paris, the new Disney Adventure cruise ship in Singapore. But do not let that fool you into thinking Disney is ready to take a little lie-down and a nap. The company is still pushing a roughly $60 billion investment plan across parks and cruise capacity over about 10 years, which is why the project list still looks like it drank three cold brews and stole a construction crane.

Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle

The next big checkpoint is D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, happening August 14 through 16, 2026, in Anaheim. Disney has already scheduled its Disney Experiences Showcase for August 15, which is basically a neon sign flashing “park people, get in here.” And because Josh D’Amaro officially became Disney’s CEO on March 18, 2026, there’s even more reason to think this summer’s presentation could bring fresh timelines, new concept art, and maybe the first wave of projects that feel a little more like his personal stamp on the future of the company.

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NEW Report Reveals Disney Imagineers Wanted To Build Hotels INSIDE Magic Kingdom

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Do you ever sit there and wonder about what might have been? Whether it’s you’re glad the thing in question didn’t happen, or you’re reminiscing on how things happened, it’s something a lot of us can relate to.

Cinderella Castle

In this case, information has just come out from Disney that something VERY interesting could have happened in Magic Kingdom park during the large expansion taking place. As it turns out, a Disney Imagineer has confirmed that the possibility of building 1-2 hotels INSIDE Magic Kingdom had been discussed!

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The 4 Best Disney Beach Bags From Amazon, Target, and BoxLunch

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It’s almost time to start heading to the beach again for spring and summer time, especially once kids are out of school, and if you’ve been on the hunt for the perfect new Disney beach bag, we’ve got you covered!

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We know how important it is to have a bag that fits all that you need, is good quality, and fits your vibe, so we’ve been scouring the internet for the best Disney beach bags out there for this season. While there are a ton out there, these four are our favorite finds so far!

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REVIEW: You Know We Can’t Resist a Bunny Butt Snack in Disney World

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It’s almost time for a big holiday…that’s right, it’s Easter week!

Hello, Easter Bunnies!

You might be surprised how much Disney World celebrates Easter. There’s usually a springtime parade on the actual holiday, and you can meet Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny in Magic Kingdom leading up to the big day. On top of that, you’ll find Easter-inspired treats around the property. Recently, we went to Disney Springs to review one such snack!

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FULL LIST: Gideon’s Bakehouse Just Announced Its NEW April Menu in Disney World

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Every time a new month comes around, the sweet treat monster inside of us gets excited!

Gideon’s Bakehouse

April has just begun, and that means new limited-edition menu items and merchandise at Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs. Gideon’s dropped a first look at what’s to come, and now we’re going to look at all of it.

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CONFIRMED: Tickets Go on Sale for a Popular Disney After Hours Event Next Week!

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Disneyland After Dark events are a great way to spend some time in the parks and see them in a way you can’t during the day. Each event has a specific theme, and each theme brings with it special entertainment, activities, characters, and food.

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Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and is a festive evening event that will take place in Disneyland on June 16th and June 18th, bringing vibrant outfits to Disney characters, dazzling entertainment, colorful snacks, and so much more. Now, we know when you can buy tickets for the event.

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Disney Files 9 NEW Permits for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Its NEW Hotel

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Recently, Disney has announced new lands, attractions, and entertainment headed to the theme parks, new ships coming to the Disney Cruise Line, and so much more. But, what about those projects that Disney hasn’t exactly announced yet?

EPCOT

Keeping up with the latest construction permits Disney World files can be a great way to find out just what is going on around the parks and hotels, and we recently spotted some you might want to know about!

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NEWS: Another Disney Springs Store Is Set to Permanently CLOSE

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It seems like a lot of change has been happening in Disney Springs over the past few years. We’ve seen several stores close forever, including Francesca’s, Sprinkles Cupcakes,  Art of Shaving, the Sosa Family Cigars shop, the Uggs Store, Sanuk, and more.

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Well, we’ve got ANOTHER store closure that’s happening soon, we need to warn you about. So if you have plans to do any shopping at Shore, you’ll want to do so SOON because the Shore clothing store is also closing.

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