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For the first time in forever February 2026, Walt Disney World has (soft) reopened Frozen Ever After to guests, ending its approximately two-week refurbishment at EPCOT. Disney also shared first look photos of the updated Arendellian Audio Animatronics of Anna, Elsa and Kristoff. Here’s a not-so-sneak peek, plus our commentary about why this update is […]

Disney has shared has revealed an update on the progress to expand Avengers Campus at DCA, which is doubling in size with the addition of two new rides, Stark Flight Lab and Avengers Infinity Defense. Construction is now vertical on these attractions being built backstage, with the massive Marvel expansion reaching a major milestone! Ground

Disney Cruise Line has revealed Summer 2027 itineraries for the Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy, Wish, Treasure, Destiny and Adventure. There are sailings to popular ports in the Mediterranean, Europe, Caribbean, and beyond! This post covers the destinations, followed by commentary on pricing, our recommended destinations, and more. Note that “opening day” booking for the general

Walt Disney World’s top tier Lightning Lane Premier Pass has sold out for a week-long stretch during the upcoming worst week of Winter 2026, and Multi-Pass is also unavailable for several days. This post covers sold out dates and near-peak pricing for Lightning Lanes at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, along with

Walt Disney World has announced that it’s your last chance to book the ‘Buy 4, Get 2 Free’ discount on resorts and tickets for Summer 2026 before the deal glows away. Here are discount dates & details, whether the deal is “worth it” and future discounts that we’re expecting for summer and beyond. There are

Walt Disney World has announced fresh details for the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which is mostly a list of the 60+ new & returning topiaries, including the marquee main entrance display. Here’s the latest. The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will run from March 4 to June 1, 2026 at Walt

Walt Disney World has announced that Typhoon Lagoon will open in time for Summer 2026 and Blizzard Beach will continue operating after that refurbishment ends, meaning both water parks will operate simultaneously again. This post covers dates & details about what to expect, and more. Let’s start with the various closing and reopening dates of

Walt Disney World has released its “Wave 2” resort room-only discounts saving up to 30% off hotel rack rates from May through July 2026 for the general public. This shares booking & travel dates for this special offers, plus commentary about what’s up with this “new” discount and more. This is one of a growing

One of the most popular promotions offered by Southwest Airlines is back for a limited time. You can earn ‘buy one, get one free’ flights via the Southwest Companion Pass and up to 40,000 Rapid Rewards bonus points right now. This post covers details of this special offer, the timeframe to take advantage, pros &

I had a chance to chat with future Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro about his new role, and plans for the parks and leadership going forward. During a visit to Disneyland on Friday, Josh took time for a 25 minute meeting with me and six colleagues, answering questions in an on-the-record conversation. This post relays some