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.





3 Spots at Walt Disney World That Feel Forgotten Right Now

Walt Disney World is in the middle of a major transformation with new lands rising in multiple parks, some within spaces that sat untouched for years, like the recently-reimagined Animation Courtyard (remember how long Star Wars Launch Bay was open long after Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge… launched?). We also have older classic attractions that are … 3 Spots at Walt Disney World That Feel Forgotten Right Now



New ‘Disney Unscripted’ Video Covers Cinderella Castle’s Repainting

Disney has released a nearly 30-minute behind-the-scenes video documenting the full scope of the Cinderella Castle repainting project at Magic Kingdom. The episode is part of the Disney Unscripted series on YouTube and covers everything from the early planning stages to the final steps of the restoration. The project, first announced at Destination D23 in … New ‘Disney Unscripted’ Video Covers Cinderella Castle’s Repainting



New Lounge, Retail Shop, and More Are Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk

Disney has shared the first details on two new additions coming to Disney’s BoardWalk, with both set to open starting in late 2026. A new lounge and a retail shop are confirmed, and Disney has already hinted that a quick-service restaurant announcement is still coming later this summer. (For those who have noticed the vacant … New Lounge, Retail Shop, and More Are Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk





The Parisian Breakfast Buffet Is Coming Back to EPCOT – Booking Opens July 16

The Parisian Breakfast buffet is returning to Chefs de France at EPCOT this summer. The experience will be available on Fridays and Saturdays starting August 28, running alongside the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. According to the My Disney Experience app, it’s described as a traditional French breakfast experience meant to evoke the feel … The Parisian Breakfast Buffet Is Coming Back to EPCOT – Booking Opens July 16



New Detailed Look at Disney Lakeshore Lodge Pool Areas

Disney has released the first details and concept art for The Wetlands, the outdoor recreation area planned for Disney Lakeshore Lodge. The new waterfront resort is projected to open at Walt Disney World in summer 2027, and three new renderings offer a close look at what to expect from the pool complex, lazy river, and … New Detailed Look at Disney Lakeshore Lodge Pool Areas



Daveigh Chase, Voice of Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, Dies at 35

Daveigh Chase, best known for her roles in Lilo & Stitch, The Ring, and Spirited Away, has passed away at 35. TMZ confirmed the news through her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez. Chase had been hospitalized in Los Angeles earlier this month. While initial reports pointed to malnutrition, Hernandez shared in a GoFundMe published on June 16 … Daveigh Chase, Voice of Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, Dies at 35



Disney’s New Eat to the Beat 2026 Concert Lineup Announced

The full Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup for the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has been announced! Shows run nightly from August 27 through November 16 at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion, and admission is covered by standard EPCOT park entry. This year’s lineup mixes returning acts … Disney’s New Eat to the Beat 2026 Concert Lineup Announced