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Following the extinction of Dinoland USA, Disney Legend(ary) Imagineer Joe Rohde has been paying tribute to the much-maligned dinosaur area of Animal Kingdom. He also shared that despite his fondness for Dino-Rama, he tried for 15 years to get Tropical Americas built at Walt Disney World, with many such pitches involving the “gutting” of Dinoland […]

This post ranks every single ride and show at Walt Disney World–all 83 of them–with quick pros & cons. Previously, we’ve rated and reviewed every attraction at Walt Disney World, but never before have we listed them all from worst to best. At their pinnacle, Walt Disney World attractions are iconic and timeless classics with

To paraphrase the company’s founder, Walt Disney World’s flagship resort refurbishment will never be completed as long as there are lace doilies left in the world. After previously extending the project to mid-2026, the multi-year overhaul of the Grand Floridian that began several years ago has once again been extended to 2027. Here’s the latest.

Imagineering is seemingly in the home stretch on one eagerly-awaited project in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, with another slated for a future date to be determined. However, two new Walt Disney World construction permits suggest the former, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, could last a lot longer than expected and the latter, Carousel of Progress,

The busiest week of Winter 2026 at Walt Disney World is going to be even worse than normal, due to the double-whammy of two holidays colliding this year. Even in a normal year, high February crowds surprise guests, expecting dates before Spring Break to be slow. This covers dates to avoid, why it’ll be so

Hotel refurbishments, resort construction, and character-inspired makeovers continue at Walt Disney World from now through 2027. This resource provides info on room renovations, what to avoid, where to book, and what to expect in terms of hotel work at Walt Disney World. Walt Disney World continues to undertake refurbishments in an effort to modernize or

In an outrage-inducing decision, Disneyland has ended Early Entry for Disney hotel guests as of 2026 and replaced that perk with a free Lightning Lane per stay. Most fans who stay on-site have been annoyed or angered by the change (conservative estimate: 99%), with some vowing only to stay off-site in the future. The silver

One of the most popular Southwest Airlines special offers is back for a limited time! You can earn ‘buy one, get one free’ flights via the Southwest Companion Pass for a limited time after booking a single round trip flight. This post covers details of this special offer, key dates, pros & cons, alternatives, and

The defunct NBA Experience at Disney Springs is finally getting a replacement, and it sounds fantastic! In fitting ‘circle of life’ fashion, Level99–which you might even call a gaming ‘quest’ experience–will soon be coming to the massive empty building at Walt Disney World. This covers the announcement, along with our commentary explaining why this is

After a year-long reimagining, Disneyland Resort’s #1 restaurant at its flagship Grand Californian Hotel is finally ready to welcome guests. We had the opportunity to preview the prix fixe menu and new-look dining room, and are happy to report that Napa Rose is back and better than before. We’ve been fans of Napa Rose since