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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.

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Theming Set for Change at Walt Disney World

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Disney World guests heading into Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week may notice that something feels a little different around one of the park’s most recognizable attractions. No, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror isn’t closing down, and the attraction is still operating normally. But Disney has officially begun visible construction work in the ride’s outdoor queue area, and it’s already ...

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Disney World Liquidates Merch Items from Multiple Stores, Slashes Prices by 45%

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There are Disney discounts, and then there are the kinds of markdowns that make longtime park fans stop in the middle of a store and say, “Wait… what’s going on here?” That’s exactly what’s happening right now across parts of Walt Disney World. Guests visiting select merchandise locations have started spotting a pretty surprising deal tied to one of Disney’s ...

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After 1 Year, Walt Disney World Drops Concern Over Epic Universe

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When Universal officially opened Epic Universe in 2025, there was no question the entire Orlando theme park industry was watching closely. Disney fans, analysts, and even casual tourists wondered whether the massive new park would create a long-term problem for Walt Disney World. After all, Epic Universe wasn’t just another ride or seasonal event. It was Universal Orlando Resort’s biggest ...

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CEO Josh D’Amaro Confirms New Disney Service That Will Replace Travel Agents

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Planning a Walt Disney World vacation has become almost a skill of its own. Between booking Lightning Lane selections, grabbing hard-to-get dining reservations, figuring out park strategies, and deciding which resort fits your family best, many guests now spend months preparing for a trip before they even step inside Magic Kingdom. That complexity is one of the biggest reasons Disney ...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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