Universal Orlando has announced multiple temporary ride refurbishments, permanent closures and changes coming soon at Epic Universe, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Florida. Here’s the latest, which is highlighted by Le Cirque Arcanus in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. Any downtime at Epic Universe, whether scheduled or unplanned due […]
Here’s what’s inside my camera bag for travel photography at Walt Disney World, Disneyland and beyond–the Nikon mirrorless cameras and lenses I use, tripod, and other gadgets. I’ve once again made changes to the photo gear I carry in the parks and on other trips for 2026. For those who are unaware, I’m a photographer.
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When choosing a luxury hotel within walking distance of EPCOT and Hollywood Studios and also on the Skyliner at Walt Disney World, vacation planners have a few options, but we’ve found the two most popular Deluxe Resorts in this area are Beach Club and BoardWalk Inn. This head-to-head comparison weighs the pros & cons of
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With over two-dozen resorts and 30,000 rooms, something is bound to go wrong at Walt Disney World hotels from time to time. We’ve done literally hundreds of hotel stays in the last ~19 years, and have had plenty of negative experiences and a few horror stories of our own. This has included construction right outside
Walt Disney World has provided new details about the expanded rules restricting the use of free transportation between Disney Springs and the WDW hotels, plus policies for on-site guest resort hopping, third party properties, parking & more. Here’s everything you need to know, including our advice for off-site guests who are finding themselves in a
Prime Day is right around the corner, and already Amazon is offering discounts on a variety of everyday essentials, electronics, home goods and Father’s Day gifts–most of which are totally unrelated to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or other trips. However, one very relevant early deal that we’ve spotted is on Disney Parks books, with many
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Walt Disney World has announced that the Cinderella Castle makeover that began in early 2026 is officially completed! Along with this, they shared a behind-the-scenes look at the work, including interviews with members of the teams who pulled off this project with minimal guest impact. Cinderella Castle’s new color palette has been brought to life
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Not that it’s a competition, but the 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World started sales faster than did Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland. That is the first time this has ever happened. In fact, the Disney California Adventure special event has been one of the toughest tickets to score for
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Following multiple vacancies, months of rumors and construction, Walt Disney World has finally announced a new lounge, restaurant, and retail coming to the BoardWalk. Here are full details, concept art, and our commentary about the upcoming changes. We’ve been tracking for a while. Last month, we reported on mystery projects at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, which resulted
Walt Disney World has revealed that the Parisian Breakfast Buffet with bottomless mimosas is returning to the Chefs de France restaurant during the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. This shares dates & details, including a menu overview and photos, plus why this hopefully signals a return to ‘2019 normal’ for the special event. This
