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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.

Walt Disney World Prepares for ‘Most Expensive Summer in History’

The new Magic Kingdom Central Plaza area between Main Street, U.S.A. and Cinderella Castle.

Something feels different about this summer at Walt Disney World—and if you’ve been paying attention, you already know why. For the past few years, summer has quietly taken a backseat. Guests started shifting their trips to cooler months, chasing lower crowds, better weather, and, in many cases, better deals. Disney responded accordingly, rolling out aggressive discounts just to keep attendance ...

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Walt Disney World Resort Will Be Gutted, Confirmed 16-Month Overhaul

port-orleans-riverside

Something big is happening at Walt Disney World—and if you’ve stayed at Port Orleans lately, you’ve probably felt it before you even saw it. There’s no way around it—if you’ve stayed at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort recently, you’ve probably noticed something feels… different. Not broken, not messy, but very much in transition. Construction walls. Rotating building closures. Entire sections of ...

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On ‘Star Wars’ Day, Disney World Confirms New Ride in 2026 Expansion

Two guests playing the MagicBand Bounty Hunter game.

Disney already confirmed that Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was getting a major overhaul for 2026, but today, they made even bigger news. Fans have known for a while that the attraction would be reworked into something bigger, something more dynamic, and honestly, something closer to what people expected when it first opened. But May 4 changed the conversation. Credit: Subhash ...

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End of an Era: Universal Confirms Original Horror Makeup Show Closing, To Be Replaced

A large blue and gold globe with the word "UNIVERSAL" in bold white letters, located at the entrance of Universal Studios theme park.

There are certain attractions at Universal Studios Florida that feel permanent. Not because they never change—but because they’ve been part of the park’s identity for so long that it’s hard to imagine a visit without them. For decades, one particular show has quietly held that status, blending comedy, horror, and audience interaction into something completely unique. Now, that era is ...

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Walt Disney World Confirms Removal of Multiple Princess Photo-Ops

A woman in a blue gown and a man in a white, gold-trimmed outfit wave cheerfully in front of a castle. They are both smiling and posing in a welcoming manner. The setting is bright and sunny.

Walt Disney World fans have gotten used to small, seasonal surprises popping up around the resort—and just as quickly, disappearing again. That’s exactly what has happened at Disney Springs, where a set of colorful, larger-than-life Princess photo-op displays has now been officially removed. If you happened to visit recently, you may have already noticed something missing near Once Upon a ...

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After 27 Years, Walt Disney World Confirms Demolition of 2 Classic Rides

Disney's Hollywood Studios

For years, Walt Disney World has balanced nostalgia with change. It’s part of what keeps the resort feeling alive—new experiences arrive, but they often come at the cost of something fans have known for decades. Now, that balance is shifting in a much more noticeable way. Two longtime attractions are officially being replaced, and for many guests, it marks the ...

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