I still remember where Sarah and I were when the announcement was made that, out of an abundance of caution, the theme parks at Walt Disney World would close on March 15, 2020 through the end of that month. It was one of those moments anyone paying attention knew was coming, but still hit like […] The post Disney World’s COVID Closure: Changes, Cutbacks & What’s Still Missing 5 Years Later. appeared first on Disney Tourist Blog ..read more

Walt Disney Imagineering has pulled back the curtain on Avengers Infinity Defense with a first look at on-ride test footage and attraction vehicles for the upcoming Marvel E-Ticket that’s one of two attractions being built in Avengers Campus in California Adventure at Disneyland. This post shares everything we know about the new Marvel ride plus […] The post Imagineering Reveals First Look at New ‘Avengers Infinity Defense’ Marvel E-Ticket Attraction appeared first on Disney Tourist Blog ..read more

Technically speaking, the title is inaccurate. Comeback suggests that something was once good, and CommuniCore Hall never was. It also still isn’t. Wrong on both counts, but “CommuniCore Hall Is Still Bad, Especially for Something That Cost So Much and Took So Long to Build, But It’s No Longer a Complete Embarrassment” is a bit […] The post EPCOT Review: CommuniCore Comeback?! appeared first on Disney Tourist Blog ..read more

On an efficient morning at EPCOT, you can ride multiple E-Ticket attractions in World Showcase or the front of the park, paving the way for a laid back day without Lightning Lanes. This Early Entry report enters via International Gateway and basically addresses whether Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is worth doing when coming […] The post Beating EPCOT’s Early Entry Crowd to Guardians of Galaxy Cosmic Rewind from World Showcase appeared first on Disney Tourist Blog ..read more

Following five months of selling only multi-day tickets and vacation packages to the general public, single day tickets are finally available for the new Epic Universe theme park at Universal Orlando. Here are the details about the new types of 1-day and 2-day tickets anyone can now purchase, followed by our commentary. Prior to today, Epic […] The post Universal Epic Universe Single Day Tickets Now on Sale! appeared first on Disney Tourist Blog ..read more

Walt Disney World has lowered the upfront costs for Annual Passes, but increased the monthly payment by a corresponding degree for what amounts to, uh, a price unchange for Florida residents who choose the payment plan. This covers the (non)news about the (un)changed pricing options for APs along with our commentary about why this is […] The post Disney World Lowers Up-Front AP Price & Increases Payments appeared first on Disney Tourist Blog ..read more

Umbrella Bob strikes back! In a move that can best be described as “Chapekian,” the Walt Disney World fan-favorite airline is changing everything that made Southwest, Southwest. This article details the huge changes to the budget carrier that will fundamentally alter allegiances with family travelers for decades to come. To be clear, the title is […] The post Is Bob Chapek Running Southwest Airlines?! appeared first on Disney Tourist Blog ..read more

Walt Disney World has ended all virtual queues, and this is the first month without any for the first time in years. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure switching to standby has been controversial, with fans split over whether boarding groups or physical lines are better. This covers the latest, along […] The post Virtual Queues Are Not Dead at Disney World. appeared first on Disney Tourist Blog ..read more

Spring break is one of the busiest times of the year at Walt Disney World. Crowd levels increase during the recess, culminating with peak weeks in March and April 2025. Easter is infamous for its high wait times in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. It’s not just one week of elevated attendance, […] The post Spring Break 2025 Crowd Forecast for Disney World: Higher Lows & Lower Highs appeared first on Disney Tourist Blog ..read more

Walt Disney World has revealed new details about the Magic Kingdom nighttime parade, Starlight: Dream the Night Away. This shares new float concept art and the parade poster, plus a few fresh details about the upcoming entertainment spectacular. Plus, more hype for Main Street’s first night parade in almost a decade, and first new night parade […] The post Disney World Reveals Starlight Parade Poster & New Float! appeared first on Disney Tourist Blog ..read more