Disney has announced that the Bay Lake Tower pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be closed in early 2026. Bay Lake Tower Pool Closure Beginning on January 26, 2026, the Bay Cove Pool, the water play area, and the whirlpool spa at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be closed for maintenance. The … Read more
Long time no see! Nana is back in Orlando! I hope you guys had a great weekend. I was in upstate New York over the weekend, where the weather was around the mid-50s to a high of 70 degrees. T-shirt and hoodie weather, right? Anyway, I am back in this crazy 94-degree weather with 98% … Read more
A new month means a new monthly cookie at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs, and two cookies are returning for the spooky season: the Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein cookies. Frankenstein Cookie – $6 Dark chocolate, Double Stuf Oreos, and M&Ms The Frankenstein cookie is a returning favorite for us. Each bite offers dark chocolate … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort has updated the operating hours for Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom into mid-October. Magic Kingdom Hours The Magic Kingdom hours were previously 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on regular days and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party days. Both sets of hours have been adjusted. The … Read more
The Disney Vacation Club Preview Center opened at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort revealing details on the new Island Tower opening soon. Disney Vacation Club Preview Center Recently Disney opened their Disney Vacation Club preview center in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The DVC preview center is located in the Polynesian’s Grand Ceremonial House lobby. For the … Read more
Disney Parks Blog has announced that seven new french fry dishes are coming to Walt Disney World this month, with a variety of flavor profiles to satisfy everyone in your party. New French Fry Dishes Coming to Walt Disney World Revealed via a “Which Fry Are You?” Quiz, each of these new french fry dishes … Read more
The Everything POP food court at Disney’s Pop Century Resort has reopened after being under refurbishment since this summer, but with the previous decor and ornate tile work replaced. Everything POP Food Court Reopens Currently, the portion of the Everything POP food court seating area that was open during the initial refurbishment is now behind … Read more
A new Caramel Apple Shake has made its way to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the Halloween season. Is it worth a try? Read on for our review. The Caramel Apple Shake is available at Dockside Diner, located in the Echo Lake section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Caramel Apple Shake – $8.99 Fall has arrived with … Read more
Join us live tonight, Sunday, September 29th, at 9:00 p.m. ET, or watch ParksCenter anytime on WDWNT.TV. We update you on all of the big things happening in the Disney Parks each week! We cover the top stories in Disney Parks news and discuss the topics that are top of mind for the Disney community—all … Read more
Burudika returned to performed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the first time since 2019. Burudika Returns Burudika plays live music in Harambe, part of the African themed area of the park, near Mombasa Marketplace. The band will perform from Thursday through Monday. While this is the first time the band has played at Animal Kingdom … Read more
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit has returned to EPCOT for 2024 with new prizes available for guests to earn. Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit 2024 at EPCOT Guests can purchase their game board and stickers for $9.99 at select EPCOT locations: Though not on Walt Disney World’s list, we got ours from Gateway Gifts at the front of the … Read more
A new rumor indicates that the phased closure of DinoLand U.S.A. to make way for Pueblo Esperanza, the new Tropical Americas land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, will begin before this holiday season. DinoLand U.S.A. Phased Closure According to WDWMagic, sources expect DinoLand U.S.A. to begin its phased closure plans before the 2024 holiday season to … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced that all nighttime spectaculars have been canceled on Thursday, September 26 due to Hurricane Helene. Nighttime Spectaculars Canceled Walt Disney World has canceled its three scheduled nighttime spectaculars on Thursday, September 26. This means that tonight’s performances of Luminous: The Symphony of Us at EPCOT and Fantasmic! and Wonderful World … Read more
Construction of The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s Boardwalk is finally nearing completion. Crews have been installing gutters and testing newly installed lighting fixtures. The Cake Bake Shop Construction Last week, we reported that The Cake Bake Shop had installed more lighting fixtures, signs, and details. The new Disney’s BoardWalk venue started hiring for multiple positions back … Read more
The day before Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida the scrim has been removed from the scaffolding near the City Hall Restrooms in Magic Kingdom. City Hall Restrooms Construction Only a few days ago we reported at City Hall, that scrims had been added in the middle area between the men’s and women’s restrooms. … Read more
Walt Disney World has moved to cancel one of the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party nights this week ahead of Hurricane Helene making landfall in Florida. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Canceled for Hurricane Helene With Hurricane Helene forecasted to make landfall on Thursday, September 26, the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party happening that night at Magic Kingdom … Read more