Blake Taylor is Senior Writer at Mickey Visit. He has been writing about The Walt Disney Company and the entertainment industry since age 12, when Pixar hosted the world premiere of Cars in Blake’s hometown. Thousands of Blake’s news articles have appeared in Attractions Magazine, /Film, Looper, Explore, Rotoscopers, WDW Radio, The Muppet Mindset, and The Main Street Gazette. Blake is an alumnus of the Disney College Program. Education: Communications at Appalachian State University | Favorite Disney attraction: Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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Guests love stepping into the worlds of popular franchises, like Super Mario and Harry Potter, at Universal Studios Hollywood. Fans have been clamoring for one beloved series to have its own Universal attraction for years: […]
Disney makes a conscious effort to update older theme park attractions to meet modern standards. These changes can include anything from minor technology upgrades to major overhauls of the entire ride experience. Both Disneyland Resort […]
Having a charged mobile phone is crucial to visiting Disneyland in 2026. Many Disney theme park features, such as Lightning Lane and mobile ordering, are tethered to guests’ ability to use the Disneyland app. Improving […]
Disney theme parks routinely close rides for routine refurbishment to spruce things up and generally improve the guest experience. Attractions featuring lots of water typically close during winter months for an annual refurbishment. One water […]
Disneyland guests can use their phones to order food ahead of their arrival at restaurants. Given this amenity’s reliance on technology, Disney occasionally tweaks and tests the service as the demand and use of the […]
Restaurants and rides at Disney theme parks routinely close for refurbishment. Most of the time these closures are to accommodate routine maintenance meant to improve the guest experience, while sometimes Disney overhauls major components of […]
EPCOT at Walt Disney World is known for the incredible cuisine of its internationally themed restaurants. While tasty, these dining locations are extremely popular, especially around the dinner rush. If you’re like me, being in […]
EPCOT at Walt Disney World almost always has a festival happening, with free concerts as part of the lineup. During the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, the Garden Rocks Concert Series holds down the […]
Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is the most popular theme park on the planet. As the crown jewel of Disney’s theme park portfolio, Magic Kingdom is an ongoing priority for new additions, enhancements, and […]
Walt Disney World is in the middle of a period of unprecedented, self-proclaimed “turbocharged” growth. The company is investing $17 billion in major new attractions and property-wide updates over the course of 10 years. Large […]
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