Disney Tips Your Guide To A Great Disney Vacation

More than six months after Wicked hit theaters, the buzz hasn’t quieted—it’s only evolved. Temporary themed experiences across Universal’s parks gave fans a brief glimpse into Oz, but now the conversation has shifted. With Wicked: For Good on the horizon, many are asking whether the franchise will get a permanent home inside the parks. Universal hasn’t confirmed anything. That hasn’t ...

Epic Universe is officially open, and for Universal Orlando, it marks a major turning point. With five distinct lands, original attractions, and a modern layout built for capacity and convenience, the new park expands Universal into resort territory. The scale now closely mirrors its biggest competitor just down the road. But while the daytime experience feels complete, the nighttime programming ...

Disney World is known for sweating the small stuff. Whether it’s the placement of a trash can every 30 steps (theoretically, at least) or background music that subtly changes from land to land, no detail is too minor when it comes to creating a seamless guest experience. That goes double for safety. From ride restraints to weather protocols, Disney builds ...

Pin trading has been a Disney park staple for over 20 years, but some guests have noticed a big change to their favorite pastime. First introduced at Walt Disney World in 1999, pin trading was initially launched as a way to celebrate the new millennium. The hobby soon took hold of regular parkgoers, with some willing to wait hours in ...

Walk into any Disney park around the world, and you’ll encounter familiar sights: castle spires, costumed characters, and parade floats rolling to upbeat soundtracks. But step into Tokyo Disneyland, and one of the most noticeable differences isn’t the design of the park—it’s the way guests behave when the music starts. The seated parade policy at Tokyo Disneyland isn’t a niche ...

If you’ve noticed something off about Disney pin trading lately, you’re not alone. A growing number of Disney World pin traders are realizing that many of the pins on cast member lanyards and boards might not be the real deal. From weird colors to sloppy designs, fake pins—often called scrappers—are popping up everywhere. And fans are starting to speak up. ...

It’s been several years since the revelation that Kenya Barris will reboot the cinematic classic The Wizard of Oz (1939), but where does the project currently stand? First announced in 2022, the remake of The Wizard of Oz is said to put a fresh spin on the beloved musical film. While there’s no word on whether audiences can expect reprises of ...

With a multi-billion dollar film franchise, numerous theme park lands, and a global stage production under its belt, it’s safe to say that Harry Potter is one of the most successful tales of all time – but not everyone was #TeamHarry from the start. It’s been decades since JK Rowling wrote “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (or “Harry Potter ...

Two years after a fire disrupted Disneyland Resort’s Fantasmic!, the show has yet to fully return to form. Fantasmic debuted at Disneyland in 1992 as a nighttime spectacular along the Rivers of America. It combines water projections, fireworks, live actors, and animatronics to tell a story centered on the power of Mickey Mouse’s imagination, featuring appearances from Disney heroes and ...

If you were hoping to meet a certain Star Wars icon on your next Disney trip, we have some bad news. Star Wars meet-and-greets at Disney parks have transformed in recent years. What were once static encounters with Chewbacca or Darth Vader have given way to dynamic, ever-changing appearances. Depending on the park, guests might spot characters from The Mandalorian or Ahsoka, ...