Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser has been named the biggest theme park flop in U.S. history. Since closing in September 2023 after only 18 months of operation, many have viewed it as one of the worst failures in Walt Disney resort history.
Disney will roll out a meet and greet with Life Day Chewbacca, complete with his festive red robe at Jollywood Nights.
Universal Orlando Resort may have just confirmed what many theme park fans were afraid of — Epic Universe annual passes could be much further off than anyone anticipated.
Universal Orlando Resort is opening up its future plans — and its ticket sales — for the highly anticipated Epic Universe theme park. Guests can now purchase Epic Universe tickets through the end of 2026, marking the first time the park has been fully integrated into multi-day and park-to-park ticket options.
Located in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the quick‑service window known as Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery (often simply “Kusafiri”) has modified its offerings to include lunch and dinner, in addition to its traditional breakfast and snack items.
In a release issued on 20 October 2025, Miral—the operator of major leisure destinations including Yas Island and Saadiyat Island including the upcoming Disneyland Abu Dhabi—reported a record‑breaking summer across its portfolio of attractions, hotels and cultural sites as it prepared to unveil its upcoming Harry Potter attractions.
Six Flags Qiddiya, a theme park under construction near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is preparing to launch what is expected to be the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster.
The ride, named Falcon’s Flight, has been developed by Swiss coaster manufacturer Intamin, and it forms a central part of the park’s first development phase. Based on current specifications released by the park and industry sources, Falcon’s Flight is designed to break several global records when it opens, which is currently scheduled for late 2025.
The annual celebration at Universal Orlando Resort — titled Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval — has announced its dates for 2026. According to a recent update, the event will run daily from February 7 through April 4, 2026 at Universal Studios Florida. Visitors can begin to schedule their spring vacation to the event, which is included with general admission.
According to a new Forbes analysis by Caroline Reid, Walt Disney World theme parks have seen a staggering 26% drop in popularity over the last five years — a trend that raises serious questions about the health of Disney’s once-unbeatable parks division.
On October 20, 2025, both Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, experienced widespread operational disruptions due to a major internet issue. The outage temporarily disabled key features of the My Disney Experience app at Disney World and the Disneyland app, impacting guests throughout both resorts.
For decades, The Walt Disney Company has billed itself as America’s storyteller — a studio and theme park empire built on optimism, imagination, and the American dream itself. But over the past few years, that image has come under fire. From removing historical scenes on classic attractions to corporate departments focused on “stories that matter,” many longtime fans have accused Disney of erasing the very Americana that once defined its spirit.
The historic archway leading into the former Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was removed overnight between October 17 and 18, 2025. The arch had stood as a nostalgic gateway for 36 years, debuting with the park on May 1, 1989.
Disney has officially announced Soarin Across America, a brand-new version of its “Soarin” attraction, coming to both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World in the summer of 2026. The new experience will replace the current Soarin Around the World film at Disney California Adventure and EPCOT’s The Land pavilion, marking a return to the skies with an all-new flight across the United States.