food IS a theme park
Universal’s 4th of July is about to get EPIC!
We, my friends, have fireworks
As Universal’s new theme park enters its first summer season, Epic Universe seems prepped to ring in its inaugural Independence Day with a BANG!
While we generally love Disney Springs, there are things about the shopping district — and things people do there — that make us CRINGE.
Disney Springs
Disney World’s shopping district has one of the resort’s most interesting histories, which has led to a sprawling development full of restaurants, retail, and architectural flourishes where Disney says guests are “sure to discover Happily Whatever You’re After.” And while we love almost everything the area offers, there are definitely some things and behaviors that give us the ick.
Looking for a wond-EAR-full accessory?
Minnie Ears
Disney has dropped a whole slew of NEW ears on its online shop, with designs representing some iconic Disney Characters, Disneyland’s major anniversary, and even Minnie Mouse herself!
If you’re heading to Disney World this summer, especially if you haven’t been in a minute, there are some new “rules” you’ll need to follow!
Slinky Dog Dash
Summer 2025 is a time of change at Disney World. Muppet*Vision 3D closed to make way for Monsters, Inc. on June 7th, and the Rivers of America will have its final day of operation on July 6th before making way for Cars. Across the resort, two other beloved attractions are in their final months of operation, while another has returned in an all-new version. On top of that, new experiences — and new rules with them — have arrived as well. With that, here are all the NEW Disney World rules for the summer of 2025.
Listen up if you’re heading to Disneyland anytime soon!
Disneyland!
There’s a single $12.00 that could make your next trip to the “Happiest Place on Earth” THAT-MUCH-BETTER.
Since its opening in 2019, Rise of the Resistance has been one of the most popular attractions at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t things fans want changed about the ride.
Stormtroopers in Rise of the Resistance
The massive Star Wars attraction — which combines two ride-style experiences, heavy theming, and massive environments into one of the most immersive offerings in any theme park — draws long waits, but often falls victim to technical issues and downtimes, which was a common refrain of complaint when we asked our readers what they would change about the ride.
Heading to Hollywood Studios this summer?
Hollywood Studios
Then you NEED one of these throwback t-shirts, all of which are celebrating elements of the Hollywood-based park’s iconic past. Best part? They’re all available on Amazon!
The Magic Kingdom’s upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean lounge looks to take inspiration from one of Disney’s most successful eateries of the 21st century, and we’re hoping that goes all the way down to the tiki mugs!
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The Beak and Barrel, scheduled to open later this year, will be themed as a pirate bar founded by the “legendary pirate rumrunner” Captain Meridian “Merry” Goldwyn, and her “talkative first mate” Rummy, an animatronic parrot who will “keep an eye on the place” from a roost atop the bar.”
Heads up, Starbucks fans!
Starbucks
There is currently a WIDE selection of Starbucks mugs available on Disney’s online shop, with designs made to appeal to every corner of the company’s fandom!
Now’s the time to BUILD…(we couldn’t resist)… your LEGO collection!
©LEGO
Currently, Amazon has some of our FAVORITE LEGO sets on sale for less than $25!
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