Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Encanto ride at Animal Kingdom is moving fast, and the latest construction permit proves it. Walt Disney Imagineering just filed a Notice of Commencement for set element installation at the Encanto attraction in Tropical Americas — and this is the second permit of its kind. That tells us something important: the show building is…
Reading Time: 2 minutesGreat news for fans of Disney’s holiday magic: Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade is officially coming back to Magic Kingdom for the 2026 Christmas season. Disney has begun casting for inline skating performers for the parade, which is one of the clearest signs that the beloved event is returning — and that planning is…
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe new Soarin’ Across America film at EPCOT has been generating excitement on its own — but a recently filed Walt Disney Imagineering permit suggests the changes coming to Soarin’ go beyond just swapping out the movie. Here’s what we know, and what it might mean for the attraction’s future. The Permit: “Installation of Set…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDisney’s landmark investment in Epic Games is facing its first real test. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has sent a memo to employees confirming layoffs of more than 1,000 people, citing a significant drop in Fortnite engagement and a company that has been “spending significantly more than we’re making.” For Disney, which committed $1.5 billion to…
Reading Time: 3 minutesBig news for fans of the classic Magic Kingdom ferry experience — Disney has received official approval to expand the ferry boat queue at Seven Seas Lagoon. The South Florida Water Management District has greenlit Disney’s permit application for the Magic Kingdom Ferry Boat Queue Expansion project, clearing the way for some much-needed improvements to…
Reading Time: 2 minutesDarth Vader is on the move again at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Dark Lord of the Sith has relocated to a new (and honestly very fitting) spot: the former Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple stage near the entrance to Star Tours in Echo Lake. Here’s what you need to know before planning your visit….
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’ve ever found yourself a few points short for a DVC reservation and called Member Services to top off with One Time Use points, that option just got a little more expensive. Starting March 23, 2026, DVC one-time use points now cost $22.50 each — a 12.5% jump from the previous all-in price of…
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you have a brunch reservation at Disney’s Grand Floridian Café, you need to know this before your trip. The Grand Floridian Café is closing for a temporary refresh starting mid-July 2026, with the closure running through October 2026. That’s a solid four-month window that could catch Disney fans off guard. The good news? Brunch…
Reading Time: 4 minutesCast Member previews for the refurbished Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin are now underway at Magic Kingdom. Here’s the preview schedule, what’s new, and when Annual Passholders can ride.
Reading Time: 4 minutesDisney shared first look photos of the refurbished Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. Here’s everything that’s new ahead of the April 8, 2026 reopening at Magic Kingdom.