Disney World has been the unquestioned king of Orlando theme parks for years. But in the last decade, Universal has stepped up significantly. No longer just “the other park down the road,” Universal Orlando Resort has become a true competitor, gaining serious traction with guests who want thrills, cutting-edge attractions, and immersive lands. The rivalry has grown so intense that ...

Walt Disney World Resort has officially removed some recently installed gates at the main entrance to EPCOT. Last week, Disney Park guests first noticed some weighty metal gates at the World Celebration entrance to EPCOT. This entrance, closest to Spaceship Earth, serves guests using the Monorail, Disney bus transportation, or EPCOT’s parking lot. Credit: Inside the Magic The swinging metal ...

One of the most popular attractions at Disneyland is now closed. Credit: Disney Related: Disney Confirms Theme Park Hiatus, Not Returning Until 2026 Guests will find all kinds of incredible rides, attractions, roller coasters, shows, and other experiences at Disneyland. Known as “The Happiest Place on Earth,” Disney’s original Southern California resort is home to dozens of classic attractions and ...

Nintendo has finally made its way into Walt Disney World Resort — but not in the way many fans might think. After months of mystery construction, a new Bandai Gashapon kiosk has debuted in the EPCOT World Showcase Japan Pavilion, offering collectible capsule toys inspired by some of pop culture’s most beloved characters. Back in June 2025, construction walls appeared ...

Disney has confirmed a popular Disney parade is taking a break. Credit: Bastien Nvs, Unsplash Related: Lin-Manuel Miranda Got His Big Disney Wish, but Not From Bob Chapek Things are constantly changing at the Disney parks, and as such, it’s imperative that guests are prepared for the unexpected. Whether it be ride closures or changes in operating hours, it’s crucial ...

Disney is reportedly experiencing a niche issue at Avengers Campus lately. Located at both Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim and Walt Disney Studios Park (soon to become Disney Adventure World), Avengers Campus is one of Disney’s newest theme park land concepts. Credit: Disneyland Paris As the name suggests, the land draws inspiration from the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Avengers. Guests ...

Disney World is no stranger to big changes. From the removal of entire attractions to the addition of brand-new lands, the Magic Kingdom you remember from one trip rarely looks the same on the next. Now, one of the park’s most iconic areas is about to undergo the biggest shift of all. If you had plans to relive the Old ...

The Beak and Barrel saga continues—and it’s already one for the Disney history books. What should have been a straightforward dining reservation launch has turned into a multi-act adventure worthy of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise itself. After the initial rollout collapsed under overwhelming demand last week, Walt Disney World is preparing to try again tonight. But this time, ...

An iconic part of the Disneyland Resort will close early next year. Credit: rikioscamera / Flickr Related: Disney Confirms Theme Park Hiatus, Not Returning Until 2026 On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Disneyland announced it would be ending its Early Theme Park Entry program. Starting on January 5, 2026, guests staying at select Disneyland Resort hotels will no longer receive early entry to ...

Disney just confirmed that it is ending its early park admission perk for thousands of guests while announcing a shocking update to how guests enjoy attractions in the future. Credit: Disney Disney Says Goodbye to Early Park Admission (With a Catch) It’s not often that Disney makes a change that feels like a win and a loss all at once. ...