Walt Disney World has announced new perks including a free Muppets magnet at Hollywood Studios for what’s basically an extension of AP Appreciation Days, albeit a light one, for late summer and early fall. This covers all of the official details plus our predictions about an upcoming Annual Pass discount, since many readers have asked about […]

Walt Disney World has released new concept art and details for the restaurants (plural), upper-level fireworks viewing terrace, and lobby at Lakeshore Lodge, giving fans our first look inside the new Magic Kingdom area waterfront resort opening in Summer 2027. Here are full details, brand-new concept art, plus our commentary about these features. As basic background,

Disney Worldbuilders, a new documentary from the Academy Award and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, features some of the company’s most influential filmmakers as they reflect on what’s shaped their creative work. Here are new details and the release date of the next major project from the creative behind The Imagineering Story and Disneyland Handcrafted, plus how

A popular airfare deal is back for a limited time! You can score buy one, get one free flights via the Southwest Companion Pass for a limited time in early 2027 after booking a single round trip flight this fall. This post covers details of this special offer: dates, pros & cons, alternatives, and how

It’s not every day that Disney drops a cryptic clue that, depending upon how construed, could lead fans to conclude that an attraction is either closing permanently for a complete reimagining or about to announce an imminent reopening. Those are pretty much polar opposites on the spectrum of ride refurbishment outcomes! And yet, that’s exactly

Walt Disney World has announced new & updated entertainment for the 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, along with the merchandise and exclusive popcorn buckets sold at Magic Kingdom during the spook season special event. This post covers the Lilo & Stitch and Captain Jack Sparrow entertainment, plus other recent changes in the last

Great news, audiophiles! Walt Disney World is releasing a brand-new two-LP vinyl release inspired by the original 1983 “The Official Album of EPCOT Center” that fans have been begging to have repressed for years. Here are details about the upcoming album, where you can preorder, why this is such a big deal to diehards, and more. In

Not much is new for the 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, but one thing that apparently is changing is Cast Member costumes. And if initial fan reactions are any indication, this addition is a downgrade as opposed to an improvement. Here are full details, along with our commentary. For those of you who

The brand-new Six Ravens restaurant by Gideon’s Bakehouse is soft opening this week at Walt Disney World! Here are details for location, including the full menu of food & drinks, operating hours & virtual queue details. Plus,why this is our most-anticipated WDW dining spot in years, and is sure to be a huge hit with

Palace vs. Castle. It’s a tale as old as time. Do you dine in one of Magic Kingdom’s two castle meals, Be Our Guest Restaurant in Beast’s Castle or Royal Table in Cinderella Castle, or opt for the tried and true fur character dining experience over at Crystal Palace? This review makes the case for