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It’s another slow summer at Walt Disney World. The parks are hardly empty or dead, but crowds are down, with average wait times on par with off-season levels. Over the last several years, this has become the new normal of June and July, once two of the busiest months of the year. This post weighs …

Should You Visit Disney World in Summer 2026? Here’s the Verdict on if Lower Crowds & Prices Are “Worth It.” Read More »

Seven decades of happiness. One billion guests from around the world. Countless magical memories. Disneyland Resort commemorated welcoming 1 billion guests to Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park with a ceremony at the entrance of Disneyland. Over seven decades, the resort has created magical memories for families from around the world, reinforcing its legacy …

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July 2, 2026, 8:33 AM · As we celebrate summer vacation week here on Theme Park Insider, let’s take a moment to recognize Disney’s newest love letter to the United States. Soarin’ Across America opens today at Disney California Adventure.Disney’s third flying theater film debuted in May at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT and is making …

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170-Foot Spike Element is Completed on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Orlando. The final piece of the element has been lifted into place this morning, marking a major milestone in the construction of the new-for-2027 roller coaster at the Universal Orlando park. The construction on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios …

Behind The Thrills | Fast & Furious Roller Coaster Tops Off 170′ SPIKE Element. Behind The Thrills Read More »

This Nina Game requires agility, strategic thinking, and for some, a sense of humor. Games Sure, the Axe Run looks intimidating, and it is! But we laughed so hard the whole time we explored Level 99. We were invited to a pre-view (this is a third-party company, Disney would never invite us). There are 64 …

Disney Springs Has a Big New Hit- Level 99 Read More »

Walt Disney World has quietly added an alert for Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT, indicating it will temporarily close soon. Here are dates & details, along with our thoughts about whether this is a refurbishment, cost-cutting measure, or both. Let’s start with basic background, which is what establishes why this temporary closure is unsurprising in …

Disney World Announces Coral Reef Restaurant Seasonal Closure Starts After Summer 2026 Read More »

If you’re already thinking about your shopping strategy for this year’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event and wondering what you can soon find on the shelves at the fan-favorite Mickey’s of Glendale booth, you’ve come to the right place! Mickey’s of Glendale will once again be returning to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event …

Mickey’s of Glendale Returns to D23 2026 with New Walt Disney Imagineering Collection Read More »