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Theme Park News: Opening Date Revealed For Walt Disney World's Pirates-Themed Tavern We now know the opening date and menu for Walt Disney World's new pirates-themed tavern coming to Magic Kingdom.

August is just heating up with the news that The Beak and Barrel, Disney World's new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed tavern, will open this month at Magic Kingdom 🏴‍☠️ theworldofspark.com/theme-park-n...

It's time for another weekly news roundup from the Disney theme parks and beyond!

SO many fun new experiences debuted this summer at Walt Disney World! And there's STILL a couple more openings to come in 2025.

It has been a busy week, both for Walt Disney World and for myself currently on site at Walt Disney World!

Between the show AND the exhibits in the Main Street Opera House lobby, all signs point to Disneyland historians loving this new addition.

In these dog days of summer, let's set our sights on cooler weather and all things holidays...🎄

Disney World Announces Hotel Discount and Gift Card Offer For Fall and Holiday Season A new Walt Disney World hotel discount has dropped just in time to book your upcoming holiday season vacation!

NEW discount alert! We now know how you can save on your fall and holiday vacation to Walt Disney World (and possibly grab a Disney gift card at the same time): theworldofspark.com/disney-world...

Disney World Announces Return of Holiday Season Offerings For 2025 We just learned a ton of Disney World holiday news, including what's returning to the four theme parks this year!

NEW: Walt Disney World announces lineup of returning holiday offerings for 2025 🎄 theworldofspark.com/disney-world...

Shorter holiday weeks usually result in nearly non-existent Disney theme park news, but that certainly was not the case this week! Catch up on the latest leading stories from Disney World and Disneyland here:

Spoiler: If you have a short trip and are visiting during the summer months...I say go for it!

Disney Theme Park and Cruise Line News For the Week of June 23, 2025 This week's roundup of Disney news spans the Disney Experiences division, including an update from the Disney Destiny.

NEW: Disney theme park and Cruise Line news for the week of June 23, 2025 theworldofspark.com/disney-theme...

A Look Ahead At A Busy Summer in Walt Disney World We have a busy summer ahead at Walt Disney World.

Summer is here (if you can't tell by the soaring temperatures) and it's going to be a busy season at Walt Disney World. Catch up on everything that's happening over the next month and brush up on some tried-and-true tips to beat the heat: thewanderinggoose.substack.com/p/a-look-ahe...

Walt Disney World in July Planning a trip to Walt Disney World In July? These summer vacation tips will keep you cool, comfortable, and organized.

NEW: What to keep in mind if you are planning a July vacation to Walt Disney World theworldofspark.com/walt-disney-...

Disney Theme Park News For the Week of June 16, 2025 This week's Disney theme park news roundup has tons of updates to help you plan your summer Walt Disney World vacation.

NEW: Disney theme park news for the week of June 16, 2025 theworldofspark.com/disney-theme...

That week of July 20 is going to be busyyyyyyyyyy

Teach Them How To Say Goodbye: What We’re Losing (and Gaining) at Walt Disney World Change is hard. For Disney Parks fans, it's also something we have to get used to.

My latest Substack (yes I started one this week!) is live and it reads very much like a diary entry I wrote to calm myself over all of the changes happening at Walt Disney World: thewanderinggoose.substack.com/p/teach-them...

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Well, call me a writer, because I'm officially on Substack! It would mean the world to me if you subscribed (free or otherwise): thewanderinggoose.substack.com/subscribe

This week was a busy one in the world of Disney theme park news!!

The best Orlando hotel promotions for stays at Universal Epic Universe - FamilyVacationist Universal Orlando’s newest theme park is now open, and many Orlando hotels are sweetening the deal with promotions that make it easier to plan a trip.

Thinking about taking the trip to Epic Universe this summer? These area hotels are offering sweet deals and promotions you'll want to look into: familyvacationist.com/best-orlando...

Things are heating up at Walt Disney World...literally 🥵 Stay cool out there.

We have not one, not three, but two weeks to catch up on!

Let's chat Epic Universe!

Disney World's New Nighttime Parade, Disney Starlight, to Debut This July Walt Disney World's newest nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, will debut at Magic Kingdom this summer.

NEW: Disney World unveils opening date, merchandise, and more from upcoming nighttime parade Disney Starlight theworldofspark.com/disney-world...

Quick update: This week's roundup of Disney theme park news will be combined with next week and come out on May 30 😊

Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Celebration Starts This Week. Here Are the Must-See Events, According to Experts Disneyland opened for business on July 17, 1955. Seven decades later, the Happiest Place on Earth seeks to continue the business of maximizing lifelong memories with its 70th Anniversary Celebration.

Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Celebration kicks off this week, featuring the return of fan-favorite entertainment as well as new offerings that tug at the heartstrings. My latest story outlines the festival's must-see events: www.mediadecision.com/news/disneyl...

Disney World's fall calendar is filling up quickly today! 📆

FINALLY!! 🎃

Alternate headline: where the heck are the Disney World and Disneyland Halloween announcements?

Pirates is often cited as my all-time favorite Disney attraction, so I can't wait to check The Beak and Barrel out when it opens later this year! theworldofspark.com/what-we-know...

Me, to myself: time to start saving those pennies!