Diservations

Allow myself to introduce... myself. I'm Josh, a guy who built a website - diservations.com - to celebrate my love of Disney. I'm a Universal novice, but I love VelociCoaster and Butterbeer. A musician in a previous life, I mostly design and code websites now.

The world’s top 25 theme parks drew an estimated 245.4 million visits in 2025, down just 0.2%. Florida led the way, and Epic Universe added 4 million visits in its first partial year.

Pineapple Paradise is closed at Universal Kids Resort for what looks like the same flooring upgrade Shrek’s splash pad just received. Link: diservations.com/pineapple-pa...

Shrek’s Swamp Splash & Smash is once again open at Universal Kids Resort. Same bucket. All new flooring.

Holiday treats coming to Disney World. Tis the season to not worry about calories.

If we can't have Gonzo's Royal Flush, "Try Our Cans" is the next best thing.

Universal Kids Resort is already making upgrades, starting with a new floor for Shrek’s Swamp Splash & Smash. I’m going under that bucket one of these days, probably before fall arrives in Frisco. So maybe January. Link: diservations.com/shreks-swamp...

NEW: This week's SAT SIX heads on over to Universal Studios Florida and takes a look at this year's HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS! touringplans.com/blog/saturda...

You have less than six hours to enjoy Volcano Bay before it closes for a multi-month refurbishment. The water park will reopen on or before April 1, 2027. diservations.com/countdowns/v...

Gabby's little sister, Doozie, was at Universal Kids Resort today. Both the actor and her character performed and met guests.

Purple Minion was running wild at Universal Kids Resort tonight. Those Team Members eventually got him under control. I did my part by standing back and taking pictures.

Celestina Harris, Doozie’s voice actor, is at Universal Kids Resort tonight ahead of a big weekend for the character. diservations.com/universal-ki...

Columbia Harbour House is getting new dishes on October 28, including a plant-based Crab Cake Sandwich. I love crab cakes, but I think I need to wait for reviews on this one. I generally like my crab to have crab in it. Link: diservations.com/columbia-har...

Doozie and her pups are popping up around Universal Kids Resort ahead of this weekend’s scavenger hunt. We took a look this morning. If your kids want to find them on their own, perhaps don’t let them read our article. But you definitely should. diservations.com/doozies-scav...

Three nyala calves are hanging out backstage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. They'll make their debut soon. We’re staying at Kidani in a couple of months. I assume Disney timed this for me. Link: diservations.com/three-nyala-...

A Puggie Paws statue and Doozie merchandise preview are now on display at Universal Kids Resort. Paws before reaching for your wallet, since the figures aren’t on sale yet. Should be a Doozie of a weekend. Link: diservations.com/universal-ki...

A Puggie statue has appeared inside Gabby’s Dollhouse at Universal Kids Resort, just in time for Doozie’s big weekend. The park is hosting special activities Friday through Sunday to celebrate Gabby’s little sister and her upcoming Netflix series.

Denied DAS at Disney World? Some families have been able to use Location Return Time instead. It requires visiting each ride to request a return time, but it gives them another option. diservations.com/denied-das-l...

Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed Quartz, a baby wallaby, to Jumping Junction. She was born with albinism and looks quite different from her darker-furred mom. Forget Pandora. My first stop in December is gonna be Conservation Station. diservations.com/animal-kingd...

Autumn, one of Universal Kids Resort’s “Carecrows,” takes her job very seriously.

Disney guests can now connect their PhotoPass and Shutterfly accounts to automatically transfer vacation photos. It's available today at Disney World and Disneyland. DCL and Aulani will follow in early 2027. diservations.com/disney-photo...

Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios, November 2022. Is it ever this empty at rope drop? I wouldn’t know. I'm usually asleep.

Jurassic World Outfitters at Universal Kids Resort sells a Velociraptor with “feed-and-regurgitate action.” We spared no expense bringing dinosaurs back, and this is what we’re doing with them. I kinda want it.

Universal Kids Resort has shared a first look at Doozie ahead of her official debut this weekend. Gabby’s younger sister will meet park guests October 24–25, following a Friday pool party for hotel guests. diservations.com/universal-ki...

