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Disney Cruise Line
Disney Makes Sudden Pivot on Character Meet-And-Greets
Character meet-and-greets have once again changed at Disney. For decades, Disney parks and cruise ships have offered character meet-and-greets in which guests can pose for photos, collect autographs, and share brief interactions with performers trained to stay in character. That format…
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Disneyland Resort
Disney Travelers Hit With Unexpected New Costs Ahead of Summer Vacations
For many travelers, a visit to Disneyland Resort isn’t just about stepping onto Main Street, U.S.A.—it’s about the full journey. From booking flights to planning park itineraries, every detail contributes to the experience. For those flying into Southern California, Los…
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Disney World Finally Reveals Opening Date for Long-Awaited New Land
For a long time, this project sat behind construction walls and unanswered questions. Guests walking through Hollywood Studios knew something was changing, but Disney stayed quiet about when it would all come together. That has finally changed. Disney has now…
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Universal
Security Beefed up as Massive Vacation-Changing Event Hits Universal Parks
There’s something almost sacred about stepping into a theme park at the start of a new season. The energy feels different—anticipation hangs in the air, families gather at the gates before sunrise, and the promise of unforgettable memories fuels every…
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Disney Resort Hotels
The Value Resort Disney Just Made Feel Like a Luxury Hotel
Disney’s Pop Century Resort has finished a comprehensive year-long overhaul that transformed the lobby, guest rooms, and common areas. The upgrades make the best value resort at Walt Disney World feel more luxurious while keeping prices affordable for families. The…
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Orlando Theme Park Being Sued After Guest Dies on Vacation
A legal case now unfolding in Florida is putting SeaWorld Orlando under the spotlight after a tragic incident involving a visiting tourist nearly two years ago. Court filings reveal that Antony Billinghurst, who was visiting from the United Kingdom, was…
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2 Orlando Theme Parks Close Doors for 24 Hours
We moved to covering Orlando theme parks partly because Florida weather is supposed to be a non-issue. Sunshine, warmth, maybe an afternoon thunderstorm that clears in twenty minutes. That is the deal. That is what we signed up for. Today,…
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Parks
Disney Guest Participates in Illegal Water Activities at Theme Park
A Disney guest was caught on video fishing in EPCOT’s World Showcase waterways—an activity that’s completely unauthorized and against park rules. The viral video raises questions about how fishing gear made it past security. What Happened to The Disney Guest…
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Disney Resort Hotels
Disney’s Hidden Gem 300 Miles From Walt Disney World Turns 30
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Located 300 miles from Walt Disney World in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, this oceanside resort offers a completely different Disney vacation experience. A Different Kind of Disney Magic Tucked…
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Unauthorized Attraction Exit at Magic Kingdom Caught on Camera
A routine evening at Magic Kingdom took an unexpected turn on March 14 when a delay on a classic Tomorrowland attraction led to a concerning guest incident. Reports indicate that the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover temporarily stopped around 7:54 p.m.…
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Last-Minute Closure of Disney World Theme Park Sees Thousands of Guests Displaced
It’s a hectic week at Walt Disney World, and it’s not just because of Spring Break crowds. A sudden shift in Central Florida weather is creating unexpected challenges across the resort, forcing guests to rethink their plans in real time.…
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News
Muppets Take Sunset Blvd: Disney Confirms Exclusive Resort Perks for the New Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
For weeks, the skyline of Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been defined by scaffolding and silence. The iconic 40-foot Stratocaster, once the beacon for Aerosmith fans, has been under a transformative shroud as Imagineers work around the clock…
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Outside the Disney Bubble
America’s Sweetheart Dolly Parton Announces Closure of Tennessee Theme Park
Three days into a brand-new season, Dollywood is already sending guests home early. Weather Forces an Early Exit Dollywood posted an Instagram story on Monday announcing that the Pigeon Forge theme park would close at 5:00 p.m. on March 16…
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Assaulting the Magic: Why Guest Violence Against Characters is Reaching a Breaking Point at One Disney Resort
Shanghai Disneyland is widely considered one of the most technologically advanced and visually stunning theme parks in the world. From the sprawling vistas of Zootopia to the high-tech thrills of TRON Lightcycle Power Run, it is a crown jewel in…
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Disney's Hollywood Studios
‘Star Wars’ Ride Behind Construction Barriers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Beige scrim and scaffolding materialized overnight around one of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’s most iconic landmarks: the Millennium Falcon. Here’s what we know about the ongoing construction project at Walt Disney World Resort. The Falcon Gets Some Work Done Guests…
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Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Shut Down at Disney World
A mechanical issue knocked the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover offline for hours on Monday, leaving a quiet queue where there’s usually a steady stream of Walt Disney World Resort guests winding through. Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Down From the Start…
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Parks
Severe Weather Imminent: Disney World Prepares for the Worst
A potentially dangerous weather system is bearing down on Central Florida on Monday afternoon, and Walt Disney World Resort guests are squarely in its path. What’s Coming and When Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast to sweep through the Walt…
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Featured
Inside the Discrimination Lawsuit Against Disney by a ‘Star Wars’ Executive
Most corporate lawsuits involving Disney never make it past the business section of a regional newspaper. The company is large enough that litigation is a routine operational reality, and the cases that do not involve guests or theme parks rarely…
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Orlando Airport Cancels Flights by the Hundreds, Disney Vacations at Risk
We do not usually cover airport news. We cover churro locations and which quick-service window has the shortest line and whether the new Epcot festival food is worth the walk. That is our lane and we love it. But this…
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Defunct Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Location Gets Renamed at Disney World
One of Disney’s most ambitious experiments in themed entertainment is entering a completely new phase. The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser once promised guests the chance to live out their own Star Wars adventure. Designed as a two-night immersive stay aboard…
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