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Disney Parks
Meeting Mickey Just Got More Expensive: Disney World Raises Character Dining Rates Resort-Wide
Sharing a meal with beloved Disney characters is one of the most popular experiences for families visiting Walt Disney World. Whether enjoying waffles with Mickey Mouse or greeting royalty inside Cinderella Castle, character dining offers guaranteed autographs and photo opportunities without waiting in long outdoor queues. However, securi
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Outside the Disney Bubble
SeaWorld Guest Reports Devastating Injuries After Alleged Employee Mistake
A trip to SeaWorld has ended in a legal battle over alleged roller coaster injuries. Theme park safety has come under renewed scrutiny following a series of reported incidents involving major attractions. Although serious injuries remain relatively uncommon, roller coaster accidents can lead to lawsuits questioning whether parks and their
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Movies & Entertainment
J.K. Rowling Drops Major ‘Harry Potter’ Book Update Ahead of Controversial HBO Reboot
Harry Potter's return is getting another major addition. Warner Bros. Discovery is preparing to relaunch the Harry Potter franchise with an HBO television series this Christmas, nearly 25 years after Daniel Radcliffe first appeared as the young wizard in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). The adaptation will introduce an entire
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Universal Studios
Universal Seeks to Gain Control Over Incoming Capacity Surge
Universal Studios Hollywood is preparing for another Christmas season featuring the Grinch, Harry Potter, and a teased Merry Minions offering. But the Universal Studios Hollywood holidays 2026 could bring a familiar challenge for families visiting the Southern California theme park: navigating heavy crowds while trying to experience every
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Disneyland Park
Disneyland Guest Describes Terrifying ‘Final Destination’ Moment on “it’s a small world”
A peaceful boat ride turned tense for one family at Disneyland Resort when a cell phone plunged from the bridge overhead and landed just short of a little girl. A travel blogger's video of the scare has since collected thousands of likes and a fair amount of pushback. From Singing Along to Scrambling Jennifer Tzi, the creator behind the f
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News
Disney World Confirms Steep Holiday 2027 Prices for Resorts, Leaving Families Scrambling
Families hoping to spend Thanksgiving or Christmas at Walt Disney World in 2027 can officially start making their hotel reservations. However, the newly available prices might prompt some guests to reconsider how much they're willing to spend. Disney has opened its booking calendar through December 2027, giving vacationers their first opp
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Disney Parks
Florida Declares Hurricane Emergency: Is Disney World at Risk?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 25 counties as Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast, raising questions for families planning Walt Disney World Resort vacations. The declaration, issued October 6, comes as Florida prepares for potentially dangerous conditions along portions of its Gulf Coast. H
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Disneyland Resort
Disney CEO Says Annual Passholders Overuse Theme Parks, Don’t Spend Enough Money
Bob Chapek, who led The Walt Disney Company until 2022, has a new memoir out. In it, he lays out why he believed Disneyland Resort's most loyal visitors were costing the company money, and why he considered eliminating Magic Keys. Chapek Takes Aim at Frequent Visitors In “Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Plac
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Disney Parks
First Out-of-Order Solar Trash Can Spotted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There is an out-of-order sign taped over a solar-powered trash can at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Outside Tower of Terror, by the restrooms. Black sign, covering the opening. This is apparently the first one. Some context. Since June, Disney has been swapping out normal trash cans across all four parks for solar-powered compacting units.
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Disney Parks
Disney Confirms the Return of a Missing Big Thunder Mountain Fan Favorite
When Big Thunder Mountain Railroad officially reopened at Magic Kingdom in May 2026 following a 16-month overhaul, Disney fans were thrilled to ride the “wildest ride in the wilderness” once again. The extensive refurbishment brought complete track replacements, refreshed lighting, and updated scenic details throughout the Fro
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