Disney Tips Your Guide To A Great Disney Vacation

In just a few weeks, Universal Orlando Resort will officially debut Epic Universe, its long-awaited third gate, promising cutting-edge rides, immersive lands, and IP-driven experiences designed to rival anything from its competitors. The excitement is palpable—and so is the early access. Thanks to soft openings and previews for team members and select guests, much of the theme park community has ...

Like Captain America and his shield and Iron Man and sarcasm, Guardians of the Galaxy and a killer playlist are the perfect duo. It’s tough to imagine a world where a film focused on a bunch of relatively unknown ragtags in space would’ve blown up the box office without its iconic soundtrack – and for that, we have to thank ...

Universal Orlando Resort has retracted a previously announced benefit for its Premier Passholders just weeks ahead of the opening of its newest theme park, Epic Universe. The change comes after a post in Universal’s official Annual Passholder Facebook group stated that the Express Pass after 4 p.m. benefit—currently available at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure—would also apply to ...

Disney has unveiled its first Up (2009) attraction. Disney’s theme parks may differ in layout, culture, and local flair, but one thing unites them all: a deep reliance on beloved intellectual property. While a handful of original attractions still exist, recent years have seen Disney double down on IP-driven experiences across all its resorts. That’s certainly the case at Walt Disney ...

Not every Disney classic gets a second act—but in 2025, Pirates of the Caribbean will. More than three decades after the ride first debuted at Disneyland Paris, Disney is bringing new life to the beloved franchise with a story-driven expansion designed not for theaters or cruise ships, but for the winding caves of Adventure Isle. Slated to launch in autumn ...

Not every Disney hotel tells a story worth revisiting. While Disney prides itself on turning overnight stays into immersive experiences, not all of its properties have aged with the same care—or fanfare. In Paris, one long-standing hotel has become a symbol of missed potential. Now, after years of complaints and falling ratings, Disney is finally rewriting the narrative. Disneyland Paris ...

Harry Potter has officially landed on the Magnificent Mile. The long-awaited Harry Potter Shop opened its doors at 676 N. Michigan Avenue, marking the third standalone store of its kind in the world and only the second in the United States. With locations already in London and New York, the Chicago shop brings a new level of immersive retail to ...

The force is stirring—but not in the way fans might expect. Before the Jedi Order fell, before Grogu ever sipped bone broth, before the Special Editions rewrote history frame by frame, Star Wars existed in a pure, unaltered form. And now, nearly 50 years after its debut, that version is finally returning to the big screen. Since its release in ...

No Disneyland day is truly complete until you squeeze between fellow parkgoers on Main Street, U.S.A., popcorn in hand, and spend 20 minutes staring up at the fireworks in awe. Firework displays have been a part of the Disney park blueprint for decades, but, like everything else in the theme park industry, have shifted massively in terms of both technology ...

When Islands of Adventure opened its gates in 1999, Seuss Landing stood out as its primary land built entirely for younger guests. Whimsical, vibrant, and filled with curved lines and storybook references, it offered a playful counterpoint to the thrill rides found elsewhere in the park. More than two decades later, much of that spirit remains intact – even if ...