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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has appointed Matthew Sowers as the new executive chef, overseeing all 13 food and beverage locations, including the MICHELIN-starred Victoria & Albert’s. Sowers brings over 20 years of experience from Victoria & Albert’s, where he was previously chef de cuisine. Joining him is Miguel Santeliz, who will take over as chef de cuisine at ...

Construction walls have surrounded the porte cochère of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as refurbishment begins, blocking the entrance area that also houses the monorail station above. This phase of construction is set to continue through early 2027, with previous work including the lobby’s reopening in October 2025 and the opening of the new Perch lobby bar in November ...

A special Formula 1 show car inspired by Mickey Mouse is now on display in Tomorrowland at Shanghai Disneyland. This car, along with new racing costumes for Mickey and Minnie, is part of the “Fuel the Magic” collaboration between Disney and Formula 1, expanding their partnership to bring the excitement of racing to Disney parks and Formula 1 events. The ...

A newly published patent application reveals details about the upcoming Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom, linked to the ongoing Piston Peak expansion. This 14-acre area will take over Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island, with a section themed to Disney Villains behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Initially revealed in March 2025, the ride will feature an off-road track system ...

Disney is currently working on the Big Top Souvenirs tent in Magic Kingdom, which closed in late February 2026. Work is visible as Disney has removed the tent’s roof, marking the first noticeable effort on this building since the refurbishment project began in Storybook Circus in Fantasyland. This tent, along with another, is undergoing a long refurbishment that may have ...

Bakso, the first Sumatran tiger cub born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in seven years, has grown up and is now independent at over 18 months old. He has been separated from his mother, Sohni, allowing guests to see him solo in the Maharajah Jungle Trek. This marks a significant milestone in his development, as male Sumatran tigers typically leave their ...

“Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” has arrived at Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park, marking the Australian animated series’ debut in the original American Disney park. Signage and decorations are now in place, featuring a “Fun Fair” medallion, blue bunting, and a whimsical entrance theming. A live stage show will premiere on March 22, 2026. Disney recently removed the original Fantasyland Theatre ...

If you’ve walked into Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom recently, you might have noticed that the iconic entrance rocks have been fully repainted after a lengthy renovation process that began in 2023. Initially refreshed to a sleek finish, the project stalled, leaving some rocks in a faded gray for nearly 2.5 years. In early February 2026, crews resumed work, unifying the ...

Walt Disney World has revealed further details about the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a 54-year-old hotel that opened alongside Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971. Beginning March 23, 2026, the main tower will undergo exterior refurbishment as part of a project that started in September 2024 and is scheduled to continue through late 2027. The hotel’s distinctive design, ...

A neutral arbitrator has ruled that the Patina Restaurant Group violated its third-party cast members’ contract and the National Labor Relations Act by demanding that workers remove union buttons at EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion. This decision allows staff at Tutto Italia, Tutto Gusto, and Via Napoli to wear union buttons while working. The ruling comes as Patina Group faces scrutiny from ...