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Orlando Holiday Planning

Orlando Holiday Planning

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  • Orlando Insider theme park news 29th June 2026

    Orlando Insider theme park news 29th June 2026
    Jun 29 2026
    Orlando Theme Park News — Christmas Party Dates, Captain Jack Sparrow, Fast & Furious Coaster & Horror Nights Update | Week of 21 June 2026This week on the Orlando Insider podcast we've got four stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — two big forward-planning announcements for anyone thinking about a Halloween or Christmas trip, a major construction update on one of Universal's most anticipated new rides, and another Halloween Horror Nights house reveal that's got fans very excited.🎄 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Dates Confirmed — Plus Captain Jack Sparrow Joins the Halloween Party Disney have had a big week on the special events front. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom on select nights from 8th November through to 22nd December — tickets go on general sale 16th July and the busiest nights will sell out. And over at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Captain Jack Sparrow is heading to Adventureland with a brand new show called Spirited Swashbucklers. Between this, the Stitch masquerade party in Tomorrowland, and the Sanderson Sisters on the castle stage, the Halloween party lineup this year is shaping up to be one of the strongest in years.🎢 Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift Is Taking Shape Above Universal Studios Florida Block brakes and more track sections were added to the Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift coaster this week, and the ride structure is now clearly visible above the Universal Studios Florida skyline. A 170-foot vertical spike, 360-degree spinning cars, and a multi-launch section — this is going to be one of the most ambitious coasters Universal have ever built in Orlando. No opening date confirmed yet, but 2027 is the target.🎃 Halloween Horror Nights 35 — H.R. Bloodengutz Returns With a Brand New House Universal confirmed another haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights 35 this week — H.R. Bloodengutz, one of the event's most beloved original characters, is back with an all-new experience. With Stranger Things Season 5, the Infernal Carnival of Nightmares theme, and Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow headlining, HHN 35 is shaping up to be one of the most stacked lineups in the event's 35-year history. Running 28th August through 1st November.Planning a Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando holiday from the UK? There's a big difference between booking an Orlando trip and booking the right Orlando trip. Whether it's your first visit or you haven't been in years, Orlando Insider are the UK's leading Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando holiday specialists — and everything we do is built around making your holiday better than you could have planned it yourself.Here's what sets us apart:🧠 Your Personal Orlando Guru — one dedicated expert from your first enquiry to the day you fly home. They get to know you, your family, and exactly what you want from your holiday. No call centres, no repeating yourself. Just someone who genuinely knows these parks answering your questions whenever you need them.📲 Ride Alert — our exclusive in-park text message service that tells you the moment wait times drop or a ride reopens. Stop refreshing apps. Start riding.📊 Park Planner — powered by millions of real data points, it tells you which park to visit on which day, then builds your perfect day around your top rides, mealtimes, and start and finish times. The guesswork is gone.🔒 Complete Financial Protection — your money is held in an independently managed travel trust fund. Fully ATOL protected. Completely safe.📞 24/7 Help Desk — because things don't always go to plan. We're always there if you need us.If you're ready to stop researching and start planning, book your Orlando holiday with Orlando Insider and find out why over 19,400 families have given us five stars on Trustpilot.Useful Links:🌐 Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando holidays from the UK — Orlando Insider — www.orlandoinsider.co.uk📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@orlandoinsiderKeywords: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 dates, Disney World Christmas party 2026, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026 Captain Jack Sparrow, Spirited Swashbucklers Disney World, Fast and Furious Hollywood Drift Universal Orlando, Fast Furious coaster Orlando 2027, Halloween Horror Nights 35 houses, HR Bloodengutz HHN 35, Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Universal Orlando, Orlando theme park podcast, Orlando holidays UK, Walt Disney World holiday 2026, Universal Orlando holiday UK, Orlando Insider, Disney World Halloween party 2026, Disney World Christmas 2026
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    5 mins
  • Orlando Insider News 16th - 22nd June 2026

