Disney World was dethroned as the best theme park location for Orlando, as Epic Universe has swooped in and stolen the #1 spot, with Universal Orlando’s newest theme park kicking theme park butt and taking names. Credit: Universal Orlando Resort Epic Universe Dethrones Disney World; Takes #1 Spot for Best Theme Park Vacation Spot Epic fireworks explode over a brand-new ...

Disney didn’t drift quietly toward the end of 2025. Instead, it closed the year by confirming a long list of attractions going offline, experiences shifting locations, seasonal offerings rotating out, and limited-time runs with firm end dates. Some of these updates involve full closures. Others focus on refurbishments, replacements, or short-lived experiences with a precise expiration date. Together, they point ...

For many Walt Disney World guests, the Disney Dining Plan (DDP) is the ultimate way to achieve a “stress-free” vacation. The promise of prepaying for your meals and simply tapping a MagicBand at the end of a dinner is a significant selling point. However, as we head into 2026, many families are discovering a frustrating surprise: several of the resort’s ...

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is a premier annual celebration at Walt Disney World, running from January 16 to February 23, 2026. This winter event features visual arts, culinary creations, and performing arts, attracting artists from around the world. Guests can meet the artists, purchase original artwork, and receive signatures that transform prints and merchandise into personalized treasures. ...

The My Disney Experience app is a vital tool for visiting Walt Disney World. It helps you manage almost every part of your trip, from buying tickets and making dining reservations to checking wait times for rides and ordering food. While the app can occasionally experience technical issues, such as crashing or loading slowly when using Disney’s WiFi, it remains ...

Disney World has updated its 2026 calendar and has officially revealed a shocking update about a fireworks show everyone has come to love, Happily Ever After. Credit: Disney Disney World Fireworks Show ‘Happily Ever After’ Gets 2026 Update: Should Guests Be Concerned? There’s a pause in the air every evening at Magic Kingdom right now — a stillness above Cinderella ...

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation requires juggling countless variables, from securing theme park reservations to booking dining experiences months in advance to coordinating travel logistics for an entire group. Most guests focus their preparation on the four main theme parks, researching attraction wait times, planning Lightning Lane strategies, and mapping out optimal touring plans to maximize their limited vacation ...

Character merchandising has long been the lifeblood of Disney’s business model, transforming animated personalities into revenue streams that often exceed the films that introduced them. Mickey Mouse has reigned as the undisputed champion of this strategy for nearly a century, his silhouette appearing on everything from t-shirts to coffee mugs to luxury designer collaborations. Credit: Disney on Ice The mouse’s ...

Disney World has quietly dropped news that caught many fans off guard. One of those little things that makes a Disney hotel stay feel extra special is going away—and it’s happening sooner than many guests expected. At first glance, it might sound minor. But once you realize how much people rely on this perk, the change hits differently. For guests ...

Walt Disney World will be down two significant experiences starting in January. Credit: Disney Related: Beloved Disney World Hotel Perk Disappearing in Early 2026 Walt Disney World’s collection of rides, attractions, and transportation methods is arguably unmatched. From essential bus and boat services to classic dark rides, there’s a lot for guests to ride during their time at Magic Kingdom, ...