February 8, 2026, 2:57 PM · 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.Let’s start by wishing a happy 25th birthday today to Disney California Adventure! Disneyland’s …
Enjoy a complete ride on The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Park, filmed in 4K UHD 60fps! I kept my microphone pressed up against the speaker during the entire ride so you can hear the audio really well! Also as a reminder, the stretching room is still only being used as queue space. This was …
Close-up shots of the castle paint progression. In their announcement last August, Disney said “the updated paint will feature grays, creams, blues, and touches of gold aiming to enhance the castle’s architecture.” and you can see that starting to take shape in the photos above and below. The contrast between the old pink and new …
To paraphrase the company’s founder, Walt Disney World’s flagship resort refurbishment will never be completed as long as there are lace doilies left in the world. After previously extending the project to mid-2026, the multi-year overhaul of the Grand Floridian that began several years ago has once again been extended to 2027. Here’s the latest. …
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Roller coaster review! Green Lantern is a stand-up roller coaster located at Six Flags Great Adventure. Featuring 5 inversions, this B&M roller coaster was the tallest, fastest and longest stand-up roller coaster when it originally opened as Chang, back in 1997. The roller coaster was relocated from Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom to Six Flags Great …
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Valentine’s Day is all about finding the perfect match, and there may be a book from Disney Publishing out there waiting to steal your heart. From romantasy stories that perfectly balance magic, love, and chaos, to K-drama inspired swoony reads, to gripping friendships, these books are sure to make the top of your TBR this …
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February 6, 2026, 5:32 PM · How much should a family spend to visit Disney? Or Universal, or Six Flags? It doesn’t cost anything to imagine visiting places around the world, but when it comes time to turn your travel dreams into real vacations, a plan has to fit into your budget.Many of us have …
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Goliath is a Bolliger & Mabillard hyper coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. This coaster travels outside the main park and runs along the entry road. The coaster has a series of great camelbacks and a wild turnaround helix. In fact, I think it’s the most intense B&M hyper. Video Credits Goliath Off-Ride, La Ronde …
You can see the 2025 performer list here. Disney’s website says “Catch show-stopping performances from world-renowned artists every weekend and talented local acts on weekdays.” You can see the date gaps in the graphics below, along with TouringPlans Crowd Calendar forecasts for EPCOT on each performance day. Garden Rocks Concert Series for March 2026 …
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After a year-long reimagining, Disneyland Resort’s #1 restaurant at its flagship Grand Californian Hotel is finally ready to welcome guests. We had the opportunity to preview the prix fixe menu and new-look dining room, and are happy to report that Napa Rose is back and better than before. We’ve been fans of Napa Rose since …
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