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Author Archives: Alessia Dunn

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.

Disney’s Princess Tiana Partially Decapitated on Widely Criticized Attraction

Tiana's Bayou Adventure Concept Art (1)

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has had a complicated first chapter. When the attraction opened at Magic Kingdom as the successor to Splash Mountain, it carried enormous expectations — a beloved log flume ride system, a story built around one of Disney’s most meaningful princess characters, and the kind of production value that guests expect from a flagship Magic Kingdom attraction. The ...

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Company Confirms Closure of 25-Year Disney Park Mainstay

The Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in front of a clear blue sky.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is in the middle of one of the most significant transformation periods in the park’s history, and most of the headlines have rightfully gone to the big stuff. DinoLand U.S.A. closed permanently on February 2, 2026, clearing the path for Tropical Americas, a whole new land called Pueblo Esperanza set to debut in 2027. Encanto and Indiana ...

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May 2026: 75% of Disney World Parks Lose Operating Hours

Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World’s tiered resort benefit structure has created distinct advantages for guests willing to invest in deluxe accommodations, with Extended Evening Hours representing one of the most valuable perks offering two additional theme park hours after regular closing time with dramatically reduced crowd levels compared to normal operating periods. Credit: Erica Lauren Inside the Magic The benefit typically rotates ...

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Universal Forced to Evacuate Packed Parade After Float Safety Failure

Guests walking into Universal Studios Florida

Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras celebration represents one of the property’s signature seasonal events, transforming Universal Studios Florida into a vibrant celebration of New Orleans culture complete with authentic floats, live music, international cuisine, and nightly parades drawing massive crowds throughout the 57-night run extending from February 1 through April 4, 2026. Credit: Universal The event combines traditional Mardi Gras ...

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Disney World Ends Park Operations at 7 PM as Closure Plan Advances

Disneyland Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom operates as Walt Disney World’s most thematically ambitious park, creating immersive environments celebrating conservation, wildlife, and the natural world through attractions, animal exhibits, and educational experiences that distinguish it from the Magic Kingdom’s fantasy focus or Hollywood Studios’ entertainment industry theming. The park’s layout reflects its conservation mission, with distinct lands including Africa, Asia, Pandora: The World ...

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Trump’s US Gov. Swaps Airport Rules for All Travelers, Disney World Tourism Included

Guests walking in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom behind Cinderella Castle

Walt Disney World and Disneyland depend heavily on air travel for the majority of guests visiting from outside their immediate regions, with Orlando International Airport and nearby airports serving millions of Disney-bound travelers annually who fly in specifically to experience the theme parks, resorts, and entertainment offerings that define Disney vacation experiences. Credit: Inside The Magic Airport efficiency directly impacts ...

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