Disney4me Posted 1 hour ago Report Posted 1 hour ago In case you missed it over the last few years, Disney World has changed a lot, and there is no end in sight. Tons of new lands are in development, like Villains Land, Piston Peak, Monsters Inc. Land, and more, which is only scratching the surface of the changes coming. Magic Kingdom Each week, Disney drops new information, details, and more about their plans in and around the company. That’s why we like to do a weekly wrap-up of the biggest news so you don’t miss a single thing. Let’s dive into this week’s latest and greatest Disney news. This week was a BIG one for Disney fans, and it brought out some big feelings online. Some changes have already started, and others are waiting for Santa to hit the town. Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Not Returning Easily the most controversial news of the week is that it was confirmed that the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House would not be returning. This hugely popular attraction didn’t come back in 2025 due to construction in the Grand Floridian lobby, but now we know it’s permanently retired. 2024 Gingerbread House at Grand Floridian This left several Disney fans in devastation because this has been a Disney World Christmas tradition for over 20 years. The tradition started in 1999, so this is leaving a real hole in our hearts! Disney did confirm that instead of one big gingerbread house in the lobby, the hotel will feature a few small ones throughout the resort, made by Disney’s culinary team. Grand Floridian Gingerbread House in 2023 Disney is also cracking down on non-resort guests exploring the hotels, so we think this retirement could be part of that change. We’re eager to see what the new gingerbread houses will look like, but we won’t pretend that we aren’t seriously disappointed by this news. Y’all. We Have Some BAD NEWS About Disney World’s Grand Floridian Gingerbread House HUGE Disney World App Changes In much happier news, the My Disney Experience App got some major changes that are already in effect! One of the biggest switches is that you can now save your Gift Cards in the app. This is a major change-up because in the past, you had to type your numbers in every single time you wanted to use them for Mobile Orders, Lightning Lanes, and Mobile Check Outs. ©Disney In addition to this small but mighty change, Disney also partnered up with AccuWeather to launch the Disney Weather Check powered by the AccuWeather mobile app. This new app addition allows access to real-time weather updates and location-specific notifications, which will be huge for those random summer rainstorms. Be prepared for storms! The app’s search feature will be improved with the use of AI. This will allow guests to interact with it using conversational tones and wording, as opposed to simply typing in searchable keywords. This will help guests get exactly what they need more easily. ©Disney Disney is also combining the “Today’s Plans” and “Future Plans” into a single “My Plans” section. This has made it possible to book park pass reservations directly within the app, update the dining reservations search so that it’s easier to find a restaurant and make a reservation, and streamline the process of checking into your hotel via the app. ©Disney This is just scratching the surface of all of the latest changes, especially the Gift Card update! You can see more below, right here. 6 HUGE Disney World App Changes CONFIRMED Tons of Holiday Updates! Finally, this week was Halfway to the Holidays, so we got TONS of new details for Christmas in Disney World. The holiday season at Disney World will officially begin on November 13th and run through January 6th. In addition to the general news, they also confirmed the annual holiday party at Magic Kingdom, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, will run on select nights from November 8th to December 22nd. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party map Disney also announced the official dates for Jollywood Nights, which will run from November 7th to January 5th on select Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays. Disney also confirmed that EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays will run from November 27th through December 30th! Jollywood Nights Not only did they give us dates, but they also confirmed that tons of holiday fun will come to the resorts. This is HUGE for those who love the holidays and want to start planning ASAP. Disney JUST ANNOUNCED the Official Dates for the Holidays at Disney World This was a busy week (just like any other), but it was a bit more bittersweet than most. Don’t mind us if we shed a few tears while enjoying a gingerbread cookie every now and then. As always, be sure to keep following DFB for more. 7 Things That Will Definitely Surprise You About Your Disney World Hotel Room Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which news are you the most excited about? Tell us in the comments! View the full article Quote
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