EPCOT’s France Pavilion closed its iconic Disney attraction, Impressions de France, on February 22, 2026, for refurbishment, with no reopening date announced. This beloved 18-minute film, showcasing the beauty and culture of France since 1982, now sits behind closed doors, marked by an A-frame sign indicating the closure. Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, which shared the same theater and also ...

For many guests, walking into EPCOT feels like stepping into a living postcard. Carefully curated flower beds stretch across World Celebration, vibrant gardens frame the World Showcase Lagoon, and beloved Disney characters come to life through intricate topiaries that signal the arrival of one of the park’s most anticipated seasonal events. The horticultural magic is especially important this time of ...

If you have ever walked through the cobblestone streets of Hogsmeade or ducked into Diagon Alley on a warm afternoon, you already know that Butterbeer is not just a drink. It is the moment. It is the thing you think about on the plane ride home, the thing you describe to people who have never been, the thing that makes ...

Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras celebration represents one of the property’s signature seasonal events, transforming Universal Studios Florida into a vibrant celebration of New Orleans culture complete with authentic floats, live music, international cuisine, and nightly parades drawing massive crowds throughout the 57-night run extending from February 1 through April 4, 2026. Credit: Universal The event combines traditional Mardi Gras ...

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will close permanently on March 2, 2026, just eight days away. This is your last chance to experience one of Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ iconic attractions before it transforms into a Muppets retheme featuring The Electric Mayhem, set to open in summer 2026. Since its debut on July 29, 1999, the ride offered a high-speed ...

The theme park landscape in Central Florida is currently defined by a high-stakes game of “one-upmanship.” For years, the narrative surrounding Universal Epic Universe has been one of relentless, unchecked growth. Universal Orlando Resort’s upcoming third gate was marketed not just as a new park, but as a “living” project that would begin expanding the moment the first guest walked ...

Walt Disney World has never been cheap. But lately, it feels like Disney isn’t just raising prices here and there. It feels like the resort is gearing up for something much bigger. And if the signs are pointing in the right direction, Disney World could be preparing for one of the most dramatic ticket price increases in its history. Not ...

The theme park industry is currently witnessing a high-stakes corporate shell game. In the wake of the massive Six Flags and Cedar Fair merger, the “New Six Flags” was supposed to be an unstoppable juggernaut. Instead, as we move through 2026, the company is grappling with a staggering $1 billion debt load and a series of “fire sale” rumors that ...

SeaWorld Orlando fans are starting to raise eyebrows after a surprising update appeared in the park’s entertainment schedule. According to recent reports, the popular Sesame Street parade has been removed from the show schedule after February 25. Even more interesting, performers reportedly have no scheduling beyond that date either. And while SeaWorld hasn’t made a huge announcement about it yet, ...

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom is set to reopen soon after nearly a year of refurbishment. Disney has announced updates to the attraction, including handheld blasters, reactive targets, new ride vehicles with real-time scoring, and the addition of Buddy, a new support-bot character. This update signals the transition from construction to marketing, as Disney prepares for a ...