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We have some big Universal news to share with you!
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Universal may have just picked out the name of its new park planned for the United Kingdom. Let’s take a look at the details!
Disney World is in the process of some BIG changes, and this one has Disney fans happy.
Disney World
At Magic Kingdom, we are seeing huge transformations. Construction is underway for the new Cars-themed area, Piston Peak, and the new Villains land. Several rides are currently under refurbishment, including Big Thunder Mountain and Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin. At Destination D23, we also got news that one of the most iconic pieces of this park will be seeing some updates in the future, and it has Disney fans talking about it!
UPDATE: Disneyland has confirmed that the Mermaid float in Disney’s Paint the Night Parade experienced a power issue, according to Scott Gustin. While the float was being towed, smoke was seen due to a complication with the brakes. No fire was reported by Disneyland.
On September 10th, there were reports that one of the parade floats at Disneyland was spotted being surrounded by smoke, with reports online saying there was a fire.
Paint the Night
Videos on TikTok have been surfacing of The Little Mermaid float having smoke around it and guests being evacuated from the areas.
Phones have become an essential part of the Disney World experience, far beyond snapping photos and videos.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Guests rely on them to check wait times, book Lightning Lane access, and even place mobile orders for food, making the park experience more convenient than ever. With so much of the day-to-day magic now happening through a screen, it’s no surprise that phone use on rides has become a hot topic among fans. Capturing memories mid-attraction is just one more way guests are integrating technology into their Disney adventures, but not everyone agrees it should be allowed.
Zootopia has been getting a lot of love from Disney recently. Shanghai Disney Resort launched an entire land devoted to the movie in 2023. A brand new Zootopia attraction, Zootopia: Better Zoogether, is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Disney World. PLUS Zootopia 2 will land in theaters later this year.
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So what’s next? A stage musical? Well, the answer to that is “yes!” According to an audition notice on Broadway World, Disney is looking for performers for a Zootopia stage musical!
Now that Epic Universe has been open for a few months, I think it’s about time to tell y’all some NEW tips, tricks, and observations that we’ve picked up during our most recent visit.
Constellation Carousel in Celestial Park
Let’s go!
Okay, we may or may not be freaking out right now. One of our favorite TV show characters is getting her time to shine, and we’re ready to hop on a plane to experience it ourselves.
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We’re massive fans of Bluey, and a United Kingdom theme park just announced that a new ride dedicated to the Heeler family is coming in spring 2026.
We’re going to let you in on a little secret — we know when you should NOT go to Disney World this month.
Lightning Lane at Peter Pan’s Flight
September has been busy with Halloween in full swing, but this random day is just the start of the crowds. As October rolls into November and December and all the lights and Christmas trees are up around Disney World, more and more people will come to the parks, and we know when the chaos is starting.
Disney Cruise Line is notifying customers that the launch of a new cruise ship — the Disney Adventure — will be several months behind schedule.
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The maiden voyage of Disney’s latest ship — originally scheduled for December 15th, 2025 — has been rescheduled for March 10th, 2026.
When you’re flying, sometimes it’s hard to keep track of what exactly you need to do during your security screening.
TSA lines at MCO
This is especially true now that some long-standing TSA rules are changing, such as not taking off your shoes anymore, but rules still vary from airport to airport. At some airports, you don’t need to take anything out of your bag, including liquids and electronics, while at others, those rules still apply. However, one thing is for sure — you CANNOT travel with this one hair tool, and if you do, you could be fined THOUSANDS of dollars.
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