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Orlando theme park lover who loves thrills and theming, with a side of entertainment. You can often catch me at Disney or Universal sipping a cocktail, or crying during Happily Ever After or Fantasmic.

Canceled: Disney Permanently Removes ‘Star Wars’ Storyline from Company

Star Wars Galaxys Edge

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland is one of the most ambitious land-scale achievements in theme park history. Credit: Inside the Magic When it opened in 2019, it dropped guests directly onto the planet Batuu with a level of environmental storytelling and physical detail that had never been attempted at that scale before. Every surface, every prop, every overheard conversation ...

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Widespread Swarm Disruption Reported at Disneyland, Staff Set Out to Prevent Injury

disneyland resort entrance to disneyland park

Main Street, U.S.A. is one of the most carefully controlled environments in the entertainment world. Credit: Brandi Alexandra, Unsplash Every storefront, every lamppost, every cobblestone detail along Disneyland’s central thoroughfare has been deliberately designed to evoke a romanticized version of early twentieth-century small-town America. The buildings are built at five-eighths scale. The smells are piped in. The music transitions seamlessly ...

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Disney to Shut Down Walt’s Original ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Before Summer 2026

Dog outside jail containing pirates on Pirates of the Caribbean

Few attractions in theme park history carry the cultural weight of Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. The original ride opened in 1967, two years after Walt Disney’s death, and became one of the most influential dark rides ever built. Its blend of atmospheric storytelling, audio-animatronics, and seamless world-building set a standard that shaped the design of theme park attractions ...

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New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Gives State After Blocking Disability Program

Josh D'Amaro with gray hair and a dark jacket entertains the crowd onstage, smiling under blue stage lights.

For millions of families, a Disney Parks vacation is not just a trip. It is a carefully planned experience that often requires months of preparation, significant financial investment, and in many cases, detailed coordination around accessibility needs. Credit: Disney Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have long positioned themselves as leaders in inclusive guest experiences, and for families with ...

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Guest-Loaded Disney Boat Receives Rare Escort After Losing All Visual of Magic Kingdom

A bustling crowd walks down a vibrant street at a theme park, lined with colorful buildings and ornate shops. Balloons of various shapes and colors float on the right side. In the distance, a majestic castle stands tall under a clear blue sky.

Magic Kingdom is the most visited theme park on earth. That is not a marketing claim or a rough estimate — it is a title the park has held for decades, consistently drawing more guests through its gates annually than any other single attraction destination in the world. Credit: Inside the Magic The reasons are easy enough to understand. Cinderella ...

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Disney Cuts Guest Transportation Across Country, All American Parks Affected

A white bus labeled "Disney Transport" with a colorful, stylized Disney logo on its side is parked on a paved area. Palm trees and landscaped greenery are visible in the background. The sky is overcast. It looks like it's ready to head to the Disney Transportation and Ticket Center.

Transportation is one of those things Disney guests either plan around obsessively or do not think about at all until they are standing outside a resort at 8 a.m. wondering how to get to the park. And honestly, both camps are understandable. Walt Disney World and Disneyland have built transportation systems so extensive and generally reliable that most guests take ...

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Man Kicked Out of Disney World After Impersonating Mickey Mouse in Full Costume to Children

Mickey Mouse at EPCOT

EPCOT, Walt Disney World’s beloved second gate, has been a destination for families, foodies, and Disney fans for over four decades. Opened in 1982, the park sits at the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, drawing millions of visitors every year with its blend of world cultures, cutting-edge attractions, and the kind of immersive ...

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