Orlando Planning Guide

06/21/2026

Le Cirque Arcanus Refurbishment

Universal announced a brief refurbishment closure of Le Cirque Arcanus a popular Fantastic Beasts themed show in the Wizarding Paris area of Epic Universe.

The attraction will be closed from today, June 21st, through June 30th. If seeing the show is on your to-do list, you may need to adjust your dates if you plan to visit this week.

If you would like to view all refurbishments during your visit check out my Refurbishment Calendar on the link below.

https://orlandoplanningguide.com/planning/orlando-theme-park-refurbishments/

06/21/2026

One of the most common questions in Orlando groups is which is the best travel card?

My newest article, Complete Guide To Travel Cards & Spending In Orlando, has comparisons of the fees and limits on all the popular fee-free credit card accounts and current accounts, plus open banking apps and prepaid travel card providers.

Check out the comparison now on the link below, or you'll find a new direct link in the planning sub-menu:

https://orlandoplanningguide.com/planning/practical-advice-and-information/complete-guide-to-travel-cards-spending-in-orlando/

05/31/2026

The end of the month can only mean one thing, it's time for another edition of Bitesize Orlando.

It's been a busy month of announcements, particularly Universal, which is going full steam ahead with a new land, while angering guests with an operational change to its most popular attraction.

Check out all the latest news on the link below.

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05/26/2026

HAGRID'S MAGICAL CREATURES MOTORBIKE ADVENTURE

I have a breaking story that won't wait for the newsletter, especially if you are planning your summer visit to Universal Orlando Resort, specifically regarding Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.

Universal Orlando has started confirming to parks blogger Scott Gustin and other users on X in the last half hour that starting July 1st, the attraction will no longer be offered with a Universal Express Pass option, reverting back to standby line only. The website lists it now as not part of Express Pass, but according to the reply from the official Universal Orlando channel on X, the change will take effect on July 1st.

05/17/2026

The slow shutdown of the at has claimed another victim. is now permanently closed and construction walls edge further into the area. Will you miss Mystic Fountain's wise cracking remarks or are you excited for the new chapter for this area?

05/04/2026

May The Fourth be with you, especially if you're heading to Hollywood Studios today!

04/30/2026

My April update is now live with some important details regarding Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and the 2027 UK free Disney World dining offer, plus a surprise new Express Pass product for Universal Orlando and some shocking news regarding a planned attraction on International Drive. Click the link below for all the details.

https://orlandoplanningguide.com/bitesize-orlando-april-2026-issue-58/

04/09/2026

HEADS UP!! Disney has announced the free dining offer will return for 2027 bookings starting April 21st. As always, some dates are excluded (notably Spring Break and Christmas), but it still covers many of our other holidays. This year, if you book direct, Disney are offering the first 2,500 bookings a courtesy Minnie Van transfer from Orlando International when booking a moderate or deluxe-level resort. I'll go into more detail in my Bitesize Orlando update at the end of the month.

03/31/2026

This month's brief but important update has all the important attraction re-opening dates for your Disney World trip, details of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal and some turbulent seas ahead for United Parks. Click the link to find out all the details.

https://orlandoplanningguide.com/bitesize-orlando-march-2026-issue-57/