SeaWorld Orlando’s 2025 Summer Spectacular is underway, offering guests a vibrant lineup of events, entertainment, and special experiences throughout the summer. Highlights for this year include: The Summer Spectacular runs through August, and all the new events and attractions are included with regular park admission. For more details and updates, visit our SeaWorld Orlando Summer…
Muppets Courtyard (often referred to as “Muppet Land”) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has officially closed. The last day of operation for the area—including the iconic Muppet*Vision 3D attraction and PizzeRizzo restaurant—was June 7, 2025. This closure is part of Disney’s plans to redevelop the area into a new Monsters, Inc.-themed land, which was announced at…
Disney has officially announced that Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America, including the Liberty Square Riverboat, at the Magic Kingdom will permanently close after July 6, 2025. The final day for guests to experience these classic Frontierland attractions will be July 6, with the closure taking effect on July 7, 2025. This marks…
Disney Cruise Line has established a new home port at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, expanding its presence in South Florida. The Disney Dream began sailing year-round from this dedicated terminal in November 2023, followed by the Disney Magic in May 2024. Looking ahead, the Disney Destiny will also homeport at Port Everglades, with its…
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida is set to permanently close on August 18, 2025, after nearly 16 years of operation. The popular roller coaster, known for its unique on-ride music selection and towering vertical lift, will make way for new experiences at the park. Fans have until mid-August to enjoy their final…
We just returned from a two-night stay at the new Universal Terra Luna Resort. The nightly rate was $126 for May 26th and $121 for May 27th. At check-in, the team member reduced our nightly self parking rate to $25 per night (from $30). Although it’s a short walk to Epic Universe, we chose to…
Both Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon water parks are open for summer 2025. Starting May 21, 2025, both parks are operating simultaneously and will remain open through September 7, 2025. After September 7, only one water park is expected to remain open as usual, but for this summer, guests can visit both parks at…
GEO-82 is a new adults-only lounge opening inside EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth on June 4, 2025. The lounge offers a sophisticated atmosphere with cocktails, globally inspired small plates, and exclusive experiences, including premium views of EPCOT’s nighttime fireworks with the GEO-82 Fireworks Experience package.
As of May 31, 2025, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure now accepts Universal Express Pass. While specific real-time Express Pass wait times are not published, initial reports and guest feedback indicate that Express Pass users are experiencing significantly reduced waits compared to the regular standby line, with typical waits ranging…
We stayed at the Universal Helios Grand during annual passholder previews for Epic Universe and found the exclusive overnight guest entrance a complete game changer. While staying here does not come cheap (prepare to pay around $500 per night), this entrance make the cost completely worth it.