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May 20, 2026, 5:56 PM · Here is Disney’s problem with Star Wars. It’s the same problem that any corporation which owns a 50-year IP faces. Do you produce new content because your creators have a new story to tell, or because your business managers want a new product to ship?A lot of what Disney …

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What’s as classically-Disney as Mickey Mouse, Dole Whips, and spinning tea cups, but never shown on a Disney Parks commercial? Waiting in line. From day one, waiting has been an essential (and for many, frustratingly memorable) component of any visit to Disneyland or Walt Disney World. And for nearly seventy years, generations of Disney’s engineers, …

The Waiting Game: A Brief History of Queueing and The Many Lives of Lines at Disney Parks Read More »

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Walt Disney World has revealed that Fourth of July fireworks will be shown over more dates during Independence Day 2026 weekend at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, in addition to Disneyland (as previously announced). Here dates and showtimes, along with strategy for visiting during one of our favorite weeks of the entire year at WDW! In …

Bonus Nights of Independence Day 2026 Fireworks at Magic Kingdom & EPCOT! Read More »

Get ready for a summer of fan-favorite characters and exciting experiences, as Disney launches Blockbuster Summer — a celebration of storytelling that brings the magic beyond the screen and into everyday life. The fun begins with Lights, Camera…Play!, an all-new digital short that sets the stage for the summer ahead. Featuring a playful stop-motion style, the …

Lights, Camera…Play: Blockbuster Summer Has Officially Arrived Read More »

May 17, 2026, 11:24 AM · As the “rope drop” starts a day at theme parks, the Sunday “Rope Drop” post kicks off the week here at Theme Park Insider. Here is what lies ahead for fans at the parks this week.I will be heading to Orlando this week for a national press event at …

I’m going to Disney World Read More »