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Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom closed indefinitely on February 20, 2026, for an extensive refurbishment expected to last through the rest of this year at Disney World. This closure creates a significant gap in merchandise options in the Storybook Circus area of Fantasyland, where the shop was popular for its diverse offerings, including plush toys and sweets, and for ...

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will lose another area in 2026, as Rafiki’s Planet Watch closes on February 23, 2024, following the recent shutdown of DinoLand U.S.A. on February 2. This closure impacts family-friendly experiences at a park that has been eliminating kid-focused attractions. The Affection Section petting zoo and the Wildlife Express Train will also close, making Rafiki’s Planet Watch entirely ...

Oriental Land Company recently announced that the budget for the new Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland, set to open in 2027, has risen to 70.5 billion yen, making it the most expensive attraction ever built by Walt Disney Imagineering. This increase from the original budget of 56 billion yen reflects Japan’s rising construction costs. Currently, this is about $460 million ...

Walt Disney World is changing how guests make dining reservations through the My Disney Experience app. This change will impact how many visitors secure restaurant bookings at Disney’s parks and hotels. Today, Disney fans trying to reserve the new Garden View Lounge Tea Experience found that the app redirected them to a separate browser for dining reservations. This differs from ...

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom is set to reopen soon after nearly a year of refurbishment. Disney has announced updates to the attraction, including handheld blasters, reactive targets, new ride vehicles with real-time scoring, and the addition of Buddy, a new support-bot character. This update signals the transition from construction to marketing, as Disney prepares for a ...

Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs is nearing the opening of its second location, with construction permits now filed for Six Ravens, a savory hand pie concept set to open near the bakery. The First Raven LLC, led by Gideon’s founder Steve Lewis, has detailed $5,000 or more in kitchen renovations for the space previously occupied by the Art of Shaving. ...

Walt Disney World is temporarily closing a kids’ area for maintenance. The S’il Vous Play water play area at Disney’s Riviera Resort will be closed from February 16 to February 19, 2026. This area is popular with younger visitors, so families staying at the deluxe resort will need to find other activities for their children during this time. While this ...

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is undergoing a significant transformation, with new permit filings from Walt Disney Imagineering indicating that changes are progressing rapidly. The latest permits, filed on February 17, focus on signage installation in the former Animation Courtyard, which closed permanently in September 2025. Grand Avenue, including Muppet*Vision 3D and Mama Melrose’s, also closed earlier in 2025 to make way ...

Disney’s Old Key West Resort is important in Disney Vacation Club history because it was the first DVC property built. For over 30 years, returning guests have enjoyed the spacious villas and relaxed Florida Keys atmosphere. One cherished tradition is the photo wall at Olivia’s Cafe. Hundreds of picture frames displaying DVC member family photos have been on the walls ...

Disney World has long been the premier destination for family vacations, but many fans now believe Disney Cruise Line vacations offer a superior experience in terms of value and relaxation. While the parks offer magical attractions, cruises provide a stress-free environment and retain that signature Disney service. The issue isn’t that Disney World has gotten worse, though increased reliance on ...