New Year Updates: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap
HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! We hope you all had a wonderful and restorative holiday season full of good food, family visits, and plenty of fun! … Read more
End of the Year Updates: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap
The Orlando Informer family extends sincere and warm holiday wishes to you all. As 2021 comes to a close, we reflect on the value of … Read more
A Tribute to Earl the Squirrel, Celebrities Coming to EPCOT, and SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (November 8 – 14)
1. A Tribute to Earl the Squirrel The star of the show this week was the opening of the 2021 Holiday Tribute Store in Universal … Read more
Holiday Announcements at Universal, SeaWorld Celebrates Christmas, and Disney’s Latest Merch: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (November 1 – 7)
Here’s the Orlando theme-park news you need to know for November 1 – 7. 1. Mannheim Steamroller Rolls Back into the Holidays Universal Orlando Resort … Read more
Mannheim Steamroller Concerts, Holiday Food, and More Announced for 2021 at Universal Orlando Resort
Halloween is officially behind us, and now all eyes are laser-focused on the winter holidays just around the corner. Universal Orlando Resort made some major … Read more
Holidays in Hogsmeade, runDisney Returns, and Sightings at SeaWorld: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (October 25 – 31)
1. Holidays in Hogsmeade As Halloween is on its way out, the Holidays at Hogwarts are back in Hogsmeade. Lights, ornaments, and garlands can be … Read more
Walt Disney World Holiday Food Menus REVEALED
‘Tis the season! This week, Walt Disney World Resort released what official holiday food items would be available across the parks and at the on-site … Read more
HHN Curtain Call, Disney Genie Debut, and Holidays on Deck: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (October 18 – 14)
Here’s the Orlando theme-park news you need to know for the week of October 18 – 24. 1. It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later … Read more
Songs, Slides, and Spirits: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (October 11 – 17)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of October 11 – 17. 1. We’re Dreaming of a White Christmas … Read more
Holiday Headlines at Walt Disney World Resort
How do you make the 50th anniversary celebration even more magical? Easy – you add a slew of holiday events and entertainment to bring season’s … Read more
Shrek Sadness, Holiday Happiness, and Meeting the Mouse: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (October 4 – 10)
1. Who’s cutting onions? Two beloved attractions will close in January 2022 — one permanently, and one for maintenance. Shrek 4D will close its doors … Read more
Live Entertainment and Character Meet and Greets Return to Walt Disney World
It wouldn’t be the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World without full celebrations. While full-scale parades have yet to return, Disney announced this afternoon that … Read more
Disney Domination: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (September 27 – October 3)
Here’s the Orlando theme-park news you need to know for the week of September 27– October 3. 1. The Most Magical Place on Earth The … Read more
RECAP: Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Opening Day
You know it already, but we’ll say it again — yesterday, October 1, marked 50 years since Walt Disney World Resort opened its doors in … Read more
Frankenstein Foods, Space Selections, and a Plethora of Pageantries: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (September 20 – 26)
Here’s the Orlando theme-park news you need to know for the week of September 20 – 26. 1. Eat, Drink, and Be Scary Now that … Read more
Review: EPCOT’s Space 220 Restaurant
It takes a space shuttle around eight minutes to break the earth’s atmosphere. Yesterday, it took us nearly six hours. Despite the delays, our team … Read more
Velvet Sessions, Howl-O-Scream, and Finding Nemo: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (September 13 – 19)
Here’s the theme park news you need to know for the week of September 13 – 19. 1. Great Fall Date Nights at Universal Orlando … Read more
10 Reasons to be Excited for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Walt Disney World is setting the bar for anniversary celebrations and we’re your top source keep up! Enjoy our in-depth roundup of all the festivities.
