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.



Big Top Souvenirs Reopens August 21 With NEW Treats at Magic Kingdom

Big Top Souvenirs is ready to welcome guests back to Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom on August 21, and its return comes with a whole new lineup of circus-inspired sweets. The shop has been closed for an extended refurbishment, but Disney just now revealed several new treats joining the menu when it reopens. Here’s what’s Big Top Souvenirs Reopens August 21 With NEW Treats at Magic Kingdom



D23 Mousequerade 2026: See This Year’s Winning Costumes

One of my favorite parts of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is seeing just how creative Disney fans can get, and Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest once again delivered. There’s something especially fun about seeing Disney Parks-inspired costumes take the stage, and this year brought everything from King Arthur Carrousel to Pirates of the Caribbean, D23 Mousequerade 2026: See This Year’s Winning Costumes



Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum Talks Fan Feedback, D23 and What’s Next

Following his first D23 as Chairman of Disney Experiences, Thomas Mazloum sat down for a more candid conversation with the Disney Parks Blog about his new role, the announcements that received the biggest reactions, and the importance of listening to longtime Disney fans. Mazloum described leading Disney Experiences as a “dream come true,” pointing to Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum Talks Fan Feedback, D23 and What’s Next



30 Years of EPCOT Food & Wine: See the Complete 2026 Festival Menus

The full menu has arrived for the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! This year’s festival runs from August 27 through November 21 and celebrates a major milestone: 30 years of Food & Wine at EPCOT. To mark the 30th anniversary, Disney is digging into the festival archives and bringing back 30 returning food and beverage favorites from years past, 30 Years of EPCOT Food & Wine: See the Complete 2026 Festival Menus



Disney-Owned ABC Suing FCC Over ‘Attacks’ on Free Speech

Disney-owned ABC has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission, escalating a dispute over the FCC’s decision to require eight ABC-owned stations to submit their broadcast licenses for review roughly two years ahead of schedule. ABC’s lawyers argue the network is being punished for its editorial decisions and news coverage. According to the Disney-Owned ABC Suing FCC Over ‘Attacks’ on Free Speech



Disney Airport Luggage Service Expands to First Moderate Resort

Disney is expanding its Airport Luggage Transfer service at Walt Disney World, and for the first time, a Moderate Resort is joining the lineup. Beginning today, August 18, guests staying at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort can take advantage of the complimentary luggage service when flying out of Orlando International Airport on participating airlines. The program allows eligible Disney Resort guests Disney Airport Luggage Service Expands to First Moderate Resort



21 Disney Characters Revealed for Animal Kingdom’s New Carousel

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is finally getting a carousel, and we now know almost every Disney critter you’ll be able to ride! At this past weekend’s D23: Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the attraction name and 21 of the 22 unique animal figures were revealed for El Carrusel de los Animalitos, or “The Carousel of Animals,” coming to the 21 Disney Characters Revealed for Animal Kingdom’s New Carousel





First Look at Disney+’s New Oswald Series Coming in 2027

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is returning to the screen, exactly 100 years after the character made his theatrical debut! During the 2026 Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney shared a first look at Oswald, a new three-part miniseries coming to Disney+ in February 2027. Written and produced by Jon Favreau, the project will First Look at Disney+’s New Oswald Series Coming in 2027



3 Must-Try Treats at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

There’s a LOT to fit into five hours at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and that includes eating your way through the event-exclusive food. After attending this year’s party and trying several of the Halloween offerings, I’ve narrowed it down to three menu items I’d absolutely get again, plus one bonus that’s worth mentioning. We’ve got sweet, 3 Must-Try Treats at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party