Jon Self

Jon M. Chu Reveals New “Wicked: For Good” Clip with Stunning Practical Effects

Jon M. Chu unveils a new Wicked: For Good clip featuring real make-up and practical effects for the Tin Man and Scarecrow.

By Jon Self, 12 months ago October 10, 2025

Walt Disney World

Banana Ball Disney World Debut Announced for 2026 at ESPN Wide World of Sports

The Savannah Bananas bring their hit Banana Ball show to Disney World in 2026. Here’s what to expect, how to get tickets, and streaming info.

By Jon Self, 12 months ago October 9, 2025

Food

Jersey Mike’s Best Buddies Partnership Raises Funds for Inclusion Nationwide

Jersey Mike’s Best Buddies partnership returns October 11–12, with 20% of sales donated to support inclusion and employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By Jon Self, 12 months ago October 9, 2025

Aquatica Orlando

A New Wave Is Coming to Aquatica Orlando

A mysterious Aquatica Orlando new experience is on the horizon! Discover the first clues about what’s coming to the popular Orlando water park.

By Jon Self, 12 months ago October 9, 2025

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

We Went to Busch Gardens to Investigate the Iron Gwazi Metal Detector Drama—Here’s What Really Happened

We visited Busch Gardens to see what was going on with the Iron Gwazi metal detectors. After all the social media buzz, here’s what we actually found on our visit!

By Jon Self, 12 months ago October 9, 2025

Movies

Disney’s Live-Action Scarlett Johansson Tangled Rumors

The latest on Scarlett Johansson Tangled live action rumors, including film development, potential casting, and musical highlights

By Jon Self, 12 months ago October 9, 2025

Disneyland

Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby: A Swinging ‘60s Gastropub Comes to Downtown Disney

Gordon Ramsay Downtown Disney brings iconic British flavors and a nostalgic 1960s vibe to Anaheim’s Downtown Disney District.

By Jon Self, 12 months ago October 9, 2025

Food

Jerk BBQ Chicken Strips Review: Disney’s Best New Sauced Chicken Yet?

Heat meets flavor in Disney’s Jerk BBQ Chicken Strips — a $12.99 resort entrée coated in rich jerk BBQ sauce and finished with pineapple salsa.

By Jon Self, 12 months ago October 16, 2025

Merchandise

New Wicked Universal Merchandise Arrives Soon at Theme Parks – New Oz Collabs

Get ready for park-exclusive Wicked Universal merchandise at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood. Don’t miss the new collectibles and apparel.

By Jon Self, 12 months ago October 9, 2025

Merchandise

Hallmark Wicked Christmas Ornaments Bring Broadway Magic to Your Tree

The Hallmark Wicked Christmas ornament collection brings the magic of Oz home for the holidays — perfect gifts for any Wicked fan.

By Jon Self, 12 months ago October 9, 2025

Jon Self is an avid theme park fan. You can follow him at @pastorjonself on X/ Twitter or Jon.Self.37 at Instagram. He has been writing and editing in the theme park media world for over a decade. He also writes for several "foodie" sites as well as in the faith-based world.