    Orlando Insider News 16th - 22nd June 2026
    Jun 22 2026
    Orlando Insider Theme Park News — Stranger Things at Horror Nights, Cinderella Castle Makeover Complete, BoardWalk's New Bar & Level99 Opens at Disney Springs | Week of 16 June 2026This week on the Orlando Insider podcast we've got four brilliant stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — a huge Halloween Horror Nights announcement, a iconic castle looking better than it has in decades, a new bar coming to one of Disney's most beautiful resort areas, and a brand new entertainment venue opening at Disney Springs that's going to change how you spend your evenings.🎃 Stranger Things Season 5 is Coming to Halloween Horror Nights 35 Universal confirmed this week that the fifth and final season of Stranger Things is getting its own haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights 2026. Guests walk through the Wheeler House, Hawkins Lab, the MAC-Z military base and the Upside Down itself — with Vecna waiting at the end. With the complete story now available for the first time, this could be the most ambitious Stranger Things house Universal have ever built. Halloween Horror Nights runs from 28th August through to 1st November — perfect for a late summer or autumn Orlando trip.🏰 Cinderella Castle's Makeover is Finally Complete Disney confirmed this week that Cinderella Castle's repaint is done, and the castle has been fully restored to its original 1971 Opening Day colour scheme — the classic grey-blue tones and gold accents that most people picture when they think of Walt Disney World. With Big Thunder Mountain back open and summer crowds still manageable, Magic Kingdom is in as good a shape as it's been in years.🎵 Hurly-Burly Announced for Disney's BoardWalk — Replacing the Legendary Jellyrolls After nearly thirty years, Jellyrolls piano bar closed in 2025 — and this week Disney finally revealed its replacement. Hurly-Burly opens on the BoardWalk later in 2026, offering family-friendly trivia and games by day before flipping into a 21-and-over live music lounge by night. Seaside theatre theming, coastal cocktails, and live musicians on the waterfront. The BoardWalk evenings are back.🎮 Level99 Opens at Disney Springs on 29th June Sixty themed challenge rooms, physical puzzles, mental challenges, duels, art hunts — and a two-storey bar in the middle of it all. Level99 opens at Disney Springs on the 29th of June and tickets go on sale the 22nd. It's free to enter Disney Springs so this is a brilliant option for a rest day between park visits. One of the most exciting non-park additions to Walt Disney World in years.Planning a Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando holiday from the UK? Your Orlando holiday shouldn't feel like homework. Orlando Insider are the UK's leading Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando holiday specialists — and everything we do is built around making your trip better than you could have planned it yourself.Here's what sets us apart:🧠 Your Personal Orlando Guru — one dedicated expert from your first enquiry to the day you fly home. They get to know you, your family, and exactly what you want from your holiday. No call centres, no repeating yourself. Just someone who genuinely knows these parks answering your questions whenever you need them.📲 Ride Alert — our exclusive in-park text message service that tells you the moment wait times drop or a ride reopens. Stop refreshing apps. Start riding.📊 Park Planner — powered by millions of real data points, it tells you which park to visit on which day, then builds your perfect day around your top rides, mealtimes, and start and finish times. The guesswork is gone.🔒 Complete Financial Protection — your money is held in an independently managed travel trust fund. Fully ATOL protected. Completely safe.📞 24/7 Help Desk — because things don't always go to plan. We're always there if you need us.Over 19,400 five-star reviews on Trustpilot and counting. If you're ready to stop researching and start planning, book your Orlando holiday with Orlando Insider and find out why thousands of British families trust us every year.Useful Links:🌐 Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando holidays from the UK — Orlando Insider www.orlandoinsider.co.uk 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@orlandoinsiderKeywords: Halloween Horror Nights 35 Stranger Things, HHN 2026 Universal Orlando, Stranger Things haunted house Orlando, Cinderella Castle repaint complete 2026, Magic Kingdom castle 2026, Disney BoardWalk Hurly-Burly, Jellyrolls replacement Disney World, Level99 Disney Springs opening date, Level99 Orlando, Disney Springs entertainment 2026, Orlando theme park podcast, Orlando holidays UK, Walt Disney World holiday 2026, Universal Orlando holiday UK, Orlando Insider, best time to visit Disney World 2026, Halloween Horror Nights tickets 2026, Disney Springs things to do
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    6 mins
  • Orlando Insider News 17th June 2026

