Author Archives: Matthew Krul

Monstropolis: The City Frightful now has an official backstory from Walt Disney Imagineering. In this Walt Disney World news episode, we discuss the latest information from Disney about the Monsters Inc. land, the new area inspired by the animated Disney-Pixar film coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Details include the story behind the land and theContinueContinue reading “Monsters Inc Land News | Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios”

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets and Millennium Falcon Smuggler’s Run (featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu) opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World on May 26, 2026. These new experiences include a heightened degree of Imagineering details, especially Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, which now combines the legacy Disney attraction with Muppet VisionContinueContinue reading “Imagineering Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and Millennium Falcon Smuggler’s Run”

Walt Disney World Resort hotels include their own medley of music loops, from the cozy acoustic sounds of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to the whimsical, Disney-inspired songs at the Disneyland Hotel. In this episode, we analyze the music loops of the Disney Resort hotels in the EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, and Disneyland resort areas. We also discussContinueContinue reading “Disney Resort Music Loops | Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disneyland Hotels”

Walt Disney World Resort hotels include their own medley of music loops, from the African medleys of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to the contemporary jazz played at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. In this episode, we analyze the music loops of the Disney Resort hotels in the Disney’s Animal Kingdom, ESPN Wide World of Sports, andContinueContinue reading “Disney Resort Music Loops | Animal Kingdom, ESPN, Disney Springs Hotels”

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa opened at Walt Disney World in 1988 in the Magic Kingdom resort area. As the flagship hotel on property, Grand Floridian boasts luxurious accommodations, modern amenities, a full-service spa and health club, and a wide range of dining options. The hotel is a monorail or boat stop away fromContinueContinue reading “Guide to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa | Walt Disney World Hotel”

The Garden View Lounge afternoon tea room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa reopened in March 2026. In partnership with Twinings, Disney’s culinary team created a dining experience inspired by the Alice in Wonderland tea party scene. In this episode, we review the Garden View Lounge afternoon tea service live from this Walt DisneyContinueContinue reading “Tea at Disney’s Grand Floridian | Garden View Lounge Review”

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets will open May 26, 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In this episode, we discuss the details about the Imagineering and story for the new attraction, which is replacing Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (closed March 2026). We also share our initial reactions to hearing the first twoContinueContinue reading “Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Opening May 26 | Disney Parks News”