Walt Disney World has confirmed that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will return as a top tier Lightning Lane Multi-Pass attraction when the roller coaster reopens in May 2026. Here’s the latest official news, plus why the LL landscape should change at Magic Kingdom once the wildest ride in the wilderness returns. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad […]

Walt Disney World has teased an announcement of the opening date and full setlist of music for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets, revealing the first song and a countdown clock! Here’s the latest, including our predictions in terms of when the ride will reopen, bands it’ll feature, and more. As basic background, Rock

The reimagined Disney Adventure World just opened its doors a couple of weeks ago, and already, more new additions & returning fan-favorites (?) are being announced for this year and 2027, beyond just the Lion Kings Pride Land. This makes sense. Even though the new & improved parks is a massive leap forward, it’s still

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will soon have its lowest crowd date of the first 8 months of 2026, and perhaps #1 of the entire year once the dust settles. Here’s when to visit for almost guaranteed 1/10 crowd levels, pros & cons of doing this day, plus a list of other least-busy dates of 2026 and

Walt Disney World’s home airport is my least favorite in the world. We’ve flown through many crowded airports–Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, etc. None of them, not even ORD or LAX, are as challenging as MCO on a bad day. (Note: we do not fly through NYC or Newark.) Earlier this month,

Walt Disney World has ongoing hotel construction projects at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts through 2027, and the work has really kicked into high gear recently. While staying on the Skyliner route recently, we made a quick detour to Crescent Lake check on the work. Let’s start with the good news about Disney’s Yacht

Disney Cruise Line has released a new discount offering 25% off on select 7-night Alaska sailings in Summer 2026, as well as European itineraries and more. In addition to these general public deals, there are discounts on sailings out of Florida and California to residents, as well as other targeted offers. Here’s a rundown of

Walt Disney World uses refillable mugs at resort hotel food courts that offer unlimited refills. This guide offers pricing info, photos of 2026 designs, and answers frequently asked questions: whether it’s worth the money, where to use these cups, and more. We also address some controversy surrounding about reusing reusable mugs, “stealing” soda, and more.

“I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” This statement from one of the great minds of our time is profoundly simple, yet simply profound. It’s especially true when it comes to Walt Disney World. There are a number of times that I’d consider

After a first month on the job that could fairly be described as “Chapekian,” it seems that the honeymoon is over for new Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro. Here’s a rundown of the challenges, plus the latest report of rumored layoffs on the horizon. In case you missed it, Mr. D’Amaro’s Wild Ride as CEO of