Disney Tips Your Guide To A Great Disney Vacation

For decades, SeaWorld has attracted visitors with its signature mix of marine animals and family entertainment. But in recent years, that formula has started to crack under pressure. The 2013 documentary Blackfish ignited a global conversation about animal welfare, forcing SeaWorld to phase out its orca breeding program and reevaluate the future of captive animal shows. Now, a new battle ...

What was once considered family-friendly entertainment is now increasingly viewed through a more critical lens. In the years since Blackfish turned public attention toward the treatment of orcas in captivity, American audiences have become far less forgiving of theme parks that rely on marine mammals for shows and exhibits. SeaWorld Orlando, long the focus of animal rights protests, has seen ...

What do Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Pirates of the Caribbean all have in common? They’re all Disney franchises, they all rake in billions – and they’re all obsessed with continuing their legacy by introducing the “next generation.” While Disney is reportedly now considering rebooting Indiana Jones, it seemed to be taking a different track with the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial ...

Filming for HBO’s reboot of Harry Potter is now officially underway – but don’t expect to hear news about Voldemort 2.0 anytime soon. Two years after it was initially announced, production for the Harry Potter TV series began on Monday. With rumors suggesting that filming for both Season 1 and Season 2 will occur back-to-back, we’ve received a flurry of casting announcements ...

Shanghai Disneyland is no stranger to long lines, but few expected the merchandise release earlier this month to spark a near-total system breakdown. With queues stretching overnight, hotel rooms booked for early entry, and resellers flooding the resale market within hours, the debut of the Summer Ocean Party line—featuring beloved character Duffy and Friends—brought the park’s merchandise operation to a ...

In a move few saw coming, one of Britain’s most talked-about reality shows is heading to Disney+. The platform, long associated with lightsabers, superheroes, and princesses, is about to add something far spicier to its UK offering: Love Island. For many fans, the idea of the hit dating show streaming alongside The Mandalorian may seem surreal. For Disney, it signals ...

There’s a certain irony in the fact that Tomorrowland’s most enduring attraction might not have much of a future. As Disney modernizes its theme parks with billion-dollar expansions, bold new IPs, and upgraded tech, one relic of a different era sits quietly spinning—just barely. Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, the rotating stage show that once embodied the excitement of innovation, ...

For a company known as much for its premium pricing as its pixie dust, “discount” isn’t a word typically associated with Disney. Yet lately, the House of Mouse has been doing something unexpected: lowering prices — and not just on outdated leftovers or obscure souvenirs. The change has caught the attention of fans, many of whom have spent the last ...

At Disney parks around the world, long lines are a fact of life. Guests know to expect them for fireworks, rides, character greetings—and increasingly, merchandise. It’s not just about fandom. With some merchandise reselling for double or triple its retail value, the lines are also driven by speculation. Scarcity and resale culture have made product launches at Disney parks high-stakes ...

It may feel early to start planning for New Year’s Eve, but one Disney resort has made it very clear that you shouldn’t factor its festivities into your plans. Disney doesn’t take holidays lightly. Whether it’s Halloween, Christmas, or the Fourth of July, the company goes all out with themed parades, limited-time food, special entertainment, and dazzling nighttime shows that ...