27th July 2026 - Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando news from Orlando Insider

Orlando Theme Park News — Summer Crowds Drop, Halloween Menus Revealed & Six Ravens Opens Soon at Disney Springs | Week of 19 July 2026This week on the Orlando Insider podcast we've got three stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — genuinely good news for anyone planning a trip in the next few weeks, a first look at this year's Halloween treats, and a brand new Disney Springs restaurant edging closer to opening.📉 Summer Crowds Are Down Across Both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Disney World's average wait times have dropped 13% compared to last year, with June and July numbers looking more like a typical September than peak summer. Universal's own co-CEO has confirmed the whole Orlando market has softened since June. We break down what's behind the dip and why now could be a genuinely smart time to visit.🎃 Halloween Food Menus Revealed for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Disney have released the exclusive treats, snacks and seasonal drinks coming to Magic Kingdom for Halloween season and this year's Not-So-Scary party nights. We look at what to expect and why the best items are worth prioritising before they sell out.🐦‍⬛ Six Ravens Edges Closer to Opening at Disney Springs From the team behind Gideon's Bakehouse comes Six Ravens — a new savoury-focused restaurant opening in The Landing, right next to Morimoto Asia. Signature "Coffyn" hand pies, homemade yeast rolls, local draft beer and more. The full menu is out and signage is up, with an opening date expected very soon.Planning a Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando holiday from the UK? Your Orlando holiday shouldn't feel like homework. Orlando Insider are the UK's leading Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando holiday specialists — and everything we do is built around making your trip better than you could have planned it yourself.Here's what sets us apart:🧠 Your Personal Orlando Guru — one dedicated expert from your first enquiry to the day you fly home. They get to know you, your family, and exactly what you want from your holiday. No call centres, no repeating yourself. Just someone who genuinely knows these parks answering your questions whenever you need them.📲 Ride Alert — our exclusive in-park text message service that tells you the moment wait times drop or a ride reopens. Stop refreshing apps. Start riding.📊 Park Planner — powered by millions of real data points, it tells you which park to visit on which day, then builds your perfect day around your top rides, mealtimes, and start and finish times. The guesswork is gone.🔒 Complete Financial Protection — your money is held in an independently managed travel trust fund. Fully ATOL protected. Completely safe.📞 24/7 Help Desk — because things don't always go to plan. We're always there if you need us.If you're ready to stop researching and start planning, book your Orlando holiday with Orlando Insider and find out why over 19,400 families have given us five stars on Trustpilot.Useful Links:🌐 Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando holidays from the UK — Orlando Insider — www.orlandoinsider.co.uk📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@orlandoinsiderKeywords: Disney World crowds summer 2026, Universal Orlando attendance 2026, Disney World wait times low, best time to visit Disney World 2026, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party food 2026, Magic Kingdom Halloween menu 2026, Six Ravens Disney Springs, Gideon's Bakehouse new restaurant, Disney Springs new restaurants 2026, Orlando theme park podcast, Orlando holidays UK, Walt Disney World holiday 2026, Universal Orlando holiday UK, Orlando Insider, Disney World news July 2026, Universal Orlando news July 2026