Top Disney Headlines: Today’s Rumors & Park News
- Disney Just Dropped 4 NEW DOLE Whip Flavors
Disney just dropped four new DOLE Whips! - Pavement Replacement Begins at Disney's Animal Kingdom Entrance
Crews have started replacing pavement in front of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and a section of sidewalk is currently blocked off. Animal Kingdom Entrance Pavement Green... - A New Disney Loungefly Halloween Collection Just Released Online 'The Aristocats' meets Halloween in this adorable new pink collection!
- A Disneyland Tradition Is Getting More Expensive as Hundreds of Food Prices Suddenly Rise ...
- How To Stay Safe From The Parasite Outbreak While Traveling Here's everything you need to know to avoid the parasite outbreak in the U.S.
- Defaced Mural Covered in Ironcycle Test Run Queue on Disney Adventure The defaced mural we reported on July 11 in the queue to Ironcycle Test Run onboard the Disney Adventure has now been covered. Defaced Murals on Disney Adventure
- CONTROVERSIAL Universal Ride Permanently Closes In 4 Weeks Fast and Furious: Supercharged is permanently closing soon!
- Dreaming of Staying in Disney World’s Cinderella Castle Suite? Now’s Your Chance! Donate to charity and win a night in the Cinderella Castle Suite!
- It’s Here! This Dining Spot Has FINALLY Found a Permanent Home at Disneyland Resort Earl of Sandwich is officially open at Disneyland Resort!
- Which Lightning Lane Should You Pick FIRST in Disney World? Let's talk about Lightning Lanes in Disney World!
- 5 Weird Rules To Avoid Wasting Money at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Keep these rules in mind during your next visit to EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival.
- Woman Drops $50,000 Lawsuit Against Disney World After Tripping & Falling Over Magic Kingdom Trolley Tracks A woman who tripped and fell over the trolley tracks in Magic Kingdom has dropped her $50,000 lawsuit against Disney. Trolley Track Lawsuit The lawsuit was filed by Rhonda Smith of Frankfort, Kentucky against Walt Disney Parks and...
- Things I Use Every Day in Magic Kingdom That Make Life Easier Do not go to Disney World without these items!
- QUIZ: If You Can’t Get At Least 8/10 Right On This Quiz You Are Not A Disney Adult Calling yourself a Disney Adult is easy. Proving it is a different story. Real park obsessives know the difference between a Dole Whip flavor and a limited time stunt, and they definitely know what's hiding in the queue at Pirates of the Caribbean. This quiz puts your Disney knowledge to...
- BREAKING: Universal Orlando Discontinues Express Pass Add-on To Frequent Fear Passes Universal Orlando Resort has discontinued Fear with Express Pass, the add-on that let Frequent Fear and Rush of Fear passholders attach Express Pass access to their seasonal Halloween Horror Nights pass. Guests who purchase a Frequent Fear pass will no longer have the option to add Express Pass at...
- Disney Changes Names of Two Pools at Upcoming Lakeshore Lodge Resort Disney Vacation Club has made an unannounced name change for two swimming pools planned for Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge. Lakeside Lagoon Renamed as Lakeshore Lagoon The resort’s primary feature pool, first introduced as Lakeside Lagoon, is now called Lakeshore Lagoon....
- The Magic of Disney Animation Opening Date Revealed We finally know when we'll be able to step inside a legendary building once again at Disney's Hollywood Studios as an opening date for the new version of The Magic of Disney Animation has been announced.What's Happening:Walt Disney World has announced that the new iteration of The Magic of Disney...
- My Flight Got Delayed on a Clear, Sunny Day — Here’s the Bizarre Reason Why If you're heading to Disney World or flying home after your vacation, here's why hot weather could affect your trip and what you can do to stay one step ahead.
- Entire New Column Removed from Monstropolis Entrance Disney has completely removed one of the four entrance columns leading into Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. An identical column with a telehandler ready to pull it out sat nearby, suggesting it could get the same treatment. This isn’t something we see very often, so it’ll be interesting to...
- Disney Wins Lawsuit Stemming From Viral July 2022 Fight at Magic Kingdom A lawsuit stemming from a viral fight in July 2022 at Magic Kingdom has ended in Disney’s favor. PhilharMagic Fight The lawsuit stems from an incident between two families that occurred on July 20, 2022. The defendants, Nadia...
- Disney World Quietly Changes Something About The NEW Lakeshore Lodge Resort Disney just quietly announced a Lakeshore Lodge Resort CHANGE!
