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Last updated: September 2026 If you know Walt Disney World well, a Disneyland trip can scramble your usual ride list. Some names are familiar, some familiar rides feel completely different, and some attractions are only in California. With two and a half park days, we wanted to spend our time on the experiences we couldn't simply repeat on our next Disney World trip. California was doing its best impression of Walt Disney World in July during our September trip. Temperatures

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.

Well, Disney has done it. They have announced a resort that I am already mentally checking into almost a year before it opens. Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, being built in the former River Country. Let's dive in.

We're following the Imagineering reveals coming out of D23 and looking specifically at what they may tell us about future Walt Disney World park layouts and vacation planning. Let's dive in.

On our most recent Walt Disney World trip, we finally experienced Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Magic Kingdom. This five-hour, behind-the-scenes tour is one of the only opportunities for regular guests to visit the famous utilidors beneath the park We had wanted to do this tour for a long time, but just could never squeeze the expereince in. However our 4th of July trip was slightly longer than our typical ones, and we decided it was finally time to dive in.

Disney has just released several new offers that can help make those magical vacations a little more affordable. Let's dive in.

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.

After months of planning, packing layers, and watching weather forecasts, we finally sailed to Alaska aboard the Disney Magic… and wow. Glaciers, whales, mountain scenery, cozy ship days, unforgettable port adventures… this trip absolutely lived up to the hype. Here's a photo sneak peak into our adventure.

Disney has announced major changes coming to Carousel of Progress in Magic Kingdom, including a new Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic introduction, refreshed show scenes spanning new eras, and a newly imagined vision of the future. The attraction is expected to close in July 6, 2026 for refurbishment and reopen sometime in 2027. Let's dive in.

So we sat down and did what we do best - research. Here’s what we learned about Castaway Cay—what the island is like, what there is to do, what’s included (and what’s not), and how I’m planning to approach the day so it actually feels like a vacation. Let's Dive in

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.

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival officially returned to Walt Disney World this week, transforming the park with colorful topiaries, Outdoor Kitchen food booths, and springtime gardens throughout the park. Let's dive in.

Spring break at Walt Disney World can be a little deceptive. It’s one of the prettiest times of year to visit - but it’s also one of the busiest. Let's dive in.

If you’re seeing “Sold Out” next to Universal Express Passes for your travel dates — take a breath. It happens more often than people expect. Let's dive in.

Something a little sneaky just happened in the Disney vacation world. Disney quietly released two new offers — and at first they just look like normal discounts. But when you put them together, you realize they’re actually connected. Let's dive in.

Stardust Racers recently closed for a short refurbishment, and the reopening has taken a little longer than originally expected. Since Epic Universe opened in May 2025, the coaster has also had occasional delayed openings, temporary downtime, and periods where only one side of the racing track operated. Let's dive in.

When families see the words “Free Dining”, excitement happens immediately. And Universal’s new 2026 promotion sounds incredible at first glance — dining money, a gift card, and extra park days all bundled together. But is it? Let's dive in.

Universal just confirmed that Pokémon is officially coming to Universal Orlando — and while the announcement itself was brief, the planning impact is anything but. Let's dive in.

Disney Cruise Line is often described as “the best cruise for families,” but that label doesn’t fully explain how it compares to other cruise lines — or why it isn’t the right fit for every traveler.