Epic Universe is fantastic, with world-class rides, shows, and restaurants. If I had to choose only one park to visit in Florida in 2026, it wouldn’t be Magic Kingdom or anywhere else at Walt Disney World–it’d be Universal’s third gate. At the same time, there major downsides to visiting this highly-anticipated new park while it’s […]

Today is the day! Mr. D’Amaro’s Wild Ride as CEO of the Walt Disney Company officially has started as of March 18, 2026. Along with unveiling the new Chief Executive Officer’s bio, Disney has made a couple of other leadership & structural changes. Here’s the latest, along with the (positive!) implications for Parks & Resorts.

Walt Disney World has announced its Summer 2026 slate, revealing opening dates, details & discounts. One attraction that made the list but did not receive a reopening date or even a tighter timeline was Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets. However, Disney did make a tease suggesting the thrill ride could reopen earlier than expected.

Walt Disney World has officially confirmed that the year-long overhaul of the rooms and common areas of the #1 Value Resort (and what some might argue is the #1 overall hotel) is finished. Here’s the latest, with what WDW shared following the Pop Century projects and our own assessments. It shouldn’t be too much of

On the 6th anniversary of Walt Disney World closing for 4 months, one restaurant that has been closed for the duration of the years since has shared a first look at its reimagined interior ahead of its reopening in a few days. Here’s a sneak peek at the redesign and new details. Plus, how to

Walt Disney World has been aggressively discounting resorts and vacation packages in 2026, including unprecedented ones like the short-lived ‘Buy 4, Get 2 Free’ Deal, which offered some of the best savings since the Great Recession. They’ve also been offering more targeted special offers and pulling from the full playbook to fill unsold rooms. One such

I still remember where Sarah and I were when the announcement was made that, out of an abundance of caution, the theme parks at Walt Disney World would close on March 15, 2020 through the end of that month. It was one of those moments anyone paying attention knew was coming, but still hit like

As part of a blockbuster real estate transaction, the Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort sold as part of a $1.1 billion deal. This news caught my attention–it’s a big number! What I really found fascinating was the occupancy rate, given its location a stone’s throw from Magic Kingdom and status as the

Disney has pulled back the curtain on the food, fun, entertainment & more coming to Fantasyland for “Bluey’s Best Day Ever” at Disneyland. Here are full details about all things Bluey & Bingo, including the stage shows, family-friendly games & activities, and special menus. Plus our commentary about the state of entertainment at Disneyland Resort

It was supposed to be a sleepy summer for Walt Disney World. Heck, it was supposed to be a slow year for the parks, which is precisely why we wrote Should You Skip Walt Disney World in 2026 & Wait for 2027? The answer was that it depends, but the real plot twist was that what