CHANGE/BLOG
From patch notes to popcorn buckets, the v55.71 Change/Blog is an op-ed that covers Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, industry news, and opinion pieces.
Disney Lakeshore Lodge Gets Its First Room Design Reveal
We finally have a look inside Disney Lakeshore Lodge's guest rooms, and DVC members can start booking way sooner than you'd think.
Monstropolis's First Menu Preview Includes an 8-Tentacled Sushi Chef and a Drink Called Blort
Disney's culinary team revealed the first menu details for Harryhausen's and Archie's Scare Pig Pizza, the two restaurants coming to Monstropolis, and yes, one of them involves an 8-tentacled sushi chef and a purple drink called Blort.
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's Holiday Overlay Features Animatronic Scooter
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's holiday overlay returns November 4 through January 6 with a new Electric Mayhem set list and the first-ever Audio-Animatronics figure of Scooter. Here's what's new.
Branch & Brush Reveal at Lakeshore Lodge - The Newest Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Parks Blog's latest Letters from Lakeshore update gives us a new look at the grand lobby and introduces Branch & Brush, a brand new lounge, just days before reservations open to the public.
Capturing the Magic: Best Apple iPhone for Disney Vacation Photography in 2026 - 2027
Your Disney vacation is a big investment. The camera in your pocket should be ready for it. Here's how the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max stack up against last year's iPhone 17 Pro, and whether it's worth the upgrade before your next trip.
EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026 Marks 30 Years With Its Biggest Menu Yet
The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival turns 30 this year, running August 27 through November 21 with more than 200 dishes and drinks across the World Showcase and beyond.
2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional Narrator Lineup Revealed
Disney has released the celebrity narrator lineup for the 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional, with three new names joining returning favorites for the show's 32nd year at EPCOT.
Meet the Walt Disney World Halloween Snack Tracker, Your Interactive Guide to Every 2026 Treat
A free interactive checklist for every Halloween treat at Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs in 2026, tagged by party ticket versus regular hours so you always know what you're allowed to order.
Every Version 55.71 Snack Tracker in One Place
A quick directory of every interactive Snack Tracker on version5571.com, so you can jump straight to the one for your trip instead of digging back through old posts.
Disney Springs Fall 2026 Guide, Everything New Through November 9
A full breakdown of what's new at Disney Springs for fall 2026, from Halloween merchandise collections to new entertainment and seasonal menu items, running through November 9.
Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar Halloween Menu 2026, Full Breakdown
Every new food and cocktail item on the 2026 Halloween menu at Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar in Disney Springs, available now through November 9.
Horizons, A Carousel of Progress on Disney+
What to expect from Horizons, A Carousel of Progress, the live Disney+ special featuring Neil Patrick Harris and nine Walt Disney Imagineering leaders on August 15.
Batuu Adventure Buddies from Droid Depot at Galaxy's Edge, Building Your Own Interactive Ewok Explained
How Droid Depot works at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, every droid model available, and details on the new Batuu Adventure Buddies interactive Ewoks launching August 13.
Warrior Games 2027 Returns to Walt Disney World, What to Know
The Warrior Games return to Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in August 2027, bringing nearly 200 wounded and injured service members to compete.
Bluey & Bingo are Coming to Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line in 2026
Disney confirms Bluey & Bingo are coming in 2026—Disneyland debuts March 22, Animal Kingdom in summer, plus Disney Dream & Wish sailings.
Capturing the Magic: Best Apple iPhone 17 for Disney Vacation Photography in 2025
Discover which 2025 Apple iPhone 17 offers the best battery, camera & durability for your next Disney Parks or Disney Cruise Line vacation.
RELEASE NOTES: Best of Destination D23 - A Journey Around The Worlds of Disney
Relive the best reveals from Destination D23 2025 as I count down my favorite Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line announcements from new TRON overlay, Walt at Carousel of Progress, Disney Destiny lounges, Cinderella Castle, villains land & more.
RELEASE NOTES: 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom
Celebrate Halloween at Walt Disney World with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025! Get the full guide to dates, tickets, exclusive character meet-and-greets, parades, spooky shows, must-try foodie finds, and frightfully fun merchandise.
I’m Wesley Ryan, a Disney Parks Nerd
Discover how a lifelong Disneyland local turned Disney College Program alum, Cast Member, and media professional became a trusted voice in the Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line community. From behind-the-scenes access at Fantasmic! to sailing the maiden voyage of the Disney Destiny, this is the Disney journey behind version 55.71.
Welcome to version 55.71 — A New Way to Track Disney Parks History in Real Time
version 55.71 introduces a custom version control system for Disney Parks, tracking every update—big or small—over time. Learn how this project will assign a version number to the parks on the exact day you visited, and explore what's coming soon to version5571.com, including a blog, merch store, and more.
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