We’re back and diving headfirst into the whirlwind that was our Thanksgiving weekend—because what better way to jump back in than with a little chaos, a little sparkle, and a whole lot of Disney?
Disney fans, planners, and proud spreadsheet warriors — rejoice! Disney has officially unveiled its 2026 Walt Disney World calendar, details, and key dates, and we’ve got everything you need to start mapping out your magical year. From seasonal celebrations, special events, and new experiences, to those all-important planning windows, this guide breaks down what’s coming so you can plan smarter, travel happier, and sprinkle in plenty of pixie dust along the way. Let’s take a look at what’s ahead for 2026 and get those countdowns started!
Pandora has a new sweet treat! We try the Mangkwan Mousse, a banana-forward dessert at Satu’li Canteen, plus two new Avatar drinks—and things get weird in the best way.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Cranberry-Cherry Cheesecake Pop is cute, creamy, and Instagram-ready. Perfect holiday snack — if you love cheesecake, get here fast!
We’re kicking things off at the IAAPA Expo 2025, the global meeting place for theme-park creators, innovators, and anyone who thinks fun should come with seat belts and safety restraints. With more than 1,100 exhibitors and endless new ride concepts, animatronics, VR demos, and snack samples, the Expo is always an overload of creativity — in the best possible way. We’ll break down what caught our eye, the coolest booths we explored, and of course… the food we sampled along the way.
We’re diving head-first into another wildly fun round of Resort Wars, and this time the battle is big, bold, and packed with classic Disney history. We’re putting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort into the ring, and trust us… this showdown is a monorail-line heavyweight match.
You can find every spot where you can meet Santa Claus at Disney World’s four parks and Disney Springs for the 2025 holiday season. Plus, read about his incredible speed. Disclaimer: all references to Santa Claus’ speed may or may not be fictional.
We’re cracking open another round of our Listener Q&A series, where your questions take center stage and we get to time-travel, daydream, debate, and laugh our way through the wild world of Walt Disney World. From Back to the Future-style time hopping to EPCOT engineering, this one covers a little bit of everything—so buckle up, because the flux capacitor is… well, metaphorically humming.
The Scar Popcorn Bucket and Ed Hyena Sipper have arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. See photos, details, where to find them, and why fans are rushing to grab these new Lion King collectibles.
We review the limited-time Zootopia treats at Isle of Java in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Clawhauser’s Donut Macaron and the Bunny Burrow Brew. Find out which one is a must-buy.