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Universal Orlando had a MASSIVE 2025 thanks to the opening of Epic Universe and its three corresponding hotels.
Universal Orlando
However, we’re not sure if there’s enough to carry the resort’s momentum through 2026.
Every summer brings a fresh crop of bad tourist behavior — from folks carving their initials into ancient ruins to people who treat airplane cabins like their living room floor (you know who you are). But this summer, one tourist has truly outdone themselves.
Neuschwanstein Castle, as depicted in a postcard circa 1900
According to The Independent, a visitor to Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle — the gorgeous building that inspired Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle — decided that the perfect place to stash her dog while touring the grounds was… wait for it… inside a locker.
If you’ve been considering a Disney World trip for 2025, heads up: You may want to keep your calendar open for late this year.
Cinderella Castle
According to a report in the Orlando Business Journal, several Central Florida counties are expecting visitor levels and tourism to “level off” as the year goes on.
Residents of Spain and multiple other popular European tourist destinations began protesting against mass tourism recently, reporting that the influx of summer visitors has driven up housing costs in major cities and pushed out locals.
AP Photo/Joan Mateu Parra)
Protestors in Barcelona and Mallorca, Spain, and in Venice, Italy, and Lisbon, Portugal, used water guns to spray tourists on June 15th.
There are a lot of new things and exciting things erupting within the tourism industry!
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Universal is working on Epic Universe, Disney is building a new ride called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland, and even Hong Kong Disneyland has the new Frozen land!
However, we think we might’ve found the most uniquely exciting addition to the industry!
For many, this summer is THE time to travel, since vacations have been on hold for the past couple of years and now a lot of COVID-19 restrictions are being relaxed. We’ve seen some big crowds in Disney World, and tourist destinations all over the world are in high demand. But the itch to get out and travel hasn’t hit everyone, and even some people who want to get out and vacation are putting their plans on hold for a while longer.
Not everyone is ready to travel
There are still plenty of reasons to not travel this summer, including health concerns, inflated prices, and limited capacity at tourist spots. But what are the BIGGEST reasons why you’re staying home instead of packing your suitcase? We asked you on Facebook, and now we’ve got the results! [Read more…]
Disney World is back!
Where magic becomes real
While the parks have been open since July 2020, there are some experiences, like hugging characters and character dining, that have only come back recently. Additionally, we’ve seen a lot of traffic at Disney World this year. With COVID-19 safety regulations loosening, many people have been traveling to the parks, and it’s big for Florida’s tourism industry.
We’ve been talking a lot about space travel recently since Disney World is opening their new Star Wars hotel — the Galactic Starcruiser — in just about a week. This hotel will simulate transporting guests into space within the timeline and story of the Star Wars universe.
A Model of the Halcyon in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
But what if simulations aren’t enough for you? Maybe you want the REAL experience of blasting off from Earth and visiting space. Turns out, now you can do that.
The travel industry has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but things are starting to improve in some places.
The crowds have certainly returned to Disney World!
Due to the pandemic, we’ve seen limits on crowds and capacity due to social distancing requirements and travel restrictions. But, recently many of those limits and restrictions have been removed. We’ve previously shared a look at how Florida tourism was slowly improving. But just what are the numbers looking like now? How many have been traveling to the state? Here’s what we’re seeing.
Travel has been greatly impacted by the global pandemic.
Orlando International Airport Spring Break Crowds
There have been various restrictions and requirements when it comes to traveling, especially for international travelers coming to the United States. And, while tourism seemed to be bouncing back in Florida, new COVID-19 concerns could greatly affect the industry.
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