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5 Dining Changes at Disney Parks ALL Guests Should Be Aware Of (November 2023)

For November's dining update, a new kids-only discount is announced, a special limited-time souvenir is being given for free to lucky guests at one of EPCOT's most popular restaurants, plus dining package bookings open for next year's Festival of the Arts! 

Everything We Know (and Don't) About the New Avatar Experience Coming to Disneyland Resort

A new Avatar experience is going to be built at Disneyland Resort. However, a recent rumor about where this new experience could be located was recently debunked. So what do we actually know about this project?

New Top Thrill 2 Lightning Train Has Just Been Unveiled At IAPPA Expo!

The new Top Thrill 2 vehicle ride has just been unveiled at the IAPPA Expo today...

Photo Validation Now In Use At Universal's Islands Of Adventure And Universal Studios Florida, Are You Happy About It?

Although Photo Validation is expected at Epic Universe when it opens in 2025, it may be a surprise to hear that it is now is use at both Universal 's Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida, are you happy about it?

Kings Island Releases 2024 Operating Calendar With A Number Of Unwanted Surprises!

Is the Six Flags and Cedar Fair merger already having an impact on operating hours at Kings Island for 2024?

Facing Walt Disney World Slump, CEO Bob Iger Commits to 'Turbo-Charging' Parks

Things aren't looking so great at Walt Disney World, but Bob Iger has a plan! Sort of! He's just not telling anyone yet...

Xcelerator Has Reopened At Knott's Berry Farm, See It For Yourself!

Xcelerator has finally reopened at Knott's Berry Farm for the first time since March 2022...

5 Rumors About 2024's Halloween Horror Nights We Can't Ignore

Rumors about the return of Jack the Clown, a potential Five Nights at Freddy's house and more for 2024 have already sprung up mere days after the book closed on Halloween Horror Nights 2023...

Universal Monsters Entry Portal Revealed For Epic Universe, The Theming Is Amazing!

We get our first look at the entry portal to the Universal Monsters land at Epic Universe...

These 2 New Rumored Upgrades Could Make Walt Disney World Dining a LOT Better

Some BIG updates are rumored to be on the way that should help make dining at Walt Disney World a LOT simpler!

Alton Towers Has A Serious Maintenance Problem: Our Nightmare Scarefest Experience

Alton Towers needs to seriously address its maintenance issues before next years Scarefest event...

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