In today’s installment of “old man Bricker yells at cloud,” I’ve become dubious of Walt Disney World food ‘trends’ that go viral. This is in part because a lot of folks on social media don’t have great taste, just need content to feed the beast, jump on the bandwagon, or prioritize photogenic foods over quality […]

Since early 2026, Walt Disney World has modified two Magic Kingdom shows, eliminating or adjusting showtimes during the Cinderella Castle repainting. With that project almost 100% completed, we’ve been watching the entertainment calendars awaiting a full return to normal. It now appears that the “Let the Magic Begin” welcome show may not be coming back

Walt Disney World has shared everything new coming to Disney Springs in Summer 2026, including exciting new eats, entertainment, experiences, and more. This includes the Six Ravens restaurant concept by Gideon’s Bakehouse. Here’s the latest. According to Walt Disney World, the district is ‘leveling up’ for Cool Kids’ Summer, which starts May 26, 2026. As

Walt Disney World’s newest interactive experience, Level99, has announced that it’ll open its doors in Summer 2026! The replacement for the defunct NBA Experience and DisneyQuest venue at Disney Springs is finally getting a replacement, and it sounds fantastic! This covers the latest announcement, along with our commentary about why this could be a great

Universal Orlando has announced several closures and changes coming soon at Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and CityWalk. This stems partially from redevelopment of the Lost Continent land, but extends far beyond that and will include a reimagined live show, new signature restaurant, and more. As basic background, much of what was announced today

Disney has confirmed that Autopia, the opening day attraction that fulfills the wish of small children to drive cars, will be electrified at some point in 2027. This post shares details, closing and likely reopening timeline, former Imagineer Bob Gurr’s take on overhauling the ride, and what should be done with this ride at Disneyland

The Walt Disney Company announced that the 2027 D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will be held in Singapore, marking a major milestone in the expansion of Disney’s global fan celebrations. Here’s the official announcement about the D23 Expo returning to its international roots, including a bit of commentary. This event will mark the

Welcome Home Weeks are returning to Walt Disney World for Summer and Halloween 2026, offering big 40% off restaurant discounts, excellent freebies and perks, and more to Disney Vacation Club Members. This lists the latest discounts and free things at WDW, along with our commentary about these perks and why it has us hopeful for

Summer is the season of deep discounts at Walt Disney World, so if you’re traveling between now and September 2026, you have great options. There are even sale rates as low as $92 per night for Value Resorts and 60% off other hotels, making the next few months a good time to visit…so long as

During its first-ever earnings call under new CEO Josh D’Amaro, the Walt Disney Company reported its second quarter fiscal 2026 results this morning. This covers the good & bad of these results as they relate to Walt Disney World & Disneyland, including commentary about international headwinds, park attendance, hotel occupancy & more. Company-wide, Disney reported