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This evening, just after 5:00 p.m., a horrible thunderstorm rolled across Walt Disney World. We were sitting in our resort listening to...

On August 25, 2025, EPCOT’s shining geodesic sphere—Spaceship Earth—closed its doors for an extended routine refurbishment. Disney has called it “routine,” with no reopening date beyond “later this year.” For many of us, that iconic silver ball isn’t just the park’s icon—it’s EPCOT’s heart. Let's dive in.

Welcome to this week’s Pixie Dust Drop! It’s been a huge week for theme park updates! From the Muppets hijacking Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster to Big Thunder Mountain’s glowing Rainbow Caverns, Zoogether debut, a first look inside the pirate-themed Beak & Barrel Tavern, and more. Let's dive in.

Ahoy, Disney fans—Magic Kingdom is about to welcome a treasure of truly legendary proportions. Opening August 29, 2025, The Beak and Barrel is the first ever standalone lounge inside Magic Kingdom, and it’s bringing all the pirate charm, flavorful grog, and immersive storytelling fans could dream of. Let's dive in.

Something magical (and delightfully chaotic) is taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2026—and yes, it involves the Muppets and everyone’s favorite band of delightful misfits: Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem! Let's dive in.

Imagineers are hard at work giving this Frontierland classic its biggest glow-up yet. When it reopens in 2026, Big Thunder Mountain won’t just be smoother—it’ll have a whole new layer of storytelling and effects that might just make it one of the most talked-about rides in the park. Let's dive in.

Big news from Disney: Zootopia: Better Zoogether! officially opens on November 7, 2025, inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. 🎉. Let's dive in.

On August 4, 2025, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin took its final spin — for now. Explore the ride’s history, Disney’s confirmed 2026 upgrades, rumors, and see the first-look photos of the brand-new ride vehicles revealed in August 2025. Let's dive in.

After more than a year of closure and reimagining, Test Track 3.0 is back in the driver’s seat—and it’s looking sleeker, smarter, and more nostalgic than ever! This third-generation update officially reopened on July 22, 2025, in EPCOT’s World Discovery neighborhood. Let's dive in.