Rumor: Current Disneyland President to Replace Josh D’Amaro as Disney Parks Chair

Rumor: Current Disneyland President to Replace Josh D’Amaro as Disney Parks Chair

The next big question for Walt Disney World and Disneyland fans is who replaces him as Disney Experiences Chairman, and heads up the Parks & Resorts segment. A new rumor suggests we could have the answer very soon. In case you missed it, the Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced early last month that […]

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Guide to Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disney World: Everything You Need to Know

Guide to Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disney World: Everything You Need to Know

This guide to Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Walt Disney World offers answers to frequently asked questions, info & tips for using the top tier line-skipping service. It covers price ranges for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom, eligible attractions, and much more. For those keeping score at home, Lightning Lane Premier Pass

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New Entertainment & Ride Overlay at Disney World for Toy Story 5?

New Entertainment & Ride Overlay at Disney World for Toy Story 5?

Disney’s summer film lineup is stacked with potential blockbusters, including Mandalorian & Grogu, Toy Story 5, Moana, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day (technically Sony, but still MCU). We already know how the Star Wars film is going to feature at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and the company has shared details for the Pixar tentpole,

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All 4 Disney World Parks Host Extended Evening Hours Hotel Perk in May 2026

All 4 Disney World Parks Host Extended Evening Hours Hotel Perk in May 2026

Walt Disney World has been quietly adjusting the Extended Evening Hours schedule for the shoulder season ahead of Summer 2026, and the on-site perk for guests staying at higher-end hotels is coming to all 4 parks: Magic Kingdom and EPCOT (as normal) as well as both Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. As these latter two

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Review: Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando

Review: Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is a luxury resort within walking or boat distance of Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure, with unlimited Express Pass line-skipping at rides. This review features room photos, amenities info, pros & cons, and how these luxury accommodations compare to Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts. Themed to the seaside town

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Disney Delays World Drive Construction That Opens Door for New Magic Kingdom Hotel by 447 Days

Disney Delays World Drive Construction That Opens Door for New Magic Kingdom Hotel by 447 Days

A major Walt Disney World infrastructure project that literally paves the way for a potential new park entrance Magic Kingdom resort has been delayed again, this time by another 447 days. Here’s the latest, along with our commentary on the project and its implications for future expansion. The most recent Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

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Should You Skip Disney’s Animal Kingdom?

Should You Skip Disney’s Animal Kingdom?

With construction equipment digging in Dinoland and multiple attractions closed, many Walt Disney World vacation planners are questioning whether they should skip Animal Kingdom on trips in 2026 through late 2027 when Tropical Americas opens. This covers what’s happening, when projects will be completed, and how they’ll impact your experience on upcoming visits. When it

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Disney World & Florida Continue Repairing Relationship as Investment & Construction Ramp Up

Disney World & Florida Continue Repairing Relationship as Investment & Construction Ramp Up

Walt Disney World and the City of Orlando have unveiled a new plaque at the site of the “Florida Project” announcement, honoring the press conference that happened 60 years ago. Here’s the latest on this commemorative historic marker, along with how its the latest in a line of moves to thaw tensions between Florida and

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