Reading Time: 3 minutesThe saga of the former Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel continues, and it’s moving in a very specific direction. The Galactic Starcruiser Disney Imagineering office conversion is officially entering a new phase, with Walt Disney Imagineering filing a second Notice of Commencement on the property — a strong signal that serious construction work is now…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe wait is almost over. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopening 2026 is officially confirmed: the wildest ride in the wilderness is coming back to Magic Kingdom on May 3, 2026, and it’s bringing some serious upgrades along with it. After a lengthy refurbishment that reached from the top of the mountain down into its deepest…
Reading Time: 3 minutesOne of the most exciting announcements tied to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’s upcoming May 3 reopening is the Big Thunder Mountain height requirement lowered to 38 inches — down from the previous 40-inch threshold. For families with younger kids, it’s a welcome change. But how exactly did Disney pull it off? Here’s a look at…
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’re a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder, the Disney World Passholder restaurant discount 2026 is something you’re going to want to know about. As part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026, Disney is offering savings of up to 40% at select restaurants across all four theme parks and select resort hotels — but only on…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDisney World Annual Passholders, here’s something to get excited about — V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026 is coming with a free Toy Story collectible magnet, and the timing could not be better. The magnet features Buzz and Woody, which lines up perfectly with the release of Toy Story 5 in theaters this June. Here’s everything you…
Reading Time: 3 minutesGolfers planning a round at Walt Disney World this summer have a scheduling conflict to be aware of: the Lake Buena Vista Golf Course closing 2026 is officially on the books. The course is set to shut down starting May 4, 2026, for what Disney is calling a major overhaul — and it won’t reopen…
Reading Time: 5 minutesIf you’re planning a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant is on your list, you need to know what’s changed. The April 2026 menu update is one of the bigger monthly refreshes the restaurant has seen in a while — three entrees gone, a wings overhaul, a new dessert, and a…
Reading Time: 5 minutesIt’s happening. Coaster track support columns have arrived at the construction site for the Monsters Inc. flying door coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — and this is one of the clearest signs yet that this attraction is moving from groundwork into vertical assembly. If you’ve been following the Monsters Inc. flying door coaster construction update…
Reading Time: 5 minutesThings are getting serious over at Monstropolis. Walt Disney Imagineering has just filed four new Notices of Commencement at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and they’re tied specifically to scenic fabrication inside the Monsters Inc. land construction zone. If you’ve been following this project, you know scenic work permits are a big deal — they signal a…
Reading Time: 4 minutesAnnual Passholder summer just got an official start date. Disney has announced that V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026 will run from May 1 through July 31 at Walt Disney World — giving AP holders three full months of exclusive perks, special merchandise, and limited-time experiences. Here’s everything confirmed so far, plus what we’re still waiting to…