food IS a theme park
You guys, I’ve been waiting on my favorite Disney World ride to reopen for what feels like AGES.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
That’s right, I’m a die-hard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad fan, and it has been closed since January 2025 (I miss it so much!). It’s set to reopen in early May 2026, but we don’t have a specific date yet. The good news? Ride testing is underway!
Disney World’s Pop Century Resort is one of its most popular, but it has made a CONTROVERSIAL change.
Disney’s Pop Century
Recently, the fan-favorite hotel got a major lobby makeover. The resulting refurbishment made everything brighter and more colorful, and admittedly, more eye-catching. However, the changes meant Pop Century lost something we used to LOVE.
When you have dozens of hotels in Disney World, at least one of them is likely getting a refurbishment at a time!
Treehouse Villas
Over at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, you’ll find some of the coolest hotel rooms that Disney World has to offer — Treehouse Villas! These villas are massive and great for a large party, but they’re a bit outdated. Thankfully, they’re now getting refurbished.
There are some simply iconic Disney World restaurants, like the beloved ‘Ohana!
‘Ohana
This is one of the most popular dining spots in all of Disney World, which makes it rather difficult to score a reservation. But if you’re dining there soon, we’re here to issue a warning — your spectacular view of Magic Kingdom might be impeded!
We have sad poutine news from EPCOT. While we were expecting the closure, the Refreshment Port in EPCOT is officially temporarily closed. This snack stand, located near the Port of Entry and near the Canada pavilion, is closed for refurbishment. Refreshment Port is known for its poutine (and usually offers a special poutine during the festivals).
The Refreshment Port
Disney hasn’t announced when the Refreshment Port will reopen yet, and the Disney World website still shows no hours for the snack stand through March 13th (which is how far the calendar is currently available). That doesn’t necessarily mean it couldn’t open before March 13th, but as of right now, we don’t know when it will reopen.
It’s not uncommon for rides and attractions in Disney World to close for refurbishment. In fact, we see it frequently so that they can get safety updates and touch-ups.
Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Now, it’s looking like a popular Disney World water slide is going to be added to that list. Why? Disney just filed a permit for construction on Humunga Kowabunga at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.
We’re already getting hyped about the idea of staying in NEW hotel rooms at Disney World this year!
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Disney World hotels have to update with the times in order to entice visitors to stay in them, and that often means room refurbishments every once in a while. So if you’re looking for somewhere fresh and new to stay in 2026, we’re breaking down the hotel rooms that are changing!
One of our favorite things to do on a Disneyland Resort visit is to EAT, and there are some places we absolutely love.
Lamplight Lounge Mimosa Flight
One of the most popular choices for dining in Disney California Adventure is Lamplight Lounge! This Pixar-themed spot can be a challenging reservation to snag, and their brunch is a fan-favorite. But it looks like it may be having a closure soon.
There are SO many hotel projects happening around Disney World these days.
The Beach Club!
From minor construction and refurbishment to full-scale room renovations and pool overhauls, it can be hard to tell what scrim and construction walls you may encounter during your vacation. Recently, a major project wrapped up at Disney’s Beach Club — the porte cochere is looking fresh and new again!
A store has officially reopened in Disney Springs! While this store wasn’t closed for long (only about two weeks), we are happy to see that it has reopened.
Rothy’s is open again!
Rothy’s at Disney Springs closed for a very brief refurbishment earlier this month, and as of September 26th it is back to business as normal. The store has been at Disney Springs for almost two years– it opened back in November 2023. Rothy’s focuses on sustainable and washable shoes and handbags.
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