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Allow myself to introduce... myself. I'm Josh, a guy who built a website - diservations.com - to celebrate my love of Disney. I'm a Universal novice, but I love VelociCoaster and Butterbeer. A musician in a previous life, I mostly design and code websites now.
The Monsters, Inc. coaster foundation just got more complicated. Engineered fill. Second slab incoming. Thanks to @bioreconstruct for his always beautiful aerial photos. diservations.com/monsters-inc...
Monsters, Inc. Coaster Construction Reveals Complex Foundation at Hollywood Studios
New aerial photos show engineered fill added to the Monsters, Inc. coaster foundation, revealing a slab-fill-slab design.
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January 18, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The Monsters, Inc. coaster foundation just got more complicated. Engineered fill. Second slab incoming. Thanks to @bioreconstruct for his always beautiful aerial photos. diservations.com/monsters-inc...
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Tiles are being applied to (likely painted on) the “Mama Luna's Adopt A Kitty Day!” puppet theater in the “DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar” land of Universal Kids Resort.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Tiles are being applied to (likely painted on) the “Mama Luna's Adopt A Kitty Day!” puppet theater in the “DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar” land of Universal Kids Resort.
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This is likely the last aerial photo published with this color scheme of Cinderella Castle. New colors soon!
Guests are watching a performance of Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire.
Guests are watching a performance of Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire.
January 18, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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Finally, a reason to use the pics I took of Intamin's Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift car at IAAPA. diservations.com/universal-te...
Universal Teases Fast & Furious Coaster Announcement for January 20
It looks like we’ll soon know what’s replacing Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida. Today, Universal Orlando Resort teased a January 20 announcement. The post features a speedometer...
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January 17, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Finally, a reason to use the pics I took of Intamin's Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift car at IAAPA. diservations.com/universal-te...
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Aerial photo of Kali River Rapids.
6 days ago the Walt Disney World Marathon passed by the backstage stairs at left.
6 days ago the Walt Disney World Marathon passed by the backstage stairs at left.
January 17, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Aerial photo of Kali River Rapids.
6 days ago the Walt Disney World Marathon passed by the backstage stairs at left.
6 days ago the Walt Disney World Marathon passed by the backstage stairs at left.
Universal Kids Resort's two coasters – Jurassic World: Cretaceous Coaster and Rhonda's Trollsfest Express – will be visible as soon as you enter the park through the hotel's breezeway. Pretty cool reveal.
January 17, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Universal Kids Resort's two coasters – Jurassic World: Cretaceous Coaster and Rhonda's Trollsfest Express – will be visible as soon as you enter the park through the hotel's breezeway. Pretty cool reveal.
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Aerial video of roller coaster construction in Universal Studios Florida.
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Universal roller coaster construction in Florida
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January 17, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Aerial video of roller coaster construction in Universal Studios Florida.
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Universal Kids Resort has posted signs at the parking entrance providing legal notice that firearms are prohibited on the property.
January 17, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Universal Kids Resort has posted signs at the parking entrance providing legal notice that firearms are prohibited on the property.
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Here’s a look back at my review of last year’s ROCK THE UNIVERSE event at Universal, giving you everything you need to know
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January 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Here’s a look back at my review of last year’s ROCK THE UNIVERSE event at Universal, giving you everything you need to know
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The 2026 planDisney class was announced. 18 new panelists are now taking your questions. diservations.com/disney-annou...
Disney Announces planDisney Class of 2026
Disney has announced the 2026 planDisney class, welcoming 18 new panelists and 32 returning alumni to help guests plan Disney vacations.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:13 PM
The 2026 planDisney class was announced. 18 new panelists are now taking your questions. diservations.com/disney-annou...
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Aerial photo of the Epic Universe fireworks launch peninsula relative to Helios Grand Hotel.
Concrete recently added to the launch site.
Concrete recently added to the launch site.
January 16, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Aerial photo of the Epic Universe fireworks launch peninsula relative to Helios Grand Hotel.
Concrete recently added to the launch site.
Concrete recently added to the launch site.
With Festival of the Arts now open, our next countdowns are for DINOSAUR and DinoLand U.S.A. The only good news? Animal Kingdom is open until 8 PM on February 1, the night they close forever. diservations.com/countdowns/d...
DINOSAUR Closing Countdown
We're counting down the final days of DINOSAUR in Animal Kingdom. Dinoland U.S.A. is being rethemed to Tropical Americas.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:29 PM
With Festival of the Arts now open, our next countdowns are for DINOSAUR and DinoLand U.S.A. The only good news? Animal Kingdom is open until 8 PM on February 1, the night they close forever. diservations.com/countdowns/d...
Cast Members signed a beam destined for Tropical Americas' Casita. diservations.com/disney-cast-...
Disney Cast Members Sign Steel Beam for Encanto’s Casa Madrigal
Disney Cast Members and executives signed a steel beam for Encanto’s Casa Madrigal at Animal Kingdom's Tropical Americas.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Cast Members signed a beam destined for Tropical Americas' Casita. diservations.com/disney-cast-...
A new era at Disney Springs is coming. Will you rope drop Gideon’s for sweets or Six Ravens for savory? There are no wrong answers. Only lines. diservations.com/gideons-bake...
Gideon’s Bakehouse Expanding with Six Ravens at Disney Springs
Gideon’s Bakehouse is expanding at Disney Springs with Six Ravens, a new savory concept featuring hand pies (called Coffyns) and beer.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:09 PM
A new era at Disney Springs is coming. Will you rope drop Gideon’s for sweets or Six Ravens for savory? There are no wrong answers. Only lines. diservations.com/gideons-bake...