- DOLE Whip Creations Arrive at Disney World and Disneyland for DOLE Whip Day DOLE Whip creations have arrived at Disney World and Disneyland for DOLE Whip Day and the celebration of their 50-year collaboration with Disney. Disney World
- Review: Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” delivers spectacle without losing the story Christopher Nolan has built a career on ambitious filmmaking, but with "The Odyssey," his greatest achievement may be knowing when to step back. Nolan delivers a sweeping adaptation of Homer's classic epic that prioritizes the story itself while still offering some of the most breathtaking battle sequences...
- (Movie Review) “Water Park Shark” is JAWS meets the Scooby Gang “Water Park Shark” delivers a suspenseful, silly, mysterious, and at times ridiculous, story about sharks attacking people at a water park. The post (Movie Review) “Water Park Shark” is JAWS meets the Scooby Gang appeared first on Attractions Magazine.
- Over 900 Prices INCREASE at Disneyland This Week Ove 900 food and drink items at Disneyland have went up in price!
- Disney Data Dump July 15 2026 Crowd levels stayed right where we’ve been expecting them to stay this week – remarkably low. But underneath those calm...
- POPULAR Orlando Roller Coaster Closing After 33 Years The record-breaking Kumba at Busch Gardens is closing in August!
- Opening Date Announced for The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios We finally have an official opening date for a beloved classic. Walt Disney World has announced that the completely reimagined version of The Magic of Disney Animation will officially open to guests on September 14, 2026, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Taking over the building formerly occupied by Star Wars Launch...
- Fire Reported at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort A video circulating online Wednesday showed black smoke near Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Separately, a fire-related call for service was made shortly after 11am. Disney has not confirmed the cause, the extent, or the current status of the incident. We’ve reached out to Disney and will update this story...
- Land Cleared in Preparation for Construction of Imagineering Office Buildings Near Magic Kingdom Land has been cleared at the STOLport site near Magic Kingdom for the construction of Walt Disney Imagineering buildings to support work on the park’s new Piston Peak National Park and Disney Villains land. In August 2025, the South Florida Water Management District...
- VIDEO: Fire at Disney's Yacht Club Resort A fire occurred this morning, July 15, at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. It reportedly only lasted a couple minutes after 11:00 a.m. Fire at Yacht Club The video, posted to Reddit, shows black smoke rising from the roof...
- We Are Bringing You A HUGE Universal Construction Update We have three big Universal Orlando construction updates!
- New Pavement Work Underway at Animal Kingdom Entrance Fresh new pavement has appeared at the entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We spotted a noticeably darker section just past the security checkpoint and before the ticket booths along the main walkway into the park. It contrasts sharply with the lighter, older pavement around it. Green barricades currently block...
- Three Caballeros Guitar-Shaped Loungefly Bag Arrives at EPCOT A guitar-shaped Loungefly crossbody bag featuring the Three Caballeros has arrived at EPCOT. We spotted it in Plaza de Los Amigos in the Mexico pavilion. Three Caballeros Loungefly – $80
- There’s ONE Disney World Hotel That’s Actually Better When You’re Not Staying There While this one Disney World resort is extremely popular, that might be the exact reason to visit instead of stay here.
- Universal Orlando Accelerates Fast & Furious – Supercharged Closing Date by More Than 5 Months Universal Orlando has moved up the closing date for Fast & Furious – Supercharged. The attraction is closing in preparation for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. Universal previously announced a 2027 closing timeframe, but now says the last day to ride Supercharged will be August 16th. ...
- Industrial Fan in Frozen Sing-Along Celebration Queue Help Beat Heat Amid recurring heat advisories, Disney has added an industrial fan to the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Frozen Sing-Along Fan The fan is placed in a corner behind the stanchions in the Lightning Lane queue...
- Posters Revealed for Experiences at The Magic of Disney Animation The posters for the experiences at The Magic of Disney Animation have been revealed. Included are Once Upon a Studio Theater, Olaf Draws!, Off the Page!, and Drawn to Wonderland. Experience Posters
- NEWS: Disney Reveals OPENING DATE for New Hollywood Studios Attractions Disney JUST revealed the opening date for the Magic of Disney Animation!
- The Magic of Disney Animation Opens September 14th at Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World has announced that The Magic of Disney Animation will open on September 14th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The collection of experiences takes over the building formerly home to Star Wars: Launch Bay. It sits inside the reimagined Walt Disney Studios Lot courtyard. Disney shared the opening...
- BREAKING: Opening Date for The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios Disney has revealed the opening date for The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Opening Date The space, part of Animation Courtyard, opens on September 14. Walt Disney World recently filed two permits for construction. ...
- Why Disney Adults Are Marking Their Calendars for August 5th Save the date for The Walt Disney Company's Q3 earnings call!
- Concrete Barriers Placed Outside Disney's Hollywood Studios, Replaces Police Vehicle New concrete barriers have been placed in the parking lot of Disney’s Hollywood Studios to help with traffic flow and overall safety. It replaces the police vehicle that is usually in the same spot. Concrete Barriers The three barriers...
- Solar Trash Cans Debut at Animal Kingdom With Tree of Life Theming New solar-powered smart trash cans have debuted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We found the new cans in the entrance plaza and throughout The Oasis. Each unit carries a simple Tree of Life decal on its side. That’s already more theming than Magic Kingdom got when its own solar cans...
- Will Ferrell Wanted to be a Jungle Cruise Skipper, Gives Hilarious Excuse for Leaving Job at Disneyland Will Ferrell shared with Amy Poehler that during his short employment with Disneyland, he wanted to be a Jungle Cruise skipper. When he realized that dream would not become a reality, he gave Disney a hilarious excuse for quitting. Will Ferrell Wanted to be a Skipper...
- Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace Refurbishment Extended at Disney’s Polynesian Walt Disney World has extended the refurbishment dates for Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace at Disney’s Polynesian. The refurbishment originally started in mid-April and was expected... The post Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace Refurbishment Extended at Disney’s Polynesian appeared first on Resorts Gal....
- Sam Eagle Bucket Now Available at Additional Location in Walt Disney World The Sam Eagle bucket is now available in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. It’s previously been available at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Sam Eagle Bucket
- Disney and Life360 Team Up on New Mickey & Minnie Tile Trackers Losing track of your luggage, passport, or backpack is about to get a little more magical. Life360 has announced a new collaboration with Disney on a limited-edition collection of Tile trackers featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, perfect for Disney fans of all ages.What's Happening:Life360, the family connection and safety...
- The Real Reason I Run Straight Into Rainstorms in Disney World The truth behind why we do what we do.
- Encanto Ride Reaches Another Milestone, Rockwork in Progress for Top of Show Building The top of the building that will house the Encanto ride has reached another milestone. Steel structures have been added to the top of the building for what will be mountainous-style rockwork. Encanto Milestone Crews have begun installing steel...
- FIRST LOOK: Mesh Mountain Range Installation Begins for Encanto Attraction at Animal Kingdom The Encanto attraction under construction has reached a new milestone, with steel mesh now installed in a continuous run atop roughly half of the building’s width. Crews have shaped the mesh into a rolling, multi-peaked silhouette, giving the clearest look yet at the faux mountains planned for the building’s...
- 13 Anxiety-Inducing Things in Disney World Hotels That Nobody Talks About Enough There are a lot of things that cause anxiety when it comes to Disney hotels, but there are ways around them!
- Tokyo Disney Resort 2026 Halloween Guide Tokyo Disney Resort has announced the dates and details for their 2026 Halloween and Autumn festivities. The event spans both theme parks as well as the hotels, monorail and Ikspiari. In this post, we’ll share everything you can expect to see at TDR come spooky season! For...
- Surviving Disney World While Pregnant: Real Insider Tips Planning Disney World while pregnant? Get safety tips, ride restrictions, park picks, heat tips & babymoon ideas for a comfy visit. The post Surviving Disney World While Pregnant: Real Insider Tips appeared first on Eat Sleep Disney.
- Cut-Up Big Thunder Mountain Trains, Jim Henson's Legacy, & Garbage Cans - Disney Unveils Park Props for Auction - in Today's Daily Recap for 7/14/2026 Cut-Up Big Thunder Mountain Trains, Jim Henson’s Legacy, & Garbage Cans – Disney Unveils Park Props for Auction; REVIEW: Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby Opens in Downtown Disney With Beef Wellington, Sticky Toffee Pudding and More; Permit May Hint at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Expansion; and Disneyland Resort Raises Prices...
- REVIEW: Out Of 150 Bars and Lounges, This Is One Of Our Favorites In Disney World We're headed to a popular Disney World bar to see if it still holds up to the hype!
- Busch Gardens Tampa bids farewell to Kumba as new coaster plans emerge With news of Kumba closing being confirmed, we dive into the history of this legendary ride and look at what Busch Gardens has planned next. The post Busch Gardens Tampa bids farewell to Kumba as new coaster plans emerge appeared first on...
- 10 Tips to Maximize Your Time at Celestial Park Celestial Park is one of the biggest surprises at Universal Epic Universe. You might walk in expecting an entrance area or a quick pass-through on your way to the other worlds, but this land deserves more of your time than you may think. Between the cosmic theming,...
- Disney Legend Uncovers Tinker Bell Art Hidden For Over 70 Years! How a forgotten peanut butter campaign connected Margaret Kerry, Floyd Norman, and Walt Disney’s move into television. The Tinker Bell peanut butter commercials of the 1950s remain one of Disney television’s most fascinating lost chapters. At first glance, they look like charming ads for Peter Pan Peanut...
- Walls Up Around Carousel of Progress in the Magic Kingdom Construction Walls Installed Around Carousel of Progress as Major Reimagining Begins The next chapter of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress is officially underway. Just one day after guests experienced the attraction’s final performance in its current form, construction walls have appeared around the iconic Tomorrowland theater at Magic Kingdom as...
- More 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates Sell Out Two More Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates Sell Out for 2026 Another year, another round of sold-out Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates! Disney has announced that two more party nights have officially sold out, bringing the total number of sold-out events to five. Related: Boardwalk in Frontierland Removed From Magic...
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Restrooms Now Closed for Refurbishment at Hollywood Studios Restrooms Near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Temporarily Closed for Refurbishment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guests visiting Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios may need to make a quick pit stop elsewhere, as the restrooms located in the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster courtyard have temporarily closed for refurbishment. Related: Disney Shares...
- New Sally, Pascal, Yzma, and Darth Vader Pins at Walt Disney World New open edition pins available at Walt Disney World this week feature Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas, Yzma from The Emperor’s New Groove, Pascal from Tangled, and Darth Vader from the Star Wars franchise. Disney World PinsSally Pin – $17.99Glitter...
- Enter to Win a Stay in Cinderella Castle Suite With Sweepstakes Supporting Give Kids The World There’s a new opportunity to stay in the famous Cinderella Castle Suite at Magic Kingdom with a sweepstakes benefiting Give Kids The World via the Our Change Foundation. Cinderella Castle Suite Sweepstakes The Cinderella Castle Suite inside the famous...
- Universal Reveals First Scare Zones and Nightmare Fuel Show for Halloween Horror Nights 35 An Updated Look at Everything Coming To Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Studios Florida The fog is rolling in a little faster. Universal Orlando has unveiled even more details for Halloween Horror Nights 35, announcing the event’s first two scare zones and confirming the return of the fan-favorite Nightmare...
- Sign Falls Down in Shanghai Disney Resort Exhibit at EPCOT A Buzz Lightyear sign in the Shanghai Disney Resort exhibit at EPCOT’s China pavilion has fallen. The exhibit, which was recently updated, is located in the House of the Whispering Willows Gallery. Buzz Sign Falls Down
- Disneyland Paris Bastille Day 2026 Drone Show Disneyland Paris celebrated France’s national holiday with a special nighttime spectacular featuring more than 1,600 drones above Sleeping Beauty Castle. Bastille Day 2026 at Disneyland Paris
- Our Favorite Restaurants in Disneyland There are many choices when it comes to a theme park day – what to ride first, which shows to watch, when to get there and when to leave! Once it comes time to eat, sorting through all of the options can be a bit overwhelming. How...
- Din Tai Fung in Downtown Disney District Releases Location-Exclusive Cocktail Starting today, July 14, Din Tai Fung in Downtown Disney District released a location-exclusive cocktail called Little Red Dragon. Little Red Dragon Din Tai Fung’s signature chili oil-infused Ilegal Mezcal, pineapple, fresh lime, and agave, finished with a sesame Tajín rim ...
- Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace Closure Possibly Extended Through October at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Guests waiting to return to Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace may have to wait a little longer than expected for the bar’s full reopening. Indefinite Reopening for Tiki Terrace
- Stitch, Tiana, and Ariel PEZ Dispensers Released at Disneyland Resort Disneyland Resort has three new PEZ dispensers inspired by Stitch, Princess Tiana, and Princess Ariel. Stitch PEZ Dispenser – $4.49
- Disney Vacation Club Quietly Renames Two Pools at Lakeshore Lodge Disney Vacation Club has quietly changed the names of two pools planned for Disney Lakeshore Lodge. The zero-entry feature pool at the center of The Wetlands, previously named Lakeside Lagoon, is now called Lakeshore Lagoon. The leisure pool and whirlpool spa on the opposite side of the resort, previously...
- Disney Teased a NEW Character Coming to the Oogie Boogie Bash A new character is coming to the Oogie Boogie Bash!
- Summer Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore Plush Keychains at Walt Disney World Plush keychains of Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore in summer outfits have arrived at Walt Disney World. We...
- Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace Targets Late October Reopening Walt Disney World has issued a new refurbishment notice for Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace. The outdoor lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will now stay closed through late October. Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace has sat closed since April, now well past its original late June target. Disney ties the...
- ALERT! Disney Just Filed a New Construction Permit for Magic Kingdom We've got a new construction permit filed for Magic Kingdom!
- Dining for a Cause: Visit Orlando Magical Dining Returns for 2026 with 38 New Additions, Including Two at Universal Helios Grand Hotel Visit Orlando's popular Magical Dining event is back for its 21st year, this year offering a record-breaking 188 participating restaurants – 38 of which are new additions.What's Happening:Visit Orlando has officially announced the return of the Visit Orlando Magical Dining event, which is set to take place from August 14...
