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Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Bakso the Sumatran tiger just turned one year old! Born in September 2024 to parents Sohni and Conrad, Bakso made his public debut on the Maharajah Jungle Trek with his mom earlier this year and quickly became a fan favorite. Let's dive in.

The holiday sparkle is starting early this year! ✨ Disney just gave us a sneak peek at the 2025 Jollywood Nights exclusive merchandise — and once again, the star of the show is none other than Ollie the Gingerbread Man, the dapper cookie who’s quickly becoming the mascot of this glitzy holiday party. Let's dive in.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom lost one of its most beloved residents this week. Gino, the western lowland silverback gorilla who had called the park home since opening day in 1998, passed away at the age of 44.

Hollywood Studios is shaking things up after dark again — and we’re here for it! Between the surprise return of Disney Movie Magic, new timing for Fantasmic!, and the always-charming Wonderful World of Animation, your evenings in the park are about to feel fuller than ever.

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.

We’re talking about everything from a brand-new Villains Land at Magic Kingdom to a fiery TRON: Ares overlay, and even a new Walt Disney animatronic debuting in Carousel of Progress. Let’s dive into the highlights that will shape the future of Disney World.

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.

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.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes Zootopia to the Tree of Life Theater this fall! Guests will join the Zoogether Day watch party with Carrot Vision glasses and meet Benjamin Clawhauser as a brand-new Audio-Animatronics figure in his sparkly Gazelle tee.

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.

Keep up to date with all the latest released details forEpcot International Festival of the Arts 2025

One of our favorite things to experience at Walt Disney World is the EPCOT Festival lineup—and each one brings its own unique energy to the park. From the creativity and color of the Festival of the Arts, to the floral beauty of Flower & Garden, and the delicious global bites of Food & Wine, it all builds to one final celebration: the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. ✨ Updated for 2025. Let's dive in.

All the released details for MVMCP and our insights for having the best possible time.