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A frequent visitor of Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, Andrew will likely be found freefalling on Twilight Zone Tower of Terror or enjoying Pirates of the Caribbean. Over at Universal, he'll be taking in the thrills of the Jurassic World Velocicoaster and Revenge of the Mummy.

Disney World Issues Change To Stop Guests From Waiting in Line in 2026

Crowds at EPCOT's International Food and Wine Festival

If you’ve ever found yourself standing in a winding EPCOT queue, staring at your phone, wondering whether the souvenir you’re waiting for will still be available by the time you reach the front, you’re not alone. Disney World has been grappling with that exact problem for years—especially when it comes to limited-edition items that spark instant fan frenzy. And now, ...

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Iconic Disney World Water Ride Drained After Apparent Malfunction

Folks Getting Soaked on Kali River Rapids Attraction

An unusual scene played out at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week when one of the park’s most recognizable attractions was completely drained following what appeared to be a ride malfunction. The incident happened late in the evening and led to a rare evacuation process that very few guests ever witness, let alone experience firsthand. The attraction involved was Kali River ...

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Becomes Disney’s Most Troubling Retheme

The finale scene of Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom Park.

When Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened at Magic Kingdom, it was positioned as a fresh chapter for one of the park’s most recognizable ride systems. A beloved log flume, a modern story, and characters pulled from The Princess and the Frog (2009) felt like a winning combination. On paper, it made sense. In practice, though, the ride’s reputation has taken a ...

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EPCOT Becomes Ghost Town as Crowds Totally Disappear

A nighttime scene at Epcot with a family of four wearing Mickey Mouse ears admiring the large, illuminated Spaceship Earth. The geodesic sphere is lit up with bright, colorful patterns, primarily in red and white, creating a festive atmosphere.

If you’ve ever walked through EPCOT during the middle of the day, this probably sounds impossible. Wall-to-wall strollers. Packed snack lines. Shoulder-to-shoulder foot traffic through World Showcase. That’s the version of EPCOT most guests know. But every once in a while, the park tells a completely different story. Credit: Anna Fox (HarshLight), Flickr Recently, a photographer shared photos taken in ...

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NEW: Magic Kingdom Announces Permanent Shutdown of Two More Classic Locations

Disney Magic Kingdom

For a park that’s long been treated as untouchable, Magic Kingdom is suddenly changing fast—and not in small, easy-to-miss ways. Over the past year, guests have watched construction walls creep further into familiar territory, pathways get rerouted, and longtime views quietly disappear. Now, Disney has confirmed that two more classic Magic Kingdom locations will permanently shut down, adding to a ...

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Universal Orlando Doubles Down on Live Entertainment for Mardi Gras 2026

Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Resort has officially revealed the entertainment lineup for Mardi Gras 2026, confirming that its signature springtime celebration will once again bring weeks of live music, international food, and park-wide festivities to Universal Studios Florida. The annual event, known as Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, is scheduled to run from February 7 through April 4, 2026. The ...

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Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain Set For Reopening After More Than a Year

Big Thunder Mountain

After more than a year behind construction walls, the stage is finally being set for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’s return at Magic Kingdom. Recent updates from Walt Disney Imagineering make it increasingly clear that the attraction is entering the final phase of its lengthy refurbishment. Disney has already confirmed that Big Thunder Mountain is scheduled to reopen in spring 2026, ...

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Rides Across Walt Disney World Go Offline on January 10

Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom

Guests visiting Walt Disney World on Saturday, January 10, experienced an unusual wave of temporary ride downtime across all four theme parks. Throughout the day, multiple attractions cycled in and out of operation, with some going offline briefly before reopening, while others remained unavailable for longer stretches before returning later in the evening. While none of the closures were permanent, ...

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