Walt Disney World has tested stop-gap solutions to its problem with the queues and pre-show for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind over the last six-plus months. Although shenanigans persist, it seems like they’ve arrived at a semi-permanent protocol to fix these issues to the extent possible. Here are my recent experiences with the current […]

Universal Orlando has been testing its ‘Effortless Entry’ facial recognition technology, enabling Epic Universe to restrict access to specific lands. These scanner tests at the portal entrances could be for free access to Celestial Park, Virtual Lines to enter the Nintendo or Harry Potter worlds due to upcoming ticket changes, or other wildcards. Let’s start

Walt Disney World released the 2026 Free Dining Plan discount for Summer through Christmas last month, and this marquee special offer ends soon. Here’s what we know, along with our speculation about why the discount might be ending so soon, whether WDW is preparing for another wave of deals, and if so, what’s likely coming

Walt Disney World released the 2026 Free Dining Plan discount for Summer through Christmas last month, and this marquee special offer ends soon. Here’s what we know, along with our speculation about why the discount might be ending so soon, whether WDW is preparing for another wave of deals, and if so, what’s likely coming

There’s a new deal for Disney gift cards, offering 10% off or up to $100 in savings (potentially more for early birds). This covers discount details, and more you need to know about buying and using these gift cards. If you’re looking for ways to save on gift cards at other retailers, check out our

There’s a new Mandalorian & Grogu mission coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios and Disneyland in less than one month. Ahead of that, Walt Disney World has revealed details and shared the new attraction poster for MFSR. Here’s the latest. Starting May 22, 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood

Get ready for new Disneyland & sea vacation possibilities! Disney Cruise Line and the Port of San Diego today announced a new agreement through at least 2031, which will approximately double the number of Disney cruises out of San Diego each year. Here are full details, plus our commentary about why we’re excited about this

One of our favorite new Walt Disney World “attractions” of the last decade is the Skyliner. It wouldn’t be #1 or #2, rankings reserved for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, but it’d be higher on our list than most other new rides. Easily top 5, and ahead

Former Imagineer and future Disney Legend Kim Irvine was bestowed with what’s arguably the highest Disney theme park honor: her name on a window of Main Street USA at Disneyland. Here are full details from our experience at the pre-park opening ceremony, and a look back at lasting legacy Irvine has left on Walt Disney’s

Walt Disney World has revealed hours for Soarin’ Across America at EPCOT, including its status for Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours. This shares times & opening date details, closing of Soarin’ Around the World, why we strongly suspect a soft opening will happen, when the 250th Anniversary overlay will end, and more. Soarin’ Across