Reading Time: 4 minutesDisney’s commitment to making wishes come true just got even stronger. Thomas Mazloum, Chairman of Disney Experiences, has been appointed to the Make-A-Wish America national board of directors — and this isn’t a symbolic gesture. It’s a continuation of a relationship that stretches back more than four decades and has changed the lives of hundreds…
Reading Time: 4 minutesAfter 36 years with The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle is retiring. He shared the news with his team and confirmed it publicly on LinkedIn, announcing he will step away from the company in late July 2026. It’s the end of an extraordinary run — one that started on the floor…
Reading Time: 3 minutesSomething is brewing at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort — and Disney is not saying a word about it. Two new entries have appeared in the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District public permit database pointing to projects at BoardWalk, both targeting spaces that have been sitting empty for a while. The filings are listed as “Project Amazon”…
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you were hoping the Let the Magic Begin welcome show would come back to Magic Kingdom’s castle forecourt once Cinderella Castle’s refurbishment wraps up — we have some news for you. Disney has confirmed the character performance is not returning. The show is staying audio-only, permanently. That’s a pretty big change for Magic Kingdom,…
Reading Time: 5 minutesGood news for fans of the Yacht Club area: Crew’s Cup Lounge at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is set to reopen on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The lounge has been closed since February 23, making this a long-awaited return for one of Epcot resort area’s most relaxed spots for a drink and a bite. Along…
Reading Time: 3 minutesSix Ravens at Disney Springs is almost here. The hand pie shop from Gideon’s Bakehouse founder Steve Lewis has a nearly complete exterior, and Disney has officially confirmed a summer 2026 opening. Here is everything you need to know about what Six Ravens is, what it will serve, and what the storefront looks like right…
Reading Time: 4 minutesUniversal CityWalk Orlando is getting a celebrity-backed upgrade to its dining lineup. Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice — founded by *NSYNC member Joey Fatone and his manager Joe Mulvihill — is replacing the long-running Hot Dog Hall of Fame, with the new concept expected to open later in 2026. If you’re a CityWalk…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis is the one a lot of Universal fans have been dreading. Universal Orlando has officially confirmed that The Lost Continent will close in phases, with Mythos Restaurant — one of the most beloved dining experiences in all of theme park land — slated to permanently close in 2027 as Universal prepares to build an…
Reading Time: 4 minutesAnother long-running dining institution at Universal Orlando is coming to an end. Thunder Falls Terrace, the quick-service staple in Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure, will permanently close this summer so Universal can transform it into something entirely new: the park’s signature full-service restaurant, set to debut in 2027. And the timing of this announcement…
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’re a Disney Vacation Club member, this is the summer event you’ve been waiting for. Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Weeks 2026 is officially on the calendar, and the lineup of member perks, dining deals, and exclusive experiences is genuinely impressive. Here’s everything you need to know — dates, events, dining discounts, and the…