Universal Orlando Removing #1 Ride from Express Pass at Islands of Adventure

Universal Orlando Removing #1 Ride from Express Pass at Islands of Adventure

Universal Orlando has announced that the most popular attraction in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in its Islands of Adventure park is being removed from Express Pass. This covers the change coming to Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, the #1 wait time in the two legacy parks, along with our commentary. Universal’s Express Pass […]

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Disney World Has Two More BoardWalk Mystery Projects Coming to Empty Restaurant & Retail Spaces.

Disney World Has Two More BoardWalk Mystery Projects Coming to Empty Restaurant & Retail Spaces.

For the last several years, Walt Disney World has had a problem with the BoardWalk. There are currently three vacancies along the promenade that follow a wave of closures, which followed a prior slate of openings and reimaginings. To borrow a phrase from the troubled EPCOT overhaul, BoardWalk has been in a state of “becoming”

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Disney Adds 15 New & Returning Experiences for Kids Rule Summer 2026 at Disneyland!

Disney Adds 15 New & Returning Experiences for Kids Rule Summer 2026 at Disneyland!

All eyes are on Walt Disney World this summer, with the debut of several reimagined rides and enhanced attractions, plus new and returning entertainment for Cool Kids’ Summer. Not wanting to be left out of the fun, Disneyland just launched Kids Rule Summer, which has its own slate of offerings including the 15 new or

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Disney World Adds Free Resort & Room Amenities for Young Families

Disney World Adds Free Resort & Room Amenities for Young Families

Over the course of the last year, Walt Disney World has been making improvements to shake the allegations that the parks & resorts are catering less to middle class families with young children in favor of the growing legion of Childless Disney Adults. The latest example of this is new and upgraded free room amenities

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Review: New Baby Yoda & Mandalorian Mission Makes Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run Worth Re-Riding!

Review: New Baby Yoda & Mandalorian Mission Makes Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run Worth Re-Riding!

There’s a new Baby Yoda and Mandalorian mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios and Disneyland. This ride review shares photos, how the Mando & Grogu gameplay compares to its predecessor, how MFSR now ranks in terms of similar Walt Disney World attractions, and more. Approximately seven years

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Disneyland Still Open as Chemical Tank at Risk of Exploding Forces Evacuation Orders 5 Miles Away.

Disneyland Still Open as Chemical Tank at Risk of Exploding Forces Evacuation Orders 5 Miles Away.

A hazmat emergency near Disneyland is causing evacuations in Orange County, California, and leading many guests to wonder whether Disneyland is still open, safe to visit or if the parks will be forced to close in the event of an explosion. This post addresses the current status, Disney’s official statement & FAQ, plus everything else

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Jessie’s Roundup Opens Early at Magic Kingdom!

Jessie’s Roundup Opens Early at Magic Kingdom!

Jessie’s Roundup has quietly debuted at Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom, ahead of the official kickoff of Cool Kids’ Summer at Walt Disney World. Here are full details, first look photos, and my initial impressions of the dance party based on a preview. As basic background, Jessie’s Roundup is part of Cool Kids’ Summer at

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Disney World Raises Flagship Restaurant Price by  to 5 Amid Culinary Leadership Changes

Disney World Raises Flagship Restaurant Price by $80 to $375 Amid Culinary Leadership Changes

The culmination of a multi-month culinary shakeup for the Grand Floridian’s flagship restaurant, and only Michelin-starred fine dining establishment in all of Walt Disney World, is a significant price increase to its prix fixe menus and pairings. This runs down all of the changes at Victoria & Albert’s over the last couple months, along with

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Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Pulls Off a Reverse Cosmic Rewind & Is Better Than It Had Any Right to Be.

Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Pulls Off a Reverse Cosmic Rewind & Is Better Than It Had Any Right to Be.

Much like another band of misfits, the Electric Mayhem have a ride of their own in the reimagined Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets at Hollywood Studios. After over a dozen rides to hear every song and spot every Easter Egg and gag, here’s my review of Walt Disney World’s new-look thrill ride that

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