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disneydining.com | Andrew Boardwine
Let’s be honest—when planning a Disney trip, Lightning Lane can feel like one more thing to budget for or stress over. But in the heat of summer, skipping it could mean the difference between making memories and sweating in line for 90 minutes with cranky kids. So which rides should absolutely be on your Lightning Lane radar right now? Not the ones you might expect.
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insidethemagic.net | Andrew Boardwine
If there’s one thing you can usually count on at Disney World, it’s that certain rides will always draw a crowd. But lately, there’s been a shift. Guests are starting to notice that the lines at a few specific attractions are getting longer—much longer—without any major announcements or obvious changes to explain why. Sure, it’s summer. And yes, more people are traveling. But this is different.
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1 week ago | 
saturdayblitz.com | Andrew Boardwine
Georgia’s head coach Kirby Smart has had no problem speaking his mind on a variety of issues as of late. So when Paul Finebaum took aim at his new starting quarterback, Smart didn’t hesitate to fire back with a message that was as direct as it was confident. Finebaum’s comments came during a segment of ESPN’s “Fine or Not Fine,” where he assessed Gunner Stockton’s performance in the College Football Playoff.
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1 week ago | 
disneydining.com | Andrew Boardwine
Just a few weeks into its debut, Epic Universe—the long-awaited new addition to Universal Orlando—is making headlines again. But instead of being celebrated for its stunning lands and thrilling attractions, the buzz is all about broken rides, long lines, and an oddly specific warning about shoes. There’s no denying that Epic Universe looks phenomenal. It’s got the immersive theming, the massive attractions, and the potential to rival Disney World.
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howtodisney.com | Andrew Boardwine
If you’ve ever tried to watch a parade at Magic Kingdom, you know how quickly Main Street turns into a madhouse. The scramble for the best spot can start hours before the first float even appears. And when Disney drops something new? Forget about it—crowds go from intense to near meltdown. With the debut of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away on July 20, Disney’s making some bold changes to prevent another parade-day pileup.
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disneytips.com | Andrew Boardwine
If you’ve walked through Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom lately, you might’ve noticed the future is looking a whole lot different. For years, this corner of the park has balanced retro charm with sci-fi wonder, but Disney is making some bold moves to revamp the land from top to bottom. And let’s just say, not everything from the past is sticking around for the ride into the future. This massive refresh really kicked into gear with the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run back in April 2023.
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1 week ago | 
disneydining.com | Andrew Boardwine
If you’ve been keeping tabs on Disney World deals lately, you’ve probably noticed something interesting: they’ve been a little more generous than usual. From room rates to ticket offers, it seems like Disney is pulling out all the stops to keep guests coming — especially with a brand-new theme park now open just down the road. And now, Disney has launched a deal that might just top all the rest.
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1 week ago | 
saturdayblitz.com | Andrew Boardwine
We’re heading toward a 16-team College Football Playoff whether we like it or not. Expansion is happening. The question now is simple: What format gives us the most balanced, fair, and exciting playoff system? The answer couldn’t be clearer—five automatic bids for conference champions, and 11 at-large selections based on rankings. Period. If we’re going to do this, let’s do it right.
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1 week ago | 
disneytips.com | Andrew Boardwine
For years now, Disney fans have been quietly (and not-so-quietly) wondering: When will the parks finally feel like they used to? Sure, the pandemic is in the rearview mirror, and Disney World has gradually restored most of its offerings. But for a lot of longtime visitors, something still felt… off. Entertainment options were thinner. Those extra “magic” moments seemed to be fewer. And that old Disney spark—the one that made every visit feel larger-than-life—seemed a little dimmer.
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saturdayblitz.com | Andrew Boardwine
Lane Kiffin is back at it again—doing what he does best outside of coaching football: ruffling feathers. During the recent SEC meetings, the Ole Miss head coach managed to sneak in another jab at one of the conference’s biggest names, and nobody should really be surprised anymore. At this point, it feels like Kiffin takes personal joy in firing verbal darts at Georgia head coach Kirby Smart. Since taking over in 2020, he’s made the Rebels a legitimate force again.
