2. The Concierge Hosts – Crew onboard a Disney cruise is always top-notch. Well, the Concierge Hosts are a whole other level. They are the best at what they do. They will make you feel appreciated and heard. They’re the problem fixers. If you didn’t get one of those activities booked beforehand, they’re going to …

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As part of a blockbuster real estate transaction, the Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort sold as part of a $1.1 billion deal. This news caught my attention–it’s a big number! What I really found fascinating was the occupancy rate, given its location a stone’s throw from Magic Kingdom and status as the …

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World of Frozen officially opens on March 29, 2026, at Disney Adventure World, marking a major milestone in the ongoing transformation of the second park at Disneyland Paris. This ambitious expansion nearly doubles the size of the park upon completion of its transformation and introduces a host of new experiences, including a Tangled-inspired attraction, 15 …

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March 14, 2026, 12:18 AM · In theme parks and entertainment, “walk time” is the name for the final paid minutes of your shift, when you gather your stuff and start heading home. At Theme Park Insider, “Walk Time” is our weekend look back at the past seven days in theme park news.To the surprise …

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“Once upon a time…” It’s likely that since you’re reading this, you know something about what I do here on Park Lore. But just in case you need caught up, it all started with over a hundred wildly in-depth histories I’ve written about legendary lost attractions, never-built theme park concepts, famously-failed rides, and the modern …

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March 13, 2026, 12:30 PM · The owner of Sesame Street wants out of its license agreement with United Parks & Resorts. Sesame Workshop filed a lawsuit in U.S. federal court yesterday asking for a judge to terminate its 2017 license deal with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, which is now operating as United Parks. The …

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