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.



Wild Snapshots from Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

There’s something undeniably magical about Disney’s Animal Kingdom after a summer rainstorm. The pavement still glistens, the air feels fresh, and if you time it just right, the animals on Kilimanjaro Safaris seem to put on a show just for you. That’s exactly what happened on a recent post-storm adventure, where a rare sighting of … Wild Snapshots from Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom



NEW Park-Specific Merchandise Celebrates the World Showcase at EPCOT

There’s something special about bringing home a souvenir that feels tied to the place you experienced and memories made there. EPCOT’s latest park-specific collection delivers just that! This new line celebrates the varying cultures represented in World Showcase with designs of classic Mickey Mouse. From retro ringer tees, pins, a Tervis tumbler, and Spirit Jersey, … NEW Park-Specific Merchandise Celebrates the World Showcase at EPCOT



EPCOT’s 2025 Food & Wine Festival Concert Schedule is Here!

The irresistible fusion of international cuisine and throwback live music returns to EPCOT this year, as the iconic Eat to the Beat Concert Series kicks off during the International Food & Wine Festival, happening from August 28th through November 22nd, 2025. From returning favorites such as Joey Fatone & [mystery] friends to Smash Mouth, and new artists including The Beach Boys and … EPCOT’s 2025 Food & Wine Festival Concert Schedule is Here!





NEW Halloween Shirts Spotted at Walt Disney World!

It’s only July 1st, but Halloween is already starting to haunt the shelves at Walt Disney World. I recently came across some newly-released fall-themed t-shirts at Port of Entry, located along the World Showcase promenade at EPCOT — and it’s likely they’ll start appearing in other Disney retail locations before long. The lineup includes two … NEW Halloween Shirts Spotted at Walt Disney World!





Temporary Closures Announced for Popular Walt Disney World Attractions

Walt Disney World has announced upcoming temporary closures for three beloved attractions scheduled for routine maintenance or major refurbishment in the coming weeks. While these closures may disappoint some visitors, they ensure that the attractions continue to operate safely, efficiently, and with the high standards Disney fans expect. Here’s what you need to know: Buzz … Temporary Closures Announced for Popular Walt Disney World Attractions



Which Disney World Attractions are CLOSED in July 2025?

Summer crowds are rolling in, the Florida sun is shining, and while there’s plenty of magic to be found around every corner at Walt Disney World, a few fan-favorite attractions are hitting the pause button — or bowing out altogether. Here’s what you need to know about what’s closed at Walt Disney World in July … Which Disney World Attractions are CLOSED in July 2025?



New Map Reveals Size of Monsters, Inc. Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The size and layout of the Monsters, Inc. door coaster ride building at Disney’s Hollywood Studios were revealed in a map released by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Image source: BlogMickey Based on the map above, the show building is the larger pink shape within the [previous Cast Member] parking lot off Cypress Dr. … New Map Reveals Size of Monsters, Inc. Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios