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.

5 Character Meet-and-Greets Walt Disney World Is Missing

By Chloé Ferreira | Published June 9, 2026

One of the best parts of a Walt Disney World vacation is meeting favorite characters in person. From classic Disney icons to heroes and villains from across Disney’s many franchises, character meet-and-greets help bring these stories to life in a way that attractions alone can’t. While Disney World already offers a strong lineup of character … 5 Character Meet-and-Greets Walt Disney World Is Missing

NEW Menu for ‘La Poutinerie’ – Opening July 1 at EPCOT

By Chloé Ferreira | Published June 8, 2026

EPCOT is about to get a little more Canadian… and a lot more cheesy. Beginning July 1, guests visiting World Showcase will be able to stop by La Poutinerie, a new quick-service location in the Canada Pavilion hosted by Air Canada. The opening date lands on Canada Day, making it a fitting debut for the … NEW Menu for ‘La Poutinerie’ – Opening July 1 at EPCOT

Kendi the Rhino at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Can See Again After Rare Surgery

By Chloé Ferreira | Published June 8, 2026

A longtime resident of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is seeing the world a little more clearly these days. Kendi, a 27-year-old white rhino who has lived at the park her entire life, recently underwent a rare cataract removal procedure after Disney’s Animal Care team noticed a change in her right eye. Keepers observed cloudiness developing in … Kendi the Rhino at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Can See Again After Rare Surgery

First Showtimes Announced for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026

By Chloé Ferreira | Published June 8, 2026

As Halloween season creeps closer at Walt Disney World, Disney has started revealing entertainment showtimes for this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. So far, two of the event’s biggest offerings have confirmed times for 2026, giving guests an early chance to start planning their party night. Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular will light up … First Showtimes Announced for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026

This Disney Coloring Book Is Packed With Extinct Attraction Easter Eggs

By Chloé Ferreira | Published June 5, 2026

I recently picked up Art of Coloring: Walt Disney World from DisneyStore.com, expecting a relaxing collection of park-inspired illustrations. What I didn’t expect was a surprisingly deep dive into Walt Disney World history. Originally released as part of the resort’s 50th anniversary celebration, the coloring book pulls artwork from both modern park designs and vintage Disney coloring … This Disney Coloring Book Is Packed With Extinct Attraction Easter Eggs

Actor James Handy from Disney’s ‘The Rocketeer’ Dies at 81

By Chloé Ferreira | Published June 5, 2026

Actor James Handy, who appeared in Disney’s The Rocketeer and dozens of film and television productions over a career spanning more than four decades, has died at the age of 81. According to Deadline, Handy died after being stabbed during an incident at a residence in Tarzana, California, on Wednesday, June 3. The Los Angeles Police Department … Actor James Handy from Disney’s ‘The Rocketeer’ Dies at 81

How to Escape the Magic Kingdom Evening Crowds

By Chloé Ferreira | Published June 5, 2026

If you’re committed to soaking up everything Magic Kingdom has to offer well into the night, escaping the evening crowds can feel like an art form. The park tends to fill back up after sundown for nighttime events like the Happily Ever After fireworks show or Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade. With so much happening … How to Escape the Magic Kingdom Evening Crowds

Vintage Disney Shopping: Chloe’s Treasure Thursday

By Chloé Ferreira | Published June 4, 2026

Hey howdy hey! This week’s vintage Disney roundup heads to the second star to the right in honor of Peter Pan. While J.M. Barrie first introduced the boy who wouldn’t grow up in his 1904 stage play (later adapted into the 1911 novel Peter and Wendy) it was Walt Disney’s animated version that firmly planted Neverland into pop culture … Vintage Disney Shopping: Chloe’s Treasure Thursday

Imagineering Shares Behind the Scenes Look at Monstropolis Construction

By Chloé Ferreira | Published June 4, 2026

Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a new construction update video offering the first look behind the walls at Monstropolis, the upcoming land currently being built at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World, coming alongside today’s bigger story on the land with more details, including a hint at what’s still to come at this year’s … Imagineering Shares Behind the Scenes Look at Monstropolis Construction

New Details on Monstropolis Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

By Chloé Ferreira | Published June 4, 2026

Construction is well underway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World, where the world of Monsters, Inc. is taking shape as a fully realized land called Monstropolis. Developed through a collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar Animation Studios, the area will bring guests into the monster city fans know from the films. Disney … New Details on Monstropolis Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios