Disney World Adds Animal Kingdom Lodge Projects to Refurbishment Calendar for 2026-2027
Walt Disney World has announced new resort refurbishment projects (plural) for Animal Kingdom Lodge, encompassing both Jambo House and Kidani Village, that will start next month and run for the remainder of the year in addition to what’s already ongoing through Winter 2027. This shares details, plus our commentary about the impacts of the work and which rooms probably will not be changed. Note that these are not the only hotel…
Orlando Airport Soars Up List of 10 Busiest in US!
Tourists visiting Walt Disney World typically fly through Orlando International Airport, which is one of the 10 busiest in the United States, and among the few that continue to increase passenger volume even amidst a slowdown in travel! Given that the vast majority of non-local WDW guests rely on MCO, we figured it’d be worth quickly covering this–along with travel tips to avoid missed flights and reduce stress. Airports Council International…
Best Days to Do Magic Kingdom & Worst ‘Red Flag’ Crowds to Avoid During Halloween to Christmas 2026
Magic Kingdom can get chaotic from August through December. The remainder of 2026 is a roller coaster of crowd levels,…
Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift Soft Opens!
The first-ever high-speed outdoor roller coaster at USH, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, has quietly soft opened! The thrill ride…
Animal Kingdom Needs a New Nighttime Spectacular to Fix Its Biggest Problem.
It’s been over 6 years since Animal Kingdom last had a nighttime spectacular, the short-lived Rivers of Light. That ended…
Disney World’s 40% Off Resort Flash Sale for Summer & Fall 2026 is Live!
An exclusive flash sale on Walt Disney World resort hotels is now live! This discount offers up to 40% off…
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Ice! by Gaylord Adds Nightmare Before Christmas, Home Alone & Harry Potter; Polar Express Returns to Orlando
One of the largest off-site hotels that’s less than a mile from Walt Disney World is a conspicuous omission in…
Untrainable Dragon Closing for Brief Refurbishment at Epic Universe
Universal Orlando has announced temporary ride refurbishments, permanent closures and changes coming soon at Epic Universe, Islands of Adventure, and…
Guide to Single Rider Lines at Disney World
Single Rider lines are one of the best ways to save time in line at Walt Disney World, but they’re…
New 40% Off Disney World Resort Hotels Flash Sale Starts Soon for Summer 2026 & Beyond!
A new flash sale on Walt Disney World resort hotels starts very soon. This exclusive limited-time discount offers up to…
Why the Detroit Lions Should Draft Figment.
The Disney NFL Draft is now underway! During the four-day Fanatics Fest, some of the biggest-name characters were drafted to…
10 Attractions That Aged Poorly at Disney World
Many masterpieces of Imagineering age like fine wines, getting better and becoming even more iconic over time. However, there are…
Best & Worst Burgers at Disneyland
If you’re doing a cheeseburger crawl of Disneyland and California Adventure, you might be disappointed. Despite the classic all-beef entree…
Disneyland Moves Christmas 2026 Start Date Earlier. It’s Still Too Late.
Disney has revealed that it’s officially starting Christmas 2026 at Disneyland Resort earlier than originally announced, moving forward the start…
Reimagined Rooms Made Us Fall in Love Again With Disney World’s Most Romantic Resort
So much has changed at Walt Disney World in the last 5 years and is slated to change in the…
Review: Veranda Club Level at Grand Californian Hotel at Disneyland Resort
Wondering if Veranda Club Level at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is worth the money? Our review of the…
Epic Universe Is Not Empty, But Universal Confirms “Softening” Summer Crowds.
It’s another slow summer for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Comcast just reported its latest quarterly results, during which…
Full Food Menus for 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party & Magic Kingdom in Fall
Magic Kingdom is conjuring up new menus next month, with Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party exclusive snacks, entrees &…
EPCOT Early Entry Success Despite Delayed Arrival.
On a good day, you can knock out two headliners during Early Entry at EPCOT before the regular rope drop…
Disney World Raises Guest Satisfaction by 15-20% with Ride & Resort Reinvestments
Fans may have a hard time believing this, but Walt Disney World has recorded higher guest satisfaction (GSAT) scores as…
Evil Dead, Hellraiser & Fortnite Franchises Coming to Universal Halloween Horror Nights
Universal has announced more of the franchises coming to the 2026 Halloween Horror Nights, joining the previously-announced lineup alongside Sinners…
Disney World’s Once #1 Counter Service Restaurant’s Culinary Comeback
Over the last decade-plus, we’ve had eight different #1 Walt Disney World counter service restaurants. This has included spots in…