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Planning a holiday to Orlando? Everything you need to know for your holiday to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Legoland Florida, plus cruises from Port Canaveral & Miami and more! Listen to unbiased and independent reviews of hotels, theme parks, restaurants, cruise ships and airlines, along with all the best tips and hacks for your holiday to Orlando. And why do all the hard work of planning your Walt Disney World holiday when you can let your own Orlando Guru do it all for you.  Leave the hard work to our UK based team with FREE Orlando Holiday Planning. ATOL Protected Holiday to Orlando www.orlandoinsider.co.uk  

  1. MAR 2

    Aerosmith's Final Gig, Maleficent’s Massive Upgrade, CrazyShake Pop-Up at Disney Springs & Butterbeer Waffles

    The Aerosmith era’s officially over at Hollywood Studios. In this week’s update, we’re breaking down the final day of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and what the immediate closure means for Sunset Boulevard as the Muppets and the Electric Mayhem move in. We also head over to Disney Springs for the opening day of the CrazyShake by Black Tap pop-up—we’re looking at that massive £19 Mickey Mouse shake and whether it’s actually worth the 90-minute queue. Plus, we’ve got some big technical news from Magic Kingdom. New permits for "Project SNK" (Villains Land) show that the Maleficent dark ride’s just been scaled up by 10,000 square feet, putting it on the same level as Rise of the Resistance. Finally, we’re celebrating the start of Butterbeer Season at Universal and the debut of the new Butterbeer Waffles. In this week’s update: Aerosmith’s Final Bow: The coaster’s now shut—here’s what’s happening behind the construction walls.CrazyShake Pop-Up: Everything you need to know about the 90-day Disney Springs takeover.Villains Land Growth: Why the Maleficent dark ride just got a massive size increase.Butterbeer Waffles: Universal kicks off Butterbeer Season with new treats and 25th-anniversary steins.Stop overpaying for a holiday that doesn't workDon’t let ride closures or "limited time" pop-ups catch you out. If you want a proper holiday that’s actually sorted, head to www.orlandoinsider.co.uk. When you plan your trip with us, you aren't just booking a hotel; you're getting a personal Orlando Guru to handle the heavy lifting. You'll know exactly where to go, get a sorted itinerary, and access our Park Planner App to help you dodge the queues in real-time. It's time to unlock a better way to do Orlando. Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando Insider here.

    4 min

  2. FEB 24

    Bluey Moves into Disney, Fast & Furious Goes Vertical & Frozen's Face Lift

    It’s a massive week for ride upgrades and new arrivals in Orlando. In this episode of the Orlando Weekly update, we’re breaking down the accelerated construction at Universal Studios Florida, where the first footers for the massive 170-foot vertical spike on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift have just been poured right over the CityWalk lagoon. Over at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Rafiki's Planet Watch has officially closed its doors to make way for the new Bluey Play Pavilion, with the rush on to get the Heeler family greeting guests by summer. We also look at the massive upgrade coming to Frozen Ever After at EPCOT, as Disney finally bins the old projector screens for state-of-the-art physical animatronics. Plus, we cover the aggressive 10-day sprint as EPCOT flips the park from the Festival of the Arts to the Flower & Garden Festival. In this week’s update: Fast & Furious Drifting: The 170-foot coaster spike going vertical at Universal.Bluey at Animal Kingdom: Construction begins as Rafiki's Planet Watch closes for good.Frozen's Face Lift: Anna and Elsa get upgraded physical animatronics at EPCOT.The Festival Flip: What to expect in the parks before Flower & Garden starts on March 4th.Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando InsiderDon't let ride closures or unexpected construction walls ruin your trip. If you want a proper holiday that actually works, head to www.orlandoinsider.co.uk. When you plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando Insider, you get a personal Orlando Guru to handle the logistics for you. You'll know exactly where to go, get a sorted itinerary, and access the Park Planner App to help you dodge the queues in real-time. It’s about taking the stress out of the parks so you can actually enjoy them. Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando Insider here.

    4 min

  3. FEB 17

    Universal’s Tesla Tunnel Deal, Piston Peak Rising & SeaWorld’s New Dark Ride

    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.Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando InsiderDon't get stuck in a three-hour queue or on a crowded bus. If you want a holiday that actually works, head to www.orlandoinsider.co.uk. When you plan your trip with us, you get a personal Orlando Guru to handle the logistics, a sorted itinerary, and access to our Park Planner App to help you dodge the crowds in real-time. Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando Insider here.

    4 min

  4. FEB 2

    DINOSAUR Erased from App, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster’s Final Month & The Florida Freeze

    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. Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando InsiderDon't let closures or cold snaps ruin your trip. If you want a holiday that actually works, head to www.orlandoinsider.co.uk. When you plan your trip with us, you get a personal Orlando Guru to handle the logistics, a sorted itinerary, and access to our Park Planner App to help you dodge the queues in real-time. Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando Insider here.

    5 min

  5. JAN 27

    Hollywood Drift Confirmed & Disney's Massive DAS U-Turn | Orlando Weekly [Jan 26, 2026]

    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. Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando InsiderIf 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. Visit www.orlandoinsider.co.uk

    4 min

  6. JAN 27

    Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift Confirmed & Disney's Major DAS U-Turn | Orlando Weekly [Jan 26, 2026]

    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. Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando InsiderIf 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. Visit www.orlandoinsider.co.uk

    4 min

  7. JAN 27

    Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift Confirmed & Disney's Major DAS U-Turn | Orlando Weekly [Jan 26, 2026]

    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. Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando InsiderIf 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. Visit www.orlandoinsider.co.uk

    4 min

  8. JAN 19

    Arts, Overhauls, and the Muppet Takeover | Orlando Weekly Update [Jan 19, 2026]

    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. Unlock a better way to do Florida. At Orlando Insider, we offer a completely different kind of service. We aren't here just to book a flight; we ensure you have a proper holiday without the stress. When you book with us, you get your own personal Orlando Guru to handle the heavy lifting. You'll get free planning calls and access to our exclusive Park Planner App, showing you the best days to visit and the perfect ride order in real-time. Stop guessing and start planning at: www.orlandoinsider.co.uk

    4 min
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Planning a holiday to Orlando? Everything you need to know for your holiday to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Legoland Florida, plus cruises from Port Canaveral & Miami and more! Listen to unbiased and independent reviews of hotels, theme parks, restaurants, cruise ships and airlines, along with all the best tips and hacks for your holiday to Orlando. And why do all the hard work of planning your Walt Disney World holiday when you can let your own Orlando Guru do it all for you.  Leave the hard work to our UK based team with FREE Orlando Holiday Planning. ATOL Protected Holiday to Orlando www.orlandoinsider.co.uk  

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  • Creator
    Orlando Insider Travel Agents
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Orlando Insider
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    Orlando Holiday Planning