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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 Forced to Cut Magic Kingdom Parade After Repeated Breakdowns

Disney Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom’s Festival of Fantasy Parade is supposed to be one of those classic Disney experiences where guests can line Main Street, U.S.A. and watch some of their favorite characters pass by aboard massive, colorful floats. Lately, however, getting the full parade experience hasn’t always been guaranteed. Festival of Fantasy has reportedly endured a rough stretch involving cancellations, missing floats, ...

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Disney World on “Tropical Weather Alert,” Thousands of Vacationers Notified

Guests pass beneath the Tomorrowland entrance arch at Magic Kingdom.

October may bring cooler temperatures and Halloween celebrations to Walt Disney World, but it also comes with one lingering risk that vacationers cannot completely ignore: hurricane season. Now, another tropical system is beginning to get attention. A developing area of low pressure in the Gulf could strengthen into Tropical Storm Isaias later this week, raising questions about what the system ...

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Walt Disney World Confirms 2027 Resort Closure, Guests Notified

Thrilling resort pool zone with palm trees, winding water slides, lounge seating, shaded umbrellas, and towering hotel backdrops.

Walt Disney World guests planning a 2027 vacation have another resort closure to put on their radar. Construction and refurbishment projects have become a familiar sight across Disney property. Right now, work stretches well beyond the theme parks, with several hotels receiving updates of their own. In most cases, that means guests can still stay at the resort while certain ...

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We Ranked All 11 Universal Orlando Hotels: Why the Cheap Ones Might Actually Be Better

Exterior view of a multi-story Crowne Plaza hotel with balconies, glass windows, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance canopy at dusk.

Universal Orlando Resort has built a surprisingly deep hotel lineup, and picking where to stay isn’t as simple as choosing the most expensive option. There are hotels with water taxis, sprawling pools, family suites, rooftop bars, and even theme park entrances practically outside the lobby. Then there are places that strip away some of those extras and give guests something ...

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Walt Disney World Guests Being Forced to Cancel 2027 Bookings

festival of the Arts at EPCOT

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation has always required a little strategy. In 2027, that decision could become considerably more complicated. Guests who booked early 2027 vacations months in advance may now find themselves looking at their reservations differently. Walt Disney World has several major additions scheduled for 2027, but many of the biggest projects aren’t expected to be ready ...

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Disney Makes Disney Springs Closure Official, Removal Complete

A tall water tower with "Disney Springs" written on it stands against a partly cloudy sky. Palm trees and a white building with a bell tower are visible in the background.

Another familiar experience has disappeared from Disney Springs, and this time, Disney has made the change much harder to dismiss as a temporary closure. Guests visiting the shopping and dining district may notice something missing near Marketplace Co-Op. What initially looked like it could be a short-term shutdown has now taken another significant step. The location remains closed, its signage ...

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Lucasfilm Confirms Pedro Pascal’s ‘The Mandalorian’ Replacement After 6 Years

The Mandalorian wielding the Darksaber

For several years, Disney seemed convinced that the future of Star Wars television would be built around live-action Disney+ shows. The Mandalorian (2019) helped start that era. Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin became one of the franchise’s biggest modern characters, Grogu became a merchandising phenomenon, and Lucasfilm quickly expanded its streaming universe with more live-action projects. But six years — and ...

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Weather Alert Issued for Disney World, Could Affect Vacations This Week

A majestic castle with tall spires and intricate details, illuminated under dramatic dark clouds. The castle is primarily pink with blue rooftops and flags, creating a striking contrast with the stormy sky.

Walt Disney World guests just caught a welcome break from Florida’s more punishing weather, but anyone heading to the parks this week shouldn’t get too comfortable. Conditions are changing again across Central Florida, and the shift could have a noticeable impact on park days over the next several days. The combination of rising temperatures, increasing rain chances, and afternoon storms ...

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Official: After 9 Years, Johnny Depp Returns with ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Star

Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean

Johnny Depp is officially reuniting with a familiar face from his Pirates of the Caribbean past, and the timing is certain to get fans talking. Nine years have passed since Depp last appeared as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017). Since then, one question has continued to follow nearly every update surrounding ...

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Both Disney World and Universal Confirm Gates Will Close Early in Orlando

Shocked Disney Character and Universal Orlando

Theme park guests in Orlando are losing a surprising amount of park time on September 29. Across Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, several parks are closing much earlier than guests might normally expect. Three of Orlando’s seven major theme parks will close at just 6:00 p.m., while two more will shut their gates at 7:00 p.m. Some of ...

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