food IS a theme park
Universal just made a massive change that could impact how you watch TV.
Universal Orlando
According to Deadline, Comcast is planning to formally separate the media businesses that include NBCUniversal and Sky from its technology business and create two separate companies. This is set to be completed in a year.
Walt Disney once said, “For anything to have progress, change is required,” and it is especially true within Disney Parks. We’ve seen so many changes throughout the years, from entire lands being closed or opened, rides getting an entire makeover, and even seeing beloved characters like Mickey get a little refresh.
Spaceship Earth
EPCOT is one of those parks that has had massive changes throughout the years, and to be honest, we still crave some of the EPCOT before it changed. While some changes were turned into other parts, some were just completely left alone and abandoned. Some of the spaces do have something inside, but just aren’t like their previous versions.
We’re anxiously awaiting any news about one of our favorite newer Disney World traditions!
Disney Springs
From the classic EPCOT Festivals to the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic, you all know that we LOVE a Disney food festival! Which is exactly why we’re so concerned about the radio silence on one of Disney’s newer food events, which had already kicked off by July 1st in previous years…
Holidays can notoriously be busy in Disney World, but sometimes, it’s a bit of a toss-up on WHICH holidays or WHICH parks are going to be busiest.
Fourth of July
One thing’s for sure — while the Fourth of July is quite the packed day, despite how hot it usually is in Orlando, because hey, who doesn’t want to spend the holiday riding Disney rides and eating all the snacks? If you’re planning to be in the parks for the holiday, though, park pass availability has CHANGED, and it could mean your plans need to be adjusted.
In case you might have missed it, Universal is about to open its brand-new resort, Universal Kids Resort!
Universal Kids Resort
The kid-geared resort opens on July 1st in Frisco, Texas, but we got a sneak peek inside ahead of the crowds! While the internet has some pretty big thoughts about this new Universal property, one warning we absolutely need to give you is all weather-related. Here are our best tips on how to handle that Frisco heat.
We’re gearing up for a BIG addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park next year!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Earlier in 2026, DinoLand, U.S.A. closed completely to make way for the Tropical Americas land coming to the park. This new land will feature attractions inspired by Indiana Jones and Encanto, along with new shopping and dining. We can’t wait to check it out when it opens in 2027, but for now, we’ve got a big construction update!
Disney World has implemented a new transportation rule, and well, guests aren’t happy.
Disney Bus
Disney has stopped allowing any guest to hop on the free bus and boat transportation from Disney Springs to the hotels and has started checking for hotel and dining reservations. This new rule has made it difficult for guests to visit the hotels without having a booked stay, meaning if they just want to walk around, check out the quick service, or do anything else without a direct reservation, they have to get to the resorts a different way. We’re breaking down the rule right here and seeing how it’s really affecting guests.
One of our favorite places to shop might surprise you because it isn’t Disney Springs.
France Pavilion
Instead, one of our favorite places to shop is EPCOT’s World Showcase, where you can find unique items from every country represented in the park. You can get fun troll dolls in Norway, beautiful ornaments in Germany, Venetian masquerade masks in Italy, Japanese snacks in Japan, and more. However, if you plan on shopping in the France Pavilion, you might notice that one store there is now closed.
We’re used to seeing Disney World look like THIS. But right now?
Where are the crowds?
It looks like THIS. Our DFB Reporters have noticed something… STRANGE happening in the Disney World parks this summer…but why?
Over the years, the Christmas Season has supplanted the summer to become the most popular – – and most crowded – – period on the Disney World calendar.
Magic Kingdom
However, the question becomes, “is visiting during the Holiday Season worth braving these massive crowds?” For those who are looking for a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list holiday trip, the answer is probably yes (though there are some pitfalls we’ll get to). But, for those like us coming from the perspective of frequent visitors who have experienced the Christmas season at the resort multiple times, it can be tempting to bypass the jolly time of year right now.
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