No Rising Tide: Disney World Attendance Drops Slightly as Universal Epic Universe Gets Off to Slow Start
The Themed Entertainment Association released its annual attendance report for 2025, which reveals a modest dip for Walt Disney World and big gain for Universal Orlando as a whole thanks to Epic Universe adding millions of new guests to the mix. This looks at the winners & losers as the recovery to 2019 levels continues, with commentary about changes and why there’s more to the story than the headline increases…
New Wreck-It Ralph Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue Ride Opening Date & Launch Programs Announced
Disney has announced a grand opening date for Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue, the new attraction based on the world of Wreck-It Ralph, along with a series of celebratory launch programs in the lead-up to the ride’s debut in Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland. This shares full details and concept art, plus our commentary. Let’s start with the official details. This new Wreck-It Ralph attraction at Tokyo Disneyland will be an indoor interactive…
Walmart “Gets” The Muppet Christmas Carol. Is Disney Missing an Opportunity?
The Muppets are having a moment in 2026. The Muppet Christmas Carol, once viewed as a cult classic, has risen…
What Went Wrong with Disney’s Star Wars Hotel?
A little over three years ago, Walt Disney World made the surprise announcement that it would be permanently closing Galactic…
Food Guide to Christmas 2026 at Disney World
Walt Disney World has released its Christmas 2026 menus of seasonal snacks, dishes, desserts and drinks available at Animal Kingdom,…
Our Family’s New Favorite EPCOT Eatery: A Meal for Three for About $25
Move over Les Halles Boulangerie & Patisserie and Sunshine Seasons, our family has a new #1 counter service restaurant at…
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2026 Disney World Crowd Calendar
These free 2026 Walt Disney World crowd calendars rate dates so you can choose best weeks to go & avoid…
Imagineering Can Still Do Lavish Disney-Themed Resort Rooms
Walt Disney World fans love to hate new hotels and resort reimaginings, complaining that designs are boring, bland, generic, bare,…
Ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek Paid $100,000 Per Month to Bring Magic Touch to Vail Ski Resorts in Proxy Fight
Somehow, Bob Chapek returned. In the midst of the former Disney CEO’s book tour, the ex-executive has found the time…
Four Magic Kingdom Restaurants Receiving Reimagined & New Menus
Magic Kingdom is the worst food park at Walt Disney World. This is despite being the crown jewel and the…
Disney World and Disneyland Are Quietly Improving Ride Reliability and Capacity
Walt Disney World and Disneyland have been quietly on a mission to increase attraction efficiency, improving hourly throughput and maintenance,…
Final Celebrity Narrator Added for 2026 Candlelight Processional at EPCOT, Completing Full Lineup
Walt Disney World has added the last celebrity narrator needed to complete the lineup for the 2026 Candlelight Processional, with…
Why Facial Recognition Won’t Replace MagicBands at Disney World
New rumors are swirling that Walt Disney World plans to install new facial recognition entrances and replace hotel room key…
New ‘Music of EPCOT’ Inspired by 1983 Fan-Favorite Record is Now Streaming!
Great news, audiophiles! Walt Disney World has released the new two-LP vinyl release inspired by the original 1983 “The Official…
When Will Epic Universe Have Annual Passes?
“When will Universal Orlando include Epic Universe in Annual Passes?” is a common reader question. Many theme park fans are…
Three Disney World Restaurants Receive 2026 Michelin Guide Awards
Three Walt Disney World Signature Restaurants that earned 2026 Michelin Guide recognition have received their awards, and can now display…
Tree of Life Awakenings Show Returns to Animal Kingdom Ahead of Christmas 2026 with ‘Bonus’ Nights
Walt Disney World has added showtimes for the Tree of Life Awakenings to the schedule for select nights in November…
Great Days at Magic Kingdom with Free Mickey’s Christmas Parade & Entertainment Return for 2026
Two of our absolute favorite days of the year are returning to Magic Kingdom next month! Walt Disney World has…
Disney World Confirms Hotel Perks for Lakeshore Lodge, Installs Oversized Otter & Heron at Lazy River
Walt Disney World continues to make major progress on construction of Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, which looks much closer to completion…
Shopping Discount for Disney World Passholders & Must-Buy Muppet Christmas Carol Merchandise
Exactly one week after raising prices on Walt Disney World Annual Passes by as much as $120, WDW is now…
Up to $120 Off Disney Gift Cards During Early Black Friday Sale, Made Easier with Walmart’s Plus Promo
There’s a new deal starting soon for Disney gift cards, offering 10% off or up to $120 in savings at…
New S.E.A. Member is Hazel Hightower, Daughter of Disgraced Harrison Hightower of Tower of Terror Fame
Walt Disney Imagineering promised a reveal about the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.) at the 2026 D23 Expo, and…