AUTHOR: Chloé Ferreira
Why We Need a REAL Pizza Planet at Walt Disney World
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What Disney World Rides Are CLOSED in July 2026?
While no one wants attraction downtime during their Walt Disney World vacation, refurbishments are a necessary part of keeping rides safe and looking their best for future guests. Under normal circumstances, only a handful of attractions are closed at any given time, with new experiences taking shape in the background. Right now, though, the scope … What Disney World Rides Are CLOSED in July 2026?
Disney Springs Resort Bus Verification Now on Disney World’s Website
Walt Disney World has officially updated its website to reflect the new transportation policy now in effect for guests traveling from Disney Springs to Disney Resort hotels. The change, which took effect on Saturday, June 28, 2026, requires guests to verify they have a qualifying reservation before boarding a Disney Resort hotel bus or boat from … Disney Springs Resort Bus Verification Now on Disney World’s Website
Disney World’s Holiday Traditions Continue to Disappear
Walt Disney World‘s 2026 holiday season is taking shape following this week’s flurry of announcements, but as we comb through the details, the absence of two beloved holiday traditions is hard to ignore. This year’s holiday announcements confirmed the return of popular offerings like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Disney Jollywood Nights, and EPCOT’s Festival … Disney World’s Holiday Traditions Continue to Disappear
