The art of making money off Disney outrage “Disney World fans heartbroken as longstanding landmark of over 35 years is demolished OVERNIGHT” screamed the headline served up to me on one algorithm or another. As ... Read More The post Grifters, click baiters and opportunists, oh my appeared first on heyorlando.com.| heyorlando.com
A new version of Soarin’ and another day of patriotic fireworks are planned for summer 2026 It’s a semiquincentennial y’all and the Fourth of July at Disney is going to be ready to party. It ... Read More The post Star Spangled Disney preps for America’s 250th birthday appeared first on heyorlando.com.| heyorlando.com
After years of anticipation, Orlando’s newest major theme park is open but Universal has plenty of work left to be done We are in the midst of a theme park arms race in Orlando. Disney ... Read More The post Epic Universe is open… what next? appeared first on heyorlando.com.| heyorlando.com
I’m a rope drop believer during any theme park vacation. Usually, I’m a night owl. I don’t like getting up early. But on a theme park vacation? I’m Ben Franklin. I’m up earlier than the milkman. ... Read More The post How to Rope Drop Animal Kingdom, 4 rides to prioritize appeared first on heyorlando.com.| heyorlando.com
Long Beach Coconuts to bring Banana Ball to Disney World Baseball. America’s pastoral pastime. It brings to mind lazy summer days of hot dogs and Coca-Colas, and men in straw hats keeping score while the ... Read More The post Disney World about to get Nuts! appeared first on heyorlando.com.| heyorlando.com
The pursuit of perfection at Disney’s most challenging park When I was a kid, I liked to read the choose-your-own-adventure books. Every couple of pages, the book would give a choice. If you pick A, ... Read More The post Best way to spend a day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios appeared first on heyorlando.com.| heyorlando.com
Weeks after a fatal incident, Stardust Racers is again running, is it safe to ride?| heyorlando.com
New rides may depend on when you have last visited the park. There haven't been many new rides in the past few years. So, what are the newer rides at Universal? Let's rank the newest rides.| heyorlando.com
While the park isn't against fat people, there wasn't much thought given to how to improve the experience for overweight visitors.| heyorlando.com
I hope the people in charge of the park do a good job of balancing the animals’ needs against profits. Ultimately, we had a ton of fun and left planning for our next visit.| heyorlando.com
In my experience, Disney is fat friendly and has done its best to make its experience available to guests of all sizes.| heyorlando.com
Stay comfortable, happy, and ready for adventure: our favorite Amason Prime Day theme park essentials Amazon Prime Day is here! Do you have a trip to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, or any of the ... Read More The post Amazon Prime Day must-haves for Disney & Universal appeared first on heyorlando.com.| heyorlando.com
Tips and insights for booking your trip at the best Disney World moderate resorts Choosing your resort at Disney World is a multi-faceted game. You’ve got to factor in that Disney experience, transportation options and ... Read More The post The best Disney World moderate resorts: which one’s right for you? appeared first on heyorlando.com.| heyorlando.com
Disney parades are a terrific way to create lasting memories, if you’re willing to do more than just watch. I was a Disney guy before we ever took our kids – or in the case ... Read More The post Disney World Parade Tips: Maximize Your Experience appeared first on heyorlando.com.| heyorlando.com
Say goodbye to Star Wars Launch Bay and Animation Courtyard. Disney World’s Hollywood Studios closure marks another big step in park changes.| heyorlando.com
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Disney has set the extinction day for DINOSAUR.| heyorlando.com
A Disney dad reflects on his daughter joining the Disney College Program – the good, the bad, and the magical.| heyorlando.com
A Disney expert offers tips to make your first trip to Disney World especially magical, including reservations, rope dropping, and more.| heyorlando.com
Enjoy these Disney classics one last time before they go away forever and are replaced as part of the imminent Magic Kingdom overhaul!| heyorlando.com
An original Disney World hotel, the Contemporary Resort offers a spectacular view you can’t get anywhere else ... but at what cost?| heyorlando.com
Disney World and Universal Orlando are closing as Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida this week. Here's the latest.| heyorlando.com
Disney Christmas merchandise has started arriving in the parks and online! Here's a sneak peek of what's to come.| heyorlando.com
As a fat guy who loves theme parks, finding rides that can accommodate my size can be difficult. It is refreshing to visit a place like Walt Disney World where most of the rides are easily accessible even for a guy like me.| heyorlando.com
Josh D’Amaro (Chairman of Disney Experiences, including theme parks) teased major park expansions at both Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom at the D23 Expo in 2023. The announcement was fairly vague and lacking in specifics. The Magic Kingdom Expansion was referred to as “Beyond Big Thunder," hinting at its likely location. It was said to feature attractions inspired by Pixar’s Coco, Disney’s Encanto, and a Villains Kingdom area.| heyorlando.com
When planning for the Disney World Marathon, first-timers should prepare for the elements, plan for crowd support and make friends with the pace leaders.| heyorlando.com
New Disney World attractions for 2024-2025 include Tiana's Bayou Adventure, a refurbished Country Bear Jamboree, and more.| heyorlando.com
After nearly 30 years at the Magic Kingdom, Disney announced at the D23 Expo that Splash Mountain would be rethemed. Splash Mountain will now be themed after Tiana's Bayou Adventure and is set to reopen in late 2024.| heyorlando.com