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It’s arguably the busiest time of the year for Disney World, because there are SO many seasonal events and limited-time offerings.
EPCOT
Between Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights, Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are absolutely hopping. Even Animal Kingdom is getting in on the fun with seasonal specialties like the Merry Menagerie and the holiday Tree of Life Awakenings. But at EPCOT? We’re getting an entire FESTIVAL!
2026 is coming in HOT, and Disney World is getting ready!
Cinderella Castle
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will be reopening after major refurbishments, and work will continue on several new lands and additions around the parks like Piston Peak, the Tropical Americas, and Monstropolis. But amongst all those new additions, we’ll be getting some things taken away!
There’s a NEW hotel coming to Disney World in 2027!
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Disney Lakeshore Lodge is currently being built on the shores of Bay Lake near Magic Kingdom, and naturally, we’re all curious about what it’s going to offer. The resort has been shrouded in a bit of mystery ever since it was announced, so we’re here to break down everything we already know about it!
It’s no secret that Disney Imagineers have some serious talent. I mean, they’ve developed dozens of incredible attractions, themed dining experiences, and immersive theme parks over the years. But they don’t always spend their entire careers with the Walt Disney Company, and recently, we’ve heard about some Imagineers venturing out to work on other theme park projects.
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There have been a couple of theme parks announced with former Disney Imagineers on the creative team, and now, two of those have been officially canceled.
Right now, it seems like you can’t sneeze without hitting a construction wall in Disney World.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Multiple rides are under refurbishment, like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. On top of that, entire lands (or sections of them) are closed in Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and Animal Kingdom. Walls EVERYWHERE! But Disney World has been employing a sneaky tactic to stop us from noticing those pesky walls.
Whew. That was a long couple of months without Dame Judi Dench telling us to “thank the Phoenicians!” Disney shut down Spaceship Earth in EPCOT for a couple of months of refurbishment (and no, it wasn’t the ride overhaul we’ve been promised for literal years now).
Spaceship Earth
When a ride closes like this in Disney World, many of the changes are not noticeable when it reopens, because they are doing routine maintenance on machinery, refreshing paint, and sometimes updating technology. But you, DFB readers, you’re a different breed — you even noticed a change in the smells on the ride!
We are having the BEST time at the opening night of Jollywood Nights in Hollywood Studios!
Time to party!
The hard-ticketed holiday event is back for 2025, and there’s more to do and see than ever before. We’re trying new snacks, meeting new characters, enjoying the atmosphere, and now, it’s time to check out some entertainment! So here’s a roundup of all the exclusive entertainment options available during the event.
It’s the first night of one of the BEST things to do in Disney World this holiday season. Yep, that’s right — we’re at Jollywood Nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
We’re here!
This hard-ticketed event runs on select nights in November and December, and it takes place after Hollywood Studios has closed to regular guests for the day. That means that one of the best things about this party is the lower crowd level when compared to a regular day. So let’s see what those crowds and wait times are really like on opening night!
For years, we’ve been searching for the ultimate Disney World hotel hacks, and we’ve amassed quite a list.
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
From learning the best rooms to request at each hotel to knowing which products are a must-have for a peaceful stay in a place where there are lots of people, you gather quite a bit of know-how when you’ve been doing Disney World resort stays for decades. But recently, one member of our team tried out a “secret perk” for Disney Resort guests, and it was a game-changer!
We might be a little obsessed with Disney-themed Loungefly bags, but we promise it’s a totally healthy obsession! But if you’re interested in growing your collection like we are, did you know you can buy them at Target?
Super Target
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite bags you can get from Target, so let’s dive in!
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