A hazmat emergency near Disneyland is causing evacuations in Orange County, California, and leading many guests to wonder whether Disneyland is still open, safe to visit or if the parks will be forced to close in the event of an explosion. This post addresses the current status, Disney’s official statement & FAQ, plus everything else […]
Jessie’s Roundup has quietly debuted at Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom, ahead of the official kickoff of Cool Kids’ Summer at Walt Disney World. Here are full details, first look photos, and my initial impressions of the dance party based on a preview. As basic background, Jessie’s Roundup is part of Cool Kids’ Summer at
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The culmination of a multi-month culinary shakeup for the Grand Floridian’s flagship restaurant, and only Michelin-starred fine dining establishment in all of Walt Disney World, is a significant price increase to its prix fixe menus and pairings. This runs down all of the changes at Victoria & Albert’s over the last couple months, along with
Much like another band of misfits, the Electric Mayhem have a ride of their own in the reimagined Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets at Hollywood Studios. After over a dozen rides to hear every song and spot every Easter Egg and gag, here’s my review of Walt Disney World’s new-look thrill ride that
Few things excited me as a kid like my family’s pilgrimages to the mall. We’d pile into my grandparents’ Bronco, and head to Woodland Mall with a long list of different destinations that everyone wanted to explore. These trips were a chance for the pages of catalogs I’d browsed to come to life. I’d inspect
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Walt Disney World has shared a first look at Bluey’s Wild World, which is an addition at Animal Kingdom debuting alongside Cool Kids’ Summer. This shares photos, virtual queue details, and my early impressions of the experience based on a preview I attended. Bingo and Bluey are finally coming to Florida, with the popular pups
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Ahead of its official opening on May 26, 2026, Soarin’ Across America has soft opened at EPCOT. Here’s the latest info, what to expect from the technical rehearsals, and what you need to know if you’re visiting Walt Disney World for Memorial Day weekend and beyond! As a quick refresher, Soarin’ Across America is an all-new
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I’m always a distinctly patriotic person, but there have been two moments in 2026 that made me especially proud, and Soarin’ Across America starts out with a bang by highlighting one of them. The first of these was Team USA Hockey’s Winter Olympics Golds, which wouldn’t really work in a flyover attraction since I doubt
Construction walls are down at Hollywood Studios, and the reimagined Walt Disney Studios Lot and new Mickey Mouse Clubhouse live show have soft opened ahead of their official opening on May 26, 2026! Here are details of the quiet debut, along with a first look at the new details, and why this land reimagining is
There’s a new Baby Yoda and Mandalorian mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios and Disneyland. Here are details for the new gameplay for each position, plus how to unlock the special “Grogu Mode” that’s hidden in the attraction. Starting May 22, 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and
