The two Sunshine Churros kiosks at Disney Springs have permanently closed. Their final reported day of operation was Saturday, September 5, 2026. The Sunshine Churros Disney Springs locations operated in two areas: the Marketplace and the West Side. WDWMagic first...
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.
The demolition of Magic Kingdom’s historic Frontierland area has officially begun—and Disney isn’t slowing down. Just hours after the July 6th closure of Tom Sawyer Island, the Liberty Square Riverboat, and the Frontierland Railroad Station, visible construction activity is now underway
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.”
For decades, the Fourth of July has been one of the most packed days of the year at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. But in the summer of 2025—already marked by unusually light crowds—That Park Place witnessed something almost unthinkable: a wide-open Magic Kingdom on July 4th.
Epic Universe may already be shifting the gravitational center of Orlando tourism away from Walt Disney World. With billions of dollars on the line and attendance projections raising eyebrows, experts believe Universal Orlando Resort’s massive new park is triggering a...
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.
Just weeks before its grand reopening, EPCOT’s newly updated Test Track has already made headlines for all the wrong reasons. During a Cast Member preview on July 1st, a Test Track crash occurred when a ride vehicle slammed into a set of foam sliding doors that failed to open properly. Four guests were injured in the impact and received treatment on-site. Fortunately, none required hospitalization—but the timing couldn’t be worse for Disney as it gears up to relaunch the ride to the public later this month.
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.
As we continue to listen to guests, we’ve made updates at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World to make planning your vacation simpler. Now, it’s easier than ever to find dining reservations for whatever you’re craving on a whim or visit that bucket list location you’ve been dreaming about for your next Disney trip.
During the final weekend of PRIDE month, That Park Place was on the ground at Walt Disney World—and what we found might surprise those expecting the usual rainbow saturation.