News & Rumors Archive
Universal Destinations and Experiences has confirmed rumors of a significant land purchase in the United Kingdom, suggesting that Universal Studios Great Britain will soon by announced as Comcast plans expand its theme park empire into Europe, with Bedford Borough as the likely location. This story started with Alicia Stella over at Orlando Park Stop doing some
Walt Disney World has seen an increase in abuse of its Disability Access Service, and is starting to crack down on improper DAS use as a result. This post covers how they’re accomplishing that, along with rumors about Lightning Lane utilization and our commentary about what’s happening. (Updated December 14, 2023.) This revelation actually comes
Jay Rasulo was gone: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever, about that. The register of his removal was signed by Bob Iger, and Iger’s name was good upon change, for anything he chose to put his hand to. Ole Jay was as gone-from-Disney as a door-nail. Iger’s color changed when, without a pause,
Disney Legend Dick Nunis, the former chairman of Walt Disney Attractions, passed away on December 13, 2023 surrounded by family in his adopted hometown of Orlando, Florida. He was 91. Nunis was one of the most important figures in the history of Disney Parks & Resorts, and if you’ve never heard of him or don’t
Walt Disney World has announced plans to expand the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground by bringing reimagined cabins to the property. In this post, we’ll share details and a timeline, share our opinion of the DVC expansion and why this is likely happening. (Updated December 13, 2023.) For those who are unfamiliar with it, Fort
Summer House on the Lake is a new table service restaurant coming soon to Walt Disney World. This post covers the upcoming eatery, with concept art showcasing the interior, what it’s replacing at Disney Springs, and other random commentary. (Updated December 13, 2023.) Let’s just start with the latest update, which is that Summer House
Fantasy Springs Hotel is the new in-park luxury resort overlooking the colossal $2 billion land themed to Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan under construction at Tokyo DisneySea. This covers everything we know about Japan’s fancy new accommodations, including booking dates, room types, backstory, and an exclusive new line-skipping ticket type. Let’s start with the backstory for Tokyo
Oriental Land Co. announced an all-new Space Mountain and reimagining of the surrounding area that’s essentially a “New Tomorrowland” at Tokyo Disneyland. This post shares details and concept art, plus a rundown of the unprecedented era of expansion in Japan’s Disney parks. (Updated December 11, 2023.) This Tomorrowland reimagining project will follow an ambitious $3
The brand that made the soaps, shampoos and bath products that defined the “smell of vacation” at Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line has closed up shop. That’s the bad news. The good news is that we have an update as of Late 2023, and the ‘scent spirit’ of H2O will live on.
Several years in the making, Evermore Orlando Resort has officially announced the opening of the 1,100-acre luxury vacation destination will be January 1, 2024. This post shares photos and details about this $1.5 billion mega-complex, which is a next-door neighbor to Walt Disney World, plus our commentary and experiences having stayed in this area in
Storyliving by Disney has announced plans for Asteria, a new residential community located near Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This shares full details of the news, and commentary about how it compares with the residential communities near Walt Disney World in Florida and in Southern California. Let’s start with the press release. According
