We’re about halfway through the 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, and all remaining nights for the season are sold out. This is not at all surprising, but we’re nevertheless going to cover the sell out. More importantly, what this could mean for 2027, including our hope for an adult-oriented, spookier second party at

Walt Disney World has announced when restaurant reservations will open for the Diamond Horseshoe Lounge, which officially opens on October 4, 2026. The launch time is unexpected, mirroring Beak & Barrel and its ADRrrr debacle from last year. Let’s start with dates. The Diamond Horseshoe is currently closed and being transformed back into a restaurant

One year after the greatest Disney theme park stage show of all time took its final bow, an replacement for the legendary Big Band Beat has finally been announced. Oriental Land Co. (OLC) has announced that “Bring the Rhythm!” will premiere in Autumn 2027 at Tokyo Disney Resort. Here’s everything we know, plus commentary about

Somehow, DuckTales World Showcase Adventure will return. The interactive experience in EPCOT is currently under refurbishment, and ‘game over’ for the Play Disney Parks app earlier this week had fans wondering whether the in-park game would likewise be retired. Here’s the latest on its comeback, followed by our commentary about how we hope Walt Disney

Fans are finally being treated to our first unauthorized book about Disney’s Bob Swap™️ and the Battle of Bob Iger vs. Chapek via a new book titled The House of Mouse: Bob Iger and The War of Succession at Disney, which it sure seems like the company did not want released, coming in Late 2026.

Walt Disney World has announced a brand-new ride overlay coming to Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios in September 2026 with the introduction of “Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad’s Jams.” Here are full details and the launch date for the Little Green Men’s next mission, plus our commentary about why we love this news. Let’s start

Hollywood Studios is the busiest park at Walt Disney World, but an efficient Early Entry and rope drop run can help you knock out headliners and beat the crowds in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land or beyond. This photo report offers a step-by-step look at a successful start to my day at DHS, without

Casey’s Corner has hit a grand slam with its newest pianist, Carol Stein! The long-time Walt Disney World fan-favorite “Piano Lady” or “Hat Lady” returns from (partial) retirement, stepping up to the plate at Magic Kingdom, where she continues her remarkable 36-year career as a Cast Member. For many newer Walt Disney World fans, Casey’s

Universal Orlando has revealed two more attractions are “temporarily unavailable” or being presented in modified form. In addition to this, there are several upcoming ride refurbishments, closures and changes at Epic Universe, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Florida. Here are the latest developments, along with our commentary. In what’s becoming a frustrating trend, the

This post ranks & reviews the best and worst hotels near Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea with pros & cons for each, plus room photos and some other basic information and tips. It consists of my opinions on each hotel at which we have actually stayed, plus some considerations regarding to whom each hotel might appeal.