AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey
Coral Reef Restaurant Reopening November 4 at EPCOT
We now have a reopening date for Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT following its upcoming multi-month closure. The longtime table-service restaurant inside The Seas with Nemo & Friends will temporarily close beginning September 8, 2026, for planned maintenance. Walt Disney World initially announced only that Coral Reef was expected to reopen sometime later in 2026, … Coral Reef Restaurant Reopening November 4 at EPCOT
DVC Changes Reservation Rules, Taking Aim at Controversial “Walking”
Disney Vacation Club quietly made a pretty significant change to its reservation modification rules this week, and if you’re a DVC Member who has ever heard someone talking about “walking” a reservation and wondered what on earth they meant, you’re certainly not alone. The change immediately kicked off a huge discussion on our Disney Vacation … DVC Changes Reservation Rules, Taking Aim at Controversial “Walking”
8 Ways to Reset When Your Disney World Day Goes Sideways
Around here, we talk a lot about planning the perfect Walt Disney World vacation. Make those dining reservations, learn how Lightning Lane works, arrive early, know which attractions you want to prioritize, and have some sort of plan before you walk through the park gates. But sometimes the best thing you can do for your … 8 Ways to Reset When Your Disney World Day Goes Sideways
The Bag Charm Costs More Than the Bag Did, But I Still Bought It!
I bought this adorable pumpkin Lug bag last year and I can hardly wait to dig it out of my Halloween box. While I was perusing through new Disney merchandise hitting the virtual shelves, I spotted a new bag charm from Baublebar that I am totally and completely obsessed with. I knew immediately I’d have … The Bag Charm Costs More Than the Bag Did, But I Still Bought It!
Look Closely! Disney Reveals Easter Eggs Hidden in NEW Animation Experience
We already know we’ll spend an unreasonable amount of time looking at every little thing inside The Magic of Disney Animation when it opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on September 14. Walt Disney Imagineering has now given us even more reason to look closely. In a new reel, Imagineer Ben takes us inside the Animator’s … Look Closely! Disney Reveals Easter Eggs Hidden in NEW Animation Experience
Disney Reveals the NEW ‘Coco’ Lantern Sipper in Action
We already knew a beautiful new Coco Lantern Sipper was headed to Disneyland Resort for this year’s Día de los Muertos celebrations, but Disney just gave us a much better look at it in action, and this thing is the bee’s knees! The new sipper officially goes on sale today, September 3, and Disney Eats … Disney Reveals the NEW ‘Coco’ Lantern Sipper in Action
So Many NEW Treats & Drinks Are Coming to Disney World
Walt Disney World is rolling out a whole bunch of new food and drinks, and there is a LOT to look through here. We’ve got everything from character-inspired waffles and loaded churros to colorful frozen drinks, milkshakes, cocktails, and plenty of sweet treats scattered throughout the theme parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. Some of these … So Many NEW Treats & Drinks Are Coming to Disney World
New Menu Items Arrive at Disneyland’s Rancho del Zocalo
Disneyland guests have several new reasons to stop by Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante in Frontierland, and judging by the photos Disney Eats just shared, you may want to arrive hungry. Beginning today, September 3, 2026, the restaurant is adding a mix of brand-new dishes and returning favorites to its menu. The new lineup includes everything … New Menu Items Arrive at Disneyland’s Rancho del Zocalo
Grand Floridian Cafe Finally Has a Reopening Date at Disney World
We finally have a pretty good idea of when Grand Floridian Cafe will welcome guests back after its lengthy refurbishment at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Grand Floridian Cafe has been closed since July 20, 2026, for a major refurbishment, and Disney previously said the restaurant would remain unavailable through October. Now, Disney’s own … Grand Floridian Cafe Finally Has a Reopening Date at Disney World
Disney ‘ZOMBIES’ Actress Carla Jeffery Dies at 33
Some terribly sad news has been shared with the Disney community. Carla Jeffery, best known to Disney fans for playing Bree in the ZOMBIES franchise, died on September 1, 2026, at just 33 years old. Jeffery’s longtime talent agency, Alexander’s Talent Management, announced her passing in a statement shared Tuesday. The agency had represented Jeffery … Disney ‘ZOMBIES’ Actress Carla Jeffery Dies at 33
