The tourism dollar competition in Central Florida will go to the next level in 2025. In May, Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe is set to change the theme park game with its five themed lands and two new hotels. Early glimpses into Epic Universe show an immersive experience that will transport guests out of Central Florida to a new world. ...
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New Federal Rule Could Cut Costs on Your Next Disney Vacation
Everyone who has ever traveled to Walt Disney World knows that feeling. The time comes to check out and settle that bill as you return to reality. You get the email or the printout from the front desk and realize you charged too much to your room. There was that drink at the pool and that meal in the restaurant, ...
Read More »New Photos Showcase Magic Kingdom Expansion Plans and Possible On-Site Hotel
The new year is upon us, and for Walt Disney World fans, that means a year of massive changes. Every park at Disney World will see a construction project this year, some larger than others, but it will disrupt the entire theme park experience. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, construction is already underway, with DinoLand U.S.A. shutting down to make way ...
Read More »How Disney World’s 2025 Construction Projects Are Leading Some Passholders to Reconsider Renewals
It started with a simple question on social media, but as with most things on social media, things quickly got out of hand. Guests were asked if they were renewing their 2025 Walt Disney World season passes, and the answer was overwhelmingly “no.” Most answered that a Disney World season pass was no longer cost-effective. With Disney increasing charges on ...
Read More »Disney Guests Furious as Lightning Lane Moves While Stand-by Line Stalls for Hours
Ever since Disney introduced the paid Lightning Lane passes to replace the Fast Pass System, Disney fans have had nothing but complaints. The old system worked just fine and was free, but Disney realized they could monetize yet another theme park experience, and some guests would be willing to pay to skip long lines. The main argument that Disney World ...
Read More »Remembering the Stars We Lost in 2024: A Tribute to This Year’s Disney Celebrities
The year is almost over, and it’s time to reflect on what was good about 2024 and those we lost this year. This year, we lost some of Disney’s biggest celebrities and the voices of our collective childhoods. Here’s a look at those we lost in 2024. James Earl Jones James Earl Jones passed away on September 9 at 93. ...
Read More »The Staggering Amount of Money Disney World Makes Every Day Will Blow Your Mind
Disney made news last week when the company filed a dozen lawsuits in Orange County Court to contest the assessments done on the Walt Disney World Resort. Disney has already won several lawsuits against the county for its tax assessments on Disney-owned properties, and the company is hoping this latest round of lawsuits will help lower its tax bill. Documents ...
Read More »Why Disney Buying Build-A-Bear Would Be a Brilliant Move
With the new Donald Trump administration taking over the government on January 20, most businesspeople believe that it will spur a boom in mergers and acquisitions. However, what’s left for The Walt Disney Company to buy? During Bob Iger’s first tenure as CEO, Disney went on a spending spree, gobbling up Pixar, Marvel, ESPN, 20th Century Fox, and LucasFilm. At ...
Read More »Disney’s Latest Permit Filing Reveals Changes Fans Have Been Dreading
Walt Disney World’s duel with the South Florida Water Management District has seemingly ended with Disney’s latest permit application. However, parts of the application confirm Disney fans’ biggest fears. Disney has been negotiating with the South Florida Water Management District over the permits to demolish Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island at the Magic Kingdom. Disney World submitted its ...
Read More »Is This the Worst Restaurant at Disney World? Fans Seem to Think So!
For decades after its opening, the Walt Disney World food scene was best known for its hamburgers, hot dogs, and sometimes chicken nuggets. After all, people came to the parks for the rides, not the food. However, in the early 2000s, the food scene at Disney World started to evolve. Suddenly, the food became just as important as the rides, ...
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