AUTHOR: Chloé Ferreira

Theme Park Correspondent for The DIS | Chloé loves kitschy dark rides, roller coasters, a good background area music loop, hot Butterbeer, and all things Halloween. You’ll mostly find her wandering around Orlando’s biggest theme parks snapping pics and sharing tips… or probably talking about The Great Movie Ride.

New Haunted Mansion & Halloween Girls Crew Jewelry Materializing Soon

By Chloé Ferreira | Published July 2, 2026

Halloween season is already creeping into Disney Parks, and a new jewelry collection from Girls Crew is bringing plenty of spooky style along with it. The jewelry brand has announced that Part 4 of its Disney Parks Collection will debut July 10 at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, featuring an all-new lineup inspired by The Haunted Mansion along with several Halloween-themed Disney designs. … New Haunted Mansion & Halloween Girls Crew Jewelry Materializing Soon

Your Guide to Celebrating July 4 at Walt Disney World

By Chloé Ferreira | Published July 2, 2026

There’s no place quite like Walt Disney World –often considered the epitome of Americana– to celebrate Independence Day. Between rare fireworks spectaculars, patriotic entertainment, and plenty of red, white, and blue spirit, the resort becomes one of the most popular places in Central Florida for the holiday. If you’re visiting this Fourth of July weekend, … Your Guide to Celebrating July 4 at Walt Disney World

Fire at “it’s a small world” Loading Station in Magic Kingdom

By Chloé Ferreira | Published July 2, 2026

Those visiting Magic Kingdom on July 1 witnessed an unusual scene inside “it’s a small world” after a fire extinguisher was discharged in the attraction’s loading area, prompting a temporary evacuation and shutdown. A video shared to TikTok from @coachbragg shows Cast Members responding to the incident while a large cloud of smoke and/or fire extinguisher residue fills the … Fire at “it’s a small world” Loading Station in Magic Kingdom

Why We Need a REAL Pizza Planet at Walt Disney World

By Chloé Ferreira | Published July 1, 2026

With Toy Story 5 bringing Buzz and Woody back to the big screen, I’m once again asking for something Disney should have built years ago: a real Pizza Planet at Walt Disney World. Once upon a time, there was a Pizza Planet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s where PizzeRizzo once stood in Grand Avenue. Granted, it was … Why We Need a REAL Pizza Planet at Walt Disney World

New Gideon’s Bakehouse July Menu Features 3 Rotating Limited Cookies

By Chloé Ferreira | Published July 1, 2026

The wildly popular bakery, Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs, famous for its nearly half-pound cookies and over-the-top cake slices, has unveiled their fresh lineup of seasonal flavors for July. They’re changing things up this month with a new release schedule. Rather than offering a single monthly limited-edition cookie, we can look forward to three different flavors, … New Gideon’s Bakehouse July Menu Features 3 Rotating Limited Cookies

Disney Issues New Statement Regarding Gingerbread House Retirement

By Chloé Ferreira | Published July 1, 2026

Disney has released a new statement, officially confirming the iconic Grand Floridian gingerbread house will not return for the 2026 holiday season. “This holiday season at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Guests can enjoy elegant seasonal décor and festive offerings, along with new miniature gingerbread displays featured throughout the Resort. To help keep the lobby … Disney Issues New Statement Regarding Gingerbread House Retirement

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes New Silverback Gorilla Bakari

By Chloé Ferreira | Published June 30, 2026

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has welcomed a new resident to Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. A 21-year-old western lowland gorilla named Bakari has officially joined the park’s gorilla family and will serve as the troop’s new silverback, or leader. Bakari recently arrived from the Saint Louis Zoo, where he previously lived before making the move to Walt Disney World. Disney shared … Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes New Silverback Gorilla Bakari

New Disney Store Haunted Mansion Merch Collection Launches July 6

By Chloé Ferreira | Published June 30, 2026

Halloween season is creeping closer, and Disney is kicking things off with its first spooky merchandise collection of the year! Beginning July 6, DisneyStore.com will debut a brand-new Haunted Mansion collection featuring apparel, accessories, home décor, plush, collectibles, and more inspired by the iconic Disney Parks attraction. The lineup offers something for longtime fans of the attraction, whether … New Disney Store Haunted Mansion Merch Collection Launches July 6

Walt Disney World Announces Seasonal Closure for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

By Chloé Ferreira | Published June 30, 2026

Walt Disney World has confirmed that Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will temporarily close later this year as part of its annual seasonal operating schedule. According to the official Walt Disney World website, Typhoon Lagoon’s final day of operation will be September 8, 2026, before the park closes for seasonal maintenance beginning September 9. At this time, Disney has … Walt Disney World Announces Seasonal Closure for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

New Tech in a Classic Ride: Disneyland’s Pirate Animatronic Controversy

By Chloé Ferreira | Published June 29, 2026

Sure, Walt Disney Imagineering’s newest Audio-Animatronic is clever on a technical level. Using traditional animatronics, a 3D-printed face, and projection mapping, a new pirate aboard Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean appears to transform from a living pirate into a skeleton on a “cursed” loop. However, this addition has thrown things off inside one of the … New Tech in a Classic Ride: Disneyland’s Pirate Animatronic Controversy