Orlando’s landscape is shifting fast this week, with massive updates from Universal, Disney, and SeaWorld. In this episode of the Orlando Weekly update, we’re breaking down the game-changing news that Universal has selected Elon Musk’s The Boring Company to build an underground transit system. We discuss how these Tesla-powered tunnels will finally bypass the International Drive traffic to link the main resort with Epic Universe.

Over at Magic Kingdom, the skyline has changed forever as the rockwork for Piston Peak—the center of the new Cars land—has officially topped the treeline. We also dive into SeaWorld’s newly revealed 2026 attraction, SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep, a world-first suspended dark ride that’s replacing the old Penguin footprint. Plus, we celebrate the start of Mardi Gras at Universal and the debut of the massive 50-person "Mega-Float."

In this week’s update:

• The Universal Loop: Universal picks The Boring Company to dig under Sand Lake Road.
• Piston Peak Rising: Rockwork for the Cars expansion is now visible from the park.
• SEAQuest Revealed: First details on SeaWorld’s massive new suspended dark ride for 2026.
• Mardi Gras Mega-Float: How to bag a spot on the largest parade float Universal has ever built.

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It’s a massive week of change in Orlando as we say a final goodbye to a DinoLand staple and count down the days until the Aerosmith era ends at Hollywood Studios. In this episode of the Orlando Weekly update, we’re breaking down the permanent closure of DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom and the fact that Disney have already wiped the entire land from the My Disney Experience app map.

We also look at the final four weeks of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster in its current form. With the ride closing for its Muppets transformation on March 2nd, we discuss the boarded-up pre-shows and what to expect from the new Scooter animatronic. Plus, we look at the surprise construction walls appearing inside Universal’s Epic Universe and give you a survival guide for the current Florida "deep freeze" that’s shutting down water parks and sending temperatures toward zero.

In this week’s update:

• DinoLand Erased: Why the land was wiped from the app map this morning.
• Aerosmith’s Final Month: The deadline to ride Rock 'n' Roller Coaster before the March 2nd closure.
• Epic Universe Expansion: Why construction walls are already up in Celestial Park.
• The Florida Freeze: Why the water parks are shut and how to handle a freezing Orlando morning.

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Universal’s finally confirmed Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, and it’s a brand-new ride being built from scratch, not some lazy refresh. We’re also diving into Disney’s sudden reversal on their Disability Access Service (DAS) rules after a bit of shareholder pressure. Plus, the Magic Kingdom is losing its marquee, and Florida is currently colder than a fridge.

In this week’s update:

• Hollywood Drift: Universal’s 360-degree spinning coaster is officially a go for 2027.
• The DAS U-Turn: Why Disney blinked on their controversial disability access changes.
• Buzz Lightyear’s Facelift: Big changes coming to Tomorrowland as the signs come down.
• The Florida Freeze: Why the water parks are shut and how to handle a freezing Orlando.

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Universal’s finally confirmed Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, and it’s a brand-new ride being built from scratch, not some lazy refresh. We’re also diving into Disney’s sudden reversal on their Disability Access Service (DAS) rules after a bit of shareholder pressure. Plus, the Magic Kingdom is losing its marquee, and Florida is currently colder than a fridge.

In this week’s update:

• Hollywood Drift: Universal’s 360-degree spinning coaster is officially a go for 2027.
• The DAS U-Turn: Why Disney blinked on their controversial disability access changes.
• Buzz Lightyear’s Facelift: Big changes coming to Tomorrowland as the signs come down.
• The Florida Freeze: Why the water parks are shut and how to handle a freezing Orlando.

If you’re still booking basic "off-the-shelf" trips, you’re doing it wrong. At Orlando Insider, we’re specialists who focus on building a holiday that actually works, rather than just shifting tickets. When you book with us, you’ll get a personal Orlando Guru to do the heavy lifting, free planning calls to sort the logistics, and access to our Park Planner App so you aren’t wandering around like a lost tourist.

