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Magic Kingdom
Disney World Confirms Closure of ‘The Little Mermaid’ Ride, Effective November 5
Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid will go dark at Magic Kingdom Park earlier than expected on Thursday, November 5. The Fantasyland dark ride will stop operating at 7:00 p.m., well before the original Central Florida Disney…
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Disney Around the Globe
After 33 Years, Disneyland Paris To Shut Down ‘Indiana Jones’ Ride
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril, the Adventureland coaster that has thrilled guests at Disneyland Park (Paris) since 1993, will close for a major overhaul early next year. The ride’s last day of operation is January 3, 2027, and…
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Beyond the Tap: The Mind Behind Disney’s MagicBand Is Building AI to Kill Off Theme Park Wearables
For more than ten years, wearing a colorful rubber wristband has been the universal rite of passage for entering Walt Disney World. Debuting in 2013, the MagicBand—and its current haptic sibling, the MagicBand+—completely transformed modern guest logistics. With a quick…
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Disney's Hollywood Studios
Grand Theft Brought Officers to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Monday, Police Say
Deputies were called to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Monday afternoon after a report of grand theft, a call that came in while the park was busy with guests enjoying their day at Walt Disney World Resort. The public record so…
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Disneyland Guests Lose Access to Sleeping Beauty Castle at 3 P.M.
Big news for anyone in Anaheim today: Sleeping Beauty Castle has turned into a TV set. According to reports, the area in front of the castle is closed off for filming holiday specials for ABC, and guests are being told…
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Five Universal Orlando Attractions Are Disappearing From the Schedule This November
Universal Orlando guests planning a November vacation may need to make a few adjustments to their itineraries. Although the resort is preparing for the holiday season, several popular attractions won’t be available throughout parts of the month. Some are undergoing…
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“One of the Greatest Rides Ever Built”: Disney Fans Push Back After Imagineer Calls Splash Mountain a “Horrible Idea”
More than three years after the final log flumes plunged down Chickapin Hill at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, the ghost of Splash Mountain continues to haunt the theme park community. While the physical flumes have been transformed into Tiana’s…
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Universal Orlando’s Thrill Ride Obsession Could Be Hurting Its Biggest Opportunity
Universal Orlando has spent years building some of the most exciting attractions in the theme park industry. From massive roller coasters to immersive experiences inspired by popular movies, the resort knows how to get guests talking. But there’s one area…
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Disney World Reverses Year-Long Closure at Popular Magic Kingdom Attraction
Walt Disney World has finally reversed a lengthy closure at one of Magic Kingdom’s most popular family attractions, bringing back a feature that guests haven’t been able to fully enjoy for more than a year. While Disney continues making major…
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Disney Resort Hotels
Beginning October 25, Disney Cast Members of Any Gender Can No Longer Wear Skirts
Cast members at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort have started wearing new uniforms with no skirt option, and Walt Disney World Resort hasn’t said a word about it. Where the Rules Stand The “Disney Look” guidelines have governed cast member appearance…
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Disney Reportedly Removes ‘Finding Nemo’ Attraction From Young Children
A Disney Cruise Line vacation is a theme park trip that floats, with splash zones, play spaces, and character fun built into the ship. Families plan around those details, which is why two reports are drawing attention: one about a…
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Disney World Confirms Major Magic Kingdom Restriction Starting November 3
Getting to Magic Kingdom before the crowds arrive can make a huge difference during a Walt Disney World vacation. Nobody wants to spend their entire morning waiting in long lines, especially during the holiday season when the parks attract families…
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Disney World Resort Guests Face Potential Disruptions as Multiple Construction Projects Surface
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation already comes with plenty of decisions. Between choosing a hotel, purchasing park tickets, and figuring out transportation, families have enough to think about before arriving in Orlando. Unfortunately, another potential complication has surfaced for…
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Man Dies Beneath Disneyland Entrance Sign, Police Issue Update
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, includes Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, and the streets and sidewalks around it are part of how visitors get there. On Sunday, October 25, a 65-year-old man died near the resort’s Katella Avenue…
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Disney World’s Christmas Season Has a Hidden Tradeoff Families Need to Understand
Planning a Christmas vacation at Walt Disney World sounds simple enough. Pick your dates, purchase tickets, make hotel reservations, and prepare to enjoy one of the most festive times of the year. However, visiting Magic Kingdom during the holiday season…
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Universal Orlando Is Erasing 27 Years of Theme Park History, and Fans May Not Like What’s Next
Universal Orlando has spent billions of dollars creating bigger attractions, more immersive environments, and entirely new reasons for visitors to choose its Florida resort. But while the company continues looking toward the future, something important is disappearing from one of…
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Disney World Put on Alert as 40 MPH Wind Gusts Threaten Resort
Theme parks sell a promise: leave the real world at the gate and spend a day somewhere else. Walt Disney World has four theme parks, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and guests spend plenty of…
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Disney World Announces November 8 Changes, Extends Hours at Multiple Theme Parks
Disney World guests visiting in November are getting some good news, especially those hoping to squeeze a little more magic into their vacations. Walt Disney World has updated its operating schedule for the second week of November, adding extra hours…
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Disney World Relocates Christmas Location, Reveals Latest Updates Online
Guests who found Santa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom last December will need to head somewhere different this year. Santa’s Holiday Grove is taking over as the park’s seasonal meeting spot, and Disney has now shared its menu and timing. Goodbye,…
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Universal Shutters Entire Park Today, Guests Locked Out for Months
Heads up, Orlando vacationers: Volcano Bay’s long winter closure begins today, October 26, according to Universal’s announced schedule. The planned reopening is “on or before April 1, 2027,” and that phrase, “on or before,” is already sparking debate among water…
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