Those Hollywood Drift pics 🔥

A nearly straight-down aerial look at the construction of the Monsters Inc suspended door roller coaster.

Homemade pho is even better on cool fall days.

Bello Bay Cruise has turned off its sprayers as cooler weather has arrived at Universal Kids Resort. My unofficial two-person poll found that people aren't getting nearly as wet. Also, it looks like Shrek’s Swamp Splash & Smash will be closed for a little while. diservations.com/bello-bay-cr...

EPCOT at sunset. 2026.10.13 I'm no @diservations.com level photographer but I thought this one was pretty good.

We did the MNSSHP last Friday and the first parade was delayed about 15 minutes by rain. After the fireworks, we ended catching the 2nd parade as well and it was noticeably different. Some characters had different dances, different props, different costumes, walked versus hover boards.

Cinnamon Sugar, one of the “Carecrows” at Universal Kids Resort, is a little more down to earth today. Stilts don’t work well with 50 mph gusts.

It’s 60 degrees with 50mph winds, but the Minions’ Bello Bay Cruise is running with all fountains flowing. I didn’t see anyone riding, though. The Shrek splash pad is closed, but the others are open. No kids brave enough so far.

Bitty Monsters, Minions, and How To Train Your Dragon Halloween merch is 70% off at Universal Kids Resort. That includes spirit jerseys and a new Minions sling.

Those Disney Gift Cards are now showing as full price on the Google Play Store. Quantities were limited, indeed. We've updated our article. diservations.com/disney-gift-...

Hoodie weather arrives at Universal Kids Resort tomorrow. Getting drenched suddenly sounds less appealing. Universal hasn’t announced seasonal closure dates for its water rides, splash pads, or heated hotel pool, so for now, their availability depends on the weather. diservations.com/universal-ki...

According to this chart posted by Disney Parks Jobs, getting hired as a Cast Member is the highlight of one’s life. But it all goes downhill after that, at least until you get married, which also doesn’t turn out well.

Google Play Fest is offering 10% off Disney Gift Cards through October 19. Getting the Google Play Store to accept your money is apparently part of the event. diservations.com/disney-gift-...

Disney Cruise Line is phasing out Palo’s prix-fixe dinner menu in favor of à la carte dining. The change rolls out across the fleet October 22–26. Platinum and Pearl members can still apply their $55 dining credit toward dinner. Brunch is unchanged, thankfully. diservations.com/disney-cruis...

Universal Kids Resort has released a new ticket option: the Explorer Ticket. This $69.99 option fills that gap between day tickets and Annual Passes. It allows repeat visits Sundays–Thursdays through March 11, 2027. Blockout dates apply. Parking is extra. diservations.com/universal-ki...

Spontaneous churros, people! Nomad Lounge To Go is now live in My Disney Experience. Disney World’s best churros are available through mobile ordering, no reservations required. diservations.com/nomad-lounge...

No Neil Patrick Harris Candlelight Processional dining packages for our party of two. I changed the party size to four, and a few options appeared. Disney is known to do this. They want to maximize profits from those 4-top tables.

Candlelight Processional dining packages failed to open at 6 AM as expected, and guests trying to book regular Disney World dining reservations are hitting errors, too. We woke up early for a character breakfast. The character is Hei Hei. There’s no breakfast. diservations.com/disney-world...

The Disney Imagination will set sail in early 2029. We don't have an exact date, but that didn't stop us from creating a countdown clock. diservations.com/countdowns/d...

The Oriental Land Company announced the name of the DCL ship coming to Tokyo: the Disney Imagination. Ariel and Sebastian will be featured on the stern, and the ship will offer 2- and 3-night cruises. A few Tokyo Disney park days, a few sea days. That works. diservations.com/disney-imagi...

Everyone ready for tomorrow’s early wake-up call to book Candlelight Processional Dining Packages? Which narrator and restaurant are you hoping for? diservations.com/dining-packa...

Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for a Monstropolis playground in Hollywood Studios. diservations.com/imagineering...

Nomad Lounge is joining the 60-day ADR lineup. Nothing says laid-back lounge like pre-planning. Annual Passholders can also get two small plates and two drinks for $49 starting October 20. We’ll miss our spontaneous churros. diservations.com/nomad-lounge...