About Mission to Magic

There's a moment — you know the one. You step through the gates, the music hits, and for a second the whole world outside just... stops. That's what this is all about.

Mission to Magic is a weekly newsletter and blog dedicated to theme park fans everywhere. Every week I cover the latest news, openings, rumors, hidden gems, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world's most magical destinations — from Walt Disney World and Disneyland to Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Japan, and everything in between.

I'm Raffaele — an Italian in the New York area with a long-standing obsession with theme parks and the remarkable people who create them. I've been fascinated by the art of themed entertainment for as long as I can remember: the Imagineering, the storytelling, the insane level of detail that most guests walk right past. (Not us, though.)

What you'll find here:

• Weekly news and updates from Disney and Universal parks worldwide
• Deep dives into new attractions, expansions, and creative decisions
• Little-known facts and stories that change how you see the parks
• Honest, grounded coverage — no hype, no drama, just the good stuff

Whether you're planning your next trip, reliving your last one, or just love knowing what's happening inside the gates — this is your place.

👉 Subscribe to the weekly newsletter — it's free, it lands in your inbox every week, and it always has something worth reading.

See you in the parks. ✨

— Raffaele