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Futuristic cityscape with flying vehicles amidst tall, illuminated buildings. Neon signs glow, creating a vibrant, bustling atmosphere coming to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run at Hollywood Studios.

New Adventures Await At Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run In Hollywood Studios

New details released for the coming update to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Hollywood Studios, featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu

Natalie

4 hours ago2 min read

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A mango margarita with a chili-rimmed glass on a dark surface. Background features blue and white patterns. Text reads Mango Margarita. Stop at The Polite Pig in Disney Springs to try this new margarita.

Mango Margarita Arrives At The Polite Pig In Disney Springs

There is a new Margarita flavor being shaken up at The Polite Pig in Disney Springs. Stop by The Polite Pig in Disney Springs or the Mango Margarita.

Natalie

20 hours ago1 min read

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Characters Max and Goofy pose with two smiling kids in colorful outfits. Background has trees and a "30 Years" celebration sign. Snap your new 'A Goofy Movie' Magic Shot at Hollywood Studios today.

New 'A Goofy Movie' Magic Shot at Hollywood Studios

Stand Out And Get Your New 'A Goofy Movie' Magic Shot At Hollywood Studios Today! From now until May 7, 2025, guests stopping by the Goofy and Max meet and greet at Hollywood Studios will have a chance at this Magic Shot that shouts out 'A Goofy Movie'.

Angela

21 hours ago1 min read

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Gourmet dish with pork belly, cherry tomatoes, and a sunny-side-up egg on a wooden board. Brick wall background, bright and appetizing at The Polite Pig in Disney Springs.

The Polite Pig In Disney Springs Is Once Again A MICHELIN Guide Recommended Restaurant!

Congratulations to the team at The Polite Pig in Disney Springs as they make the 2025 Orlando Recommendations for The MICHELIN Guide.

Nicki

1 day ago1 min read

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Rainbow cake with colorful layers and candy eggs on top, set in a rustic nest. A slice is cut, revealing inner layers of the Gideon's Bakehouse Easter Cake.

Gideon's Bakehouse Easter Cake Is Back And Bright

Gideon's Bakehouse is in rare form this weekend with a pallet of Easter colors appearing on their menu. Stop at Gideon's Bakehouse for their Easter Cake this weekend.

Nicki

1 day ago1 min read

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Chef in white uniform meticulously garnishes a dish with flowers in a kitchen. Focused expression, stainless steel surface, blurred background. This is Michelin star restaurant Victoria and Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.

Victoria & Albert’s Retains MICHELIN Star for 2025

Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has once again secured its prestigious MICHELIN Star for 2025, reaffirming its status as the only restaurant owned and operated by a U.S. theme park to hold this honor.

Angela

2 days ago1 min read

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French toast topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries served on a brown plate, set on a wooden table, creating a warm, inviting mood. This is the French Toast brunch at Wine Bar George, at Disney Springs.

Cheers To Easter Brunch At Wine Bar George

Wine Bar George has joined the list of locations offering amazing brunch options at Disney Springs for Easter.

Nicki

2 days ago1 min read

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Braised lamb shank with sauce, served with crispy croquettes, green peas, and carrots on a white plate. Dark, cozy dining setting for Easter Brunch at Raglan Road in Disney Springs.

Raglan Road Easter Brunch

Lamb is on the brunch menu for Easter at Raglan Road Irish Pub in Disney Springs. Reserve your table at Raglan Road now for Easter Brunch.

Nicki

2 days ago1 min read

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Hand holds cheesy snack at "The Friar's Nook" entry. Wooden decor, people in line, yellow drizzle sauce. Fun, inviting mood. This is the Mac and Cheese Hand Pie from Friar's Nook at Disney's Magic Kingdom.

Mac And Cheese Hand Pie Added To Friar's Nook Menu

It's getting cheesy at the Magic Kingdom! Try the Mac And Cheese Hand Pie Added To Friar's Nook Menu.

