Author: Matt Cabral

If you’ve never attended “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party,” you could be forgiven for dismissing it as a strictly kid-focused event. Much of the marketing for Walt Disney World’s spooky-season festivities focuses on Mickey Mouse and his pals dressed in cute costumes. The event also includes trick-or-treating throughout the park, complete with candy bags that little ones are encouraged to fill.   But while the limited ticketed event, running select nights through Halloween, is no doubt family-friendly, there’s much more to it than the not-so-scary stuff. You needn’t be a child nor a “Disney adult” to enjoy an event that’s a bit…

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This year’s D23: The Ultimate Fan Event piled the theme park reveals, announcements, and updates as high as Cinderella’s Castle. But the Walt Disney Company’s biennial, 3-day fan expo saved many of its biggest surprises for its dedicated Disney Experiences Showcase. From a Tomorrowland reimagining reveal for Disneyland to the Dreamfinder’s return at Epcot, there was no shortage of magical news. But the pixie dust really dropped during the showcase’s finale, when details of the Magic Kingdom’s Villains-themed expansion were shared. The highly – or wickedly – anticipated land was announced at 2024’s D23 event, but news has been pretty…

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With D23 right around the corner, fans are awaiting details on Disney park projects announced on the biennial expo’s 2024 stage. Kids and Disney adults alike can’t wait to hear the latest on new expansions, from Monstropolis to the Cars-themed land. But there’s also plenty of purists hoping to see less experiences based on popular movies and more that embrace originality. If you’re among those who feel Disney parks lean on IP, you’ll want to hop aboard Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2020, the relatively recent attraction received early rave reviews. But its buzz…

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We’re not even halfway through summer, but that hasn’t stopped Universal from hyping its upcoming Halloween Horror Nights’ haunted houses. But given that the theme parks’ annual fright-fest begins in August, it’s never too early to start planning for spooky season For the uninitiated, the yearly ticketed event typically includes 10 houses, with half of them based on popular horror properties. But these walkthrough experiences are a far cry (or bloodcurdling scream) from your local corn mazes and haunted hay rides. Hollywood-quality productions packed with immersion-ratcheting special effects, talented live performers, and rich storytelling, these elaborate houses rival permanent attractions. Halloween Horror…

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