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Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in twilight. (photo by @bioreconstruct) Shula’s Steak House at the Dolphin closed its doors just last week on June 15, to make way for Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak. And it looks like they’re going to turn the tables quickly on this one, as reservations for Bourbon Steak are already available …

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Epic Universe’s first month since the grand opening has been a wild ride. The park continues to see high wait times and crowd levels, but not necessarily attendance. The bigger story today is the operational inconsistency, with some rides quietly opening early and/or staying open an hour after official park closing as a ‘surprise & …

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Attention, Disney Parks: incoming transmission from the Communiverse! In celebration of “Elio,” Disney and Pixar’s all-new film playing only in theaters, Elio’s world has been beamed down to Earth to share new intergalactic treats, products, dance parties, and more! Check out how you can join in on the fun this summer at Disney Experiences!   Walt …

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June 19, 2025, 9:07 PM · No one wants to wait in line for a theme park attraction only to find out that they cannot ride.That is why parks long have posted height sticks and warning signs at the front of their queues. People – at least those who can be bothered to read – …

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Chez Alcatraz is a small bar situated next to the San Francisco Candy Company, offering a selection of draft and canned beers, wine, and mixed cocktails. This fun, open-air bar and the Bruce the shark suspended next door are the only remaining vestiges of the JAWS movies in Universal Studios Florida. Here, guests can get …

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Walt Disney World has several construction alerts for Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower, including a new one that extends the ongoing refurbishment by a full year to July 2026. This covers the latest updates to the hotel, plus our commentary about what we hope to see happen during this lengthy project. It’s odd how …

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