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Disney Parks
Don’t Fall for the Trap: Why You Should Avoid Walt Disney World the First Week of November
On paper, the first week of November looks like the ultimate vacation window at Walt Disney World. Central Florida’s brutal summer humidity has finally surrendered to crisp autumn breezes, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is serving global delicacies, and the theme parks are executing their overnight transformation from spooky
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Global Disney Parks
Disney Confirms Peter Pan Ride Will Shut Down Just 33 Months After Opening
Disney is preparing to close one of its most popular recent attractions: Peter Pan's Never Land Adventure. Peter Pan has been part of Disney's theme parks since 1955, when Peter Pan's Flight debuted as an opening-day attraction at Disneyland. Based on the 1953 animated film, the ride sends guests flying over London and Never Land aboard s
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Disneyland Resort
After Shutting It Down, Disney Makes Major Move With 31-Year-Old Indiana Jones Attraction
Disney has debuted some major changes to Indiana Jones Adventure. Indiana Jones Adventure first opened at Disneyland Park on March 3, 1995. Situated in Adventureland, the attraction transports guests into the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, where they must evade deadly traps while searching for Indiana Jones himself. The ride uses enhanced m
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Disney Hollywood Studios
Tower of Terror Transformation Escalates as Disney World Confirms New Development
More changes are coming to Disney World's Tower of Terror. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has stood at Disney's Hollywood Studios since July 1994. Located at the end of Sunset Boulevard, the 199-foot Hollywood Tower Hotel is one of the tallest structures at Walt Disney World Resort. Inspired by Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone televisio
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News
Disney World Calendar Update: The Best 4 Times of Year for Vacations
A Disney World vacation can cost thousands of dollars, and the dates you choose could determine whether that money goes toward an enjoyable getaway or a frustrating week of crowded parks. While Walt Disney World welcomes visitors year-round, some weeks offer a noticeably better experience than others. Between long attraction lines, expens
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Universal Studios
Universal Threatens To Erase All Traces of ‘Shrek’ From Theme Park After 23 Years
One of Universal's longest-running attractions may have already played its final show. Shrek 4-D was once a staple of Universal theme parks worldwide. First introduced in 2003, the attraction brought DreamWorks Animation's iconic green ogre to life in an immersive theater experience that combined 3D animation with physical effects. Set af
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Universal Studios
Back to the Future Ride Could Get a New Presentation—But Is Universal Florida Involved?
Bob Gale has opened a new conversation about Back to the Future: The Ride, but the development is narrower than a comeback at Universal Studios Florida. In an October 23 UPI interview, the franchise’s co-writer was reported to be exploring whether the former attraction could be presented in 4DX. That gives Universal fans something concret
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Disney Parks
Disney World Fantasmic! Barge Incident: Guest Describes Stumble
A Walt Disney World guest says Ariel and Prince Eric’s barge hit a wall more than once during Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with the Eric performer stumbling but remaining upright. The account, posted October 24 and referring to the previous night, raises a specific performer safety question: what happens when a moving show ve
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Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line Arrest: Aurora Suspect Stopped Before Sailing
An Aurora, Colorado, man arrested during a child predator sting operation was back in custody after allegedly attempting to board a Disney Cruise Line ship while out on bond, according to FOX31 Denver, citing Aurora police. The reported interception happened before he sailed, making the boarding boundary central to the story. The availabl
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Outside the Disney Bubble
Brand New Epic Universe Annual Passes Information Comes to Light
Comcast has put new Orlando pass products on the agenda, but Universal Epic Universe Annual Passes still lack the details that would let families judge their value. During Comcast’s Thursday, October 22 earnings call, co-CEO Mike Cavanagh mentioned “three park passes” while discussing efforts to bring more guests to Universal Orlando Reso
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