News & Rumors Archive
Disney Vacation Club has been on a roll lately, improving its Membership Extras perks at Walt Disney World and Disneyland to a degree that we haven’t seen in a long time. (Maybe ever? It really depends upon what you value and have been able to take advantage of.) This post details the latest freebies that
Earlier this week, Walt Disney World announced how the parks and resorts would be celebrating Independence Day. This included longer hours on July 3-4, as well as a fireworks shows/tags at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom. The company has gone back and quietly edited that announcement to unextend hours and remove the bonus fireworks tag. Here’s
All-new restaurants are coming to Downtown Disney! Disneyland has revealed opening timelines for restaurants under construction, while also announcing a couple of new dining options that’ll replace other establishments and sharing first looks at the upcoming locations. (Updated June 21, 2024.) For those who are unfamiliar with the multi-year overhaul of the Downtown Disney District
Walt Disney World has announced changes and price increases coming to Fantasmic Dining Packages for breakfast, lunch & dinner at Hollywood Studios. Here’s a full rundown of what’s happening and possible reasons why, plus our commentary about the higher costs and additions/subtractions. For those unfamiliar with it, Fantasmic is a nighttime spectacular performed nightly in
Universal Orlando Resort has shared a deep look into ‘Dark Universe’ the new classic monsters land at Epic Universe, their third theme park in Florida that opens in 2025. This sneak peek shares concept art & info about rides, restaurants, retail and everything else in the upcoming area of the park. An expansion of 750
Disney announced that the grounds of Haunted Mansion are expanding with a new immersive outdoor queue and retail store at Disneyland. This post shares closing dates and details, concept art of the gardens and gift shop, and our commentary about the badly-needed and overdue changes to New Orleans Square. (Updated June 20, 2024.) The ‘spirited
Disney Cruise Line announced itineraries from Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 for the Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy legacy ships, plus the newer Treasure and Wish. This post covers the destinations, followed by commentary on pricing, what’s missing, DCL pent-up demand, and booking ASAP vs. waiting. Note that “opening day” booking for the general public will
Hotel refurbishments, resort construction, and character-inspired makeovers continue at Walt Disney World through 2024 & 2025. This resource provides info on room renovations, what to avoid, where to book, and what to expect in terms of hotel work at Walt Disney World. (Updated June 19, 2024.) Walt Disney World continues to undertake refurbishments in an
Walt Disney World has announced the closing date for Test Track at EPCOT, which will go down for a lengthy refurbishment to reimagine the thrill ride into its third version. This post shares all of the details, concept art, and everything we know about the plan–plus commentary about its changes, the closure’s summer timing, and
There’s good & bad news for entertainment at Disneyland Resort, as several entertainment acts are being cut or scaled back as other additions are made to celebrate Inside Out 2. This post covers what’s ending, having performances reduced, timelines, plus commentary about the likely motivation for the changes and why these decisions are misguided or
Walt Disney World is building a new DVC Island Tower at Polynesian Village Resort. This post shares the opening date, booking timelines, room photos, and a new look at summer construction. Plus, our opinion of the Disney Vacation Club expansion and why this is likely happening. (Updated June 14, 2024.) Located on the shores of
