-
News
Disney Will Rebrand Hollywood Studios Theme Park After 18 Years
As someone who spends a lot of time in the Disney World parks, I can tell you this isn’t a routine update cycle happening at Disney's Hollywood Studios. 2026 marks a visible shift. The Hollywood Studios many of us grew up with — the one that leaned into late-90s energy, rock soundtracks, and offbeat comedy — is steadily fading out. Muppet
Read More » -
News
Animal Kingdom in 2026: What’s Closed and What’s Still Open
If you’ve walked through Animal Kingdom recently, you’ve probably felt it. The park isn’t closed. It isn’t empty. But it feels different. Dinoland U.S.A. permanently shut down on February 2, 2026, removing a large section of the park overnight. Not long after, Rafiki’s Planet Watch also became inaccessible while Disney prepares to install
Read More » -
News
Disney Rebuilds What Hollywood Studios Has Been Missing Since 2016
There was a time when Disney’s Hollywood Studios offered something simple but essential: a place where kids could climb, explore, and burn off energy between attractions. When the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids playground closed in 2016, that option quietly vanished. In the years that followed, the park grew bigger and more ambitious. Toy Story
Read More » -
News
Actor From ‘Stranger Things’ Faces Backlash After Picking Canada Over USA
An Olympic gold medal game between the United States and Canada already guarantees drama. Add a globally recognized TV star into the crowd, and the reaction becomes even louder. That’s exactly what unfolded when Noah Schnapp was spotted supporting Canada during the 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey final. The actor, best known for his rol
Read More » -
News
The Hidden Advantage Deluxe Guests Have at Animal Kingdom
Disney doesn’t hand out extra park time very often anymore — especially at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. That’s why this upcoming Extended Evening Hours night in May feels like a bigger deal than it might seem on the surface. On May 4, 2026, guests staying at select Walt Disney World resorts will be able to remain inside Animal Kingdom from 6:
Read More » -
Walt Disney World
The Studio’s New Heartbeat: Why Olaf’s “Magic of Disney Animation” is the Must-See Revival of 2026
For the better part of a decade, the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has felt like a beautiful stage waiting for a lead actor. While the rest of the park roared to life with the cinematic scale of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the toy-sized whimsy of Toy Story Land, the courtyard—the original soul of the “StudioR
Read More » -
Movies & Entertainment
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Could Integrate Film Series’ Continuity
HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter reboot is being framed as a clean restart — one book per season, a new cast, and a decade-long commitment to retelling the core story. But the reset raises a larger question: what happens to the rest of the wizarding world, particularly the divisive Fantastic Beasts films that Warner Bros. shelved a few years a
Read More » -
News
Next ‘Jurassic World’ Movie Revealed in New Report
A new Jurassic movie appears to be heading into production, with UK industry listings referencing “the next Jurassic” as an upcoming tentpole set to begin filming in March. The mention surfaced via Film Base, which tracks projects preparing to shoot across the UK. While Universal Pictures has yet to confirm anything publicly, the timing s
Read More » -
News
Walt Disney World Removing 4 Key Resort Discounts Just Before Peak Travel
There’s a quiet shift happening at Walt Disney World — and it’s happening right before one of the busiest stretches of the year. Four major resort discount offers that have shaped spring break travel are ending after April 30. On the surface, it looks routine. Promotions expire all the time. But the timing, just ahead of peak late-spring
Read More » -
News
Intoxicated Man Arrested After Attempted Break-In at Disney World Venue
An evening out at Disney Springs took an unexpected turn when authorities say a guest’s behavior escalated into an attempted break-in and a retail disturbance. Orange County deputies arrested 28-year-old Adam Stephenson of Indiana after a series of events that began outside House of Blues Orlando. According to law enforcement, Stephenson
Read More »