Vacation Fun Closing Soon for Refurbishment at Disney World

Entrance to a building with a curved facade, featuring a sign that reads "Vacation Fun" above the door. The exterior is modern with red pillars and yellow railings.

Vacation Fun – An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie is closing later this month for refurbishment at Hollywood Studios. Refurbishment Details Vacation Fun is closing for refurbishment later this month. The last day of operation is October 19, 2025. It will close on October 20 and does not currently a reopening timeline other … Read more

Level99 at Disney Springs Now Hiring Opening Team

A modern facade at Disney Springs displays a digital sign: "Level99 Coming to Disney Springs West Side—Now Hiring." No castle in view.

New job postings on the Level99 company site show the Disney Springs location is officially hiring its opening team. Level99 Posts Disney Springs Job Openings The two roles listed for the Disney Springs location are Director of Operations – Opening Team and Venue Technician – Opening Team, both leadership positions. The Director of Operations role … Read more

Mickey’s PhilharMagic Closing for Refurbishment at Disney World

Mickey’s PhilharMagic will close for 3-week refurbishment in November at Magic Kingdom. Refurbishment Mickey’s PhilharMagic is closing for a 3-week refurbishment in November. The last day of operation is October 31, but the Disney World website does have hours listed for the attraction beginning November 23. This is the start of the busy Thanksgiving week. … Read more

Banana Ball Coming to Walt Disney World: Daily Recap (10/9/25)

A Disney collage: baseball glove with coconut, man in white, two park restaurants, and a Banana Ball sign at Walt Disney World.

Banana Ball is coming to Walt Disney World in 2026, Cake Bake Shop has a special $200 Santa dinner, Gordon Ramsay is teaming up with Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney, and price increases hit California Grill at the Contemporary Resort — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, October 9, 2025. … Read more

Light-Up Souvenir Beer Mug Now Available at Fantasmic!

A hand holds a Fantasmic! Light-Up Beer Mug with dark soda; Walt Disney World stage and rock scenery, no castle visible.

A light-up beer mug has arrived at Walt Disney World to make your viewings of Fantasmic! all the more magical. Fantasmic! Light-Up Beer Mug The Fantasmic! light-up beer mug is available at various concessions stands in the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater before and during performances of Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The light-up mug, or stein, … Read more

New Carpet Installed in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lobby

Crew and tools fill the elegant Grand Floridian lobby on lively floral carpet—Disney World’s Victorian grandeur, no castle visible.

Crews are busy replacing the carpet and painting various areas of the lobby at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as the complete overhaul continues. Carpeting Progress In our last update a few days ago, we reported that the check-in area reopened with new desks and more. Part of the lobby’s center was blocked off … Read more

Price Increases Hit Across the Parks: Daily Recap (10/8/25)

Daily recap collage: Walt Disney World annual pass, EPCOT Frozen Ever After, Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, and a Lightning Lane sign.

Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World have increased prices across the board, Frozen Ever After at EPCOT is getting new animatronics, and so many new food items to review — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more

We Tried Every Hand-Dipped Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar at Disney World

Two Mickey-shaped Premium Ice Cream Bars with sprinkles, held in bright Disney World sunshine—no castle in view here.

In addition to a wave of 13 new sauced chicken tenders across Walt Disney World, the resort has also debuted several variations on the classic Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar. These new, hand-dipped treats have extra toppings over the usual chocolate Mickey exterior. In case you might have missed one, or several, we have compiled … Read more

Glow Up with Citrus-Glazed Chicken Strips at Disney’s Riviera Resort

Citrus-glazed chicken strips with creamy sauce and fruit on a white and blue plate, a vibrant Disney parks-inspired meal.

We review one of the more unique chicken strip offerings that debuted today across Walt Disney World: the Citrus-glazed Chicken Strips at Disney’s Riviera Resort. Citrus-glazed Chicken Strips – $12.99 Chicken tenders served with citrus glaze, mandarin orange slices, and a sprinkle of parsley and chives. Served with choice of side. The chicken is well … Read more

Zing with Some Zip: Spicy Aïoli Chicken Strips at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Three crispy Chicken Strips with green onions and Sweet Chili Aïoli, served alfresco at a Disney park, castle not pictured.

Spicy Aïoli Chicken Strips are one of thirteen new saucy chicken strip flavors available across Walt Disney World Resort (and we’re trying them all). Check out our review below. Spicy Aïoli Chicken Strips – $10.99 The chicken strips came out hot, crispy, and fresh (as has most of the chicken we’ve reviewed today). The spicy … Read more

Spicy Ranch Chicken Strips Light Up the Menu at Disney World

Spicy chicken strips in sauce and French fries on a paper plate, served on a table like menus found at Disney Parks quick service spots.

Spicy Ranch Chicken Strips are one of 13 new chicken strips launching across Walt Disney World today — here’s our review! Spicy Ranch Chicken Strips – $12.99 Served with French fries. This is the most basic of all of the strips we’ve tried today. The spicy ranch is solid, with Disney’s expected spice level that … Read more

Jerk BBQ Chicken Strips Serve Up Caribbean Flavors at Disney World

A hand holds a Disney Parks food tray filled with crispy Chicken Strips and saucy fried chicken topped with colorful veggies.

One of thirteen new saucy chicken strip dishes that debuted across Walt Disney World today is the Jerk BBQ Chicken Strips with Pineapple Salsa — can they compete with Buffalo Wild Wings? Jerk BBQ Chicken Strips with Pineapple Salsa – $12.99 Served with choice of side. If there’s one good thing about Buffalo Wild Wings, … Read more

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strips at Disney World: Too Much Sauce or Not Enough

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strips—three golden tenders with green onions and sauce in a tray, a Magic Kingdom must-try snack!

Of the 13 new chicken strips launching across Walt Disney World today, three feature buffalo sauce — here’s our review of the Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strips. Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strips – $12.99 Served with choice of side. Not to be confused with the Buffalo Chicken Strips at Magic Kingdom or the Honey Buffalo Strips with … Read more

Gochujang-Glazed Chicken Strips: Bold New Flavor or a Step Too Far at Disney World

Disney park snack box with tortilla chips, salsa, cilantro, cucumber, and glazed chicken, photographed outdoors in bright sun.

Do the Gochujang-glazed Chicken Strips stand out with flavor among the baker’s dozen of chicken strips we’ve tried today at Walt Disney World? Let’s find out. Gochujang-Glazed Chicken Strips – $12.99 Served with choice of side. The review wasn’t off to a great start when we only received two pieces of chicken in our order … Read more

Sweet Chili Aïoli Chicken Strips Now Serving at Walt Disney World

A tray of Sweet Chili Aïoli Chicken Strips topped with fried onions is held up at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.

Sweet Chili Aïoli Chicken Strips are one of the 13 new chicken strip flavors available across Walt Disney World Resort — do they pack the sweet and spicy punch we’re hoping for? Check out our review below. Sweet Chili Aïoli Chicken Strips – $12.99 These were the most forgettable chicken strips of the day for … Read more