Great to have you back! Behind the scenes, we've spent the last few days upgrading OutSideEars to make it faster, clearer, and more interactive. Here is an overview of all the new tools and features:

Wait Times, Refurbishments & Crowd Calendar

We completely revamped and expanded our theme park data features:

  • Updated Live Wait Times: Live wait times on the homepage are now more accurate and easier to read, featuring color-coded badges so you can quickly gauge wait lengths for every attraction.
  • Refurbishment Schedules: Stay ahead of unexpected closures! You can now easily check which attractions are currently closed for maintenance or refurbishment.
  • New 2-Week Crowd Calendar: Plan your trip with confidence! Our new crowd calendar gives you a clear 2-week crowd forecast for your upcoming park visits.

New Community Forum & Commenting System

Connecting Disney and theme park fans like never before:

  • Register & Discuss: Create a free account to start new threads in our brand-new forum, post replies, and connect with the community.
  • Private Messaging: Chat directly and privately with other community members using our built-in direct messaging system.
  • Guest Comments: Want to quickly leave a comment under an article? Guests can now comment without needing to register or log in.

Fresh Design & Light/Dark Mode Switcher

A clean, modern look designed for effortless browsing:

  • Real Photos for All Resorts: The "Every Resort. Its Own Color." section now features crisp photos instead of plain icons for every Disney resort worldwide — rotating automatically every few seconds.
  • OutSideEars Discover: Quickly access our ParkGuides, Video-Central, and editorial team with a bold new design layout.
  • Light & Dark Mode: Toggle between Light and Dark mode anytime directly in the footer for optimal viewing day or night.

Direct Line to Us

Have a question, a news lead, or feedback for our team? Use our new contact form to connect directly with our editorial staff without going through social media.

We hope you love the refreshed look and new features! Drop by the new forum and let us know what you think.