A new change at the parks that guests need to be aware of. Credit: Joel (coconutwireless), Flickr Just like its bigger counterpart on the East Coast, the West Coast’s Disneyland Resort is bracing for big change over the next decade. From the DisneylandForward expansion project to the doubling of Avengers Campus and the launch of the Avatar franchise in the ...
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Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Land Will Be Changed in 2027
Opened in 2019 at both the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, and at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge–or the Black Spire Outpost of Batuu as it is known in-universe–is one of the most popular lands at the domestic Disney theme parks. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is anchored by its two marquee attractions—Millennium Falcon ...
Read More »Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Land Will Be Changed in 2027
Opened in 2019 at both the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, and at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge–or the Black Spire Outpost of Batuu as it is known in-universe–is one of the most popular lands at the domestic Disney theme parks. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is anchored by its two marquee attractions—Millennium Falcon ...
Read More »Guest Spends Over $600 at Disney World In One Day, Claims “Never Going Back” After Huge Problems Arise
For many people, the Most Magical Place On Earth is just that. But to some guests, the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Central Florida, lacks magic. That once shining crown jewel in the Disney Experiences portfolio has come under increasing backlash for its rising costs, high crowds, and operational changes, including the divisive Lightning Lane. Controversy over costs and ...
Read More »Disney Just Confirmed It Will Abandon George Lucas’s ‘Star Wars’ Skywalker Saga
The Star Wars galaxy is officially charting new territory outside of the Skywalker Saga, as a major development just rocked the almost five-decade-old franchise. Credit: Lucasfilm Starting next year, Lucasfilm will officially step back into the cinematic ring with the release of the first big-screen project since J. J. Abrams’ Star Wars: Episode IX–The Rise of Skywalker (2019) six years ...
Read More »Legend Speaks Out After Getting Fired From ‘Fantastic Four’
As more information surfaces about the future of Kevin Feige’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Marvel franchise’s past continues to be examined. Credit: Gage Skidmore, Flickr After a rocky Phase Four, made even more turbulent by the sudden onset of Disney+ TV shows and specials, Phase Five wrapped with Jake Schreier’s Thunderbolts* (2025)–or The New Avengers as it was later marketed. ...
Read More »Dad Asks About Treatment of Teen Daughter at Disney World, Infuriates Internet
Vacations to the Walt Disney World Resort are always memorable, but that doesn’t mean the memories are always good. Credit: Kaleb Tapp, Unsplash From the Cinderella Castle spires in Magic Kingdom and the glamor of Hollywood Studios to the innovation of EPCOT and the wildlife in Animal Kingdom, Disney World is primed to entertain, inspire, and be enjoyed. However, navigating ...
Read More »After Suspending Film Production, ‘Star Wars’ Reveals NEW Rey ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Prequel
Star Wars may have no shortage of upcoming films, but its big-screen trajectory remains one of Hollywood’s most puzzling roadmaps. Lucasfilm continues to promise bold expansions, yet each announcement brings as many new questions as answers, leaving fans excited and perplexed in equal measure. Credit: Lucasfilm The most recent reset dates back to April 2023’s Star Wars Celebration Europe, where ...
Read More »Yikes. Disney Just Increased Another Cost by 30%
In today’s economy, where inflation impacts nearly every industry, many Disney fans save for years to enjoy a dream vacation at the parks. But is The Walt Disney Company deliberately steering toward its higher-spending guests? Recent updates suggest that it may be the case. Credit: Disney At the start of August, Disney, under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Bob ...
Read More »Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Park Handed Over to New Management
Leadership at the Walt Disney World Resort has shifted with a major new appointment for the location’s Animal Kingdom theme park. This year has felt particularly ripe for changes at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Central Florida. No corner of the sprawling 25,000+-acre resort has been untouched by construction, refurbishment, or landscaping. At present, multiple projects are on ...
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