Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! If you’ve been waiting for something big to happen with the Avengers Campus Expansion project, it’s finally here — Walt Disney Imagineering just confirmed that the build has gone vertical. The first steel column is now in place, marking the official next phase of bringing two brand-new attractions to life in Disney…
Reading Time: 3 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! Big news thrill ride lovers—the first Indiana Jones attraction permits have officially been filed. Walt Disney Imagineering is getting the ball rolling on the transformation of the DINOSAUR ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And yes, this is the first step toward the long-talked-about Indiana Jones retheme. Here’s everything you need to know…
Reading Time: 5 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! Get ready to raise your glass—The Beak and Barrel, the long-rumored Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge at Magic Kingdom, officially opens on August 29, 2025. This isn’t just another snack stop. It’s the first fully themed bar at Magic Kingdom with a full cocktail menu, immersive storytelling, and nods to both the…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! Here we go again—Disney just filed more permits tied to the Tropical Americas expansion at Animal Kingdom. If you’re like me and obsessively watch every construction move like it’s a hidden Mickey, this is a big one. What’s New: Two Additional Permits Filed Walt Disney Imagineering has submitted two new Notices of…
Reading Time: 2 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! Disney’s not slowing down—and neither is the progress on Zootopia: Better Zoogether! A new permit has just dropped, and it points to the next big milestone: signage. Walt Disney Imagineering officially filed a Notice of Commencement for signage installation at the Tree of Life Theater in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This permit lists…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! If you’ve been holding out hope that Disney’s Hollywood Studios would finally give Animation Courtyard the refresh it desperately needs—this is the update you’ve been waiting for. Disney has officially filed two new construction permits tied directly to the Animation Courtyard area. And here’s the thing: we already know what’s replacing it….
Reading Time: 3 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! If you’re like me, every single permit filed at Walt Disney World feels like a breadcrumb trail to the future. And when it’s for a spot as nostalgic as Tom Sawyer Island—and the long-shuttered Aunt Polly’s—you know Disney fans are paying close attention. Here’s exactly what’s happening, what the new permit actually…
Reading Time: 6 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! If you’ve been to Disney’s Hollywood Studios anytime in the last decade, you probably walked through Animation Courtyard and wondered what its future held. The space—once home to a thriving animation tour, then a Star Wars meet-and-greet zone—has felt stuck in the past. But now, Disney’s officially pulling back the curtain. The…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to sit in the same room as Walt Disney himself — to hear his voice, see him smile, and feel like he’s really there — you’re about to find out. On July 17, 2025, Disneyland will officially debut its first-ever Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic….
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! — the table is officially set, and the medals are the main course. We finally have our first look at the 2025 Wine and Dine race medals, and they’re serving up serious magic. Whether you’re running for porridge, pasta, or post-run pixie dust, these finisher medals are themed to a full day…