Disney World Confirms Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Won’t Appear This Year.
Walt Disney World has confirmed that the Grand Floridian Resort will not offer its iconic Gingerbread House for the 2026 holiday season. This might sound like old news, but the first guest-facing announcement differs and offers more room for optimism for Christmas 2027 and beyond than what was previously revealed. Let’s start with quick background. The life-sized Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian was a staple of the holiday season for…
Disney World Announces Coral Reef Restaurant Seasonal Closure Starts After Summer 2026
Walt Disney World has quietly added an alert for Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT, indicating it will temporarily close soon. Here are dates & details, along with our thoughts about whether this is a refurbishment, cost-cutting measure, or both. Let’s start with basic background, which is what establishes why this temporary closure is unsurprising in the first place. Last November, Walt Disney World revealed that Coral Reef Restaurant would be reducing…
Most Overrated Disney Ride in World Closing for Long Refurbishment in 2026-2027
Prior to our first visit to the worst Disney theme park in the world roughly 15 years ago, friends warned…
New 1-Day Discount Disneyland Evening Ticket for $59!
Disney has released a new deal for deeply discounted single-day tickets to Disneyland and California Adventure valid only in the…
Save Up to $1,500 on Disney Cruise Line Sailings at Halloween & Christmas 2026!
One day after its Stitch Glitch flash sale ended, Disney Cruise Line has launched another discount with savings of up…
EPCOT’s Forgotten Food Court Gets a New Menu!
The Land flies under the radar when it comes to Walt Disney World reimagining rumors. Soarin’ gave the pavilion a…
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Disney World Reveals Refurbishment Reopening Date for Yachtsman Steakhouse Signature Restaurant
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New Captain Jack Sparrow Entertainment Coming to 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
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Earl of Sandwich Restaurant Makes Triumphant Return to Downtown Disney With Its Largest Location
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2026 Disney World Refurbishment Calendar
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Imagineering’s New Human to Skeleton Transforming Audio Animatronic Debuts in Pirates of the Caribbean
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