food IS a theme park
If you’re planning a Disney World trip in 2027, there are a few key dates you’ll want to circle on your calendar before you book anything.
Skyliner closed
Between resort refurbishments and a temporary Skyliner shutdown, some of the most popular hotels on property are about to look a little different for stretches of the coming year. Knowing about these closures ahead of time could save you from a frustrating surprise mid-vacation. Here’s what’s coming and why it matters for your trip planning.
Yes, we’ve been busy at Universal Kids Resort this week, but we’ve also been in Disney World learning about a new lounge, shop, and restaurant coming to Disney’s BoardWalk, as well as discovered a new favorite meal in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Cannoli Cupcake
We also noticed some changes happening at Disney World restaurants this week, so we’re going to give you all the latest updates.
Since its 2012 opening, the Art of Animation Resort has become one of Walt Disney World’s most popular resorts.
Scar at Art of Animation
The Value Tier Resort combines similar aesthetics to its brethren – large icon statues connecting an interlocking series of themed buildings – while featuring a unique room layout. The hotel’s Little Mermaid buildings feature standard hotel rooms, while Art of Animation’s Cars, Finding Nemo, and Lion King areas, instead feature family suites. However, big changes are coming to those rooms in 2027, and in turn, some Disney World guests are rethinking their plans for the year.
Disney World hotel pricing has a way of humbling even the most optimistic vacation planner. One minute you’re casually checking rates, and the next you’re wondering if a room with two queen beds and a themed shower curtain should require a small ceremony with your credit card.
But every once in a while, Disney drops a deal that makes a few hotels worth another look. And right now, eligible Disney+ Perks members can find special summer 2026 room rates at select Disney World hotels, with prices starting at $99 per night.
For over 5 decades, hotels have been an essential part of the Walt Disney World experience, with the opening-day Polynesian Village and Contemporary resorts joined by more than 25 hotels since 1971.
Art of Animation Resort
Over that time, Disney’s hotels have served up a litany of special perks to guests, and in the summer of 2026, Disney has added some distinct… character to four of their resorts.
These days, it feels like things are always changing in Walt Disney World! There are tons of new projects underway like Disney’s new Villains Land, Piston Peak land, Monsters Inc. Land, and more.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Each week, it feels like Disney is spilling new information and details for us to dissect. That’s why we like to do a weekly wrap-up of the biggest news so you don’t miss a single thing. Let’s dive into this week’s latest and greatest Disney news and trust us — this week was a BIG ONE!
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 know, sometimes the best snacks at Disney World aren’t even at the parks, and we’re here to prove that to you!
Mater Chocolate Pit Stop
We’re Disney foodies — we love going around Disney World, trying all the different eats and treats the Most Magical Place on Earth has to offer. Recently, we went to a few Disney World Resort hotels to see what we could find to put in our stomachs, and we need to share our BIG snack haul with you! We guarantee you’ll find something in here that you’ll want to try.
There are so many sweet treats and desserts all over Disney World that it can be difficult to know what you should try and what you should skip.
Cinderella Castle
That’s why we try to review every new item so that you can make easier decisions about what snacks you want to try on your next Disney World vacation. We recently tried two new croissants, so let’s see if you should grab them!
Wow! What a week it’s been in Disney World. For starters, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened after a YEAR of being closed with some pretty cool changes.
Mickey waffles at Garden Grill
On the food front, we’ve been able to enjoy some new DOLE Whip treats (ALWAYS our fave thing), and we found our new favorite summer drink in EPCOT. Of course, Disney World restaurants changed their menus this week, like they always do, so let’s take a look at those changes.
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