Reading Time: 5 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! Big news for Magic Kingdom fans: starting July 20, the new nighttime parade Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away officially launches. This is the return of a nighttime parade at Walt Disney World — and it’s coming with more than just floats. Think original music, high-tech storytelling, exclusive merch, and snacks designed…
Reading Time: 3 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! I f you’re planning a Disney Cruise or thinking about rebooking, there’s a big update you need to know. As of June 18, 2025, Disney Cruise Line is reducing the required deposit and making changes to its cancellation fees. This is a major shift that could save you money—or catch you off…
Reading Time: 5 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! It’s happening—Universal Orlando just filed the first permits that confirm what many fans have been hoping for: the Phase Two expansion of Epic Universe is officially underway. This isn’t just background chatter. We’ve got the documents, the square footage, and the signs of construction. Epic Universe is about to grow. Quick Glance:…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! Disney just dropped an update that’s going to hit home for a lot of Animal Kingdom fans—especially if you’ve got little ones who love to run wild in DinoLand U.S.A. A new Boneyard Playground closing date has officially been announced, and it’s coming a bit earlier than expected. So if digging for…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! If you’re a fan of EPCOT like I am, you’ve probably been wondering: when is the reimagined Test Track opening? Well, we’ve finally got an answer. Disney has confirmed that the newly reimagined Test Track opening date is July 22, 2025. That’s right—after more than a year behind construction walls, one of…
Reading Time: 5 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! If you’re a longtime Disney fan like me, you probably felt that gut punch when MuppetVision 3D closed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It was weird. It was chaotic. It was everything you loved about the Muppets. But now, there’s a real chance that MuppetVision 3D could live on in Virtual Reality—and that…
Reading Time: 3 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! Jason Voorhees is back—and this time, he’s headlining his very own haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights 2025 in both Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood. Announced on Friday the 13th, the Jason Universe Haunted House drops you right into the nightmare that started it all: Camp Crystal Lake. If you’ve ever…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! If you’ve ever pulled into Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and felt like the entrance could use a little help… you’re not alone. After 50+ years of guiding cars, buses, and confused ride-share drivers through one main gate, Disney is finally making a big change. This isn’t just a repaving job. The new…
Reading Time: 3 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! Universal Studios Hollywood is officially shifting into high gear. The park just dropped brand-new concept art and announced a ride vehicle preview for its next major thrill ride: Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, opening in 2026. If you’re a fan of high-speed coasters, film franchises, or both—you’re going to want to keep…
Reading Time: 3 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! If you’re as excited about the Disney Adventure cruise ship as I am, you’re going to love this. Disney Cruise Line just gave us our first official look at the Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie stern characters—and they are massive. These iconic figures now sit proudly on the stern of the Disney…