Reports of My Favorite Disney World Meal’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated.
It has now been nearly 5 years since dearly-departed Disney CFO Christine McCarthy offered an infamous answer addressing the impact of inflation on Walt Disney World and Disneyland. This was back on the November 2021 earnings call, concerning the July to September quarter. Meaning that it has been 5 years since the time frame being addressed. McCarthy said that inflation was on the minds of every CFO, noting that Disney was…
Ranking All 22 Announcements at the 2026 D23 Expo for Disney World & Beyond, Worst to Best
One week ago was the biggest news day for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and the international parks in 2 years. Host Neil Patrick Harris, Parks Chair Thomas Mazloum, and a number of Imagineers and special guests shared updates on projects that were first announced in 2024, while also making a number of new announcements. This post offers our rankings of each piece of news, now that I’ve (mostly) come down…
Best & Worst Weeks to Visit Disneyland in 2026 to 2028
Choosing the best time to visit Disneyland & Disney California Adventure is tricky, especially as crowds are less predictable and…
2026 Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party Guide
Oogie Boogie Bash is a Halloween Party in Disney California Adventure (DCA) at Disneyland Resort. This guide covers everything you…
‘New Magic’ in Germany Train Garden Brings Back Dreamfinder to EPCOT Early.
Imagineering and Walt Disney World’s Engineering Services Artist Prep team are adding ‘New Magic’ to the Germany Train Garden at…
2026 Disneyland Refurbishment Calendar
This Disney California Adventure and Disneyland ride refurbishment calendar for 2026 lists temporary attraction closures so you know what won’t…
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Disney World’s Fast-Selling $5 Character Cup Charms Could Be the Next Big Merchandise Craze
Walt Disney World’s hottest merchandise line right now is the customizable character charms for refillable mugs. These new accessories wedge…
Disney World Makes Major Progress on Multi-Year Yacht & Beach Club Construction Projects
Walt Disney World has multiple refurbishment projects at Yacht & Beach Club Resorts through 2027, and the work has made…
Return of 1995 Space Mountain: From Earth to Moon Shows Stars Have Aligned for Disney Fans.
Two years ago, the D23 Expo was one bombshell announcement after another, with Disney pulling out all the stops and…
‘Hey Disney!’ Alexa Device in Disney World Resort Rooms: What to Know & Review
‘Hey Disney!’ is an Amazon Alexa device that’s found in all hotel rooms at Walt Disney World Resort. This covers…
Disney World Debuts Cleaner New Website
Walt Disney World has started rolling out major updates to its digital services that are aimed at simplifying booking and…
Big Top Souvenirs Reveals Reopening Date & New Menu Items at Magic Kingdom!
A little over 6 months after closing for a lengthy refurbishment, Walt Disney World has announced that Big Top Souvenirs…
Disney World Ending Brunch at Olivia’s Cafe, DVC’s Family Kitchen Restaurant
After the controversial changes removing family photos from generations of guests at Olivia’s Cafe, it’s another end of an era…
I Was Wrong About Oogie Boogie Bash’s New Haunted Mansion Street Party
Last night was the first 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party of the year! We were on hand for the…
Disney World Brings Back the Best EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Dishes in Over a Decade.
Over the last several years, our coverage of the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has mostly been complaints about what’s…
Full Menus for 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
Walt Disney World has released Global Marketplace menus for the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Here are all…
Disney Reveals New Coco Boat Ride Story Details & Concept Art, Plus Opening Speculation
Disney revealed new details and concept art for the brand-new Coco attraction being built backstage behind Pixar Pier in California…
First Look at Disney Cruise Line’s NextGen ‘Sweet Spot’ Ship Class
The Experiences Showcase at the 2026 D23 fan event offered a sneak peek at the new class of ships Disney…
What’s New at 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party
Disney has revealed what’s new for the 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party at Disneyland Resort, which starts tonight and…
Disney World Starts Expanding Free Airport Luggage Transfer Beyond Value Resorts!
Walt Disney World brought back Airport Luggage Transfer over a year ago, and quickly expanded it to include all Value…
It’s Game Over for Play Disney Parks.
It’s the end of an era. Another one. After a little under a decade of existence, Play Disney Parks is soon…
Dreamfinder & Figment Reunited in Ride Reimagining of Journey Into Imagination at EPCOT
A headline and sentence that I never thought I’d type: Walt Disney World has announced that Dreamfinder will return to…