Pixie Dust Blog

Between Lyn, Kim, and me, we’ve found ourselves deep in cruise research mode this year, comparing ships, itineraries, dining, embarkation day details, and all the little things you don’t realize matter until you’re trying to picture yourself actually there. And because we can’t do anything halfway, that research turned into notes… which turned into plans… which turned into, well, writing it all down so you don’t have to.

Sometimes the most magical Disney trips aren’t the ones that go perfectly. They’re the ones where everything goes wrong…and you learn how to pivot. Our most recent trip over Labor Day weekend was full of thunderstorms, injuries, missed parties, and even a massive power outage — yet we kept our flexible brains on and still had a practically perfect trip. Let's dive in.

There’s just something about that first glimpse of Cinderella Castle. No matter how many times we walk down Main Street, U.S.A., our hearts skip a beat when those turrets peek into view. Disney has even announced that updates to her look are on the horizon So grab your glass slippers and let’s take a stroll down memory lane, fairytale castle-style.

Disney has officially closed DINOSAUR and the remaining DinoLand U.S.A. locations to make way for Tropical Americas. Take a look back with us, then see what is replacing DINOSAUR.

Muppet*Vision 3D in Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios (catch our Park Guide here) has its final performance today, June 7, 2025, after 34 years—and for a generation of Muppet-loving Disney Adults, it’s a bittersweet day.