How to Book a Reservation at The Beak & Barrel Lounge at Magic Kingdom
Learn how to book a dining reservation at The Beak & Barrel lounge, Disney World’s new Pirates of the Caribbean themed lounge at Magic Kingdom, using MouseWatcher’s alerts.
GEO-82 Is Coming to EPCOT—and It’s Adults Only
Big news out of EPCOT—Disney just announced a brand-new bar and lounge called GEO-82, opening June 4, 2025. This will be an adults-only, reservation-required experience, and from the looks of it, it’s going to be one of the summer’s hottest tickets. A Sophisticated Space for Grown-Ups Only Set in World Celebration with beautiful views of… Read more »
Both Disney Water Parks Will Be Open This Summer—Reserve Your Shaded Spot Before It’s Gone
For the first time since 2019, both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach will be open at Walt Disney World starting May 21, 2025! That’s right, all six Disney World parks—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and now both water parks—will be operating together for the first time in six years. Since the pandemic closures… Read more »
New Dining Packages Available for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
This year, an exciting new addition is coming to Star Wars Nite – Dining Packages! Two special dining experiences will be available at Cafe Orleans in New Orleans Square and Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Prices vary depending on your selection, but these special menus are packed with out-of-this-world flavors.
Say Goodbye to this Disney-MGM Studios Original Era Restaurant
From Muppets to Monsters: It’s the End of an Era in Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios is preparing for some major changes as it bids farewell to three beloved attractions in the Muppets Courtyard. Disney has officially announced closure dates for Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano, MuppetVision 3D, and PizzeRizzo as the park prepares to welcome… Read more »
8 New Restaurant Options in the Candlelight Processional Dining Package!
Book online beginning October 29, 2024. Advance reservations are highly recommended. A fan favorite part of the annual EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, the Candlelight Processional is a nightly event at the America Gardens Theatre featuring a live orchestra, massive choir of Disney cast members and local youth, and a celebrity narrator telling the… Read more »
Finally Available: Book EPCOT and Magic Kingdom Fireworks Cruises Online at Disney World!
Exciting news MouseWatchers! You can now book reservations for the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT private Fireworks Cruises online. Previously these could only be booked by phone but Disney has finally opened up online booking. These cruises are an amazing way to see both fireworks shows from a new perspective – on your own chartered boat.… Read more »
International Park Alerts Now Available
Bonjour, Kon’nichiwa and Nǐ hǎo MouseWatchers! We’re excited to announce that you can now setup alerts for dining reservations in Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disney and Hong Kong Disneyland. Then just sit back and relax. MouseWatcher will start searching around the clock for available reservations at these incredible international dining experiences. We’re so glad to bring… Read more »
Not-So-Spooky News!
Reservations Now Open for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dining Packages and the Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party! Starting today, guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel can book their reservations for the Dessert Party and Dining Package at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. All other guests can begin booking reservations Monday, June 10, 2024. Reservations can fill… Read more »
New Surprises and Official Dates Announced for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Spooky season in the Magic Kingdom will kick off on August 9 run through Halloween Night, October 31. Tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party go on sale to guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels May 8, 2024 and go on sale to all other guests May 15, 2024. August: 9, 13, 16, 20,… Read more »
Park Watch: What’s Happening This Month
MAY 2024 With Spring Break and Easter behind us and Memorial Day just on the horizon, summer is ramping up in Disney Parks. Disney World EPCOT International Flower & Garden Show EPCOT International Flower & Garden Show continues this month – ending May 27, 2024 – and so does the Garden Rocks Concert Series which… Read more »
2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Dates, Details Announced
Disney has finally dropped the dates for the fan favorite and longest running EPCOT festival! The 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival takes place World August 29 through November 23. New This Year CommuniCore Hall will open on June 10 in the center of World Celebration, finally completing the EPCOT renovation. And, once the… Read more »
Park Watch: What’s Happening This Month
APRIL 2024 Spring has sprung but spring break season is finally ending, so park crowds should be a bit more manageable before summer vacation season starts. Disney World runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend April 18 is the start of runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend. As with most runDisney events there will probably be some parking lot and… Read more »
Park Watch: What’s Happening This Month
MARCH 2024 It’s a short list this month but it packs a punch. As we roll into March 2024 you can expect park crowds to increase as the month goes on. Two popular festivals – EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival and Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival kick off and schools start going… Read more »
Park Watch: What’s Happening This Month
FEBRUARY 2024 There is no off-season in Disney World. February is definitely not the low-crowd sweet spot it used to be, but the Disney Parks are still in something of a post-holiday lull. Here’s a look at some of what’s happening in Disney Parks this month. Disney World EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Continues… Read more »
2024 Disney World Dates You Need To Know
January 9, 2024: All-Day Park Hopper Access Returns No more waiting until 2:00 PM! Starting January 9, guests with park hopper tickets or an annual pass will be able to visit another park any time during the day. Disney Dining Plan Returns Guests will be able to choose from two options: packages that include either… Read more »
Park Watch: What’s Happening This Month
NOVEMBER 2023 Oh hey there November. Didn’t see you there. Ok yeah I was in a Halloween candy induced sugar coma and missed the first of the month post. Moving on. It’s November in Disney parks and that brings all of the official Holiday celebrations – including a brand new party in Disney World! Disney… Read more »
Park Watch: What’s Happening This Month
OCTOBER 2023 Boo to you and you’re welcome! Halloween festivities are in full gear in both parks and a certain wayfinder is opening a new attraction in EPCOT. Also, it’s still Hurricane season in Florida, so definitely get the travel insurance. Disney World Epcot International Food & Wine Festival The Epcot International Food & Wine… Read more »
Big Disney Parks News From Destination D23
Destination D23 kicked off this morning “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”. There were tons of updates and announcements about what’s coming to Disney Parks around the world over the next year and we’ve collected them all, right here! Starting with our own back yard… Disney World Magic Kingdom… Read more »
NEW Disney Dining Discounts Announced
Disney has just dropped a new dining promo for the fall and winter travel season! You can get up to $200 per night when you book a minimum 4-night stay during select dates through March 5, 2024. Quick Look: Get up to a $1,000 Disney Dining Promo Card when you purchase a non-discounted 5-night, 4-day vacation package that… Read more »