food IS a theme park
Planning on coming to Disney World this summer? You’ll want to mark this date down before you book your trip!
EPCOT
A lot is happening at Disney World this summer, from ride reopenings to new activities and experiences. People are starting to book their Disney days and make their plans. However, you’ll want to be aware of a random day in July when EPCOT closes earlier than usual!
Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse LiveBig news out of Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
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We cannot wait for The Walt Disney Studios, the former Animation Courtyard area, to partly open up next month, because let’s be real — all those walls in the park are starting to get a little tiring. To know we’re so close to a large section of them coming down? Agh, we’re so stoked! One of the areas of the land we know will open up earliest is the new Disney Jr. show, which is Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live. We’ve known when it’ll open for a while, but now, Disney has quietly confirmed showtimes!
What’s something we can all be excited about? That’s right! More Disney merch at Target.
Target
There are six brand-new Disney items you can find at Target, so let’s dive and see what you might need to add to your cart!
Magic Kingdom will look totally different in one week, because Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is finally reopening!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom
Big Thunder Mountain reopens on May 3rd with some exciting new changes! Disney Imagineers have been hard at work for the last five years to reimagine the roller coaster. The attraction closed in January of 2025, so fans are anxiously waiting to hop back on the wildest ride in the wilderness!
Disney World is known for the incredible theme parks, but secretly, I love a Disney Resort just as much! Resort Hopping is an entirely different side of Disney that can lead you to some amazing shopping, delicious dining, and more.
Disney Springs is full of things to do!
While you can’t park at most Disney hotels without a hotel or dining reservation, there are ways around that. One of the easiest ways is to park at Disney Springs, hop on one of Disney’s free transportation buses, and enjoy your day. But you could have a hiccup in your plans, and this is why some guests might want to avoid Disney Springs in 2026.
You probably know by now that we love new Disney food. There is something so special about ordering something you’ve never had before and getting to eat it in front of the castle with the parade starting down Main Street.
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Disneyland decided to quietly release a BUNCH of new menu items, and y’all, we’d better bring our to-go containers because there’s so much to try — all coming on April 28th.
TRON Lightcycle / Run is the newest Magic Kingdom coaster at Disney World, and it opened in Magic Kingdom on April 4th, 2023. But over the past few years, since it opened, many guests have expressed frustration over the attraction.
TRON Lightcycle / Run
Since the ride’s opening, guests have experienced issues with fitting on the unique style of ride vehicle. Unlike other rides at Disney World, this attraction requires you to sit in a similar seat to a bike. This caused issues with guests being able to sit on these seats. So if you’re wondering if you will fit on TRON, you aren’t alone. [Read more…]
Sitting down at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs for brunch is one of the BEST decisions you can make during a Disney World vacation!
Homecomin’
When it comes to Disney World restaurants, Homecomin’ always makes our favorites list! Serving up brunch, lunch, and dinner, this Disney Springs location nails the consistency we crave when it comes to good table service restaurants. Offering one of the best brunches in all of Disney World, Homecomin’ is a must-visit for fans of hearty eats and Southern cuisine.
A great water bottle is one of the most underrated things you can bring to Disney World.
Stanley IceFlow
When you factor in 90-degree heat, Florida humidity, and somewhere between eight and twelve miles of walking in a single day, staying hydrated is less of a wellness tip and more of a survival strategy. With so many insulated bottles on the market, though, it’s genuinely hard to know which ones can actually keep up with a full park day. We tested six popular options in real conditions to find out which ones held their cold, which ones fit comfortably in a park bag, and which one pulled ahead as the clear winner.
Already planning your 2027 Disney World trip? That’s SMART, because it takes a while to plan out everything, especially if you don’t go to the parks often.
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
Even if you go about once every year, so much changes each year, not to mention every month, it’s a great idea to plan in advance, so that you don’t feel rushed. Even if you pay it all at once, you can work for a few months to pay it off, then work on budgeting in advance for dining, souvenirs, etc. However, if you’re really focused on heading to The Most Magical Place on Earth when it’s not insanely expensive to do so, you’ve probably already started looking at the 2027 ticket prices that were announced. If you’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed, we’re here to help — based on the most expensive tickets, this is when you should AVOID Disney World in 2027.
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