Alice Kennedy 
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will be able to experience Soarin’ Across America at EPCOT before it opens on May 26. Soarin’ Across America Annual Passholder Previews On May 19 and 20, Annual Passholders can preview Soarin’ by joining the standby queue during regular park hours. There is no pre-registration process. To participate, passholders must … Read more
This post is sponsored by Be Our Guest Vacations. We receive compensation for promoting their services. Tickets are now on sale for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026. Only guests staying onsite at Disney World Resort hotel can book tickets beginning today, May 5. 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Tickets Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will run from … Read more
May the 4th be with you! Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket has arrived at Disneyland for Star Wars Day. Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket – $35.50 This popcorn bucket is modeled after Jabba the Hutt’s luxurious sail barge Khetanna, as seen in Return of the Jedi. It has a brown hull and large red sails with a pair … Read more
Star Wars fans wanting to stir their drinks with Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader’s lightsaber are in luck! Read our review of both the Chosen One Cooler and Sith Lord Libation drinks. Chosen One Cooler With Rechargeable Luke Skywalker Swizzle Stick – $14.99 A crisp, refreshing blend of Granny Smith apple with white cranberry and … Read more
Walt Disney World has new logo merchandise for Star Wars Day a.k.a May the 4th. To purchase today, guests must join a virtual queue using the My Disney Experience app to shop at the Mickey Shorts Theater (currently closed for refurbishment) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. For 2026, the May the 4th Logo collection celebrates the highly anticipated … Read more
Haunted Mansion was closed the entire weekend of May 2-3 but has now reopened at Magic Kingdom. Haunted Mansion Reopens at Magic Kingdom The Haunted Mansion didn’t open for Magic Kingdom guests all day on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3. The My Disney Experience app simply showed the ride as being “temporarily closed.” … Read more
May the 4th be with you! Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket has arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Day. Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket – $30 This popcorn bucket is modeled after Jabba the Hutt’s luxurious sail barge Khetanna, as seen in Return of the Jedi. It has a brown hull and large red sails with … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests can grab a paper guide in the park this May the 4th for a list of all the celebratory Star Wars offerings, including merchandise, novelties, and more. May the 4th Guide Celebrate May the 4th. Live your Adventure in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and other experiences in the Park like Star … Read more
Darth Vader is featured on the limited Edition Star Wars Icons of the Galaxy pin. We spotted it in Celebrity 5 & 10 at Hollywood Studios on May the 4th. ‘Star Wars Icons of the Galaxy’ Pin – $24.99 Darth Vader is in the center of the circle-shaped pin against a red background. Small TIE … Read more
A fire was reported at Big Thunder Mountain on its reopening day, May 3, at Magic Kingdom. No injuries have been reported. Fire at Big Thunder Mountain The fire took place at approximately 5:45 p.m., over 8 hours after reopening. The ride closed as a cast member extinguished the flames in the loading area. The … Read more
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has officially reopened with many changes. The ride was closed for over a year while upgrades were completed. Take a look at all the changes and our full POV video here. Backstory The story of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad dates back to Olden Times, or rather, Golden Times, during the early … Read more
After more than a year of refurbishment, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has officially reopened at Walt Disney World. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens at Magic Kingdom Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed in January 2025. Disney did not initially share a reopening timeframe but eventually announced it would reopen in early May. After lots of testing … Read more
Stitch and Angel are featured on a Loungefly mini backpack, wallet, and apparel at Disneyland. We spotted it all in the Emporium. Stitch & Angel Loungefly Mini Backpack – $80 This white Loungefly backpack has a large front pocket design of Angel hugging Stitch while multicolored tropical flowers surround them. The top half of the … Read more
Passholders needing a break from the summer heat and sun will be happy to know the lounge has returned to the Morocco pavilion in EPCOT. Passholder Lounge As in years past, Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco pavilion host this year’s exclusive lounge for Annual Passholders. Passholders must present their valid Annual Pass and photo ID. … Read more
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will get to enjoy exclusive character meet and greets at EPCOT during V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026. First up is Chip ‘n’ Dale in their 50th anniversary costumes. Chip ‘n’ Dale Passholder Meet and Greet Disney said Passholders can meet “some of Mickey Mouse’s best pals” at the Magic Eye Theatre … Read more
Several restaurants at EPCOT have new sweet treats on their menus, including Akershus, Rose & Crown, Garden Grill, and more. New Sweet Treats The Royal Chef’s Dessert Plate at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall includes Belle and Ariel treats. In the U.K. Pavilion, Eton Mess and a Chocolate Caterpillar Cake on the Kid’s Menu are available … Read more
