Orlando Holiday Planning

Mardi Gras 2027 Dates, Hollywood Drift Testing in Florida, Candlelight Processional 2026 & Taylor Swift at Hollywood Studios (20–27 September 2026) This week's episode covers new dates, testing milestones and a surprise soundtrack addition across Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. 🎄 EPCOT Candlelight Processional 2026 Disney has revealed the dining package details and most of the celebr...

Universal's Animal Actors Closing, Monstropolis Construction Update & New Animal Kingdom Arrival (30 August–6 September 2026) from www.orlandoinsider.co.uk This week's episode covers a mix of closures, construction and new arrivals from across Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. 🐾 Animal Actors On Location! Closing at Universal Studios Florida After 36 years, Universal has confirmed that...

Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando News: Halloween Horror Nights Opens, Disney Cruise Line Returns to New York, EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Begins (20–30 August 2026) This week's episode covers some of the biggest theme park and cruise news from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and Disney Cruise Line. 🏰 Magic Kingdom Construction Update Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed new ball...

D23 2026 Special: EVERY Walt Disney World Reveal – Villains Land, Piston Peak, Monstropolis, Tropical Americas & More Disney just dropped its biggest wave of Walt Disney World announcements in years at D23 2026, and this special recap episode covers every single reveal, park by park. 🦁 Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas finally has a name — Pueblo Esperanza — plus new layout details including a...

Orlando Theme Park News — Universal's Christmas 2026 Revealed, Disney Cruise Line's Big Expansion & What to Expect from D23 | Week of 3 August 2026 This week on the Orlando Insider podcast we've got three stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — a major Christmas announcement for Epic Universe, Disney Cruise Line accelerating its fleet expansion, and a look ahead to one of the bi...

Orlando Theme Park News — Fast & Furious Coaster Milestone, Universal's Summer Blockbusters, Lost Continent Nearly Gone & Halloween Arrives Early | Week of 26 July 2026 This week on the Orlando Insider podcast we've got four stories from Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World — a huge construction milestone on Universal's most ambitious new coaster, a summer of blockbuster experiences you...

Orlando Theme Park News — Summer Crowds Drop, Halloween Menus Revealed & Six Ravens Opens Soon at Disney Springs | Week of 19 July 2026 This week on the Orlando Insider podcast we've got three stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — genuinely good news for anyone planning a trip in the next few weeks, a first look at this year's Halloween treats, and a brand new Disney Springs r...

Orlando Theme Park News — Fast & Furious Closing Early, Magic of Disney Animation Returns & Halloween Party Selling Out | Week of 12 July 2026 This week on the Orlando Insider podcast we've got three stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — a Universal ride closing months ahead of schedule, a much-missed Disney attraction finally getting a return date, and a warning for anyon...

Orlando Theme Park News — Epic Universe Fireworks Debut, First Ever After-Hours Event & Space Mountain Overhaul Rumours | Week of 5 July 2026 This week on the Orlando Insider podcast we've got three big stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — a brand new nighttime spectacular officially opens at Epic Universe, Universal announce their first ever after-hours event at the park, an...

Orlando Theme Park News — Carousel of Progress Closes, Level99 Opens, 4th of July at Disney World & Epic Universe Fireworks | Week of 28 June 2026 This week on the Orlando Insider podcast we've got four big stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — a Disney institution closes its doors for the biggest transformation in its history, a brilliant new entertainment venue opens at Disn...

Orlando Theme Park News — Christmas Party Dates, Captain Jack Sparrow, Fast & Furious Coaster & Horror Nights Update | Week of 21 June 2026 This week on the Orlando Insider podcast we've got four stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — two big forward-planning announcements for anyone thinking about a Halloween or Christmas trip, a major construction update on one of Univers...

Orlando Insider Theme Park News — Stranger Things at Horror Nights, Cinderella Castle Makeover Complete, BoardWalk's New Bar & Level99 Opens at Disney Springs | Week of 16 June 2026 This week on the Orlando Insider podcast we've got four brilliant stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — a huge Halloween Horror Nights announcement, a iconic castle looking better than it has in de...

Orlando Theme Park News — Epic Universe Fireworks, Universal's Lost Continent Gone & Toy Story 5 at Hollywood Studios | Week of 8 June 2026 This week on the Orlando Insider podcast we're covering three big stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — including a brand new nightly spectacular at Epic Universe, the final demolition of one of Islands of Adventure's most beloved original...

