Disney’s presence in Texas is about to get a serious upgrade. For over a decade, the Walt Disney Company has maintained a seasonal foothold in the state through its cruise operations out of Galveston. Since 2012, Disney Cruise Line has used the Port of Galveston as a departure point for select Caribbean and Bahamas sailings aboard the Disney Magic. While ...
Read More »Author Archives: Chloe James
Walt Disney World Adds New Feature to the First Thing Most Guests Ride
At Walt Disney World, the magic doesnāt begin at the castle gates. For millions of guests who arrive by car each year, the experience starts in a vast parking lotāfollowed by a short but iconic ride aboard an open-air tram. Itās a system thatās been moving guests since the early 1970s, often regarded as the āfirst rideā of the day. ...
Read More »Massive Policy Shift at Disney Resort Comes With 2,800 Warning Signs
Disney resorts around the world follow many of the same operational standards, but local laws and cultural expectations often shape how each park handles its daily rules. From dress codes to ID checks, what flies at one location might not at another. Now, Shanghai Disney Resort is making a notable adjustment of its ownāone that will be visible to every ...
Read More »āCarsā Franchise Keeps Rolling as Disney Goes All in on Sequels
If you thought Lightning McQueen had raced his final race, think again ā a Cars 4 is seemingly on the way. It’s been eight years since we last saw Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) in Cars 3Ā (2017), but according to the studio’s creative director, Jay Ward, we can expect to see him again in the future. Pixar Animation is reportedly working ...
Read More »āWickedā Universal Expansion Inevitable, Expectations Set
More than six months after Wicked hit theaters, the buzz hasnāt quietedāitās only evolved. Temporary themed experiences across Universalās 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 hasnāt confirmed anything. That hasnāt ...
Read More »Why Universal’s Nighttime Shows Still Canāt Compete With Disney’s
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 ...
Read More »Here’s Why Disney World Guests Say Pin Trading Is “An Absolute Joke”
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 ...
Read More »Counterfeit Products Are Flooding Disney World āĀ Hereās How To Avoid Getting Duped
If youāve noticed something off about Disney pin trading lately, youāre 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 pinsāoften called scrappersāare popping up everywhere. And fans are starting to speak up. ...
Read More »Update: āThe Wizard of Ozā Remake on the Way, Promises To Modernize the Classic Film
It’s been several years since the revelation that Kenya Barris will reboot the cinematic classic The Wizard of OzĀ (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 ...
Read More »Fantasmic! Must End at Disney Park, “Cutting Costs in One of the Worst Possible Ways”
Two years after a fire disrupted Disneyland Resortās 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 Mouseās imagination, featuring appearances from Disney heroes and ...
Read More »