January 20, 2026, 12:51 PM · Universal Orlando is keeping it in the family.The resort announced today that it will open a Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster in Universal Studios Florida next year. The first installation of that Intamin coaster is now testing at Universal Studios Hollywood.That installation is going in on the …
TouringPlans Crowd Calendar that factors in national holidays, school vacations, and historical trends. The crowd calendar can even provide more fine-grained details, such as per-park crowd rankings and expected wait times. Our stats and dev team periodically update the inputs for the Crowd Calendar, and sometimes the ratings change, such as a Crowd Level 4 …
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Disney is fixing EPCOT again? While EPCOT’s multiyear transformation concluded with CommuniCore Hall in 2024, Disney hasn’t stopped working on this park, as evidenced by Test Track 3.0, GEO 82, new Frozen Ever After updates, changes to Remy Ratatouille Adventure, and now Soarin’ Over America. Come along with me as we recap what Disney has …
Construction on Lakeshore Lodge continues moving really, really fast by Walt Disney World standards. This massive resort near Magic Kingdom is slated to open in 2027, but possibly could open in 2026. This shares new aerial construction photos and digs into progress on Riviera and Island Tower at similar points to determine whether an early …
We’re so excited to officially welcome the planDisney Class of 2026, a passionate group of Disney vacation-planning experts who are ready to help guests create magical memories across Disney destinations around the world. This year, 18 new panelists are joining 32 returning alumni, bringing our total panel to 50 trusted Disney enthusiasts who are eager …
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January 17, 2026, 4:54 PM · Walk time is the conclusion of a theme park shift, when you get your stuff and head home for the day. At Theme Park Insider, “Walk Time” is our wrap-up column reviewing the past week’s top theme park news.Many theme parks offer attractions themed to movies. But every once …
Aerial overview of the Universal Orlando parking garages leading to Citywalk. To the left is the Hard Rock Hotel. (photo by @bioreconstruct) Citywalk is the very first part of the Universal Orlando experience most guests will have when making their way to Islands of Adventure or Universal Studios Florida, as it is directly connected to …
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In 2026, there will be a NEW Frozen land in Disneyland Paris’ second park Walt Disney Studios. When World of Frozen opens, this park will become Disney Adventure World. The opening of this land will see a new Frozen ride in Disneyland Paris called Frozen Ever After, where guests will adventure through Arendelle and meet …
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Two staples of our ‘best of’ lists of Walt Disney World restaurants, and two of my favorite dining rooms from an ambiance perspective, are closing for multi-month refurbishments that will likely reimagine their interiors and (maybe) introduce new menus. Here’s the latest, followed by our commentary. These closures are at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, and …
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