Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! If you’re like me and love that blend of Disney magic with real-world charm, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter has always been one of those underrated gems. And now? It just got a serious upgrade. All 1,008 rooms at Port Orleans French Quarter are officially refurbished — and trust me,…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! If you’ve been keeping an eye on what’s next for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, here’s your first real sign that something big is coming: Walt Disney Imagineering just filed a Notice of Commencement to demolish the Stage 1 Company Store in the Muppet Courtyard area. And yep—this looks like the first Monsters Inc….
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Disney Vacationers, this is big. For the first time ever, The Walt Disney Company is bringing the magic of its theme parks to the Middle East. That’s right—Disney has officially announced plans for a brand-new theme park resort in Abu Dhabi. And if you’re like me, you probably had to do a double-take to…
Reading Time: 3 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! Disney is officially preparing to say goodbye to one of the longest-running attractions at Hollywood Studios. According to social media posts from Disney Live Entertainment Cast Members, a special “Filming Event – Archiving MuppetVision 3D!” is scheduled for mid-May 2025 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Cast Members have reportedly been invited to register…
Reading Time: 5 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! Big news — we finally have a name for the Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge coming to Magic Kingdom. And if you’re like me and live for Disney details, you’re going to want to grab your spyglass and dive into this one. It’s Official: The Lounge Is Called The Beak and Barrel…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! If you think Disney’s Value Resorts are all the same, you haven’t seen the new updates rolling out at Pop Century Resort. Disney just gave us a first look at the refreshed rooms, and while it’s not a total makeover, the changes add a fun splash of energy and color that fans…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! Disney just added another win to its long list of achievements — and this one’s all about the holidays, music, and Jack Skellington. On April 29, 2025, Walt Disney World was officially awarded the IAAPA Brass Ring for “Most Creative Winter Holiday Production” for its What’s This? Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! If you love Disney parades as much as I do, you know nighttime parades at Magic Kingdom have a special kind of magic. SpectroMagic and Main Street Electrical Parade didn’t just entertain — they became part of the soul of a Disney trip. It’s been way too long since we’ve had a…
Reading Time: 5 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! Here’s the news: runDisney races at Disneyland are going on pause again after early 2026. The final event before the break will be the 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, scheduled for January 28 to February 1, 2026, with registration opening April 29, 2025. This pause doesn’t come with a return date. And…
Reading Time: 5 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! Big Star Wars news just dropped—and if you’re like me, someone who’s piloted the Millennium Falcon more times than you can count and still grins like a kid every time Hondo starts talking—you’re going to love this. At the April 19, 2025, Disney Experiences panel during Star Wars Celebration, Disney confirmed what…