Universal Orlando Resort has updated its mobile app and guidemap features to include photos of test seats for thrill rides at all three parks. Guests can now see seat and restraint images before visiting each attraction—enabling them to assess fit and comfort ahead of time.
A recent financial publication bluntly labeled Disney stock a “lost decade,” arguing that shareholders who held Disney for 10 years would have significantly underperformed compared to broader market benchmarks. At the heart of this critique is the simple fact that...
Disney Channel Original Movies (DCOMs) and children’s cartoons have recently exceeded supposed Disney+ blockbusters in streaming success. Disney’s decision to embrace youth‑targeted franchises is paying off spectacularly, as shown by Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires and Descendants: The Rise of Red.
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for “General Construction” at 4975C Caribbean Way—better known to theme park fans as the site of the former Aunt Polly’s restaurant on Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom. The permit was filed on July 24, 2025, and lists Phillips & Jordan, Inc. as the designated contractor, a firm with experience in infrastructure demolition and land clearing.
Epic Universe at Universal Orlando officially opened on May 22 2025, featuring Celestial Park as its cosmic-themed hub. The signature coaster in this area is Stardust Racers, a dual‑launch racing coaster manufactured by Mack Rides. It hits speeds of 62 mph, climbs 133 ft, and spans about 5,000 ft of track, including a twisting inversion dubbed the “Celestial Spin” where the two trains interlock mid-air. But new lore have given the backstory to the coaster’s creation, and as the story goes, Back to the Future’s Doc Brown traveled through time to assist the builders with his own technology.
Disney has officially reversed two temporary policies introduced alongside the debut of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away at Magic Kingdom. These changes suggest that actual attendance may be lower than initially expected during the early summer. Annual Passholders are once again able to enter Magic Kingdom after 2 p.m. without a reservation. Additionally, cast members can once more enter the parks when off duty.
Canada’s Wonderland officially opened AlpenFury on July 12, 2025. The coaster made headlines for being the country’s longest, tallest, and fastest launched roller coaster. Located within the iconic Wonder Mountain, the ride features a dual-launch system, nine inversions, and a dramatic fire-and-ice theme.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, has reinstated a strict chaperone policy for guests aged 15 and younger. The park reactivated the requirement beginning July 17, 2025. Guests under 16 must now enter the park and remain inside with a chaperone who is at least 21 years old.
The announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi marked a major development in the global theme park industry. It also raised important questions about Disney’s role in the project.
Magic Kingdom officially opened Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away on July 20, 2025, marking the first year‑round nighttime parade since the Main Street Electrical Parade, which concluded in October 2016. A soft opening took place on July 18th.
Walt Disney World recently rolled out a rare digital gift‑card bonus with the purchase of a new annual pass.
This move is noteworthy for two reasons. First, it marks a return to offering incentives aimed at new Annual Pass (AP) purchasers, a strategy Disney had largely abandoned. Second, it fuels a growing narrative that when Disney introduces perks for first‑time or returning APs, it signals a need to boost lagging sales.
During Disneyland Resort’s 70th-anniversary celebration on July 17, 2025, Disney CEO Bob Iger stated that the entire resort now attracts “almost 30 million” visitors annually, a figure that would put the West Coast park above Walt Disney World for the first time ever.