Orlando Holiday Planning

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.

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

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

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

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