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Two years ago, the D23 Expo was one bombshell announcement after another, with Disney pulling out all the stops and making major headlines that set the slate for the next 5 years at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Paris, Hong Kong, DCL and beyond. The “theme” of that event was D’Amaro delivering: both a development cycle into

Walt Disney World’s hottest merchandise line right now is the customizable character charms for refillable mugs. These new accessories wedge into the handle of cups, and solve a problem for larger families or offer a bit of fun personality. Here are full details, along with why you might have difficulty finding these popular, sometimes sold

Walt Disney World has multiple refurbishment projects at Yacht & Beach Club Resorts through 2027, and the work has made major progress over the last few months thanks to a huge crew of construction workers. Here’s a rundown of everything happening at the sister resorts, August 2026 photos, and our take on whether to stay

Walt Disney World has started rolling out major updates to its digital services that are aimed at simplifying booking and planning vacations. This shares a first look at some of the changes, and what else to expect in the months to come. Spoiler alert: the Go.com portal is alive and well, and will outlast us

A little over 6 months after closing for a lengthy refurbishment, Walt Disney World has announced that Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom will soon reopen with new menu items. Here are dates & details, along with quick commentary. As basic background, here’s the ‘warning’ bulletin on the official site for this

After the controversial changes removing family photos from generations of guests at Olivia’s Cafe, it’s another end of an era for the DVC Family Kitchen. Walt Disney World will soon end brunch and start serving separate breakfast and lunch menus at the hidden gem table service restaurant. Here are full details, dates, why this change

Last night was the first 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party of the year! We were on hand for the hard ticket event in Disney California Adventure at Disneyland, and wanted to share photos & thoughts about the changes & new offerings. Specifically, I’ll admit that I was wrong about “Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake –

Over the last several years, our coverage of the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has mostly been complaints about what’s been lost in the post-COVID era of the event. There have been plenty of bright spots, mostly via the Global Marketplaces, but the tone and tenor have definitely skewed negative. And we aren’t alone in

Walt Disney World has released Global Marketplace menus for the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Here are all new & returning food booths, full list of snacks, desserts & drinks. Plus what else to expect, biggest changes for this year’s event, the good news for turophiles, and what else we’re hoping to see

The Experiences Showcase at the 2026 D23 fan event offered a sneak peek at the new class of ships Disney Cruise Line will debut starting in 2029. This covers what was revealed during the event, which follows up the announcement two years ago at the previous Expo, along with the even bigger news from a