Happy National Polka Dot Day!  Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck are celebrating in style as they gear up for Galentine’s Day – a holiday all about friendship and fun. It’s the perfect excuse to relax and laugh just like our favorite gal pals. Known for their bold fashion sense, free-spirited personalities, and appreciation of quality …

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January 21, 2025, 5:14 PM · Universal Orlando took a big step toward the opening of its new theme park today with the opening of the Universal Stella Nova Resort.Universal this morning welcomed the first guests to the new hotel – the ninth at the Universal Orlando Resort.All photos courtesy Universal OrlandoUniversal’s new hotel is …

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(photo by Mike Sperduto) TouringPlans loves Cabana Bay – I mean how can you not love a resort with a lazy river and bowling alley? But Cabana Bay turned 10 last year and this resort’s age is starting to show. Our readers rated Cabana Bay the lowest with bus transportation (90% approval), check-in efficiency (82% …

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Facebook Twitter Pinterest Walt Disney World has announced the expansion of Lightning Lane Premier Pass, removing all resort restrictions on the top-tier line skipping service. This covers the eligibility changes for the upcharge option at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Plus, our commentary about how this will impact popularity, wait times, etc. …

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2025 is here! Since one of my New Year’s resolutions is to make more magic, it feels like a great time to share some exciting details on the upcoming experiences Disney Live Entertainment is dreaming up for Walt Disney World this summer.   If you asked them, our villains would probably try to convince you that …

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January 18, 2025, 2:12 PM · The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland reopened today after what amounts to a year-long refurbishment. It will be the first time guests have been able to experience the original Mansion since 2023, when it was transformed to the Nightmare Before Christmas for an increasingly lengthy stay. A brand-new queue and …

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Concert Times, Locations, and Show Lineup; Rock The Universe: Florida’s Largest Christian Music Festival. UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT’S ROCK THE UNIVERSE 2025 KICKS OFF JANUARY 24 & 25. Rock the Universe is an annual festival that started in 1998 at the Universal Studios theme park. The festival has two main stages and a third sponsored stage, the main …

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