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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.

Big Thunder Mountain Might Be Reopening WAY Sooner Than Disney Let On

Big Thunder Mountain Magic Kingdom

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been eerily quiet for most of 2025, and fans have been wondering what’s going on behind those construction walls in Frontierland. The beloved coaster shut down way back in January for what Disney called a “lengthy refurbishment,” and let’s be honest—it’s been tough seeing one of Magic Kingdom’s signature rides sitting dormant for months. While ...

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Disney World Says It’s Going Back to “The Way Things Used To Be”

The image shows a majestic, illuminated castle at dusk, likely from a famous theme park, with its towers and spires glowing against a deep blue sky. A vintage lamppost with multicolored glass panels is visible on the left, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

For years now, Disney fans have been quietly (and not-so-quietly) wondering: When will the parks finally feel like they used to? Sure, the pandemic is in the rearview mirror, and Disney World has gradually restored most of its offerings. But for a lot of longtime visitors, something still felt… off. Entertainment options were thinner. Those extra “magic” moments seemed to ...

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‘Lilo & Stitch’ May Replace ‘Avengers: Endgame’ as Disney’s Most Successful Movie Ever

Stitch from live-action 'Lilo & Stitch'

Disney might have just found its most unexpected box office champion — and it’s not wielding a hammer, wearing a cape, or snapping half the universe away. It’s Stitch. That adorable little blue alien from Hawaii is taking the world by storm in ways nobody could’ve predicted — not even the Avengers. The live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch (2025) ...

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Families Pulling Back Holiday Plans Ahead of Disney’s Christmas Announcement

Minnie Mouse Christmas

If you were hoping Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party would be your family’s big holiday splurge this year, it might be time to start tempering expectations—or padding the budget. Disney hasn’t officially released ticket prices for the 2025 edition of the beloved after-hours Christmas event just yet. But after seeing what happened with this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, we’ve ...

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