There’s going to be a patriotic new Disney Parks overlay coming to Soarin’, the giant flight simulation attraction at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort in 2026—and it’s already sparked a wave of memes. Originally, the ride was a main feature at Disney’s California Adventure as Soarin’ Over California before its second iteration, Soarin’ Around […]
Disney’s Rough Time Gets Rougher
Disney is having a week, and it’s only Wednesday. In the aftermath of the Jimmy Kimmel fallout, where Disney seemingly acquiesced to the Trump administration’s attempt to control what the media says about the right, the company is dealing with the loss of a lot of bipartisan public trust. Reinstating Kimmel to advocate for the […]
The Best Disney Park Ride Overlays, and Where to Find Them
In case you didn’t know, Nine Inch Nails is currently soundtracking the Tron Lightcycle Run coaster at Walt Disney World, and that is wild when you think about combining the power of Disney with the legendary industrial metal act. There is, of course, synergy, as the music comes from the NIN score for the upcoming […]
Scuba-Suit-Clad Thief Steals Thousands of Dollars From Floating Disney World Restaurant in Heist Ripped Right Out of the Movies
When we hear of criminal activity at Walt Disney World, it’s not usually pertaining to an action sequence that feels like it’s come right out of a Disney movie itself. But that was apparently the case this week in Orlando, when over $10,000 was stolen from a Disney World restaurant by a scuba-diving criminal mastermind. […]
Here’s What Muppet Mayhem Disney Will Unleash on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
The closing of Muppet*Vision 3D in Hollywood Studios was not enough to break the rainbow connection between the Jim Henson Company’s iconic Muppets and Walt Disney World. There are now more details about their new place of residence, the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, in the same park within the multi-resort Disney destination. The reimagining of […]
All the Biggest Theme Park News of July You May Have Missed
The vacation season at the theme parks is winding down as Halloween begins to creep into the dead of summer, with its fall events arriving sooner than later. Here’s a roundup of this month’s happenings at major amusement parks and immersive experiences featuring Disneyland 70, Universal Horrors, and a Wednesday x Wendy’s not-so-happy meal coming […]
The Trump Robot Has Returned to Center Stage at Disney World, With a Facelift
The Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World has officially reopened after a six-month refurbishment, which included moving former President Joe Biden from center stage. The closure encompassed the eventful first half of President Donald Trump’s current administration—but now, the animatronic, which debuted with a very eerie countenance during his first term, has returned with […]
Blockbusters Take Over Theme Parks for a Mega Movie Summer
Summer hits the theme parks and vacation destinations in this week’s theme park news. Universal Studios Hollywood takes fans back in time with Back to the Future and Jaws while bringing in the future with new Wicked and Jurassic World fun. Don’t worry, the Universal Monsters aren’t far behind; in fact they’re all hitting up Sin […]
Disney Pulls Back the Curtain on Its New ‘Cars’ Land
If all goes according to plan, when the new Cars-inspired land opens at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, you won’t even see it. Back at the D23 Expo last year, Disney announced it was adding a Cars-themed land to its signature Orlando park, and now, the company has revealed a ton of additional […]
Walt Disney World Finally Gets a Nighttime Parade This Summer
With summer vacations on the horizon, Disney Experiences are popping off at their bi-coastal theme parks, Disney Cruises, and international destinations. Walt Disney World is getting a nighttime parade featuring new Pixar and Disney Animation Studios favorites, while Mickey Mouse and the Fab Five get dapper outfits to shine along with Starlight. Spooky fun is […]