- "General Hospital," "The View," and "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade" Lead Disney's Daytime Emmy Nominations The Walt Disney Company has had a good day when it comes to this year's Daytime Emmy Nominations.What's Happening:The 53rd Daytime Emmy Awards revealed its nominees today and it was, as is often the case, a good day for all things Disney.General Hospital came away with 10 nominations, the most...
- This Popular Spooky Franchise Is Getting A NEW Movie! Another 'Hotel Transylvania' movie is on the way!
- Six Dates Sold Out for Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 at Disney California Adventure Six dates have sold out so far for Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party 2026 at Disney California Adventure. We previously reported that October 31 (Halloween) and October 11 sold out within days of tickets going on sale. Oogie Boogie Bash Sold Out Dates...
- Changes Coming to Halloween Horror Nights Stay & Scream Universal is making major changes to early admission for Halloween Horror Nights, called Stay & Scream, this year. Find out...
- NEWS: $63 Million Museum Coming To Orlando A new museum is coming to Orlando, Florida.
- D23 Just Released An Exclusive NEW Perk For Members A new D23 perk just dropped!
- I-4 Eastbound World Drive Exit Reconfigured Into Two Separate Ramps I-4 Eastbound traffic exiting at World Drive has been permanently split into two separate exits. Now travelers headed to Walt Disney Resort from the direction of ChampionsGate will need to take Exit 62B. New Configuration As seen in the...
- "Spider-Man: Brand New" Day Gets Limited Edition Shoes From Hey Dude As you get prepped to go to see Spider-Man: Brand New Day in theaters soon, you can make sure your feet are ready in style through a new Limited Edition shoe collection from Hey Dude.What's Happening:Hey Dude has a new Limited Edition Marvel Collection with shoes inspired by Sony's new...
- Big Mid Summer Update at Disney Across the World It’s mid summer and the right time to take a look at what’s happening at
- Disneyland Teases Yzma Coming to Oogie Boogie Bash Disneyland Resort shared their first teaser for a Disney Villain joining the lineup at this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party. Oogie Boogie Bash Teaser ...
- This NEW Disney World Permit Could Solve A Major Problem A new permit has been filed for MORE construction in Disney World!
- Disney World Souvenirs You’ll Regret Buying In The Morning Don't buy these Disney World souvenirs in the morning at the parks!
- You Can Play Pickleball With a Celebrity Chef Near Disney World, and We’re Obsessed These new events coming to Four Flamingos might be the best yet.
- Walt Disney World Adds More Annual Passholder 'Good to Go' Dates for July Walt Disney World Passholders now have three additional days to enjoy the parks without a reservation this month. “Good to Go” Dates “Good to Go” days apply to all...
- The Disney LEGO Sets Amazon Is Discounting This Month — Full List We rounded up the Disney LEGO sets currently seeing price drops on Amazon, so you can grab what you want before the deal disappears.
- Official Fan Meet Ups Are RETURNING To D23 This Year! These popular offerings are officially returning to D23 this August!
- Scaffolding Shifts Across Disney's Contemporary Resort for Ongoing Refurbishment Refurbishment work appears to be done on the far right exterior of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Scaffolding, scrims, and walls have moved to the next section of the resort’s main building. Contemporary Resort Refurbishment When we reported on the
- 10 things you may not know about the Carousel of Progress Read on for some fun facts about the Carousel of the Progress that you may not know! The Carousel of Progress is a classic Disney attraction that actually got its start in the 1964 World’s Fair. Walt Disney himself had a major part in creating this attraction....
- Local Report Sends Disney World Guests Scrambling ...
- Why We’re Booking A Flight To Tokyo Disney Resort ASAP You can fly with Disney's new popcorn bucket!
- I-4 Eastbound World Drive Exit to Walt Disney World Now Permanently Split Interstate 4 eastbound traffic exiting toward World Drive has received a permanent change to how the ramp works. Florida’s Moving I-4 Forward program has released a new graphic showing the single exit at World Drive and State Road 417, Exit 62, splitting into two separate ramps. Those ramps are...
- You Need These Shoes For Disney World — Don’t Miss This $50 Deal There's a BIG sale going on on Amazon that you CANNOT miss!
- LEGO officially greenlights fan-made Universal Monsters set Universal's legendary monsters are one step closer to becoming an official LEGO set. A fan-designed tribute to Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, and other horror icons has earned LEGO Ideas approval after years of development, celebrating the timeless films that inspired generations of fans. The...
- Universal Nights coming to Epic Universe, Inside Level99 at Disney Springs, and more news! – The Attractions Podcast Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast. Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast: The Attractions Podcast is brought...
