Disney World Tests Star Wars Fireworks Launch Site at Hollywood Studios After 6 Year Absence
A long time ago in a park pre-Galaxy’s Edge, Walt Disney World created a new, purpose-built fireworks launch site for a new Star Wars nighttime spectacular. This location has sat dormant since mid-March 2020, until the force awakened last night, and the dead spoke (sorry, couldn’t help myself), when WDW revived the pyro launch site behind Hollywood Studios for testing. This could point to yet another post-COVID comeback happening years after…
Universal Nights at Epic Universe Party Dates Added in Late 2026
Universal Orlando has extended its exclusive after hours, limited-capacity hard ticket event at Epic Universe debuting next month, adding more dates of “Universal Nights” through Thanksgiving 2026. Here are the new event dates & details, plus early commentary on whether it’s worth the high cost, what we’d recommend instead, and a look at current crowds. This all-new, limited capacity party under the stars invites guests to experience Epic Universe in a…
Slinky Dog Dash’s Third Day of Downtime Reinforces Why It’s a Risky Ride at Rope Drop (UPDATE)
The dreaded delayed opening. A phrase as ugly as cellar door is beautiful. These three words that send a shudder…
Opening Day Animal Actors on Location Show Closing for Good at Universal Studios Florida After 36 Years
Universal Orlando has announced the permanent closing of Animal Actors on Location, an opening day stage show that debuted in…
Dates Set for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort First Major Year-Plus Room Refurbishment in 2027 & 2028
Walt Disney World has announced dates and details for the first-ever Art of Animation Resort hard goods refurbishment, with the…
Disney World Announces Skyliner 2028 Closing Dates
Walt Disney World will close the Skyliner gondola system for a routine refurbishment in Winter 2028. This post covers dates…
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Disney World Reveals Hurly Burly Nightclub Opening Date & Full Menu of Food & Drinks
Walt Disney World has announced that the new Hurly-Burly Bar at BoardWalk will open in October 2026, coinciding with the…
Walt Disney World Railroad Closing for Month-Long Refurbishment in Fall 2026
The Walt Disney World Railroad has been added to the closure calendar for an approximately one month refurbishment that’ll take…
New National Parks Minnie & Mickey Costumes Debut at Disney World’s Best Kept Secret
Disney has revealed that Minnie and Mickey Mouse have debuted brand-new U.S. National Parks inspired character costumes in their meet…
2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Guide
Our guide to the 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party offers tips & info for Magic Kingdom’s fall special…
Universal Finally Announces Official Opening Date for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Roller Coaster
Universal has finally announced an official opening date for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift! After lengthy test & adjust, modifications,…
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’s Badly Needed Refurbishment Could Set Up a Bigger Magic Kingdom Project
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World will receive its first-ever refurbishment, and a long overdue one, starting in early…
Disney World Reveals Full Menu & Opening Date for New Pop-Up at Diamond Horseshoe Restaurant
Walt Disney World has announced that the new Diamond Horseshoe pop-up dining concept will open in early October 2026, only…
Disney World Room Deals Starting at $125/Night at Disney Springs Resort Hotels for Now to Late 2026
Walt Disney World has released resort discounts for now through Halloween and Christmas 2026, so if you’re traveling for holiday…
7 Must-Eat Treats at Disney California Adventure for Halloween 2026
Disney has a ton of new delicious dishes, decadent desserts, and savory snacks for Halloween 2026 at Disneyland and California…
After Three Decades, Wolfgang Puck’s Last Disney World Restaurant Is Closing for Good
Wolfgang Puck has had three restaurants at Walt Disney World. The third and final of these locations is set to…
Is Off-Season Dead at Disney World?
One of my pet peeves is claims among Walt Disney World fans that “there’s no such thing as off-season anymore…
How to Save Money Renting Disney Vacation Club Points
These money-saving tips for renting Disney Vacation Club points will get you Deluxe Resort rooms during your vacation at Walt…
How to Do Split Stays at Disney World Hotels
Doing a resort split stay at Walt Disney World is great for trying two hotels or splurging on a luxury…
New $150 Fireworks Dining Package at EPCOT
Walt Disney World has a new fireworks dining package for Luminous: Symphony of Us at EPCOT and ADRs are now…
Imagineers Revise Heights in Piston Peak & Villains Land, Reveal Dark Avenue Details in Monstropolis & More
Walt Disney World has taken us behind the construction walls in the latest episode of “We Call It Imagineering,” for…
Disney World’s Controversial Cake Bake Restaurant Has an Unexpected Highlight That Is Not Dessert.
The Cake Bake Shop Restaurant is a new table service dining experience and bakery at Walt Disney World, within walking…