food IS a theme park
We know you’re counting down the days until Epic Universe opens on May 22nd but you need to see the brand new Terra Luna Resort before running into the park!
Terra Luna Resort
Stella Nova Resort opened in January and the Helios Grand Hotel isn’t opening till May, but we finally have a first look at the rooms at Universal’s Terra Luna Resort!
Theme park fans have been waiting for this day for years. We’ve been right there with you — poring over every piece of concept art, analyzing every press release, and daydreaming about new rides. And at long last, the time has come. We went INSIDE Universal’s brand-new theme park in Orlando, Epic Universe. We stepped through the portals and dared to go on the biggest, wildest, most innovative new attractions in Orlando. And now? We’re sharing it ALL.
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Alright. Here’s the lowdown. Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe officially opens on May 22nd, 2025. This park has been heralded as Universal’s “most ambitious theme park yet,” with theme park immersion and innovation we’ve never seen. There are over 50 new attractions. There are new restaurants. New gift shops. New shows. New stories! There’s a lot (like, a lot) to see and do, but we’re taking you along for the ride.
Disney Imagineering just shared a close-up look at the Cars area ride testing! This new Cars area will be coming to Magic Kingdom and will feature two attractions.
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While we are still waiting for more details on the timeline for this new area that will replace Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America, it is always cool to get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a new area.
Paddy’s Bar has officially opened in Disney Springs! We have been keeping a close eye on the construction since we first learned about this new bar in June 2024.
Paddy’s Bar is open!
And now, the time has come! We are here to check out the brand-new bar and give you all the details.
We’re only a few months away from the grand opening of Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe, and we can’t wait.
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Now, of course, we’re excited about the five new lands the new theme park will bring to Universal, but more importantly, we’re REALLY excited about all the new food the new park will have. Now, Universal has already dropped some of the menu items we’ll find throughout the park, but now, we’ve got a first look at one of those restaurants. So let’s take a peek inside Atlantic Restaurant in Epic Universe’s Celestial Park.
We just got a FIRST LOOK at the new food coming to Epic Universe! Epic Universe is Universal’s brand-new theme park, opening on May 22nd, 2025.
Epic Universe Model
USA Today and Universal just shared a sneak peek at some of the food that will be available at Epic Universe, and to say we are EXCITED is an understatement.
Universal’s Stella Nova Resort is almost open!
Stella Nova Resort
The brand-new Stella Nova Resort opens on January 21st, 2025, and we are getting a sneak peek at this new hotel. As part of the Epic Universe expansion, this hotel is a sister hotel with Universal Terra Luna Resort which is set to open on March 25th, 2025. This resort is out of this world but what do the rooms look like? Let’s take a look inside!
The opening of the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is finally here!
Island Tower
We’ve been so excited for about ever since it was announced, and now we’re finally getting a chance to step inside for the first time. While this is a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) tower, anyone can book a stay here, and there are tons of new amenities to explore, like the new Wailulu Bar & Grill! Come with us to take a look inside this new restaurant for the first time!
We are setting sail on the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Treasure and we’re taking you along with us!
Disney Treasure!
Disney previously gave us a sneak peek at LOTS of different spots on the ship from staterooms to restaurants to entertainment spaces and so much more during the christening event, but now we’re embarking on the Treasure’s very FIRST sailing. Come along as we share everything there is to see, do, and EAT on the Disney Treasure!
Haunted Mansion in Disneyland Park is no longer using a virtual queue because the BRAND-NEW queue is officially open!
Haunted Mansion Holiday
Back in January, the attraction was closed for renovation until July 29th. However, when the attraction reopened, the queue was still under construction so Haunted Mansion has been using a virtual queue.
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