Epic Universe Testing ‘Effortless Entry’ for Virtual Lines to Lands, Free Celestial Park Access or Ticket Wildcard
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 with the latest official news, which is that Universal Orlando has updated their official Photo Validation…
Disney World Ending 2026 Free Dining Deal Soon, Are New Discounts on Horizon?
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 next. In case you missed it, Free Dining was released back to the general public on…
Best Deal on Disney Gift Cards of 2026: Up to $100 Off!
There’s a new deal for Disney gift cards, offering 10% off or up to $100 in savings (potentially more for…
Disney Reveals New Poster & Details for Millennium Falcon Baby Yoda & Mandalorian Mission
There’s a new Mandalorian & Grogu mission coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood…
Best & Worst Weeks to Visit Disneyland in 2026 & 2027
Choosing the best time to visit Disneyland and Disney California Adventure is tricky, especially as crowds are less predictable and…
Double the Disneyland & Sea Cruises for Next 5 Years!
Get ready for new Disneyland & sea vacation possibilities! Disney Cruise Line and the Port of San Diego today announced…
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Avoid Staying at Skyliner Resorts During Disney World’s Worst Weeks of 2026 & 2027
One of our favorite new Walt Disney World “attractions” of the last decade is the Skyliner. It wouldn’t be #1…
2026 Disneyland Refurbishment Calendar
This Disney California Adventure and Disneyland ride refurbishment calendar for 2026 lists temporary attraction closures so you know what won’t…
2026 Disney World Refurbishment Calendar
This Walt Disney World ride refurbishment calendar lists the closure schedule for 2026 at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios &…
Creative Conscience of Disneyland Honored with First Mother-Daughter Window on Main Street
Former Imagineer and future Disney Legend Kim Irvine was bestowed with what’s arguably the highest Disney theme park honor: her…
Soarin’ Across America Open for EPCOT’s Extra Hours
Walt Disney World has revealed hours for Soarin’ Across America at EPCOT, including its status for Early Entry and Extended…
Sneak Peek Behind Disney World’s Construction Walls at Muppets Roller Coaster, Lakeshore Lodge & Big Thunder
When it comes to social media, Disney is like Michael Scott and paper company names. If one channel goes under…
Extra Early EPCOT Closing Equals an Empty Park One Summer Day.
EPCOT will soon have its lowest crowd dates of 2026, and probably #1. Here’s when to visit for 1/10 crowd…
Fan-Favorite Wailulu Lounge at Poly’s Island Tower Refurbishment From Now to June 2026
When it comes to Walt Disney World restaurants that we’ll revisit again and again, Wailulu Bar & Grill in the…
Disney World Finally Reveals New Lakeshore Lodge Concept Art, Opening Timeline & Details!
After radio silence for the last 16 months, Walt Disney World has finally announced more details about Disney Lakeshore Lodge,…
50% Off Kids for Disney Cruise Line Sailings in Fall 2026 to Spring 2027
Disney Cruise Line has released a new discount offering 50% off kids fares in Fall 2026 through Spring 2027! Here’s…
Review & News: Disney World’s Best In-Park Restaurant Makes Major Menu Changes
Our favorite in-park restaurant at Walt Disney World overhauled its menu, and as luck would have it, this came right…
Aquatopia Permanently Closing, Paving Way for Port Discovery Reimagining Plan!
Oriental Land Company (OLC) has announced the permanent closure of Aquatopia after this summer’s “Get Soaked” limited time ride overlay,…
H2O Glow After Hours at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon: 2026 Dates, Details, Tips & Review
H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is a hard ticket event with limited attendance and short wait…
Disney Nears Record Number of Lowest Priced $104 Disneyland Ticket Days in 2026!
One of the best deals you can get on park admission isn’t a limited time discount or technically a special…
Stage Show Schedule Returning to Normal as Cinderella Castle Repainting Wraps Up.
Since the beginning of the year, Walt Disney World has modified two Magic Kingdom shows, reducing or changing showtimes during…
Crazy Crowds Subside & Shoulder Season Starts with 2026’s Slowest Week at Disney World!
The bad news is that Walt Disney World just had its busiest month-long stretch in over a year, with Spring…