After being closed for almost six years, the Garden View Lounge inside the Grand Floridian Resort at Walt Disney World is preparing to reopen.
Ron E. Bradley
Ron E. Bradley is a YouTube content creator covering all things theme parks along with his family on his channel, Follow The Bradleys Fun. A former longtime Walt Disney World cast member and actor, Ron has done just about every job there is to do at the House of Mouse and appeared on screen with the legendary Dean Cain. Ron lives in the Orlando Florida area with his wife and son and can typically be found broadcasting from one of the area's many theme parks.
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Jimmy Kimmel Admits Jon Stewart Was The Better Pick To Host His Late Night Show — Claims Disney ‘Made a Mistake’ Hiring Him
Out of a recent Deadline report by Glenn Garner we’ve learned that late night TV talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel, has apparently admitted he wasn’t the original choice by ABC to host his late night gig. According to Jimmy Kimmel, that honor almost went to Jon Stewart.
Changes Are Coming To Universal Orlando Resort’s Annual Passes
Quietly and without notice, Universal Orlando Resort discontinued its option for 3-park annual passes, which once included admission to the Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks, as well as Universal’s water park: Volcano Bay. This comes ahead of the water park’s planned 2026-2027 refurbishment.
Disney+ Subscribers Offered Discount Admission to Walt Disney World During Spring Break 2026
Disney recently announced the launch of its latest rollout for discounted admission to three of the Walt Disney World theme parks. This Walt Disney World discount is available exclusively to Disney+ subscribers, and will be a 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket Offer for Spring 2026 at Walt Disney World.
Gremlins 3 Sets 2027 Release Date with Spielberg Producing
The Mogwai are making a comeback, with a release date set for the upcoming Gremlins 3.
In an investor call on Thursday, November 6, 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav announced that the mischievous little creatures known as “gremlins” are heading back to the box office. Gremlins 3 has a release date set of November 19, 2027. It will be directed by Chris Columbus, who penned the original 1984 Gremlins script.
Spaceship Earth Reopened at EPCOT With No Noticeable Changes
After a two month hiatus for refurbishment, Spaceship Earth in EPCOT has reopened to full operation. With this, all park attractions are now open and operating at EPCOT ahead of the upcoming holiday season.
First Ever Direct Flights From Orlando to Tokyo, Japan Announced by ZIPAIR, Connecting Walt Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland
In a historic reveal ZIPAIR has announced it will operate the first-ever nonstop charter flights between Tokyo, Japan and Orlando, Florida beginning in February 2026.
Trash Cans Return To Ferryboats at Walt Disney World After Major Crash – With A Significant Change
After more than a three month hiatus, trash cans are back on the ferryboats that transport guests from the Ticket and Transportation Center to the Magic Kingdom (and back) at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Universal Horror Unleashed Is Getting a Holiday Overlay With Krampus
Yes, even Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas is getting in on the Christmas game; planning a festive (or perhaps frightening) overlay for the Holiday season.
Zootopia: Better Zoogether Review: Disney’s New 3D Show Misses the Magic Mark
I saw Zootopia: Better Zoogether and wrote a review so that you don’t have to sit through this. And, yes, there will be spoilers.
Epic Universe Replaced its Best Dark Ride With Cornhole Boards For One Day
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the brand new “Monsters Unchained” ride in the Dark Universe land of Epic Universe was down. Universal Team Members were quick to provide an impromptu solution during the ride’s down time: a game of cornhole (along with other wooden games).
PHOTOS: New Toy Story Snack Kiosk is a Popcorn Box
There’s a new popcorn bucket coming to Walt Disney World, but you won’t be able to buy it. However, you will be able to purchase popcorn from it! Confused? The new popcorn bucket is not a bucket at all, but actually a snack kiosk in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, designed to look like a giant popcorn box.