Right in the heart of Hollywood, guests can get an up close and personal look at a real working film lot when they visit Universal Studios Hollywood. And the Universal Studio Tour is just one of the amazing parts of Universal Hollywood. Guests can also zip around Hogwarts on an enchanted bench, become a minion, travel through the world of ...
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Legal Twist: Men Win Lawsuit Against Universal but Face Hefty Debt
Could you imagine a world without the music of the Beatles, perhaps the most influential and iconic rock bands of all time? I mean, what would we do if we couldn’t sing along to songs like “Come Together,” “Yellow Submarine,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Hey Jude,” “Let It Be,” and so many more? Our lives would feel a ...
Read More »DAS Defenders Push Back Against Disney’s Controversial Disability Changes
On April 9, Disney shocked and angered thousands of guests when it announced that big changes were coming to its Disability Access Service (DAS) program at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Every day, hundreds — if not thousands — of guests utilized the program, and many of them needed it. However, the changes Disney was planning on ...
Read More »Iconic Disney Imagineer, 80, Passes Away After Storied Career
It is no secret that Disney cast members bring magic to Disney theme parks every single day. They work very hard to keep Walt’s dreams alive by keeping the parks clean, running the rides, and creating memorable experiences for guests. But none of what Disney cast members do, and none of what Disney guests experience, would be possible without the ...
Read More »Former Disney Star Reveals Tragic Death of Infant Daughter
For three decades, actress Alexa PenaVega has called a Hollywood film set home. The actress has been in numerous hit films and television shows, including Little Giants (1994), Ghosts of Mississippi (1996), Sleepover (2004), Nashville (2014), and The Loud House (2017). However, she is probably most well-known for her role as Carmen Cortez in the Spy Kids franchise. The franchise was produced by Troublemaker Studios and distributed by Dimension Films, a ...
Read More »Disney Annual Passholder Banned for eBay Ticket Sales Fights Back
In early 2021, when Disneyland Resort was still closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland officials sent its Annual Passholders a devastating email. They said that the popular Annual Pass Program was ending, but promised a new system was on the way. That August, Disneyland Park, and Disney California Adventure were finally open after more than 400 days. That is ...
Read More »Pregnant Passenger Rescued During Disney Cruise Voyage
In 1998, Disney expanded its empire to the high seas with the launch of the first ship in the Disney Cruise Line — the Disney Magic. Since then, Disney Cruise Line has grown exponentially and sails all over the world. It has also gone from one ship to five — the Disney Magic, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wonder, and its newest ...
Read More »Disney’s Controversial Change to Disability Services Sparks Guest Outrage
On April 9, Disney announced that some big changes were coming to its Disability Access Service program (DAS) at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. For years, Disney has allowed those with physical, medical, and cognitive disabilities to use its DAS program. However, beginning May 20 at Disney World and June 18 at Disneyland, the DAS program will ...
Read More »Line Jumpers Ejected from Disney After Brawling with Other Guests
When planning a trip, one thing all Disney guests have to be aware of is the fact that there will be long lines at the parks. There will be lines for rides and attractions, lines for food, lines for the bathroom (especially the women’s restrooms); lines for everything. Most Disney Resorts have ways to cut down the amount of time ...
Read More »Universal Faces Lawsuit After Guests Stranded on Popular Ride
Nearly 30 years ago, aspiring writer J.K. Rowling changed the world when her book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was published. Since then, she has written six more Harry Potter books, as well as a couple of spinoff novels. All the novels were turned into wildly successful movies that are just as popular today as they were two decades ago. More than ...
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