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Two staples of our ‘best of’ lists of Walt Disney World restaurants, and two of my favorite dining rooms from an ambiance perspective, are closing for multi-month refurbishments that will likely reimagine their interiors and (maybe) introduce new menus. Here’s the latest, followed by our commentary. These closures are at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, and …

Two of Disney World’s Best Restaurants Closing for Multi-Month Changes in 2026 Read More »

Welcome, Illumineers! You’ve arrived at the Disney Parks Blog space dedicated to all things Disney Lorcana. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just beginning to learn all of the lore, this is your go-to source for exclusive news, tips, and insights into the game that has captivated fans across the globe.  This is just the start of …

Disney Lorcana News: Cards, Glimmers, and More Read More »

January 14, 2026, 12:39 PM · Disney is giving up on its original concept for its Star Wars land.When Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge debuted at Disneyland and then Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019, it represented a particular time and place in the Star Wars universe. Set on the planet of Batuu, Galaxy’s …

Darth Vader is coming to Disney’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Read More »

Disneyland Resort‘s Downtown Disney shopping area. In this post we’ll take a look at the location and review some of the food items that are currently available. Parkside Market is located across from the Downtown Disney monorail station and Star Wars Trading Post. It’s home to Seoul Sister, a Korean rice bowl restaurant, GG’s Chicken …

Downtown Disney Parkside Market Review Read More »

A recent survey commissioned by Disney Tourist Blog of a random but representative selection of DTB authors revealed that the #1 most huggable Disney character and #1 most-perplexing ‘missing’ meet & greet from Walt Disney World or Disneyland is Red Panda Mei. Good news for everyone surveyed: the iconic Turning Red star is coming to the …

Disney’s #1 Most Huggable Character Finally Getting US Meet & Greet Read More »

Authentic, unscripted, and brimming with nostalgia, your personal Disney Parks time machine is nearly here and ready to take you back to the earliest days of Disneyland. Releasing January 22 on Disney+ and Disney YouTube, Disneyland Handcrafted provides an intimate, first-hand look at the trials and tribulations behind the rapid construction of Disneyland leading up …

Cinematic Celebrations: Stepping Back in Time with ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Read More »

January 11, 2026, 5:12 PM · As the “rope drop” starts the day at theme parks, the Sunday “Rope Drop” post kicks off the week here at Theme Park Insider. Here is what lies ahead for fans at the parks this week.The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World starts Friday, continuing …

Disney’s Festival of the Arts returns to EPCOT Read More »