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.



Disney Is Building More Than Ever, So Why Is Imagineering Losing Jobs?

Walt Disney Imagineering is facing another round of layoffs, and the timing raises some uncomfortable questions about the future of Disney’s projects. A new California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing confirms 159 permanent layoffs at Disney’s Glendale, California campus, home to Walt Disney Imagineering. (California’s WARN Act requires qualifying employers to provide at least 60 days’ advance notice before certain mass layoffs, relocations, or business closures; giving affected employees time to prepare for job loss and seek other employment.) The Los Angeles Times initially reported between 100 and … Disney Is Building More Than Ever, So Why Is Imagineering Losing Jobs?



Six Ravens Debuts Their First Limited-Edition Halloween Coffyn at Disney Springs!

Just in time for Halloween weekend, Six Ravens at Disney Springs has announced its very first limited-edition Coffyn! The new Redrum Pork Bao Coffyn will be available for just two days while supplies last, on October 31 and November 1. The latest creation takes inspiration from Asian bao flavors, combining smoked pork and cabbage with a blood-red … Six Ravens Debuts Their First Limited-Edition Halloween Coffyn at Disney Springs!



NEW Mickey & Friends Super Bowl LXI Merchandise Debuts

Mickey Mouse and friends are getting ready for the BIG game! Disney has revealed a new Mickey & Friends Super Bowl LXI Collection celebrating the 2027 Super Bowl in Los Angeles, complete with football-inspired apparel, accessories, and a Minnie Mouse plush. Disney shared a first look at the collection on the Disney Parks Blog, and while the … NEW Mickey & Friends Super Bowl LXI Merchandise Debuts



Disney World Expands FREE Airport Luggage Transfer to 3 More Resorts!

Disney’s Airport Luggage Transfer at Disney service has expanded again, making it easier for those staying at Value and Moderate resort hotels at Walt Disney World to travel to and from Orlando International Airport (MCO) without worrying about their checked luggage. The latest expansion adds three more Moderate Resorts: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort (including Gran Destino Tower), Disney’s … Disney World Expands FREE Airport Luggage Transfer to 3 More Resorts!



NEW Holiday Treats! Disney Jollywood Nights Foodie Guide 2026

The holidays are almost here, and Disney has released the official Foodie Guide for Disney Jollywood Nights 2026! This year’s separately ticketed Christmas party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios returns on select nights from November 7, 2026, through January 5, 2027, with plenty of festive food, specialty cocktails, and returning favorites to enjoy throughout the park. Disney has … NEW Holiday Treats! Disney Jollywood Nights Foodie Guide 2026



Walt Disney World Reveals New Year’s Eve Fireworks Schedule for 2026

Planning to ring in 2027 at Walt Disney World? Disney has released their New Year’s Eve fireworks schedule for 2026, with THREE theme parks offering special midnight celebrations on December 31! Magic Kingdom will also get an early start on the festivities with fireworks on December 30. Whether you’re planning to celebrate in front of … Walt Disney World Reveals New Year’s Eve Fireworks Schedule for 2026



Camping With Chip ‘n’ Dale! Cute Fort Wilderness Merchandise at Disney World

Are you a happy camper? If you’re a fan of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, you’ll definitely want to check out the latest resort-specific merchandise featuring Chip ‘n’ Dale! You can find these souvenirs at the Meadow Trading Post, located near the Meadow Recreation Area, and the Settlement Trading Post, near Pioneer Hall, Trail’s End Restaurant, … Camping With Chip ‘n’ Dale! Cute Fort Wilderness Merchandise at Disney World



NEW Christmas Treats: Disney World Holiday Foodie Guide 2026

It’s almost time to eat our way through the holidays at Walt Disney World! Disney has just released their first holiday foodie guide for 2026, and there’s plenty of Christmas cheer coming to all four parks! This year’s lineup includes new holiday treats, returning favorites, festive cocktails, and a few savory dishes for anyone who … NEW Christmas Treats: Disney World Holiday Foodie Guide 2026



What Disney World Rides Are CLOSED in November 2026?

November brings the start of the holiday season to Walt Disney World! With Halloween soon behind us (cue the violins), Disney is getting ready to deck the halls across all four theme parks and resort hotels. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights return, EPCOT prepares for its International Festival of the Holidays, and Christmas decorations, seasonal entertainment, and festive treats begin popping up throughout the resort. Of course, November also brings a few attraction closures and refurbishments to keep in mind when planning your next Disney World visit! Magic Kingdom Tiana’s Bayou Adventure – CLOSING November 2 You’ll need to skip that trip to the bayou! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will temporarily close for refurbishment beginning November 2. The Magic Kingdom attraction, which opened in 2024, currently has a scheduled reopening date of December 18, just ahead of the busiest stretch of the Christmas season.  Carousel of Progress – CLOSED for Extended Refurbishment Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress closed in July 2026 for one of the biggest updates in the attraction’s history, and it will remain closed throughout November … What Disney World Rides Are CLOSED in November 2026?



Did You Know These Disney World Christmas Favorites Are Included With Park Admission?

Christmas at Walt Disney World brings two major after-hours events, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights. Both offer plenty of exclusive entertainment, but you don’t have to purchase another ticket to enjoy some of the best Christmas experiences around the parks. In fact, several attractions get seasonal makeovers during regular operating hours, … Did You Know These Disney World Christmas Favorites Are Included With Park Admission?