Pixie Dust Blog

Happy December, friends! 🎄✨ Disney Christmas-time has officially arrived — and opening weekend brought everything from packed Festival of the Holidays crowds at EPCOT to sold-out Between weather-impacted holiday parties, a major attraction closure announcement, and some very festive (and very unexpected) surprises around the parks, this week brought a mix of important planning updates and holiday-season curveballs at Walt Disney World. Let's dive in.

Friends… we have been WAITING for this update. 👀✨ Between the three of us, we’ve refreshed Disney Parks Blog more times than we care to admit as we tracked rumors, tease photos, and not-so-subtle hints about when all these long-promised ride updates and new experiences would finally arrive. And today? We finally got real answers. Let's dive in!

Southwest Airlines and Disney now offer luggage delivery for guests flying Southwest and staying at select Disney Value Resorts. You can skip baggage claim on arrival, and eligible guests with free checked bags can also check luggage at their Disney Resort on departure. Let's dive in.

Starting December 3, 2025, MCO launches its Gate Link Replacement Project, a two-year renovation of the trams servicing: Airside 2 (Gates 100–129) — home to Southwest and Avelo Airside 4 (Gates 70–99) — used by Delta, Air Canada, Frontier, Spirit, and others These people-mover trams are decades old, so they’re getting a much-needed refresh. This work continues through late 2027. Let's dive in.