Natalie

2 days ago1 min read

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Purple bubble tea with black pearls in a clear cup, topped with a red heart lid, held against a vibrant, blurred temple background. This is the Taro Bubble MilkTea, available at quick service restaurant Lotus Blossom Cafe at Disney's Epcot.

Taro Bubble Milk Tea Returns To EPCOT

This is not a drill! Taro Bubble Milk Tea Returns to EPCOT's Lotus Blossom Cafe.

Angela

3 days ago1 min read

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Man smiling, holding a painting of a cartoon tiger staring at a ladybug. Background features greenery and a decorative stone wall. Experience the wild wonder on canvas and meet Rob Kaz at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Wild Wonders On Canvas Coming To Animal Kingdom With Rob Kaz

Meet artist, Rob Kaz, at Island Mercantile in Disney's Animal Kingdom. This "Friends Along The Way" series artist will be meeting fans in the park April 18th.

Angela

3 days ago1 min read

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A Sneak Peek Of The New Music For Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After Show At Hollywood Studios

Magic Mirror On The Wall, Who's The Most Misunderstood Of All? Check out a sneak peek of the new music for Disney Villain's: Unfairly Ever After Show At Hollywood Studios.

Nicki

3 days ago1 min read

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Cars race on a dusty mountain track with a waterfall and bridge. Red flags line the path. Green car labeled 19 in focus. Energetic scene. New permits have been filed for this Disney Pixar Cars themed area at Disney's Magic Kingdom.

New Permits Filed For Cars Themed Area At The Magic Kingdom

Disney has recently submitted six new permits to allow for a trailer complex to facilitate the building of the news Cars themed area coming to Magic Kingdom!

Natalie

3 days ago1 min read

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Hand holding waffle cone with soft serve ice cream, banana slices, and whipped cream by a waterfront. Bracelet and pastel nails visible. Grab this treat at swirls on the water in Disney Springs.

Swirls On The Water Is Going Bananas With New Flavor!

Swirls On The Water Is Going Bananas With A New Flavor! Visit Disney Springs for this new flavor before it splits at the end of the month!

Nicki

4 days ago1 min read

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A cartoon firefly on a teal coloured, D shaped cut our magnet. The magnet features the wording Walt Disney World and Annual Passholder. The magnet is held by two fingers, with teal nail polish, against a backdrop of the Epcot geodesic dome, known as Spaceship Earth.

V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days For Annual Passholders

V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days offers exclusive perks for Annual Passholders!

Angela

4 days ago1 min read

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Fried chicken topped with sunny-side-up eggs and gravy, served with cheesy potatoes in a black dish and a flaky biscuit on a white plate. at Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'

Easter Brunch Offered At Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'

Will you be spending Easter at Disney Springs? Stop by Chef Art's Homecomin' to start your Disney Day with the Rise & Shine Southern Brunch this Easter.

Nicki

4 days ago1 min read

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Chocolate cupcakes on a plate, one cut open showing gooey center. Icing is glossy, with teal decorations. Background includes flowers and a sauce. Try this new chocolate bunny cupcake at Sprinkle in Disney Springs.

Hop Over to Sprinkles Cupcakes for a Chocolate Delight

Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Sprinkles Cupcakes is bringing the bunny magic with their limited-time Chocolate Bunny Cupcake.

Angela

4 days ago1 min read

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Castle with blue spires under a bright sky, framed by trees. People walk below a white arch. Pink blossom trees add color. This is Cinderella's Castle at Disney's Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.

Additional Annual Passholder 'Good To Go Days'

Two more 'Good To Go Days' for Annual Passholders this April.

Natalie

5 days ago1 min read

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Gourmet dish on a wooden table: poached sea bass with microgreens, green puree, and white foam on an oval plate in a bright setting. Try the new Poached Chilean Sea Bass at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs.

New Menu Items At Wine Bar George

Toast to the team at Wine Bar George for these new flavors filling their menu. Located within The Landing area of Disney Springs, Wine Bar George offers over 200 Wines for diners to pair with their meal.

