This week on the Orlando Insider podcast, we're covering four huge stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort — and if you've got a trip planned to Orlando, this is essential listening.

🎢 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is BACK After 16 months of refurbishment, one of Magic Kingdom's most iconic rides has finally reopened at Walt Disney World. We'll tell you what's new, what's changed, and — crucially — the smart strategy for avoiding the queues right now. Hint: don't do what everyone else is doing.

🎃 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 — Dates & Tickets Announced Disney has just revealed the dates for this year's Halloween spectacular at Magic Kingdom, running from 7th August through to Halloween night on 31st October. We've got everything you need to know about tickets, what's new this year, and why you shouldn't leave it too long to book.

✨ May 2026 — Disney World's Biggest Month in Years From ride reopenings to the Muppets taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, May is shaping up to be one of the most exciting months Walt Disney World has seen in a long time. We'll break down what's opening, when, and why right now is actually a brilliant time to visit.

🌍 Epic Universe Is Already Expanding Universal's brand new fourth theme park only opened last year — and Universal Orlando are already building again. We look at what's going up inside Epic Universe's Celestial Park, and what the demolition of Islands of Adventure's Lost Continent means for the future of Universal Orlando Resort.

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