John Temus to replace Tim Cook as Apple's CEO on September 1. No countdown clock for this one. www.apple.com/newsroom/202...

Little Red is back at Animal Kingdom, but not in her old role. diservations.com/former-kilim...

Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire is getting its mornings back. diservations.com/mickeys-magi...

Article has also been updated with up-to-the-minute photos from @bioreconstruct.bsky.social, including installation of the new Sorcerer Mickey Hat at DHS.

More Stardust Racers light trails.

A Fairy Tale Transformation With a “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo” and the flick of a magic wand, Universal Islands of Adventure unveiled a freshly repainted Hogwarts Castle in pink, royal blue and rose gold. (Unadulterated Source Pic) @magiccitymayhem.com

Here are the four Universal Kids Resort murals: 1) SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy 2) Gabby's Dollhouse 3) Trolls ft. Poppy and Branch 4) Shrek, Donkey, & Puss in Boots

Bio-centric SAT SIXes are the best.

The Shrek mural is up at Universal Kids Resort. And with that, the hotel exterior is basically complete. We’re getting close. Link: diservations.com/shrek-and-pu...

These bananas are HUGE.

The sign for Bello Bay Boutique and Bites has been installed at Universal Kids Resort. The left side of the building should soon be getting purple paint, the right side some yellow. The natural wood will remain in the center.

“HIDDEN HOLLOW AVIATION” is being painted on the exterior of Nightflight Expedition’s show building at Dollywood. The building will be themed as an aircraft hangar. 📷 Life with the Loveday's on FB www.facebook.com/share/17ZwK3...

Good things happen when you surround yourself with people smarter and more talented than you. Meet the contributors who make Diservations better than it deserves to be. diservations.com/about-us/mee...

Attended a virtual talk by The Walt Disney Family Museum featuring Pixar Artists Nick Balian and Scott Tilley who beautifully illustrated this Disneyland book. They walked through the details in each of their illustrations—which has some deep-cut characters like this be speckled guy. Any guesses?

2,000 bats, some with glowing rat eyes, are coming to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. I'm hoping for It's Tough to Be a Bug vibes. diservations.com/imagineering...

New photos just dropped of Galaxy’s Edge’s updated character lineup at Disneyland. These are much better than my blurry IG reel screenshots. diservations.com/photos-galax...

I 🩷 Lookout Cay ☀️

Walt Disney World's Water Park Benefit returns in 2027, but not if you're staying at the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. diservations.com/disney-world...

Han walking out of Oga’s Cantina? Cool. But Princess Leia walking down the Millennium Falcon's ramp at night? No contest. diservations.com/another-og-a...

May 26 is coming in hot at Walt Disney World: Muppets, hang gliding, Bluey. Here’s your cheat sheet. diservations.com/timelines/wa...

ICYMI (and you probably did because I posted at midnight), we shared more details about Universal Kids Resort’s Minions land. So many yellow and purple Minions are coming to Frisco. diservations.com/universal-ki...

"Love Rollercoaster", "Weird Al" Yankovic, and L.I.M.O.s!? Check out everything that Disney announced for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets. diservations.com/disney-revea...

We added ticking seconds to our Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets countdown clock. The ride debuts on May 26, 2026. What are vloggers going to do that day? So many choices! diservations.com/countdowns/r...

Universal Creative shared new details and animations of Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club at Universal Kids Resort. Here's my take, plus a few pics of the real thing. diservations.com/universal-ki...

First look: Han Solo in Galaxy's Edge. diservations.com/first-look-h...

Disney said they’d reveal the setlist on Thursday, but they couldn't help themselves. Camilla the Chicken is getting “Born to Be Wild,” and The Electric Mayhem will play “Can You Picture That?” in the pre- and post-shows. diservations.com/can-you-pict...

Disney is launching "Disney Store Limited Time", temporary in-person shopping experiences. If only there were a way for Disney to have permanent shopping experiences, like the Disney Store that used to be the most popular spot in the mall 5 minutes from my house. disneyparksblog.com/products/dis...

In the latest Universal Kids Resort video, Universal Creative highlights the Bello Bay Golf Cart Derby and the Bello Bay Cruise.

Rhonda's TrollsFest Express cresting the lift hill as Gabby and her cats look on.

Late-night permit hunting. “it’s a small world” is getting new signage. Beyond that, we’re all just guessing. diservations.com/disney-imagi...

I created a landing page for all of our countdowns and timelines. Click the link if you like watching ticking clocks, creating vacation announcements, or seeing what's coming and going at Disney and Universal parks. diservations.com/countdowns-t...

Mickey’s staying hydrated in the Florida sun.

Disney shared a short clip showing crews installing the Sorcerer Mickey hat in Hollywood Studios. We've updated our original article. diservations.com/sorcerer-mic...

Anyway, so here's my last theme park story for CinemaBlend, with a not-at-all sensationalized take on the Epic Universe news. www.cinemablend.com/theme-parks/...

In a move that is unfortunate, though not entirely unexpected, I was just let go from CinemaBlend. If you have a publication or website that covers the theme park industry, or if you want to START covering them (I've launched the section before), I'm open to work.

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Universal Kids Resort hasn’t announced an opening date, but that didn’t stop us from adding this park to our personal countdown clock builder. diservations.com/personal-cou...

DAMMIT JOSH!

“EXPEDITION ODYSSEY FIRE & ICE” has been filed in a trademark application by Sea World for goods and services of “Entertainment in the nature of an amusement park ride; Entertainment services in the nature of an amusement park attraction, namely, a themed area”.

A Sorcerer Mickey hat and some hand / foot / paw prints. The Animation Courtyard's transformation is nearly complete. diservations.com/sorcerer-mic...

Two EPCOT spaceships

Check out @danielleernest.bsky.social's review of the Women Who Make the Magic Guided Tour at Disneyland! diservations.com/disneylands-...

Can we just get the Minnie and her fly girls back?

Blur's Song 2 is coming to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets. Do you think Damon Albarn's Mickey shirt has anything to do with this? diservations.com/first-rock-n...

Buzz and Woody Annual Passholder magnet coming to EPCOT on May 1. diservations.com/disney-world...

Been working on better predictions for WDW Lightning Lane times. As part of checking accuracy, we created graphs for historical same-day availability by crowd level. Data from mid-2024 when DAS rules (and LL capacity/ demand) changed. Hollywood Studios: forum.touringplans.com/t/the-lightn...

Disney shared a countdown clock for the announcement. Well played, but that didn't stop us from creating our own. diservations.com/countdowns/m...

We're updating our Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets countdown clock with a real date this Thursday. And I'll be listening to a new playlist on Apple Music while I do it. diservations.com/disney-tease...

Pool At Universal Kids Resort Looks Ready - Loungers, chairs, a table, umbrellas and bins positioned for guests. 📷 @diservations.com - (4/5/25) Stacks of chairs, loungers and trash/recycling bins awaiting positioning. Lifeguard stand is up. 📷 Common Explorers on YouTube - 🎨 Universal Kids Resort

Disney is announcing the set list for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets this Thursday.