Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Ride Review: Good, Bad & Opossum Optimism for What’s Missing.
Following a 16 month closure, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has reopened at Walt Disney World. This covers our review of the refurbished ride, changes to the classic Magic Kingdom attraction, and what else is still coming. As basic background, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed for a lengthy refurbishment project early last January. The ride was down for over a full year for a “crevasse-deep to mountain-top refurbishment” in addition to “new…
Disney Ditching Virtual Queue for Bluey’s Wild World
Since opening earlier this week, Bluey’s Wild World has been difficult to experience due to no standby line. That will soon change, as Walt Disney World has confirmed that the dance party at Animal Kingdom will soon drop its virtual queue. Here are dates & details, coupled with our commentary. For now, Walt Disney World restricts access to Bluey’s Wild World by using a free virtual queue (VQ) as opposed to…
Victoria & Albert’s Retains Star in 2026 Michelin Guide, As Another Disney World Restaurant Drops from List
Michelin Guide revealed its 2026 selections for Florida, and for the first time the selection covers the entire state and…
Disney World’s New Rules for Pin Release Crowd Control
Walt Disney World is rolling out new rules for parking and guest drop-off, along with other crowd control measures to…
Disney World is Making Major App Changes: Adding AI, Price Comparison Tool, Party Planning & More!
Walt Disney World will soon start rolling out major updates to the My Disney Experience app, aimed at simplifying planning…
New Map for Magic of Disney Animation, Details & Opening Target
The Magic of Disney Animation in the new-look courtyard at Hollywood Studios is the last big addition of Summer 2026…
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Disney Cruise Line Rolling Out 3 New Rules on Stateroom Door Decor, Alcohol Limits & Photo Gear
Disney Cruise Line is rolling out a trio of new rules that change the quantities of alcohol guests can bring…
Disney World Announces New Decades for Carousel of Progress, as Sarah Takes Center Stage in Scene!
Walt Disney World has announced that Carousel of Progress is getting more than just a new Audio Animatronics introduction. The…
Disney World Reveals Art of Animation Resort First-Ever Room Reimagining in 2027!
For the first time since the hotel opened nearly 15 years ago, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is getting a…
Carousel of Progress Closing for Reimagining Until 2027
After announcing a new Walt Disney Audio Animatronics being added to Carousel of Progress during last year’s Destination D23, Walt…
New Universal Kids Resort Theme Park in Frisco, Texas Opening Date & Details
Universal Kids Resort is a new family-friendly theme park in Texas designed for parents with young children. This post shares…
Sizzling Savings of 30% Off for Summer 2026 at Disney World’s Swan & Dolphin Resorts
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resorts have started their Sizzling Summer Sale, with discounts of up to 30%…
Disney World Adding New Set Elements to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure to Improve Immersion
After receiving a brief refurbishment to convert the attraction to 2D last year, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT should soon…
Free Disney Dining Gift Card Up to $100 with Magic Key Annual Pass Renewal!
Disney is offering a free ‘bonus’ gift card of up to $100 with the renewal of Magic Key Annual Pass…
Universal Orlando Removing #1 Ride from Express Pass at Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando has announced that the most popular attraction in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in its Islands of…
Disney World Has Two More BoardWalk Mystery Projects Coming to Empty Restaurant & Retail Spaces.
For the last several years, Walt Disney World has had a problem with the BoardWalk. There are currently three vacancies…
Virtual Queue Speed Strategy for Bluey’s Wild World
Bluey’s Wild World is the new dance party featuring the popular pups in Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, and…
Disney Adds 15 New & Returning Experiences for Kids Rule Summer 2026 at Disneyland!
All eyes are on Walt Disney World this summer, with the debut of several reimagined rides and enhanced attractions, plus…
Disney World Adds Free Resort & Room Amenities for Young Families
Over the course of the last year, Walt Disney World has been making improvements to shake the allegations that the…
Review: New Baby Yoda & Mandalorian Mission Makes Major Upgrade to Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run
There’s a new Baby Yoda and Mandalorian mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood…
2026 Disney World Crowd Calendar
These free 2026 Walt Disney World crowd calendars rate dates so you can choose best weeks to go & avoid…
Disneyland Still Open as Chemical Tank at Risk of Exploding Forces Evacuation Orders 5 Miles Away.
A hazmat emergency near Disneyland is causing evacuations in Orange County, California, and leading many guests to wonder whether Disneyland…