Ready to do Florida the right way? Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando Insider and let us handle the planning.

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Universal’s finally confirmed Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, and it’s a brand-new ride being built from scratch, not some lazy refresh. We’re also diving into Disney’s sudden reversal on their Disability Access Service (DAS) rules after a bit of shareholder pressure. Plus, the Magic Kingdom is losing its marquee, and Florida is currently colder than a fridge.

In this week’s update:

• Hollywood Drift: Universal’s 360-degree spinning coaster is officially a go for 2027.
• The DAS U-Turn: Why Disney blinked on their controversial disability access changes.
• Buzz Lightyear’s Facelift: Big changes coming to Tomorrowland as the signs come down.
• The Florida Freeze: Why the water parks are shut and how to handle a freezing Orlando.

If you’re still booking basic "off-the-shelf" trips, you’re doing it wrong. At Orlando Insider, we’re specialists who focus on building a holiday that actually works, rather than just shifting tickets. When you book with us, you’ll get a personal Orlando Guru to do the heavy lifting, free planning calls to sort the logistics, and access to our Park Planner App so you aren’t wandering around like a lost tourist.

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Welcome back to your weekly briefing from Orlando Insider. It is the 19th of January, 2026, and the holiday season is officially over. We are now firmly into the "Refurbishment Rush," and there is plenty to talk about across Disney and Universal this week.

In this week’s update:

• EPCOT Festival of the Arts: The festival is in full swing! We look at the Disney on Broadway concerts and the hunt for the latest Figment merch.
• Universal’s Mystery Teaser: What does that cryptic "01-20-26" speedometer video mean for a potential new ride announcement tomorrow?
• The Refurbishment Rush: Critical updates on the closures of Big Thunder Mountain and Buzz Lightyear, plus the upcoming Frozen Ever After overhaul.
• Muppet Transformation: Your final window to ride Rock 'n' Roller Coaster before the Muppets move into Hollywood Studios.
• Construction Watch: New foundations for the Cars land in Frontierland and the countdown to the permanent closure of DINOSAUR.

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Welcome to your first weekly briefing of 2026! Things are moving fast in Central Florida this week as the holiday decorations come down and "Refurbishment Season" kicks into high gear. Every week, we bring you the four most interesting stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando to help you stay ahead of the curve.

This week’s highlights:

• Epic Universe Park-Hopping: Multi-day tickets now allow you to hop between all three Universal parks in a single day.
• Cinderella Castle Transformation: Disney has officially begun stripping the "anniversary pink" to return to a classic palette.
• The Refurbishment Rush: Major updates on the year-long closures of Big Thunder Mountain and Buzz Lightyear.
• Jurassic Park’s Long Sleep: Why the River Adventure is closing until late 2026 and what the rumours say about its future.

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Data analysis reveals a shocking truth about Disney World wait times: queues actually drop by up to 41% immediately after a ride reopens following a breakdown. But there is a catch—you only have a 17-minute window before the "Drop & Spike" pattern kicks in and lines shoot back up.

In this episode, we review RideAlert.net, the SMS-based tool designed to catch these fleeting opportunities so you don't have to be glued to your phone. We also dive into fascinating Disney ride reliability data, revealing which attractions break down the most and the best strategies to maximize your day.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The "Drop & Spike" Pattern: Why guests avoid reopened rides, causing wait times for attractions like Tiana's Bayou Adventure to plummet by 41.6%.
• The 17-Minute Window: Data shows that 87.1% of the time, the wait time recovers or spikes within just 17 minutes.
• RideAlert.net Review: How to get SMS wait time alerts to save battery and international data.
• Pricing & Value: How to start tracking queues for as little as £3.26 per day.
• Reliability Rankings: Why Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is the reliability champion (99.71% uptime) while Seven Dwarfs Mine Train struggles.

• Pro Tip: Why you should never trust posted wait times in the last 35 minutes of the park day.

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