food IS a theme park
The first phase of DinoLand U.S.A. closures has begun at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Construction walls around Fossil Fun games.
The entire land will soon be gone so the new Pueblo Esperanza, the Tropical Americas-themed land, can take its place. DinoLand is closing in phases, and Disney has shared that 2025 will be the last year we’ll all get to ride Dinosaur. So to commemorate the popular ride’s final year, we created a collection of ‘The Final Roar’ attire!
The Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom serves up the best treats to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Main Street Confectionery
You’ll find caramel apples, frozen Glacier drinks, and many other fun snacks. There are a lot of sweets (and savory snacks) to try at this shop. Plus, if you’re a lover of popcorn, you can create your own popcorn mix or try one of their seasonal mixes at the Kernel Kitchen inside the Confectionery. We recently stopped by for a snack and happened to notice a new popcorn mix being offered! So of course, we had to try it.
Astro Orbiter is now closed for refurbishment in Magic Kingdom.
Astro Orbiter is closed
The ride officially closed on January 13th for maintenance, and it will once again open later this year.
The 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts begins on Friday, January 17th!
2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts
This is one of EPCOT’s four seasonal festivals. The festival brings lots of exciting and fun things to do, see, and enjoy. It’s the most colorful of the festivals that includes art in various forms, including art made by YOU, the guests of the festival. We love all the EPCOT festivals, but this one is full of enjoyment for the whole family. So let’s get a quick preview of just a few of the exciting things coming to this year’s Festival of the Arts! [Read more…]
Moonlight Magic is back for 2025 for Disney Vacation Club members!
Moonlight Magic
This FREE DVC perk is an after-hours event with low crowd levels, entertainment, free snacks, and meet-and-greets with rare Disney characters. Recently, Disney revealed the dates for the 2025 Moonlight Magic events, and something caught interesting caught our eye!
Ride closures happen all the time at Disney World, but occasionally restaurants will close as well to be refurbished.
Mickey at Topolino’s Terrace character breakfast
We’ve most recently seen hotel food courts close for remodeling, but now a signature dining location will be closing for about two weeks. This restaurant offers a character breakfast and a signature dining dinner. Keep reading below to find out which restaurant is closing and what other Disney World attractions will remain closed this week!
Disney has officially released its 2025 – 2026 runDisney events calendar!
©Disney
It’s time to mark your calendar and grab your running shoes, as we gear up for the upcoming race season. Plus, a brand-new virtual race has been announced for 2025!
We’re taking you with us into somewhere beyond!
Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond
Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond recently opened in Disneyland, and we have officially stepped inside. This new shop is based on the famous Madame Leota from the Haunted Mansion ride, and she’s taking you into the spirit world. You’ll find lots of cute apparel like Spirit Jerseys and ears inside this store, but it’s the hidden details that make for an interesting tale.
Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk in California will be closed today, January 8th.
Universal Studios Hollywood
The closure is due to extreme winds and fires impacting Southern California.
If you visit Disney World and you look up in the sky, you might find fireworks, Tinker Bell, or people screaming from inside the Tower of Terror.
Hi, Tinker Bell!
What you won’t usually find are drones, helicopters, or airplanes buzzing Cinderella Castle or Spaceship Earth. If Disney World is so incredibly popular, why is it that it’s not bombarded by people constantly giving bird’s eye view tours or trying to spy backstage? Is it possible that something is preventing people from flying over the theme parks day and night? Yes, there actually is!
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