Orlando Planning Guide

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/

02/28/2026

Bitesize Orlando February 2026 is now live with important updates on current closures and changes to early entry in Disney World from May through early September, plus an operational update in Volcano Bay that is already live despit eonly being announced a couple of weeks ago. Check out this month's news on the link below.

Last month I mentioned I had been working on a new homepage for the website and I'm pleased to announce that I has been live now for a week. I have also been giving the menu structure a facelift

01/31/2026

Bitesize Orlando January 2026 is rare; most of the news is not related to Disney World, but I have some important early entry information Epic Universe visitors should read. Plus, Mattel is eyeing up the Orlando Market with a waterpark and a new billion-dollar entertainment district, which takes a step further. All this and more in this month's highlights on the link below.

Welcome to my first update of 2026. Bitesize Orlando January 2026. For a change, most of the action this month has been taking place outside of Disney World. Read on for some important updates to your

01/04/2026

As I promised in last month's update, my brand new Disney World Insiders Guide is now available with a very special launch offer.

Grab your copy of the guide at 50% off, plus grab a completely FREE copy of my Travel Activity Book as a thank you.

Grab your copy on the link below

https://orlandoplanningguideacademy.com/disney-world-insiders-guide-2026