We’re hitting pause, looking back, and taking stock of just how big 2025 was for Disney — before turning our eyes forward to what 2026 has in store for Walt Disney World and beyond.
The Harambe Market reopening may be closer than expected, as Walt Disney World’s website now lists operating hours beginning March 1, 2026, despite no official reopening announcement yet.
We’re diving into Disney behaviors that should absolutely be socially accepted everywhere, because somehow the parks figured out how humans actually want to function… and then we all had to go back home. From skipping lines like a pro to paying for everything with your wrist, Disney has quietly raised our expectations for daily life — and we’re not mad about it.
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.