food IS a theme park
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter has been getting a bit of a refresh recently, and these changes have been a long time coming.
Port Orleans French Quarter
The room refurbishments currently going on at this hotel have been happening since May, and we’ve slowly seen the new rooms open back up to guests (you can check out a full room tour here!). But, just when we thought this project was close to being completed, Disney goes and delays the completion.
You’re a Disney pro, right?
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
I mean, when you’re planning a trip to Disney World, I’m sure you’ve got all your Minnie ears ready, your phone’s charged up and ready to go at a moments notice to snag those Lightning Lanes, and you’ve even memorized all the secret menu items at Trader Sam’s. Speaking of secrets, there’s this one shortcut at Disney World that if you don’t already know about, your “Disney expert” status might be in question. But, don’t worry. I’m not here to revoke your Disney fan card. I’m here to level it up!
Since his surprise return in 2022, Disney CEO Bob Iger has faced several challenges from turning things around for the parks to finding a niche in the world of streaming and even going head-to-head with the Governor of Florida.
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But, Iger has announced that he plans to step down in 2026, leaving us wondering just who will take his place. A succession search committee has been at work for a while now, and it sounds like we may be getting closer to having our answer.
Are you heading to EPCOT soon?
EPCOT
If so, and you’re coming with little ones, there’s one thing you absolutely cannot forget (and no, we’re not talking about your appetite) — you need to pack a swimsuit! I know it sounds like a strange choice, so let’s talk about it!
We got creative at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts. We went green for the Flower and Garden Festival. We even snacked our way around the world at the Food and Wine Festival. But soon, the final festival of the year will return to EPCOT; the International Festival of the Holidays will run from November 29th through December 30th! The event begins the day after Thanksgiving — just in time for the holiday season.
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
So, what can we expect this year? Well, we just got a look at the menus for this year, and we do know that the Candlelight Processional will return, along with the Holiday Storytellers, Joyful: A Celebration of the Season, and two classic holiday attraction overlays. We also know that there will be tons of new festival merchandise — we’ve got a NEW preview to share!
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Sale alert! We’ve got GREAT news, Disney fans! With the holiday season fast approaching, now is the time to get a head start on your shopping list.
Target
Target is in the middle of a secret sale right now. Disney advent calendars are 20% off for a limited time, and we found some of the most popular picks!
Don’t be fooled! Just because summer is over does NOT mean the rainy season is finished in Disney World. In fact, hurricane season runs all the way through November 30th! Prepare for at least one or two downpours during your trip.
Rainy Day in Magic Kingdom
For those who aren’t well-versed in Central Florida weather, we have one tip: invest in some good, quality rain gear. Here’s what we recommend!
Let’s just get right to it: “Winging it” at Disney World is, shall we say, not the greatest idea.
Spaceship Earth
Maybe it sounds tempting, especially if you’re someone who likes to live in the moment, but trust us when we say that showing up at Disney World with no game plan can be a recipe for disaster, especially if it’s your first time (or even your second or third visit). The last thing we want for you is that you end up missing out on some of the best experiences, wasting time, or even making the trip more stressful than magical. So let’s have a quick chat on why you absolutely need a plan for your next Disney World trip.
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
Magic Kingdom
Disney World’s wait times weren’t quite what you might expect this week. Spooky season is in full force, but you know what wasn’t too scary? This week’s Disney World wait times!
We are total Disney nerds. We track the wait times. We know every single place to buy a Mickey pretzel. We even run our own little product tests in the parks!
Magic Kingdom
Speaking of product testing, we have to talk about one of the most important things you will pack on vacation: SHOES. We’ve tested a LOT of shoes in Disney World, and after thousands of hours in the field (a.k.a. the Magic Kingdom), we have come up with our list of the best choices.
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
