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Featured August 17, 2026

Disney Cruise Gratuities Explained: How Much to Tip and Who Gets It

Disney cruise gratuities run about $16 per guest, per night. See the per-role breakdown, how they're charged, and when to tip extra.

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General Aug 14

Disney's Biggest Fan Weekend in Two Years Just Kicked Off — Here's What Went Down on Day One at Disneyland

D23 Day flooded Disneyland with a Disney Legends cavalcade and free ear hats, a new Disney patent reveals a ride illusion that fakes hills, and 'The Music of EPCOT' vinyl tracklist drops.

General Aug 13

Disney Just Dropped Its First Interactive Ewok at Droid Depot — and Two More Companions Are Coming

Disney's first interactive Ewok debuts at Droid Depot, Universal spreads Halloween Horror Nights into nine hotels, and the Disney x BÉIS travel collection sells out fast.

General Aug 12

Universal Just Set a Date for Its First-Ever Epic Universe After-Hours Party—Here's When Tickets Drop

Universal's first-ever Epic Universe after-hours event, Universal Nights, runs October 3 and 17 with tickets from $179.99 on sale August 13, while free Passholder Nights hit August 15-16.

News Aug 11

Disney's Hollywood Studios Is Closing Early on a Fall Night—And a Tech Conference Is the Reason

Disney's Hollywood Studios closes at 5 p.m. on October 20 for a Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo park buyout, Disney+ will livestream the D23 Experiences Showcase on August 15, and Disneyland's Haunted Mansion goes dark to become Haunted Mansion Holiday.

Disney World Tips Aug 10

Magic Kingdom Tips for First Timers: What to Know Before Your First Visit

Magic Kingdom tips for first timers: how long the entrance really takes, which must-do rides to ride first, rope drop, Lightning Lane, and mistakes to avoid.

News Aug 7

Universal Just Gave Epic Universe a Bigger Christmas—And That's Only Half of This Week's Park News

Universal Orlando's 2026 holidays expand into Super Nintendo World and Isle of Berk, Disneyland's Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party bookings open at $94, and ESPN8 'The Ocho' turns 10 free at Walt Disney World.

News Aug 6

Disney Cruise Line Just Pulled Off a First: Three New Ships Are Landing in the Same Year

Disney's fiscal Q3 2026 earnings confirmed Disney Cruise Line will debut three new ships in 2029 — a first — as Experiences revenue rose 10% and domestic park attendance climbed about 3%.

News Aug 5

Disney Just Named the Four Restaurants Coming to Its Lakeshore Lodge Resort

Disney reveals Lakeshore Lodge's four dining venues and lobby design, Disneyland's 70th ends August 9, and Disney reshuffles its $63B consumer products arm.

News Aug 4

Disney World's Halloween Season Just Sold Out Its Opening Night, and It's Only the Start of a Busy Two Weeks

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off August 7 with opening night already sold out, Disneyland quietly pulls two classic attractions off the weekday schedule, Universal's Fast & Furious ride hits its final days, and D23 looms. Here's the parks news that matters right now.

Disney World Tips Aug 3

Disney World With Toddlers: A Realistic Itinerary That Works

A realistic Disney World with toddlers itinerary: a 3-day plan built around naps, a rest day, rope drop, Rider Switch, and Baby Care Centers.

News Jul 31

Disneyland Just Opened Bookings for Its Halloween Tour, and One Perk Alone Might Justify the $130

Disneyland opened reservations July 30 for the returning Happiest Haunts Guided Tour ($130/person), and Oogie Boogie Bash hit its ninth sold-out night the same day. Here's what's actually new.

News Jul 30

Universal Just Added a 10th Haunted House to Halloween Horror Nights, and It's a Rock Legend Nobody Saw Coming

Universal revealed an "Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness" haunted house as HHN 2026's 10th maze. Plus Disney Cruise Line's Oct 7 Believe reveal and Back to Hogwarts' return.

News Jul 29

Universal Just Admitted Orlando Crowds Are Cooling—Here's What It Means for Your Trip

Comcast says Universal Orlando attendance is softening, Epic Universe cuts September hours, Disneyland moves up its holidays, and Disney World adds passholder days—this week's news.

News Jul 23

Universal's Scariest New HHN House—Plus 3 Disney Stories

Universal's Evil Dead Burn house, Disneyland's $71 Anaheim tickets, the park's 71st anniversary, and DVC Welcome Home Weeks—this week's news.

Disney World Tips Jul 22

Disney Genie Plus vs Lightning Lane: What Changed and What You Need Now

Disney Genie+ became Lightning Lane Multi Pass in 2024. Here's what changed, how Multi, Single, and Premier Pass compare, and what to buy for your trip.

General Jul 21

Universal Orlando Tips for Families: 20 Things to Know

The best Universal Orlando tips for families: height requirements, Child Swap, single rider lines, stroller logistics, and how to plan around Epic Universe crowds.

Disney World Tips Jul 20

Is Staying On-Site at Disney World Worth It? Every Perk Ranked for 2026

Is staying onsite at Disney World worth it? We rank every 2026 resort perk by real value—from the 7-day Lightning Lane window to early entry—and who should skip it.

Disney World Tips Jul 17

Best Time to Visit Disney World in 2026: A Month Guide

Wondering the disney world best time to visit 2026? Compare crowds, ticket prices, and weather month by month — plus the single best week to book if you go once.

News Jul 16

Disney Just Set an Opening Date for The Magic of Disney Animation—Plus a Beloved Ride Goes Dark

Disney confirmed a September 14, 2026 opening for The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios, Carousel of Progress closed for its biggest overhaul since 1994, and Soarin' Across America landed at Disneyland.