News & Rumors Archive
Construction continues at Grand Floridian Resort, with more work to building exteriors and (presumably) interiors. In this post, we’ll share photos and thoughts on the impact to guests with stays here between now and 2023. We’ll also address the reimagining of rooms, restaurants, lobby, and more. (Updated December 16, 2022.) Right now, the official announcement
Walt Disney World has released the Food Studio lineup for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, our favorite event of the year in the park! This post covers all of the new & returning booths (including one themed Figment!), plus a preview of some savory snacks and decadent desserts, and more. The 2023
Fantasmic dining packages are now available for 2023 at Walt Disney World for breakfast, lunch & dinner, offering guaranteed seating in a reserved seating area for the nighttime spectacular at Hollywood Studios. Here’s a full rundown of the different participating restaurants and meal pricing, plus our commentary on whether the Fantasmic dining packages are worth
Universal has announced the grand opening date and details for the second Super Nintendo World, a blockbuster expansion that will bring Mario Kart attractions to life in Hollywood. In this post, we’ll share everything we know about these iconic characters coming to life in theme park form. Super Nintendo World will open on February 17,
In news that shouldn’t be surprising, Walt Disney World has officially announced that the opening of Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant is delayed until 2023. Additionally, we have new details and photos from inside the new dining option that’s coming to Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios next year. For those who are unfamiliar with it,
Walt Disney World has announced another dining addition at BoardWalk Inn as part of its reimagining, with the new Carousel Coffee Shop coming this holiday season or in early 2023. This post shares details about what’ll be on the menu there, plus an update on Cake Bake Shop Restaurant and photos of the construction around
This Walt Disney World ride refurbishment calendar lists the closure schedule for 2023 at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom. Attractions close for routine maintenance, safety upgrades, improvements, and reimaginings. (Updated December 13, 2022.) While no one wants attraction downtime during their trip to Walt Disney World, refurbishments are necessary to keep the
Discounted MagicBand designs are available for pre-arrival Walt Disney World hotel guests and Annual Passholders. This buying guide covers the upgrade purchase process, inventory shortages, Magic Band+ styles, and new options. (Updated December 13, 2022.) To upgrade your Magic Band, use the My Disney Experience app or DisneyWorld.com, which allows you to choose from a
Almost three years ago, Walt Disney World teased DuckTales World Showcase Adventure would be coming to EPCOT the following summer. This post offers an official update on the attraction, including its debut date during the Christmas 2022 season at Walt Disney World. (Updated December 12, 2022.) In case you’ve forgotten, DuckTales World Showcase Adventure invites
There have been several interesting recent developments, each of which is relatively insignificant in isolation. However, when you add all of these things together, they collectively make us begin to wonder whether Walt Disney World is finally starting to turn a corner, bringing “relief” to disillusioned fans and visitors who have been overwhelmed by crowds, prices,
In celebration of Avatar: The Way of Water making its theatrical debut on December 16, Walt Disney World is getting new entertainment, food, and merchandise. Those aren’t the only additions that might be on the horizon for the Avatar sequels, as James Cameron wants to see updates to Flight of Passage at Animal Kingdom. This
