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Park Hoppin’ Video Captures Sparse Magic Kingdom on Epic Universe Opening Day
While Universal’s brand-new Epic Universe celebrated its highly anticipated grand opening with a sold-out first day, Disney World’s Magic Kingdom was unusually quiet—as shown by one very familiar channel in the theme park community. Jay, better known as Drunk3PO from the Park Hoppin’ YouTube channel, spent the day at Magic Kingdom during Epic Universe’s big debut (while the rest of the Park Hoppin’ crew was having fun over at Epic!).
Memorial Day Crowds at Magic Kingdom Disappear in 2025 as Universal Studios Seems to Win Big Over Disney World
Memorial Day Weekend crowds were shockingly low at Walt Disney World in 2025. Editor-in-Chief of That Park Place, Marvin Montanaro, took a stroll through Magic Kingdom on May 26th and was amazed at how empty the world's most-visited theme park had become....
Six Flags Theme Park Shock as Knott’s and Magic Mountain Presidents Fired After $8 Billion Merger — More Layoffs Coming
The ripple effects of the $8 billion Six Flags Cedar Fair merger have officially reached Southern California, with Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain losing their longtime presidents in a dramatic reshaping of leadership across the company’s 27 amusement parks.
Universal Epic Universe, The New State-of-the-Art Orlando Theme Park, Holds Grand Opening Celebration and Welcomes First Guests
The Following is a Press Release issued by Universal Orlando Resort on the grand opening of Epic Universe: Let the Epic adventures begin! Today, Universal Orlando Resort celebrates the grand opening of its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe – marking the...
Disney Places Dozens of Venezuelan Employees on Unpaid Leave Following Supreme Court Ruling
Walt Disney Co. has begun placing Florida-based Venezuelan employees under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) on unpaid leave after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending legal protections for these migrants. In an internal...
Rumor Debunked: Epic Universe Opening Day Merchandise Did NOT Sell Out During Media Preview, Universal Confirms
Rumors swirled this morning after a post on X from popular blogs and news sites claimed that Universal’s team members were telling guests that limited edition Epic Universe Grand Opening merchandise (in this case a commemorative medallion) had sold out before the park even opened to the general public.
Magic Kingdom Sees Light Crowds on Epic Universe Opening Day — Most Popular Rides Stay Under an Hour Wait During Prime Time
As Universal’s Epic Universe officially opened to the public on May 22, a noticeable calm settled over Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Despite the summer season ramping up and Memorial Day Weekend just a day away, midday crowd levels at Disney’s flagship park appeared unusually light.
Epic Universe Grand Opening Fun Disrupted by Political Protestor Plane Overhead
The opening of Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s long-awaited and most ambitious theme park project to date, was meant to be a celebration of imagination, innovation, and family fun. But for guests in attendance, the fun was momentarily eclipsed by an unexpected and deeply political display in the skies above.
Walt Disney World Affordable Housing Project Delayed Amid Permitting Process
The Walt Disney World Affordable Housing project, first announced in April 2022, has encountered further delays as the company continues navigating the permitting process with Orange County, Florida. Initially projected to break ground in late 2024, the timeline has now shifted, with Disney most recently indicating that groundbreaking is expected sometime in 2025.
“Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” Videos Surface Online as Show Prepares to Replace Muppetvision for Disney World Summer Season
Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World is saying goodbye to Muppetvision 3-D after June 7th. To fill the missing attraction, Disney is opening a Villain's show in the theater where Lightning McQueen Racing was vacated earlier. Yes, that's two shows gone and...
Epic Universe Might Be About to Announce its First Big Expansion Already as New Universal Park Prepares to Open its Doors
Universal filed a notice of commencement earlier this week for the “South Campus,” which is where Epic Universe is located. The contractor on the permit is Falcon’s Attractions which based on their website specializes in immersive theater attractions as well as 4D Dark Rides. While we don’t know what exactly this potential expansion is for or where in Epic Universe it’s at, this notice does seem to lineup with a persistent rumor for the park.
Disney World Declares Epic Universe Opening Day a ‘Good to Go’ Day for Orlando Parks — No Reservations Needed as Disney’s Summer Calendar Remains Wide Open
As Universal prepares to welcome crowds for the grand opening of Epic Universe on May 22, Disney has quietly marked the same day as a “good to go” day at Walt Disney World — meaning no park reservations are required for guests to attend any of Disney’s four Orlando theme parks. It’s a subtle move, but one that signals a notable shift in Disney’s approach to crowd management amid mounting competition.