Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’ve walked past the Canada pavilion at EPCOT recently, you’ve probably noticed that Refreshment Port is dark. The quick-service spot — home to chicken strips, poutine, and soft-serve — closed on January 12, 2026 with no reopening date. Now we know why this is more than just a standard sprucing-up: Walt Disney Imagineering has…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Magic of Disney Animation building at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is officially coming back to life — and it’s going to be a seriously impressive creative hub. Walt Disney Imagineering just filed another permit for work at the location, this one for “install set elements” with Adirondack Studios as the contractor. Combined with a string…
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat if you could check into a hotel inside Magic Kingdom itself — steps from Cinderella Castle, no monorail required? It almost happened. Court documents from an ongoing lawsuit between Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) reveal that Disney seriously explored building a disney magic kingdom hotel inside the park as recently…
Reading Time: 4 minutesIt’s happening. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is now accepting guests at Magic Kingdom — weeks ahead of its April 8 official reopening. The attraction kicked off a surprise soft opening this morning, giving early visitors a first look at everything that’s changed inside. If you’re at Magic Kingdom today, this is your moment. Here’s…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe wait is almost over. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom just got a major glow-up — and the brand-new entrance marquee is turning heads in Tomorrowland. Construction walls came down overnight, revealing a stunning new sign that fits right into the futuristic aesthetic Tomorrowland is known for. If you’ve been waiting for…
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’re planning a visit to Disney Springs and thinking about hopping on a bus over to a resort hotel, there’s something new you need to know before you go. Disney Springs bus service to Walt Disney World resort hotels now requires reservation verification — and if you don’t have the right documentation, you won’t…
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’ve been heading to Magic Kingdom lately and hear the familiar sounds of the Main Street Philharmonic starting up near Cinderella Castle, here’s a tip: don’t walk. Hustle. Because someone very special has been joining the band — and you don’t want to miss him. Band Leader Mickey (also called Drum Major Mickey) has…
Reading Time: 4 minutesJosh D’Amaro just made history — and he did it in Paris. In his first international trip as Disney CEO, D’Amaro traveled to Disneyland Paris to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the grand opening of the World of Frozen land on March 29, 2026. This wasn’t just a ribbon-cutting photo op. It…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe 2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend merchandise is here — and if you’re racing in April, you’re going to want to see this. Disney has officially revealed the full merchandise lineup for the 2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend, taking place April 16–20 at Walt Disney World. This year’s theme is Disney Duos, and the collection…
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’ve been planning your Magic Kingdom mornings around Mickey’s PhilharMagic, it’s time to update your strategy. Disney has quietly removed Mickey’s PhilharMagic from the Magic Kingdom early entry attraction lineup. If you’re an eligible resort hotel guest counting on that extra 30 minutes to get a head start on Fantasyland, PhilharMagic is no longer…