Janine Brandt https://thrillgeek.com Theme park and travel news from Disney, Universal, and beyond! Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:31:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Disney H2O Glow Dates Announced for Typhoon Lagoon https://thrillgeek.com/2026/04/21/disney-h2o-glow-dates-announced-for-typhoon-lagoon/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:31:56 +0000 https://thrillgeek.com/?p=88808 A fan-favorite summer event is officially returning to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Disney H2O Glow After Hours is back for 2026, taking place on select nights from June 2 through September 5, bringing late-night energy, characters, and shorter wait times to one of Walt Disney World’s most popular water parks. H2O Glow transforms Typhoon Lagoon into a neon-lit beach party after the sun goes down.

Source

]]> Disney Lakeshore Lodge Details Revealed for New Walt Disney World Resort https://thrillgeek.com/2026/04/21/disney-lakeshore-lodge-details-revealed-for-new-walt-disney-world-resort/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:31:40 +0000 https://thrillgeek.com/?p=88811 Disney is sharing new details about its next major resort coming to Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a brand-new nature-inspired hotel, is currently under development along the shores of Bay Lake and is projected to open in summer 2027. The latest update offers a closer look at the theme, design, and overall experience guests can expect. Lakeshore Lodge is being designed as…

Source

]]> Disney Parks Are Increasingly Powered by Solar Energy Around the World https://thrillgeek.com/2026/04/21/disney-parks-are-increasingly-powered-by-solar-energy-around-the-world/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:30:59 +0000 https://thrillgeek.com/?p=88813 Disney is pulling back the curtain on something most guests never see but experience every day. Across parks, resorts, and cruise destinations, Disney Experiences is continuing to expand its use of solar energy, turning sunshine into a major power source behind the magic. At Walt Disney World Resort, solar power is already playing a massive role. On sunny days, the resort’s four solar…

Source

]]> SeaWorld Orlando Reimagines Expedition Odyssey with New “Fire & Ice” Experience https://thrillgeek.com/2026/04/17/seaworld-orlando-reimagines-expedition-odyssey-with-new-fire-ice-experience/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:44:40 +0000 https://thrillgeek.com/?p=88772 SeaWorld Orlando is giving one of its newest attractions a major refresh, introducing Expedition Odyssey: Fire & Ice, a reimagined version of its flying theater experience set to debut this spring. The update transforms the attraction into a more story-driven adventure, blending Arctic exploration with dramatic new environments and visuals designed to feel more immersive from start to finish.

Source

]]> Disney Store Is Launching New “Limited Time” Pop-Up Experiences https://thrillgeek.com/2026/04/17/disney-store-is-launching-new-limited-time-pop-up-experiences-across-the-u-s/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:43:19 +0000 https://thrillgeek.com/?p=88786 Disney is bringing back a more in-person, immersive shopping experience in a new way. Disney Store has announced “Disney Store Limited Time,” a series of temporary retail destinations launching in partnership with Go! Retail Group, designed to bring Disney storytelling into physical shopping spaces again. The concept kicks off in May 2026, with more locations expected to follow.

Source

]]>