- Best Tips For Surviving Disney World This Week Heading to Disney World this week? It's about to be HOT and RAINY, so it's time to prepare.
- Disney Sets Date for Fiscal Q3 2026 Earnings Call The Walt Disney Company has announced that it will release its fiscal third quarter 2026 earnings report on Wednesday, August 5th. Executives will host a live webcast to discuss the results that same morning. Disney has used pre-market timing for its last several quarterly calls, and that pattern continues...
- Epcot’s Space 220 Review This review of Space 220 at Epcot details our experience having lunch at the popular table service restaurant. When we were planning this trip, my... The post Epcot’s Space 220 Review appeared first on Resorts Gal.
- Retro Disney Fans — This New Loungefly Was Made For You You're going to love this retro Disney Loungefly!
- Two More Not-So-Scary Dates Sold Out, Mid-August & Mid-October August 18th and October 13th have sold out for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. They’re the fourth and fifth nights to go for the 2026 event. October 13th marks the first sellout outside of August beyond Halloween night. With the first event date just weeks away, here’s an updated look...
- Disney Just Gave Us an Exclusive First Look at Its Elf on the Shelf Collection (And Prices Start at $13) Christmas is about to get even more magical! Sure, we’re months away from some holiday feelings, but it’s never too early to plan. Previously, Disney announced that they’re partnering with The Lumistella Company to create even more fun with the famous Elf on the Shelf brand. Now, we’re getting to...
- This Dollywood Coaster Makes Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Feel Like the Barnstormer This one Dollywood dark ride took us by surprise!
- Piston Peak Construction Has Taken Another Big Step Forward at Magic Kingdom We have an update on Piston Peak construction at Magic Kingdom!
- Wait…Is July the NEW “Slow Season” in Disney World? We've got a wait time update from Disney World, and the numbers are shocking!
- Disney Fans Answered: What’s the One Change You’d Make to Disney World Right Now? What's another change or two at Disney World? Here's what you think should be changed!
- REVIEW: We Ate $73 Beef Wellington in Disney, And We Have ZERO Regrets We just ate at the new Gordon Ramsay restaurant at Disneyland Resort!
- Every Bizarre Behind The Scenes Moment From Quincy’s Latest Ride Everything In One Day Challenge I'm sharing my 10 favorite behind the scenes moments from Quincy's latest insane ride challenge!
- TRON Lightcycle Run Swaps in Three New Team Green Bios Enterprise has rotated in new character panels within the Team Green post-show space at TRON Lightcycle Run in Tomorrowland. REVO, DIVOQ, and LOGIC now appear on individual display panels throughout the space. They take the place of the panels that had been on display since the ride’s first...
- There’s Only One Place In The World You Can Get This Exclusive New Drink A new exclusive drink has arrived at our favorite Disneyland restaurant!
- AllEars TV: Disney Adult Tries Six Flags Over Texas Come spend a day with us at Six Flags Over Texas!
- Travel is About To Get MORE Difficult With This United Airlines Change United Airlines has officially cut down flight operations by about 5 percent for the remainder of this summer.
- How To Avoid The Cyclospora Outbreak On Your Disney World Trip Should you be concerned about the Cyclospora parasite outbreak? Here's what you need to know before your vacation.
- 5 Unspoken Dress Code Rules for Knott’s Berry Farm How to dress for your next visit to the Southern California icon.
- Disney Imagineering Recruits Elite Outside Design Firm for Carousel of Progress Overhaul Disney Imagineering Recruits Elite Outside Design Firm for Massive Carousel of Progress Overhaul The highly anticipated overhaul of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress is moving forward with some serious reinforcement. Following the recent closure of the classic Magic Kingdom attraction for a major reimagining, Walt Disney Imagineering has officially filed...
- This NEW Muppet Collection Is Showing Me I Have 0 Self Control A new Muppet collection is coming to an exclusive group and I couldn't be MORE excited!
- The Next James Bond Has Already Been Cast — And He’s Still in School The search for the next James Bond continues in theaters, but the franchise has quietly beaten Amazon MGM Studios to the punch. With Denis Villeneuve directing the upcoming Bond reboot and Steven Knight handling screenplay duties, the biggest question surrounding the series remains simple: who will...
- I Would Not Survive My Job as a Professional Disney Adult Without This One Ritual This one trick keeps my legs and feet prepped for thousands of Disney World steps each week.
- New Imagineering Carousel of Progress Permit Adds Longtime Scenic Contractor Walt Disney Imagineering has filed another permit for Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, adding a sixth contractor to the reimagining project. Disney named Mecca Productions, Inc. for general construction, although the contractor specializes in set design. Five other permits for the project were filed back in June. ...
