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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.

Every Attraction Closing at Disney World in 2026 for Major Re-Theming

EPCOT's Spaceship Earth

If you’ve visited Walt Disney World recently, you might have noticed that your usual park routine doesn’t quite line up the way it used to. Attractions you planned around are suddenly unavailable, entire sections feel different, and familiar experiences are either gone or in the middle of changing into something new. This isn’t random—it’s all part of a larger shift ...

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Disney Announces 4 More ‘Toy Story’ Projects Ahead of 5th Film’s Release

L to R: Jessie, Woody, Bullseye and Buzz on the runway in 'Toy Story 2'

There’s something special about the way Toy Story (1995) continues to evolve. What started as Pixar’s groundbreaking debut has turned into one of Disney’s most reliable and beloved franchises, and now, all eyes are on Toy Story 5 (2026). With familiar voices returning and a story that tackles how kids interact with technology today, the next chapter already feels like ...

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Mickey Mouse Replacement: 2027 Announcement Confirms Major Orlando News

Sorcerer Mickey Mouse looks shocked.

For a brief moment, it actually looked like Mickey Mouse had been replaced. Not in a corporate shake-up. Not in a rebrand. But in one of the most unexpected—and honestly hilarious—ways Orlando has seen in a while. A brand-new video making the rounds online shows a familiar black-and-white cartoon world… except this time, it’s not Mickey at the helm. Instead, ...

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8 Hidden Mickeys That Disney World Visitors Miss Every Single Trip’

A classic Hidden Mickey silhouette glows under red and blue lights, capturing Disney World’s secret-spotting tradition.

Hidden Mickeys are the ultimate “if you know, you know” tradition of the Disney Parks. What started as an inside joke among Imagineers at Disneyland has evolved into a global phenomenon, with hundreds of silhouettes tucked away across Walt Disney World. They’re not something Disney officially promotes in a big way, and that’s part of the appeal. Hidden Mickeys feel ...

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Disney World Shuts Out Passholders as Easter Weekend Crowds Surge

Crowds on Main Street U.S.A. at Disney World with Cinderella Castle in the background

If you’ve been anywhere near Walt Disney World over the past couple of weeks, you’ve probably felt it already. The crowds haven’t just been heavy—they’ve been relentless. Walkways are packed earlier in the day, Lightning Lane return times are disappearing almost instantly, and standby waits are stretching into numbers that feel more like peak holiday season than early spring. Now, ...

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Walt Disney World Confirms Changes to Sci-Fi Location After 35 Years

Guests entering Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort

For decades, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been one of those places that feels frozen in time—in the best way possible. You walk in, slide into a vintage car booth, and suddenly you’re transported to a retro drive-in movie under a starry sky. It’s not just a meal. It’s an experience. That’s exactly why longtime fans ...

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Magic Kingdom Confirms Operations Suspension for PhilharMagic Show

Mickey's PhilharMagic

If you’ve rope dropped Magic Kingdom recently, there’s a small—but noticeable—change that’s now officially part of how the park operates. Mickey’s PhilharMagic is no longer available during one of the most popular times of the day inside Magic Kingdom. Credit: Disney Disney has confirmed that Mickey’s PhilharMagic has been removed from Early Entry. That means for the first 30 minutes ...

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Crowd Overflow Leaves Walt Disney World Hitting Capacity Trigger

Disney World Crowds

If you’ve been anywhere near Walt Disney World over the past couple of weeks, you didn’t need an official announcement to know something was off. You could feel it the moment you stepped onto Main Street, U.S.A. The crowds weren’t just heavy—they were relentless. Walkways tightened. Lightning Lane return times vanished early in the day. And standby lines? They stretched ...

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