food IS a theme park
There are always new things coming to Disney World and old things being refurbished! Disney World is constantly changing, and that is part of what makes it magical, but it isn’t so magical when you don’t realize something is scheduled to be closed.
Test Track is undergoing refurbishment
If you are heading to Disney World this week, there are a few closures you will want to know about. We don’t want to be caught by surprise when something you wanted to visit isn’t open.
We’ve been waiting for YEARS for Disney World to do SOMETHING with an abandoned building at Hollywood Studios.
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
The Voyage of the Little Mermaid closed with the rest of the parks during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it did not reopen when everything else became available again. Then, earlier in 2024, Disney announced that a new The Little Mermaid show would be taking its place in the fall of 2024. However, that timeline has now recently been changed! This show will continue to be closed with several other Disney World attractions this coming week.
We’re looking forward to the coming week in Magic Kingdom!
Magic Kingdom
One of Magic Kingdom’s most popular and iconic rides will FINALLY be reopening. Get ready for tons of puns, the back side of water, and loads of jungle animals on a cruise down the Nile and other famous rivers of the world. Other than this reopening, though, Disney World still has several closures. Take a peek at what will be closed during your vacation on the week of October 12th through October 19th.
When it comes to planning a trip to Disney World, sometimes the hardest decision to make is where you’re going to stay!
Art of Animation
And if you’ve been keeping up with Disney World’s hotel renovations, you’ve probably noticed a trend. Disney really has been leaning hard into sleek, modern designs that can feel a bit more like you’re staying at a chic downtown hotel and less like you’re in the middle of the most magical place on earth. So, if you’re missing the bold Disney flair and character details that once dominated the rooms, don’t worry! Let’s talk about a couple of Disney World hotels where you can escape the contemporary designs and dive right into all the nostalgia and whimsy you crave! [Read more…]
Welcome to October, spooky DFB fans! We’re so happy that the Halloween season is really here.
Jambalya from Riverside Mill Food
Okay, YES, we’ve been in the Halloween spirit since July 5th, and especially after the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World August, but October just makes it feel more official, right? So while we’re still trying all the fall and Halloween snacks in Disney World, we’re also keeping an eye on restaurant menus. So we’ve got some big menu changes to tell you about that happened this week.
Last week, on September 29th, Everything Pop Food Court at Disney’s Pop Century Resort was supposed to end its refurbishment.
Everything Pop
However, Disney has delayed this food court reopening until later this year. This is not the only hotel food court that has had its refurbishment delayed. So, these two quick service restaurants will continue to be closed along with several other attractions, restaurants, and more around Disney World the week of October 5th through October 12th.
We have a confession to make: we kinda love Disney World hotel food courts.
World Premiere Food Court
You know the ones — they’re often found at Value hotels and the occasional Moderate resort, and while on the surface they may not seem too exciting, we love them for the sheer variety of foods you can find. There’s almost always something for just about anyone! But lately, one of our favorite food courts has been under refurbishment — and it’s now partially back open!
A construction project at Disney World was expected to be finished today, but it is lasting longer than expected.
Pop Century Resort
The food court at Disney’s Pop Century Resort may not be reopening as originally anticipated, find out when refurbishment is expected to be finished now!
Two Disney World hotel restaurants have been closed for extended refurbishment.
Everything Pop
The World Premiere Food Court at All-Stars Movies Resort closed on July 1st and was supposed to open later in July; however, the refurbishment was pushed until mid-October. The Everything Pop Shopping and Dining food court closed on July 29th and is set to open this week! As you wander around Disney World this week, be prepared for a few other closures that will affect your vacation.
Everything POPS!
Pop Century Resort
Disney’s Pop Century Resort is one of our favorite hotels at Disney World. The value resort, which opened in 2003, is themed to the pop culture of the second half of the 20th century. Its buildings are themed to films, fads, and everything in between from the 1950s through the 1990s.
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