Best & Worst Burgers at Disneyland

Best & Worst Burgers at Disneyland

If you’re doing a cheeseburger crawl of Disneyland and California Adventure, you might be disappointed. Despite the classic all-beef entree being a staple of counter service menus, only a handful are actually good-to-great. This list covers that issue, highlighting the best & worst burgers in Disneyland Resort’s parks, hotels, Downtown Disney, and beyond. Burgers are […]

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Ice! by Gaylord Adds Nightmare Before Christmas, Home Alone & Harry Potter; Polar Express Returns to Orlando

Ice! by Gaylord Adds Nightmare Before Christmas, Home Alone & Harry Potter; Polar Express Returns to Orlando

One of the largest off-site hotels that’s less than a mile from Walt Disney World is a conspicuous omission in our coverage here. Despite being absolutely massive and housing 1,718 guest rooms, we’ve never really covered Gaylord Palms Resort. This is also despite visiting Gaylord Palms often. Well, more like “visiting” (with air quotes) since

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10 Attractions That Aged Poorly at Disney World

10 Attractions That Aged Poorly at Disney World

Many masterpieces of Imagineering age like fine wines, getting better and becoming even more iconic over time. However, there are rides at Walt Disney World that have become increasingly outdated or even obsolete. This list covers the attractions–big and small–that are in need of overhauls or outright replacements. There are a range of reasons that

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Untrainable Dragon Closing for Brief Refurbishment at Epic Universe

Untrainable Dragon Closing for Brief Refurbishment at Epic Universe

Universal Orlando has announced temporary ride refurbishments, permanent closures and changes coming soon at Epic Universe, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Florida. Here are the latest developments, which include the Jurassic Park restaurant closing and the Untrainable Dragon going dark for brief, one-week window. Any downtime at Epic Universe, whether scheduled or unplanned due

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New 40% Off Disney World Resort Hotels Flash Sale Starts Soon for Summer 2026 & Beyond!

New 40% Off Disney World Resort Hotels Flash Sale Starts Soon for Summer 2026 & Beyond!

A new flash sale on Walt Disney World resort hotels starts very soon. This exclusive limited-time discount offers up to 40% off room rates for trips in summer and beyond, and appears to be a repeat of last year’s ‘Christmas in July’ deal that was frustrating at first but turned out to be a superlative

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Disneyland Moves Christmas 2026 Start Date Earlier. It’s Still Too Late.

Disneyland Moves Christmas 2026 Start Date Earlier. It’s Still Too Late.

Disney has revealed that it’s officially starting Christmas 2026 at Disneyland Resort earlier than originally announced, moving forward the start of the holiday season by several days! Here are full details, cheapest ticket prices and best days to visit. Plus why this “earlier” date is still too late. As basic background, Disney announced the Christmas

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Reimagined Rooms Made Us Fall in Love Again With Disney World’s Most Romantic Resort

Reimagined Rooms Made Us Fall in Love Again With Disney World’s Most Romantic Resort

So much has changed at Walt Disney World in the last 5 years and is slated to change in the next 5. We’ve lost classic attractions, added exciting new E-Tickets, and will have blockbuster expansions that include Monstropolis, Tropical Americas, Piston Peak, and Villains Land. Then there are the resorts. Many have seen dramatic transformations

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Epic Universe Is Not Empty, But Universal Confirms “Softening” Summer Crowds.

Epic Universe Is Not Empty, But Universal Confirms “Softening” Summer Crowds.

It’s another slow summer for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Comcast just reported its latest quarterly results, during which they revealed “softness” and “weakness in attendance” that continue into the coming quarter. Here’s a breakdown of what they confirmed about crowds, along with why this is happening and our recommendations for visiting Epic Universe.

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Full Food Menus for 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party & Magic Kingdom in Fall

Full Food Menus for 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party & Magic Kingdom in Fall

Magic Kingdom is conjuring up new menus next month, with Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party exclusive snacks, entrees & desserts, plus all-day dishes and drinks available throughout Fall 2026. This food guide shares photos and details about the spook season treats, along with our commentary. Walt Disney World’s culinary teams have conjured up some

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Evil Dead, Hellraiser & Fortnite Franchises Coming to Universal Halloween Horror Nights

Evil Dead, Hellraiser & Fortnite Franchises Coming to Universal Halloween Horror Nights

Universal has announced more of the franchises coming to the 2026 Halloween Horror Nights, joining the previously-announced lineup alongside Sinners and Stranger Things. Here’s the latest on Fortnite, Evil Dead, and Hellraiser, all of which should be popular additions to the HHN lineup, along with new details about admission and early entry. Plus our commentary

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