Cracker Barrel has reversed course on its attempt to modernize its image. However, while the Old Timer has returned to the sign, customers have noticed that the restaurant has yet to restore one of its most important features: the old menu.
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Disney Says Walt Disney World Attendance Is Growing — So Why Do Experts Say It’s Empty?
The Walt Disney Company delivered investors an undeniably strong set of theme-park numbers this week. But buried within those results is a statistic that becomes particularly interesting when placed alongside what guests have actually been seeing at Walt Disney World...
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino Steps Down After Disastrous Rebrand Nearly Destroyed the Restaurant Chain
Cracker Barrel President and CEO Julie Felss Masino is finally stepping down less than one year after her disastrous attempt to “modernize” the beloved restaurant chain triggered a nationwide customer revolt. Cracker Barrel announced Monday that Masino will leave the...
Dolly Parton Throws Down the Gauntlet at Buc-Ees With Opening of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop
American icon Dolly Parton has officially entered the travel center business, and she is not pretending she doesn’t know who the competition is. At the June 24 grand opening of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, Parton joked that her new roadside destination exists because she “couldn’t leave it to beavers.” It was a playful but unmistakable reference to Buc-ee’s iconic beaver mascot, as well as the famously wholesome television series Leave It to Beaver.
As Disney and Universal Celebrate Pride Month, DeSantis Declares June Faith and Family Month in Florida
As Disney World and Universal Orlando continue their annual Pride Month celebrations throughout June, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation declaring June 2026 "Faith and Family Month in Florida," highlighting a dramatically different vision for how...
Monstropolis Storyline at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Unveiled
Walt Disney World has revealed new narrative details about the Monstropolis storyline at Hollywood Studios, outlining how guests will enter the world of Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. through a civic celebration inside the fictional city. The setting follows the events of the...
Today, You Cannot Buy Alcohol At Disney Cruise Line’s Private Caribbean Islands
If you’re stepping off a Disney Cruise Line ship in The Bahamas today expecting to grab a frozen cocktail on the beach at Castaway Cay or Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, you’re going to run into an unusual surprise. Alcohol sales have been temporarily halted...
26 Crew Members Arrested For Possession of Child Materials After Disney Cruise Reaches Port
The Disney vacation experience has long been associated with family time spent without worry. For many, that image is now being questioned following the arrests of several cast members aboard a Disney Magic cruise ship.
ICON Park Adds New Chaperone Policy After Incident Involving 1,000 Unsupervised Teens
ICON Park in Orlando has introduced a new chaperone policy following a large teen gathering in late April 2026 that raised safety concerns and prompted a law enforcement response. The policy applies to guests under 18 and focuses on adult supervision requirements...
Disney Cruise Line Family Cruise Deals Include Limited 50% Discount for Children
Disney Cruise Line family cruise deals now include a limited-time promotion that reduces the cruise fare for children by 50% on select sailings. The "Together at Sea Savings" applies to specific itineraries and is available under defined booking conditions set by the...
Refreshment Port to Reopen as La Poutinerie in EPCOT
The Refreshment Port at EPCOT is expected to reopen with a new name and updated concept. The quick-service location, positioned near the Canada Pavilion along the World Showcase promenade, will be known as “La Poutinerie.” The description says that the spot will be "a...
Disney Parks Debuts Toy Story Passholder Magnet In the Style Of Paul Rudish Mickey Mouse Shorts
Disney Parks has released an Annual Passholder magnet that combines characters from the Toy Story franchise with a visual style associated with animator Paul Rudish. The design reflects a broader pattern in Disney Parks merchandise, where known characters appear in...
Jumanji is Launching Theme Park Attractions in the U.S. and Australia
Theme park operators continue to expand film-based attractions, and the Jumanji franchise is part of that trend. A recent announcement outlines new experiences planned for locations in the United States and Australia. These projects differ from earlier large-scale...