Nicki

5 days ago1 min read

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Group in safety vests waves from a car on a "Research/Development Test Track" indoors. The car is black with visible GM logos. Disney Imagineering shares updated Test Track ride vehicle.

Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Updated Test Track Ride Vehicles

Another sneak peek at the updates coming to Test Track later this summer. Walt Disney Imagineering just dropped a new reel on Instagram featuring the newly updated Test Track vehicles.

Jackie

5 days ago1 min read

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Waffles shaped like Mickey Mouse, strawberries, and orange slices on a white plate. Vibrant colors and playful breakfast setting. Included in some of the free Disney dining plan offers.

Free Disney Dining Plan And Drinks Offer For UK Guests In 2026

Disney has just released a wonderful offer for our UK friends visiting in 2026. Guests traveling from the UK can enjoy a free dining plan addition to their Hotel & Ticket package.

Jackie

5 days ago2 min read

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A donut with purple icing, colorful sprinkles, and green frosting, topped with three speckled candy eggs. Bright and festive mood.

Easter Themed Donuts Have Hopped Onto The Everglazed Menu

Stop by Everglazed in Disney Springs to to grab one of their Easter Themed Donuts from now through April 20th.

Nicki

5 days ago1 min read

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Teal Disney Skyliner cabin with tropical cartoon characters, parked at a station. A person in the background. Bright, cheerful setting. This is a Walt Disney World SkyLiner gondola featuring Moana characters.

Disney Skyliner to Undergo Refurbishment In Early 2026

Disney recently let travelers know that the Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment from January 25th-31st, 2026.

Angela

6 days ago1 min read

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A cute bunny toy with a blue bow sits in an orange egg on a pink iced drink with a green sugar rim, on a table with chairs in the background. The new ube lemonade margarita at Eet at Disney Springs.

New Easter Themed Margarita At Eet In Disney Springs

Start your Easter Egg hunt in Disney Springs with the new Ube Lemonade Margarita at Eet.

Nicki

7 days ago1 min read

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Chocolate tart with sea salt next to white frosting spiral, caramel dollops, and chocolate garnish on a white plate. The creamy and elegant Brigadeiro Prestígio at Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen, at Disney's Magic Kingdom.

A New Pair Of Desserts At The Magic Kingdom

Main Street USA and Adventureland just got a little bit sweeter! A new S'more Cake and Brigadeiro Prestígio are now available at The Plaza Restaurant and Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen.

Nicki

7 days ago1 min read

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Woman poses with mr. and mrs. easter bunny in colorful outfits, under a floral gazebo. Bright flowers surround them, creating a cheerful scene at Disney's Magic Kingdom.

Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny Meet & Greet At Magic Kingdom

Hop on over to Liberty Square to the Enchanted Glade Gazebo to see Mr. & Mrs Easter Bunny this week. Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny meet & greet is available between 9:00am and 3:30pm.

Jackie

7 days ago1 min read

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Two hands hold caramel apples with red bows in front of a half-timbered building, creating a festive mood at Karamell-Kuche in EPCOT's Germany Pavilion. These are the new whiskey caramel apples available at Disney's Epcot World Showcase.

Whiskey-Flavored Treats At Karamell-Kuche In EPCOT

New to EPCOT's Germany Pavilion is a pair of Whiskey-flavored caramel apples. Joining the Karamell-Kuche snack counter is the Peanut Butter Whiskey Caramel Apple and the Cinnamon Whiskey Caramel Apple.

Nicki

Apr 131 min read

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Sign for Space 220 Restaurant surrounded by pink flowers and greenery. A blue Earth model is visible. Background includes a curved structure.

EPCOT's Space 220 Temporarily Aborts Their Lunch Service

The Space 220 restaurant at EPCOT has suspended their lunch offerings until further notice as location refurbishments are underway.