- New Permit Reveals Typhoon Lagoon Backstage Expansion Disney filed a permit that reveals plans for a new backstage parking lot at Typhoon Lagoon. The application was filed with the South Florida Water Management District recently. It covers a 4.81 acre site just north of the water park, off East Buena Vista Drive. Plans call for a...
- New ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Concept Art Provides First-Look at Numerous Heroes In just over five months, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes will assemble again in Avengers: Doomsday. The penultimate installment in the Multiverse Saga, Doomsday will see Marvel heroes gather from across time and space to face... The post New ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Concept Art Provides...
- MarvelBlog News for July 12th, 2026 Lord & Miller have finished taking their victory lap and are ready to get it. We’ll discuss this and a few tidbits from comic book events in MarvelBlog News. Let’s Get Down to Business... The post MarvelBlog News for July 12th, 2026...
- 50 Years Later: How Disney Can Launch Space Mountain into the Future With the full announcement of the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event schedule, “now is the time, now is the best time” to start speculating about what the future holds at the House of Mouse.For Disney Parks fans, the Horizons panel, which will take place at the Honda Center August...
- A New Collection Of Disney Princess Figures Just Arrived At Epcot A new collection of Disney Princess figurines is available at EPCOT that you may want to add to your collection.What's Happening:A brand new collection of Disney Princess figures can be found inside EPCOT's Art of Disney store.Each of the six figures sells for $34.99.The collection includes:BelleArielMoanaCinderellaRapunzelAuroraEach one sees the princess...
- Pandora Expands Their Presence in Popular EPCOT Retail Location Guests visiting EPCOT can now spend even more time looking for something charm-ing as PANDORA expands their presence in a popular spot at the Walt Disney World theme park.What's Happening:PANDORA, the popular jewelry brand, has expanded their presence in a popular EPCOT location.The Port of Entry shops at EPCOT's World...
- Photos: Germany Pavilion Restroom Closed for Refurbishment at EPCOT The Germany Pavilion bathrooms near the model trains is currently closed for refurbishment, creating a large gap between restrooms in the World Showcase. What’s Happening:On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, Laughing Place spotted that the Germany Pavilion restrooms were entirely blocked off for guest use. One of the...
- Full 2026 D23 Expo Schedule Revealed – Panels, Stage Shows & More! Disney has released the full schedule for the 2026 D23 Ultimate Fan Event, also known as the D23 Expo. That includes a full list of panels offered including details on the marquee panels! Neil Patrick Harris will take center stage as the celebrity host for the Disney...
- Mickey's of Glendale Reveals Muppet Studio Collection For D23 Event This morning, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event officially revealed the Muppet Studio Signature Collection which will be available in the Mickey's of Glendale booth at the event.What's Happening:The Muppet Studio Collection covers everything from shirts to hate to bags, keychains, and necklaces.One item likely to be very popular is...
- DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Hot Days, Cool Crowds & Summer Shakeups June Gloom has burned off, and Southern California’s summer heat has arrived. But unlike in years past, the crowds haven’t followed. July is traditionally one of Disneyland’s busiest months, yet attendance has remained noticeably light so far. Budget-busting prices may be part of the reason. That could...
- Double the Magic: Disneyland’s 71st Anniversary Meets Disney Lorcana’s Biggest Release! What does Disneyland and Lorcana have in common this week? Well Disneyland is celebrating 71 years on July 17th and Disney Lorcana’s newest set Attack of the Vine!! releases on the same day. What makes it fun is that Disney Lorcana releases at local game stores and Disney parks and...
- Remembering Disney Legend Don Iwerks and His Lasting Impact on Disney Magic The Walt Disney Company is mourning the loss of Disney Legend Don Iwerks, who passed away on July 9 at the age of 96. While his name may not be as widely recognized as many of Disney’s beloved animators or filmmakers, his groundbreaking innovations helped shape the Disney experiences that...
- Disney’s Live-Action Moana Sets Sail with $95 Million Global Opening Disney’s live-action adaptation of Moana sailed to the top of the global box office this weekend, earning an estimated $95 million worldwide during its debut. While the film claimed the No. 1 spot both domestically and internationally, its opening came in below many industry expectations and ranks among the softer...
- Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby Now Open at Downtown Disney Just a couple of weeks after Earl of Sandwich opened it’s new permanent home at Disneyland Resort, the upstairs tenant is ready to open their doors. In this case, the new portion is run by one of the most well known celebrity chefs in the world –...
- Disney’s Five-Year (Construction) Plan The Disney Parks, both American and foreign, are always changing. Nearly every resort is in the midst of expansions and closures, big and small, with plenty more to come. With all of these projects, things get a little hard to keep track of. Many people want to...
- Disneyland Resort Update for July 13, 2026 Disneyland at 71 | Seriously, remain seated please | DVC lounge refurbishment | Anaheim resident offer on sale this week | Earl of Sandwich prepares for a royal visit | First look at The Carnaby | Oogie Boogie tracking | Final days for Halloween Time Adults at Kids' Prices |...
