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CONFIRMED: Popular Universal Orlando Ride Will Close For Almost a Year

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Okay, so we know a lot of folks are planning trips to Universal Orlando for 2026 — and we get it. Maybe you waited for the initial excitement of Epic Universe’s grand opening to quiet down so you can visit Universal’s new park without as many crowds (although we expect to see crowds in Epic Universe for a while).

Jurassic Park River Adventure

Or maybe you’re just skipping Disney World because of all the construction and opting for a Universal Orlando vacation instead, which is also totally understandable. However, if you WILL be visiting Universal Orlando in 2026, you’ll need a heads up about one popular ride: Jurassic Park River Adventure will be closed for most of the year.

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A MAJOR Ride Change Happens in Magic Kingdom Today!

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ROCK ‘N ROLL! Move over, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Sorry, Cosmic Rewind. We’re jamming out to NIN (Nine Inch Nails) on another roller coaster in Disney World. Any guesses? Hint: we’re entering the Grid.

TRON

It’s time to lock in, people. We’re going to TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom for a NEW ride experience in honor of the Tron: Ares movie coming soon to theaters. That’s right — TRON is going RED, and our reality is about to look a little different.

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NEWS: Disney Announces 3 CHANGES for Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom

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Tomorrowland fans, you’re going to want to sit down for this one.

Astro Orbiter

At Destination D23 in Disney World, Disney dropped some major news about updates coming to Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland. We’re talking ride overlays, attraction refreshes, and even some completely new technology making its way into a beloved classic. With announcements covering TRON Lightcycle / Run, Carousel of Progress, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, there’s a lot to take in. Let’s break it all down so you’re ready for what’s ahead.

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16 Disney Rides Where Cell Phones Are ILLEGAL

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If you’re visiting Disney World for the first time, you might not be familiar with some of the rules you’ll need to know about at certain attractions.

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disneyland

Sure, you might have researched things like the height requirements on rides, especially if you have children. You’ve probably even checked ride safety guidelines (and be sure to listen to Cast Members when you board rides). One thing you may not be thinking of, though, is your cell phone. Now, using your cell phone on rides is a controversial topic, but there are some rides that have restricted the use of cell phones in both Disney World and Disneyland.

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A MAJOR Ride Change Happens in Magic Kingdom Next Week

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There are so many changes coming to Disney World!

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From new lands to the Cinderella Castle updates, we have lots to look forward to in the next few years! While we wait on some major projects to come to life, a first-time ride overlay begins soon. 

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What I Wish I Had Known Before Riding Frozen Ever After in EPCOT

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If you’re a big fan of Frozen — or you have people in your group that love the Frozen movies — you’re probably making a beeline for the Norway Pavilion the minute you step foot in EPCOT, right?

Frozen Ever After

After all, one of the most popular rides to rope drop in EPCOT is Frozen Ever After, which is a retelling of the story of the first movie, which first introduced us to Anna and Elsa. However, if you want to get the best ride experience on Frozen Ever After, we’ve got one piece of advice that will help — and it has everything to do with where you sit.

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Epic Universe Just Won FOUR Major Theme Park Awards

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You guys, it’s a seriously good year for Universal Orlando Resort.

Celestial Park in Epic Universe

Back in May, the resort opened up a brand-new theme park, Universal Epic Universe. The new park has been received fairly well with its popular IPs, unique rides, and shockingly delicious theme park food. But did you know Epic Universe has several offerings that are award-worthy? Yep, the theme park was recognized multiple times by the Golden Ticket Awards. 

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NEWS: 2 BIG Ride Problems Impact Rope Droppers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Although Disney World is known as “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” things don’t always run smoothly in the parks, but that’s just how things go. For example, if bad weather is in the area, outdoor rides will close as a precaution.

Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land

You also can’t account for things like crowds or ride closures. Now, we all know that one of the best ways to avoid long lines for popular rides in Disney World could be arriving at the parks for rope drop, but this morning, rope drop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios wasn’t going so smoothly.

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BREAKING: Disney Imagineers Reveal Proposed VILLAINS LAND DESIGN in Magic Kingdom

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Some exciting projects are underway in Disney World, and we can’t wait to explore them all!

Villains Land ©Disney

From the Monsters, Inc.-themed land coming to Hollywood Studios to the two new Cars attractions in Magic Kingdom, we’ve got some fun updates on the horizon for Disney fans. However, one of the most highly-anticipated offerings is the new Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom. And recently, we got some BIG news about what will be available there!

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NEWS: Disney Announces CHANGES for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom

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One of the newest and most popular rides in Disney World is in the Magic Kingdom.

TRON Lightcycle / Run

Yep, TRON Lightcycle / Run is one of those rides that has notoriously high wait times, although you can purchase a Lightning Lane Single Pass to bypass the long standby lines. Well, we think the line for the ride might soon get a little longer because it will be getting an update to celebrate the upcoming release of a new movie, Tron: Ares. 

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