Nicki

Apr 131 min read

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A Garden Grill pastry with strawberries and cream in a skillet, three chocolate desserts with cartoon toppers in orange pots on a green cloth; note reads “chip ‘n dale's harvest feast”. This is the new Garden Grill Strawberry Shortcake dessert at Disney's Epcot.

New Dessert On EPCOT's Garden Grill Menu

New dessert at EPCOT's Garden Grill. Chip 'n Dale have rustled up a berry sweet treat for guests.

Nicki

Apr 121 min read

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Stack of three sugar-coated cookies on a wooden stand, one cookie is broken showing a creamy filling. Dark, rustic background at Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs.

Special Cookies At Gideon's Bakehouse And The Polite Pig

New special cookie flavors at Gideon's Backhouse and The Polite Pig.

Nicki

Apr 121 min read

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Fried calamari with green onions and red peppers on a black plate, served with grilled lemon, spicy sauce, and drizzle on a wooden table. This new shareable is available at Spice Road Table at EPCOT's Morocco Pavilion.

New Menu Item At Spice Road Table In The Morocco Pavilion

Spice Road Table at EPCOT's Morocco Pavilion has a new Mediterranean small plate with big flavor.

Nicki

Apr 121 min read

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Eggs Benedict at Steakhouse 71 on a white plate with crispy potatoes and a glass of orange juice in the background. Creamy yellow sauce and paprika on top. for the Steakhouse 71 Holiday Brunch.

Steakhouse 71 Holiday Brunch This Spring

Easter and Mother's Day Holiday Brunch coming to Steakhouse 71.

Nicki

Apr 121 min read

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Five otters swim closely together in a shallow stream, surrounded by mossy rocks and trees. Their expressions are curious and playful. This is a family of Otters at Disney's Animal Kingdom, including pups Butternut, Biscuit and Potato.

Animal Kingdom Welcomes a Trio of Otters

Spring is in the air and Disney's Animal Kingdom has been welcoming new additions throughout the park. The latest, adorable, additions have made their first appearance.

Natalie

Apr 111 min read

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Iced coffee with whipped cream and cherry in a colorful Joffrey's cup, set against a lush green leafy background. This is the Monkey Mocha Madness at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Joffrey's Coffee: Monkey Mocha Madness!

This cup of caffeine is made with Joffrey’s Frozen Cappuccino, dark chocolate sauce, strawberry syrup and banana syrup, topped with whipped cream and a cherry.

Nicki

Apr 111 min read

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Elegant hotel lobby with people lounging, a pianist playing, and a grand piano. Lush decor, warm lighting, and "Disney's Grand Floridian." This is the concept artwork for the new lobby coming to Disney's Resort and Spa at Walt Disney World.

Disney Reveals Preview of Grand Floridian Lobby Refurbishment

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is getting a graceful glow-up, with a lobby renovation that blends its signature Victorian charm with fresh, elevated touches.

Angela

Apr 111 min read

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Turquoise Hawaiian shirt with blue tropical and character patterns on a gradient peach-to-aqua background. Disney and Columbia logos visible. This is the new Columbia Sportswear By Disney Shirt. This teal short sleeve shirt features a Mickey Mouse and palm tree pattern.

Special Edition Columbia Sportswear Merchandise Collection

The latest merchandise collaboration is here! Meet the special edition, Columbia Sportswear x Disney collection!

Natalie

Apr 101 min read

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Magic mirror surrounded by shattered glass shows a face. Other faces loom. Dark, mystical colors. Text: Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After. This is the poster for the new Hollywood Studios show.

Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After Posters

The eagerly anticipated show, Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, which will debut at Disney's Hollywood on May 27th, has had the posters revealed!

Natalie

Apr 101 min read

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Disney+ Subscribers Score Big with Summer 2025 Resort Deal

Disney+ Subscribers Score Big With Summer 2025 Resort Discount

Disney+ subscribers, your next magical getaway just got a whole lot sweeter! From August 1st through October 11th, guests can save on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels when staying at least 2 nights between June 29th-July 31st.

Angela

Apr 101 min read

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