    Orlando Insider News 17th June 2026
    Jun 17 2026
    Orlando Theme Park News — Epic Universe Fireworks, Universal's Lost Continent Gone & Toy Story 5 at Hollywood Studios | Week of 8 June 2026This week on the Orlando Insider podcast we're covering three big stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — including a brand new nightly spectacular at Epic Universe, the final demolition of one of Islands of Adventure's most beloved original lands, and Disney getting into the Toy Story 5 spirit ahead of the film's release.🎆 Epic Universe Gets Its First Ever Nightly Fireworks Show Universal have just announced Universal Celestial Goodnight, a brand new nightly spectacular launching at Epic Universe on 7th July. Six hundred synchronised light fixtures, 350 dancing fountains, seven million LED lights, an orchestral score, and fireworks — all included with your park ticket. We cover what to expect and why this is a significant moment for Universal Orlando.🏛️ The Lost Continent is Gone — and Universal Still Won't Say What's Coming The Sinbad Theater at Islands of Adventure has been completely demolished this week — the last major structure from the original Lost Continent land that opened back in 1999. Nearly five acres of the park have now been cleared. Universal are staying tight-lipped, but the Pokémon rumours are getting louder. We look at what's gone, what it means, and what might be coming.🎬 Toy Story 5 Content Arrives at Hollywood Studios With Toy Story 5 hitting cinemas on 19th June, Hollywood Studios is already celebrating — exclusive themed treats and Magic Shots are arriving in Toy Story Land this week. We look at why Toy Story Land is one of the best spots in any Disney park for families with younger children, and what to expect this summer.Planning a Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando holiday from the UK? There's a big difference between booking an Orlando trip and booking the right Orlando trip. Whether it's your first time or you haven't been for years, Orlando Insider are the UK's leading Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando holiday specialists — and everything we do is built around making your holiday better than you could have planned it yourself.Here's what sets us apart:🧠 Your Personal Orlando Guru — one dedicated expert from your first enquiry to the day you fly home. They get to know you, your family, and exactly what you want. No call centres, no repeating yourself. Just someone who genuinely knows these parks answering your questions whenever you need them.📲 Ride Alert — our exclusive in-park text message service that tells you the moment wait times drop or a ride reopens. Stop refreshing apps. Start riding.📊 Park Planner — powered by millions of real data points, it tells you which park to visit on which day, then builds your perfect day around your top rides, mealtimes, and start and finish times. The guesswork is gone.🔒 Complete Financial Protection — your money is held in an independently managed travel trust fund. Fully ATOL protected. Completely safe.📞 24/7 Help Desk — because things don't always go to plan. We're always there if you need us.If you're ready to stop researching and start planning, book your Orlando holiday with Orlando Insider and find out why over 19,400 families have given us five stars on Trustpilot.Useful Links:🌐 Disney World and Universal Orlando holidays from the UK — Orlando Insider📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@orlandoinsider🎢 Walt Disney World: disneyworld.disney.go.com🌍 Universal Orlando Resort: universalorlando.comKeywords: Epic Universe fireworks 2026, Universal Celestial Goodnight, Universal Orlando nighttime show, Lost Continent demolished Islands of Adventure, Sinbad Theater demolished, Pokemon Islands of Adventure rumour, Toy Story 5 Hollywood Studios, Toy Story Land Disney World, Orlando theme park news June 2026, Orlando holidays UK, Walt Disney World holiday 2026, Universal Orlando holiday UK, Orlando Insider, Disney World summer 2026, Universal Orlando summer 2026
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    4 mins
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