Disneyland Park has announced that a virtual queue will be in place for its newest attraction, Walt Disney – A Magical Life, when it opens on July 17, 2025. The experience, which includes a highly controversial animatronic Walt Disney will be located in the Opera House on Main Street, U.S.A.. It will explore the life and legacy of Walt Disney through immersive storytelling, rare historical artifacts, and interactive exhibits, along with the aforementioned animatronic figure.
Universal Orlando Annual Passholders are getting some perks at Epic Universe—but not the one they really want: park admission. But a recent announcement might signal that annual passes are coming to Epic Universe in 2026.
On July 9, 2025, Disney Cruise Line quietly unveiled a new plaque commemorating Joe Schott as the “Master Ship Builder” of its private Caribbean island, Castaway Cay. The sign was installed on Pump House 1, replacing the previous sign that honored former CEO...
The Haryana government has begun preliminary discussions with The Walt Disney Company to establish the first Disneyland-style theme park in India. It would be located in Manesar in the National Capital Region.
Walt Disney World has updated one of its most iconic attractions. The Magic Kingdom Railroad—known for its classic charm and relaxing grand circle tour—has temporarily adopted a new operating mode and a surprising guest star: Stitch.
Universal Orlando Resort has restocked its Epic Universe Grand Opening medallion—a previously sold out item that had recently been listed on eBay for as much as $5,000. The surprise return of this collectible comes after widespread criticism of limited availability and rampant price gouging by resellers.
Nickelodeon is once again bringing its signature slime-filled excitement to the Orlando area with a brand-new resort-and-residences experience. Set within the sprawling 220‑acre Everest Place development in Orlando—strategically close to Disney World at the intersection of US‑192 and SR‑429—the project is slated to open in 2026, delivering a one-of-a-kind blend of vacation stays and branded condo ownership.
A recent on-air comment by CNN commentator Scott Jennings has sparked backlash after he mocked adults who visit Disney theme parks without children. During a July 1, 2025, episode of CNN NewsNight, Jennings remarked, “If you’re over the age of 21 and you go to Disneyland or Disney World and you don’t have children — straight to Alligator Alcatraz, El Salvador.”
Big news for theme park fans planning their 2026 vacations: Universal Orlando has quietly updated its ticket offerings to finally include Epic Universe in park-to-park ticket options.
An X video posted by longtime Disney fan and annual pass holder “Mally Mouse” has gone viral this week. Wearing Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Ears, Mally documents what she calls her “last trip” to Disneyland, marking the end of what she described as a lifetime tradition. In this clip that resonated with many X commenters, she noted the rising cost of trips as well as the cultural shift from the Disney company.
What began as a magical Disney cruise turned harrowing on the final evening of the voyage. On June 29th, as the Disney Dream returned from a four-night Bahamas trip, a 5‑year‑old girl slipped over the railing on the fourth deck while her father positioned her for a photo. Without hesitation, he jumped over the side to save her and treaded water until Disney rescue boats were able to reach the pair.
When Test Track 3.0 opens at EPCOT on July 22, 2025, it won’t just be debuting a refreshed ride experience—it will also mark a notable change in how Disney handles its most in-demand attractions. The reimagined version of the fan-favorite ride is the first new or updated Walt Disney World attraction to launch without a virtual queue since Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, which opened shortly before the 2020 lockdowns began.