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 Lobby Bar Name & Opening Date Revealed for Disney’s Grand Floridian

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has announced the name and opening date for its new lobby bar: The Perch, debuting in just a few days on November 10th in the resort’s main lobby. Inspired by the iconic birdcage that once graced the lobby, The Perch celebrates the resort’s Victorian elegance with rich woodwork, stained glass details, and brass accents. The … New Lobby Bar Name & Opening Date Revealed for Disney’s Grand Floridian



Disney Parks Teases Haunted Mansion x Fortnite Collaboration

The boundary between Disney’s theme parks and digital worlds just blurred again. Earlier today, the @DisneyParks Instagram posted a cryptic message teasing what appears to be the next chapter in the company’s growing collaboration with Epic Games’ Fortnite. The image – stylized in The Haunted Mansion‘s stretching portraits – hints at an upcoming crossover event that … Disney Parks Teases Haunted Mansion x Fortnite Collaboration



Holiday Decor Begins to Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The holiday spirit is beginning to take over Walt Disney World as Christmas décor starts to appear throughout the parks. During a recent visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we spotted the first signs of the season taking shape. While the park’s towering entrance tree has yet to arrive, festive touches are already spreading across Discovery … Holiday Decor Begins to Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom



New Figment Sweater Collection Coming to EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays

Fans of Figment will have a little extra imagination to take home this holiday season! The beloved purple dragon, EPCOT‘s mascot for more than four decades, has long been a favorite subject of festival merchandise collections. In recent years, you may have spotted him inside Journey Into Imagination with Figment during the holiday season, sporting his cheerful … New Figment Sweater Collection Coming to EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays



Zootopia: Better Zoogether Brings New 4D Celebration to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

We were invited by Walt Disney World to preview Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, a new 4D show debuting November 7, 2025, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The experience takes over the Tree of Life Theater, replacing It’s Tough to Be a Bug! after more than two decades under the park’s iconic tree. The attraction was developed through a partnership … Zootopia: Better Zoogether Brings New 4D Celebration to Disney’s Animal Kingdom



Spookiest of Details Found at Walt Disney World & Disneyland

Disney Parks are known for their magic, but look closely and you’ll find details that lean more eerie than enchanting… Beyond the jump scares of the Haunted Mansion or Tower of Terror, Imagineers have tucked away some chilling touches you can find year round; including hidden skeletons, unsettling traditions, and even a trip to the … Spookiest of Details Found at Walt Disney World & Disneyland





Disney World’s 2025 Holiday Party Exclusive Keepsake Ornaments

It’s almost time to decorate the tree! Those attending Walt Disney World’s two signature holiday events this year, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, will each receive an exclusive ornament as part of their event admission. 2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Ornament In addition to all the … Disney World’s 2025 Holiday Party Exclusive Keepsake Ornaments



Complete Foodie Guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom

As the holiday season quickly approaches, it’s time to focus on the scrumptious foods coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World! With more than 40 new offerings, including the Reindeer Sundae and Holiday Ravioli, alongside plenty of returning favorites, the culinary teams have definitely secured their spots on … Complete Foodie Guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom



Disney World’s Lightning Lane Hits All-Time High Prices

Just weeks after a resort-wide price hike across tickets, food, parking, and tours, Walt Disney World is rolling out record-high Lightning Lane prices at all four parks. Both the Single Pass and Multi Pass options are seeing their highest rates since the system launched in July 2024. The new maximums appear October 29 and November 1, 2025, coinciding with the busy Halloween … Disney World’s Lightning Lane Hits All-Time High Prices