Guests visiting Magic Kingdom over the last couple of days have been treated to an unexpected bit of entertainment, Mickey Mouse himself stepping in to lead the Main Street Philharmonic. The appearance hasn’t been officially announced by Disney, but Mickey popped up during the band’s late-morning performance in the Hub in front of Cinderella Castle […]
Continue readingDisney has announced a brand new seasonal offering for Summer 2026 called “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER.” And if you’ve ever thought to yourself, “You know what Disney World needs? More dancing.” then congratulations, this event might have been designed specifically for you. Running from May 26 through September 8, the initiative promises DJ dance parties, surprise characters, […]
Continue readingWelcome to episode 478 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast, where we once again dive into the internet’s favourite pastime: leaving absolutely baffling reviews of beloved theme park attractions. This week, we’re turning our attention to one of the most iconic rides at Walt Disney World — Peter Pan’s Flight at Magic Kingdom. Despite being […]
Continue readingDisney Legend (and apparently part-time Cast Member collector) Josh Gad is back at it again — this time popping up at Storybook Land Canal Boats in Disneyland. Because, apparently, the man cannot stop working attractions into his CV. According to a video shared online, Gad decided to fulfil yet another lifelong dream by stepping into the […]
Continue readingThe Disney Dining Plan has always divided opinion, and in 2026, that hasn’t changed. Some guests won’t book a trip to Walt Disney World without it. Others see it as an overpriced add-on that locks you into rigid dining habits. The truth sits somewhere in the middle. The Dining Plan isn’t a guaranteed money-saver; it’s […]
Continue readingUPDATE – If you use the official Universal Orlando App you will be able to purchase EPIC Universe tickets beyond June 2025! Original story below – Good news theme park fans, additional 1-day tickets are now available for Universal’s EPIC Universe. At the moment, you can only grab extra tickets for June 2025, but let’s […]
Continue readingHold onto your safari hats, folks! Whilst we know already that Disney officially confirmed that DinoLand U.S.A. at Animal Kingdom will be going the way of the dinosaurs, making room for the all-new ‘Tropical Americas’ land. They’ve recently confirmed a bit of a closing timeline for the remaining parts of the land that are open. Phased […]
Continue readingHold onto your wizard hats and plumber overalls, folks! Universal Orlando Resort is not just resting on its laurels with the upcoming opening of Epic Universe on May 22, 2025; they’re already hard at work crafting the next wave of attractions to keep us all coming back for more. Karen Irwin, President and COO of […]
Continue readingJoin us for episode 436 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast, where we’re breaking down our full itinerary (as it stands right now) for our family trip to Walt Disney World this April! In this episode, we’re chatting about: ✔️ The restaurants we’re planning to visit – because food is just as important as the […]
Continue readingCrocs. You either love them or—if you have any fashion sense—you don’t. But like a mischievous Randall lurking in the shadows, they just keep sneaking into Disney’s latest merch drops. This time, Monsters, Inc. has been given the Crocs treatment, and these new clogs have stomped their way into Beverly Sunset Boutique at Disney’s Hollywood […]
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