Carousel's twin is also turning 51 today. Happy birthday to Magic Kingdom's Space Mountain!
January 16, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Carousel's twin is also turning 51 today. Happy birthday to Magic Kingdom's Space Mountain!
Hot take: I like Kathleen Kennedy. The Disney Star Wars movies aren't perfect. Neither are any of the others. But they're still Star Wars. And I'm glad every one of them exists. diservations.com/kathleen-ken...
Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down as Lucasfilm President, Filoni and Brennan Take Over
The Walt Disney Studios has announced a significant leadership change at Lucasfilm. Longtime president Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down and will be succeeded by Dave Filoni, who will serve as Preside...
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January 16, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Hot take: I like Kathleen Kennedy. The Disney Star Wars movies aren't perfect. Neither are any of the others. But they're still Star Wars. And I'm glad every one of them exists. diservations.com/kathleen-ken...
Happy birthday to Carousel of Progress 🎂
51 years at Walt Disney World, still rotating, still optimistic about the future, and still rocking a reliable 5-minute wait. Some things just work.
51 years at Walt Disney World, still rotating, still optimistic about the future, and still rocking a reliable 5-minute wait. Some things just work.
January 15, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Happy birthday to Carousel of Progress 🎂
51 years at Walt Disney World, still rotating, still optimistic about the future, and still rocking a reliable 5-minute wait. Some things just work.
51 years at Walt Disney World, still rotating, still optimistic about the future, and still rocking a reliable 5-minute wait. Some things just work.
Humunga Kowabunga will close for refurbishment beginning January 20, ahead of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon’s routine seasonal closure on February 15, 2026. We've updated our original article.
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Humunga Kowabunga Likely Getting New Slides After Disney Files Permit
Walt Disney World filed a permit for work at Humunga Kowabunga in Typhoon Lagoon. ProSlide is listed, likely meaning new slides are coming.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Humunga Kowabunga will close for refurbishment beginning January 20, ahead of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon’s routine seasonal closure on February 15, 2026. We've updated our original article.
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Imagineers filed another Conservation Station permit. This one includes a new contractor. diservations.com/disney-permi...
Disney Permit Hints at B Morrow Involvement in Bluey Plans
A new Disney permit lists B Morrow Productions for work at Conservation Station, potentially tied to Bluey plans and Australian animal updates at Animal Kingdom.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Imagineers filed another Conservation Station permit. This one includes a new contractor. diservations.com/disney-permi...
Hans Zimmer will score HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series with Bleeding Fingers Music composers Kara Talve and Anže Rozman.
January 15, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Hans Zimmer will score HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series with Bleeding Fingers Music composers Kara Talve and Anže Rozman.
Galaxy's Edge is changing forever (at least, the one in Disneyland is). Let's flood the timeline with some of your favorite Batuu pics.
January 15, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Galaxy's Edge is changing forever (at least, the one in Disneyland is). Let's flood the timeline with some of your favorite Batuu pics.
More details are emerging on Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge changes, including a classic car analogy for Kylo Ren’s TIE, Leia’s Battlefront-era outfit, and a new comic series explaining Batuu’s backstory. diservations.com/galaxys-edge...
Galaxy’s Edge Timeline Shift Explained: TIE Echelon, Outfits, and Backstories
Disney is rethinking Galaxy’s Edge canon, spotlighting the TIE Echelon, throwback character outfits, and a newly revealed Batuu backstory.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:44 PM
More details are emerging on Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge changes, including a classic car analogy for Kylo Ren’s TIE, Leia’s Battlefront-era outfit, and a new comic series explaining Batuu’s backstory. diservations.com/galaxys-edge...
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This was a huge miscalculation: Disney trying to one-up the immersion found in Universal's Harry Potter lands. Hogsmeade was serious but not strict about canon, and played the movie soundtrack.
GE missed the mark for me, compared to Star Tours, or the playfulness of Avengers Campus characters.
GE missed the mark for me, compared to Star Tours, or the playfulness of Avengers Campus characters.
January 14, 2026 at 7:07 PM
This was a huge miscalculation: Disney trying to one-up the immersion found in Universal's Harry Potter lands. Hogsmeade was serious but not strict about canon, and played the movie soundtrack.
GE missed the mark for me, compared to Star Tours, or the playfulness of Avengers Campus characters.
GE missed the mark for me, compared to Star Tours, or the playfulness of Avengers Campus characters.
Disney spent years (kind of) protecting Galaxy’s Edge’s timeline. Then they remembered it’s a Star Wars land. diservations.com/disney-is-fi...
Disney Is Finally Letting Galaxy’s Edge Be Star Wars
Disney is rethinking Disneyland's Galaxy’s Edge, dropping its rigid timeline to add characters and stories from across Star Wars history.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Disney spent years (kind of) protecting Galaxy’s Edge’s timeline. Then they remembered it’s a Star Wars land. diservations.com/disney-is-fi...
John Williams' music is finally coming to Galaxy's Edge. Well, Disneyland's version, at least. It's about time. Now, be fair to Florida. diservations.com/john-william...
John Williams’ Star Wars Music Is Finally Coming to Galaxy’s Edge
John Williams’ iconic Star Wars music is coming to Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland in 2026, marking a major shift in how the land approaches immersion.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:26 PM
John Williams' music is finally coming to Galaxy's Edge. Well, Disneyland's version, at least. It's about time. Now, be fair to Florida. diservations.com/john-william...