Disney Tips Your Guide To A Great Disney Vacation

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 ...

Disney+ has introduced two new subscriber perks that provide real value beyond just streaming. This comes at a crucial time, as the platform works to retain subscribers after posting losses last year. The new benefits include six months of Calm Premium for free and a chance to win a Disney book bundle that features Wings of Starlight and an advance ...

Tokyo Disneyland has removed the “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” sign from the exit of Splash Mountain, eliminating one of the last references to Song of the South at the Disney park where the attraction still operates. The original sign read “Have a Zip-A-Dee Doo-Dah Day!” in English and Kanji, but the new sign simply says “Thanks for dropping in!” The change coincided with ...

EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts is a must-see for Beauty and the Beast fans as Paige O’Hara, the voice of Belle, is appearing through Monday, February 16. This is a rare chance to meet a Disney princess, as O’Hara showcases her “Belles by Belle” collection, featuring her paintings inspired by the character. Unlike typical character meet and greets, you’ll meet ...

Magic Kingdom’s nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, is making an operational change starting February 12. The second performance at 10 p.m. will now start from Frontierland and move toward the front of the park, reversing the route of the 7:45 p.m. show, which departs from Town Square. This change will affect how guests plan their viewing spots ...