Theme Park News & Rumors
- NEW DOLE Whips Coming to Disney World and Disneyland! New DOLE Whip treats are on the way!
- This Disney World Change Could Fix a BIG Problem at Typhoon Lagoon A new permit was filed for this Disney World water park!
- The Disney Crocs That Every Park Regular Is Wearing This Summer — All on Amazon Everyone is going to be wearing these Crocs at Disney World!
- Smoke Seen Rising From Disney's Yacht Club Resort Roof Smoke was seen rising from the roof of Disney's Yacht Club Resort this...
- The Magic of Disney Animation Opening Date Announced — September 2026 at Disney's Hollywood Studios The Magic of Disney Animation opens September 14 at Hollywood Studios, bringing an...
- Level99 Disney Springs Is Now Open Later — Updated Hours Here Level99 at Disney Springs extended its closing time starting July 13, adding up...
- Kumba Closing at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay After 33 Years Kumba closes permanently at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on August 2, 2026, ending...
- 5 Weird Rules To Avoid Wasting Money at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Keep these rules in mind during your next visit to EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival.
- Wait? Did Disney World Just Add a Name Change to Lakeshore Lodge? We've got a Lakeshore Lodge update!
- Disney Pros Know: These 3 EPCOT Rides Have “Good” and “Bad” Seats Not every seat on these EPCOT rides is created equal.
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- PHOTOS: Piston Peak National Park Continues to Take Shape at Magic Kingdom With Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin once again open, all eyes are on...
- PHOTOS: Tropical Americas Construction Continues at Disney’s Animal Kingdom You never know what you’re going to see at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This, of course, is a perpetually true statement...
- Disney's Five-Year (Construction) Plan The Disney Parks, both American and foreign, are always changing. Nearly every resort...
- PHOTOS: A Surprise Refurbishment Has Kicked Off at EPCOT If you have been reading along here at MickeyBlog, you know that it has been a season...
- Photos: Minor Work Takes Place at The American Adventure as 'Portraits of Courage' Exhibit Ends Its Run Some minor work is taking place on the exterior of The American Adventure...
- New Dead End at Seven Seas Drive Will Change Routes to Disney's Polynesian Beginning July 13 Things are changing once again for guests driving to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.
- Disney World Etiquette: 25+ Unwritten Rules Every Guest Should Know From line etiquette to photo rules and resort behavior, these are the unwritten...
- PHOTOS: A Surprising Refurbishment Has Begun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios If you have been reading along here at MickeyBlog, you know that 2026 has been an exciting year at Disney’s...
- Fourth of July Fun: 'Toy Story' Characters On-Board for Walt Disney World US Air Force Flyover Walt Disney World's emotional Air Force flyover had a crew of VIT, very...
- Photos: America 250 Pressed Penny Machines Still Available at Magic Kingdom While the America 250th festivities have officially come to an end at Walt...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- Universal Orlando Discontinues Multi-Night Halloween Horror Nights Tickets with Express Pass Universal Orlando Resort announced the discontinuation of multi-night Halloween Horror Nights Frequent Fear and Rush of Fear...
- 'Stranger Things: Return to Hawkins' Show Announced for Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando Resort Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort announced a new show coming for this year’s festivities—Stranger Things:...
- BREAKING: Fast & Furious Supercharged Closing A Year Earlier Than Announced With the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster coming in 2027, Supercharged will close a year...
- Cindy’s Finally Here in New Scare Zone at Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Following yesterday’s Jack & Oddfellow centric scare zone announcement, Universal just released more information on another Icon...
- Universal Orlando Premier Passholders Can Book Free Halloween Horror Nights Ticket Next Week Universal Orlando Resort Premier Passholders can soon book their one complimentary Halloween Horror Nights event. Free HHN...
- Construction Walls Up Outside Mythos in Universal Islands of Adventure Construction walls in The Lost Continent at Universal Islands of Adventure have shifted as demolition of the...
- 'Sideshow of Decay' Scare Zone Coming to Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando Resort Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort announced a new scare zone coming for this year’s festivities—Sideshow...
- Intersection That Brought Guests to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort for Decades Now Permanently Closed - in Today's Daily Recap for 7/13/2026 The intersection of Seven Seas Drive and Floridian Way outside Magic Kingdom is now permanently closed. Gordon...
- New Jack & Oddfellow Carnival Scare Zone Coming to Halloween Horror Nights 35 Universal has officially announced the first scare zone lined up for Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal...
- Creepy Clowns Arrive at Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights 35 Universal Studios Florida is getting ready for Halloween Horror Nights 35 with trusses throughout the park ready...