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If you're thinking about a Universal Orlando vacation in 2027, you can officially start planning! Universal has opened 2027 vacation packages, hotel reservations, and ticket packages, giving families their first chance to price out next year's trips. Along with those new packages comes a change to the discount structure that many Universal fans have been watching closely. Let's dive in.

This week Disney revealed the official story behind Monstropolis, the new Monsters, Inc. land coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Rather than simply walking into a movie setting, guests will be arriving during a citywide celebration. According to Disney, the event marks the first time humans have been officially invited into Monstropolis. Let's dive in.

Packing for an Alaska cruise is completely different from packing for the Caribbean. Instead of nonstop pool days and beachwear, Alaska cruises are all about layers, waterproof gear, cozy sea days, glacier viewing, and being prepared for weather that can shift from sunshine to misty rain in a matter of minutes. Let's dive in!

Disney has officially announced a Virtual Queue for Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This guide now includes step-by-step instructions for joining the Bluey Virtual Queue through the My Disney Experience app.

Disney just dropped a HUGE update about Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and it is shaping up to be much bigger than a simple character meet-and-greet. Between the Virtual Queue, interactive games, Australian animals, themed snacks, merchandise, and the complete transformation of Conservation Station, this feels more like a full limited-area experience than a typical summer offering.

Free Dining can be a great deal for some families, but it isn’t always the cheapest option. Because the promotion requires booking a package with Park Hopper tickets and a non-discounted Disney Resort room, some travelers may find that a room-only discount plus paying out of pocket for meals actually costs less overall — especially if their group prefers lighter meals or fewer table-service restaurants. Let's dive in.

Disney has released a new Free Dining offer for Disney Visa Cardholders for select Walt Disney World vacations in 2026. Disney’s official offer page describes it as early access through March 11, 2026, which means this version of the promotion is currently limited to eligible Disney Visa Cardmembers. Let's dive in.

This page is updated weekly with the most recent Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando park news, including attraction updates, event announcements, closures, construction permits, and planning changes. Each section below is labeled by week, so you can quickly scan the latest updates or scroll back to earlier news from this month. Let's dive in.

It’s baaaaack! Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights returns for 2025 with more screams, more nights, and more chances to face your fears in the dark. Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just here for the jump scares and themed snacks, here’s what you need to know about this year’s event at Universal Studios Florida.