Our Thoughts on HHN, Sultry Sirens, and a Rat Race: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (September 6 – 12)
Here’s the theme park news you need to know for the week of September 6 – 12. 1. Halloween Horror Nights: a Review This week, … Read more
HHN Premier, Universal Beijing, and Disney Annual Passes: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (August 30 – September 5)
Here’s what you need to know for the week of August 30 – September 5. 1. Halloween Horror Nights Premieres The moment we’ve all been … Read more
Walt Disney World Annual Passes Announced: Details Revealed Here
On August 25, Disneyland Resort in California released Magic Key pass options, and everyone in the Southeast held their breath. But now – the wait … Read more
Tribute Store, Jungle Cruise, and New Coasters: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (August 23 – 29)
Here’s what you need to know for the week of August 23 – 29. 1. Tribute Store, of course The Tribute Store opened on August … Read more
Halloween in Full Swing, Dufftoberfest on Tap, and Genie in Our Phones: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (August 16 – 22, 2021)
1. Halloween Horror Nights Keeps Growing I know it’s the top story each week, but we are just so excited for the return of Halloween … Read more
Four Reasons Disney’s Best Dining is at the Resorts
The most magical place on Earth is also one of the tastiest. And although the dining at Walt Disney World’s theme parks is pretty great, … Read more
Icons at Horror Nights, Pirates at SeaWorld, and New Merch at Disney: Your weekly theme-park recap (August 2 – 8)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of August 2. 1. HHN Icons: Captured announced for Halloween Horror Nights … Read more
Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Merchandise Revealed
Disney released a number of merchandise collections that will come available this fall in celebration with the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. The anniversary … Read more
Here’s What $4,000+ Will Get You at the Star Wars Hotel
Walt Disney World released a litany of new details on their immersive hotel experience, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. As an extension of Galaxy’s Edge, this … Read more
Countdown to Halloween Horror Nights, Howl-O-Scream Tampa, and Disney Updates: Your weekly theme-park recap (July 26 – August 1, 2021)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of July 26. 1. 33 days from 30 We are just about … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights Developments, Howl-O-Scream Announcements, and a Hotel Teaser: Your weekly theme-park recap (July 19 – 25, 2021)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of July 19. 1. The countdown to Halloween (and Halloween Horror Nights) … Read more
5 Tips for Using the MyDisneyExperience App
It is often said that a vacation at Walt Disney World Resort requires more planning than any other trip. It can seem overwhelming having to … Read more
Walt Disney World 2021 Holiday Season Announced
I guess we’ve been good this year, because Christmas came early at the Most Magical Place on Earth! Somehow, 2021 is already halfway over, and … Read more
Haunting of Hill House, Flavors of Florida, and SeaWorld’s New Shows: Your weekly theme-park recap (July 5 – 11, 2021)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of July 5. 1. Haunting of Hill House announced Finally – another … Read more
Fireworks, runDisney, Parades, and Holidays Set to Return: Your weekly theme-park recap (June 28-July 4, 2021)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of June 28. 1. “Happily Ever After,” after all The long-awaited return … Read more
“Happily Ever After” Returns to Walt Disney World
Last night, in the thick but comforting humid air that exists only in a Florida summer, Walt Disney World Florida returned a fireworks and light … Read more
The Return of runDisney!
WE’RE BACK! After weeks of vague but promising posts on Instagram, runDisney made an exciting announcement this morning: races are back at Walt Disney World … Read more
Disney World’s new 50th anniversary additions
Animal Kingdom gets a new daily airborne show, Mickey and friends get a new look, and all four parks get new character sculptures.
Disney’s major new nighttime spectacular REVEALED
Disney Enchantment will hit Magic Kingdom on October 1, painting a lot of Main Street, USA with its projection-mapping brush.
Jack is back at HHN, fireworks are back at Disney, and Universal’s new buns: Your weekly theme-park recap (June 14-20, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
Where to camp and find cabins near Disney and Universal
Primitive campsites, tiny homes, RV resorts, even glamping – Orlando has it all, surrounded by Florida’s beautiful nature.
Staying on-site vs. off-site at Walt Disney World: 5 things to consider
Compare locations, theming, benefits, fees, and dining before booking any hotels on-site or off- at Walt Disney World.
5 tips for saving money on dining at Walt Disney World
There are a number of ways to save on dining at Walt Disney World. Here are a few of our favorites (which include sushi!).
Universal’s newest attraction, SeaWorld’s epic summer, and Disney World’s 50th anniversary: Your weekly theme-park recap (May 17-23, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
VelociCoaster day vs. night, changing COVID guidelines, and a Universal hotel reopening: Your weekly theme-park recap (May 10-16, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
Vacation home rental: My family’s favorite way to enjoy our visits to Orlando
Why your dream Orlando vacation just may be at a vacation home (or vacation-home resort) as opposed to at a hotel.
VelociCoaster’s story and opening date and EPCOT’s new flagship store: Your weekly theme-park recap (April 5-11, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
Universal Studios Store opens, new VelociCoaster footage, and trying EVERY Voodoo Doughnut: Your weekly theme-park recap (Mar. 29-Apr. 4, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
Florida’s tallest racer slide, Magic Kingdom upgrades for the 50th anniversary, and VelociCoaster’s music: Your weekly theme-park recap (Mar. 22-28, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
New Jungle Cruise details, Nintendo World is open, and Mardi Gras bead battles: Your weekly theme-park recap (Mar. 15-21, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
Disney World’s 50th, Nintendo’s opening date, and MagicBands’ replacement: Your weekly theme-park recap (Mar. 8-14, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
HHN IS BACK: Your weekly theme-park recap (Mar. 1-7, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.