Orlando Theme Park News — Monsters Inc., MagicBands, Halloween Horror Nights & Universal's New Kids Park | 8th June 2026 This week on the Orlando Insider podcast we're covering four big stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — from a major new land reveal at Hollywood Studios to signs that a Disney icon could be disappearing for good. 🦎 Monstropolis is Coming to Hollywood Studio...

This week’s Orlando theme park news includes a huge Fast & Furious coaster update at Universal Orlando, new summer entertainment announcements, fresh progress on the Monsters Inc. land at Hollywood Studios, and Disney opening what feels like half the resort before the end of May. We’re talking: New Fast & Furious coaster track now visible inside Universal Studios Florida Universal’s Mega M...

This week on the Orlando Insider podcast, we're covering four huge stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort — and if you've got a trip planned to Orlando, this is essential listening. 🎢 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is BACK After 16 months of refurbishment, one of Magic Kingdom's most iconic rides has finally reopened at Walt Disney World. We'll tell you what's new, what's chan...

Get your 2027 trip sorted the right way! 🏰 This week on the Orlando Insider news , we’re covering the launch of Universal Express Now —the brand-new single-ride skip option designed to help you dodge those three-hour standbys at Epic Universe ⏱️🚀. We’re also getting stuck into: Mando & Grogu – The Falcon is finally worth a look again with a brand-new mission that puts the Engineer in charge...

This week’s Orlando theme park news covers three big updates from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando that could shape your next trip. We break down the new Disney Dining Plan for 2027 , including the return of free dining on selected dates — and whether two table-service meals a day is a dream… or slightly ambitious. We also look at the new Universal Express Pass option , giving you more flex...

This week, the Spring Break crowds have finally cleared out, and we’re heading straight into the "Sweet Spot." In this update, we’re breaking down why the $449 price tags have vanished, replaced by $25 Lightning Lanes and much more breathing room in the parks. We’re also heading over to Tomorrowland to check out the long-awaited reopening of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and taking a look at...

It’s the end of March and things aren't slowing down in Orlando. In this week’s update, we’re looking at why one of Disney’s most popular value resorts has finally binned the old carpets for a proper modern facelift. We’re also heading out to sea to talk about the 9th ship joining the Disney fleet—the Disney Believe —and why it’s a massive win for Marvel and Star Wars fans. Universal’s also got so...

It’s the end of March and things aren't slowing down in Orlando. In this week’s update, we’re looking at why one of Disney’s most popular value resorts has finally binned the old carpets for a proper modern facelift. We’re also heading out to sea to talk about the 9th ship joining the Disney fleet—the Disney Believe —and why it’s a massive win for Marvel and Star Wars fans. Universal’s also got so...

It’s the end of March and things aren't slowing down in Orlando. In this week’s update, we’re looking at why one of Disney’s most popular value resorts has finally binned the old carpets for a proper modern facelift. We’re also heading out to sea to talk about the 9th ship joining the Disney fleet—the Disney Believe —and why it’s a massive win for Marvel and Star Wars fans. Universal’s also got so...

It’s the end of March and things aren't slowing down in Orlando. In this week’s update, we’re looking at why one of Disney’s most popular value resorts has finally binned the old carpets for a proper modern facelift. We’re also heading out to sea to talk about the 9th ship joining the Disney fleet—the Disney Believe —and why it’s a massive win for Marvel and Star Wars fans. Universal’s also got so...

It’s the end of March and things aren't slowing down in Orlando. In this week’s update, we’re looking at why one of Disney’s most popular value resorts has finally binned the old carpets for a proper modern facelift. We’re also heading out to sea to talk about the 9th ship joining the Disney fleet—the Disney Believe —and why it’s a massive win for Marvel and Star Wars fans. Universal’s also got so...

Orlando’s officially entered the Spring Break "Danger Zone." In this week’s update, we’re breaking down the massive crowd surges hitting the parks as the "Southern Wave" pushes standby lines for the big hitters past the two-hour mark. We look at the eye-watering $449 price tags for top-tier Disney passes and give you the mechanical reality of how to actually get things done when the parks hit capa...