Theme Park News

The Muppets have a new special on Disney+ this week, but it’s hard to celebrate when we look at what’s happening in the parks. With the bulldozing of Muppet*Vision 3D, Disney didn’t just tear down a… Are The Muppets Disney’s Biggest Wasted Asset? (The Truth)

The Muppets have a new show on Disney+ and a new coaster retheme. Are we finally seeing a renaissance?

We break down the "Muppet Studios" concept that should have happened 30 years ago.

Full analysis: youtu.be/0LJefNpyObc

#TheMuppets #DisneyPlus #Imagineering #DisneyParks

I made a reservation at Bar Helios for the fountain show and it was an incredible way to watch it. And the food was amazing too. It's a shame that everyone. Ant experience it from up there because it's a way different experience!

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The way the Helios Grand anchors Celestial Park is still top-tier park design. It’s giving "mythological luxury" with a side of "I definitely cannot afford the nightly rate." ✨

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In the studio knocking out this week's content. Going to try something different this week by adding both a Monday and Wednesday video. It's a whole week of TPNN burnout!!!

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The gothic architecture in Dark Universe is top-tier. 🏰 Capturing the castle in monochrome really drives home that classic Universal Monsters aesthetic. The attention to detail in Darkmoor is incredible.

#EpicUniverse #DarkUniverse #ThemeParkPhotography #UniversalOrlando

Every time Disney raises ticket prices, the internet screams the same question: "What would Walt think?" Usually, people use Walt Disney as a weapon to argue their own points—claiming he hated making… What Would Walt Disney Actually Think of Modern Disney World?

How would Walt Disney react to the modern day parks if he was unfrozen and reanimated today?

Here's my thoughts on what Walt would actually think of 2026: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sP9... #DisneyWorld #DisneyHistory

And I also want to thank you for all the support early on. You were the first to watch regularly and it really meant a lot to see that a fellow creator was out there making stuff on their own but also taking time to watch me be stupid. It pushed me to keep going.

I'm getting better at ignoring the hate. You've seen how it's been over the last year. I've been poking at the content and then everything took off out of nowhere. It's been a wild few weeks but now there's all this pressure. Not a bad thing but…sometimes the simple post stuff I like days were nice

You didn't pay $6,000 to stand in front of Cinderella Castle and stare at a loading wheel. But in 2026, that is exactly what the "Most Magical Place on Earth" demands of you. Welcome to the era of… Why Your Phone Just Ruined Your Disney Trip. (And they know it)

Is it still a vacation if you have to employ the skills of a day trader just to ride Slinky Dog Dash?

We just dropped a deep dive into the "Digital Handcuffs" at Disney World and the corporate reason why they want you staring at your phone.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL3e...

Did I go too far comparing Disney World to a drug addiction? According to the comments... maybe. Welcome to The Fallout. In this week's episode, we are digging into the massive response from our… "Disney is NOT Heroin!" (And Other Fan Meltdowns)

You compare Disney to heroin addicts ONE TIME and you get attacked. I'm breaking down some of your comments. The Fallout is LIVE.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMJ6...

That’s the important thing, well that and not raging at idiotic comments.

But you know how it is being in production. I can’t seem to just upload and let it go. I’m experimenting with upload times, thumbnails and stuff. Still, seeing one vid get 6k and another 300 views is frustrating…

It’s crazy that the video essay stuff has been doing so much better than the other videos.

Is the Disney Magic gone, or did we just stop paying for it? In 2026, a Disney World vacation costs more than ever, yet the parks feel broken, the lines are longer, and the "Social Contract" feels… The Disney Delusion: Why We Keep Paying for a Broken Dream

If you had $5,000 right now, are you booking the nostalgia of Disney World?

I think the answer has changed for a lot of us in 2026.

We break down the Disney Delusion in the new video.

📺 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ta2...

#DisneyWorld #Disney2026 #WaltDisneyWorld #Disney #WDW

Every Disney park has a castle. From Anaheim’s Sleeping Beauty Castle to Shanghai’s massive Enchanted Storybook Castle, these icons aren’t just fairytale backdrops—they’re marketing machines,… Disney’s Castle Makeovers: The Magical (and Sometimes Weird) History

Every Disney park has a castle… but they don’t always look like you remember.
From the infamous 1996 Birthday Cake to the 2025 comeback, here’s the history of Disney castle makeovers.

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Disney has Cinderella Castle. Universal has the big globe.

Which park icon makes the better photo spot?

My heart will always belong to Cinderella Castle...but that globe is slowly catching up.

#disney #disneyworld #disneyparks #universalorlando #universalorlandoresorts

I mean, I guess if you want to get me on #Tron turning it red and adding Nine Inch Nails is a good start...

How are you guys feeling about the #TronAres overlay?

#DisneyWorld

Now that Universal is officially bulldozing the Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure. What do YOU think is coming next?

I really hope the Zelda rumors are true...but I'd kinda also like to see something original.

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Seriously...someone using SCUBA gear to rob #Paddlefish is crazy. At #DisneyWorld all I'm doing is trying to get lightning lanes and people are out here planning heists!

If YOU could pull off an Oceans 11 style caper at Disney, what would you steal? I'd totally snatch that Donald animatronic!

This week on Theme Park News Network: Universal Orlando files demolition permits for the Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure. EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind goes all-in on… Disney’s Halloween Around the World + Universal Demolishes Lost Continent!

Universal is demolishing the Lost Continent, EPCOT is blasting September all day on Sept 21, and Spider-Man is swinging into his own Tower of Terror drop ride.

Plus: LEGO Tower of Terrorcand a spooky world tour of Halloween at Disney Parks 🎃.

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Bring it back and update it! And give us an updated Back to the Future too!

All great points. And none of those other rides had a killer shark.

That's a tough one because I love Runaway Railway but I miss Great Movie Ride every time I'm in the studio.

I love that. We all need to wish this into existence!

I really hope they give us a re-imagined version of Journey into Imagination. Riding it as a kid is at least partially responsible for me becoming such a huge parks fan.

The current ride is stuck in a very specific early 2000s art design that didn't age well. We need justice for the Dreamfinder!

I was telling my wife that we need to go to Japan and do Jaws. I'm not sure I was entirely convincing but I gave it a shot.

If you could resurrect ONE extinct attraction… which comes back?
— Horizons
— Jaws
— Great Movie Ride
— Alien Encounter
Choose wisely. This is a personality test.
#DisneyHistory #UniversalStudios

Park transport is the real multiverse:
Disneyland, Disney World or Tokyo Disney - who has the better monorail? What’s your favorite way to move around the Disney Parks?
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A popular HHN event faced logistical challenges, including long wait times and high costs. Despite issues, the strong houses and passionate fans made it worthwhile. The event may see changes next… Universal's Event: Was it Worth $400? My Honest Review #shorts

I went to Premium Scream night at #HHN and...I have feelings... #hhn #universalorlando #hhn2025.

Most of me is totally down for Cinderella Castle returning to the classic color scheme but there's a part of me that didn't realize it wasn't the classic color. I guess I'm colorblind to pink. #magickingdom #disneyworld #cinderellacastle #pink

Walt Disney called castles “weenies.” A design trick to pull you deeper into the story. Yes, the most iconic park symbol is named after hot dogs. What’s your favorite “weenie” in the parks?
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