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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.

Report: Disney World Adds New Price Surge to Most Purchased Souvenir

Disney World Entrance

There’s something almost ritualistic about shopping for Minnie ears at Disney World. Credit: Disney For generations of guests, selecting the perfect pair has marked the beginning of a magical vacation, a tangible symbol that you’ve arrived and the adventure is officially starting. Whether you gravitate toward classic red polka dots, seasonal designs celebrating holidays, or elaborate limited-edition releases featuring intricate ...

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Universal to Shut Down Revolutionary ‘Harry Potter’ Attraction Tomorrow

Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley looking shocked

Few attractions at Universal Orlando carry the emotional weight of the Hogwarts Express. Credit: Warner Bros. It’s more than just a convenient way to move between Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. For Harry Potter fans, boarding the scarlet steam engine at King’s Cross Station or Hogsmeade Station represents a threshold moment, the exact instant when the ordinary world ...

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Disney Houses “Endangered” Autistic Man in Hotel After Escaping Group Home

The intersection of mental health care, family guardianship, and theme park security rarely makes headlines, but a recently released Orange County Sheriff’s report reveals a troubling incident that highlights gaps in how vulnerable adults navigate both residential care systems and public spaces. In May 2024, a 23-year-old man with autism and other mental health needs left his New Jersey group ...

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Update: Disney World Closes Orlando Theme Park in 6 Days

Typhoon Lagoon

On February 15th, 2026, Disney World will execute its seasonal water park rotation. Blizzard Beach reopens after closing last September for annual maintenance, while Typhoon Lagoon simultaneously closes for its own refurbishment period. This alternating schedule has been Disney’s standard operating procedure for years, allowing continuous water park access while maintaining facility quality and operational reliability. Credit: Disney Blizzard Beach ...

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Children Publicly Hit at Disney by Adult Stranger After Marvel Attraction Debacle

The exterior of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT.

A physical confrontation in the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind queue at EPCOT has brought renewed attention to an ongoing problem that Disney seems unable or unwilling to adequately address. According to a report shared on Reddit, security was called to remove a guest from the attraction line after that guest physically pushed a child who was attempting to ...

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CEO Bob Iger Abandons The Walt Disney Company, Female Replacement Rejected

Disney Bob Iger

The waiting is finally over. After years of speculation, board deliberations, and intense scrutiny from Wall Street and Disney fans alike, the company has made its choice. Josh D’Amaro, the current chairman of Disney Experiences, will succeed Bob Iger as CEO of The Walt Disney Company. The announcement ends one of the most closely watched succession processes in corporate America ...

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Report: Disney Alters Allergy Policy for All Guests, Health Implications at Hand

A family of four, including two children, enjoys a meal at a restaurant. They are smiling and sitting at a table with food and drinks. A plush toy resembling a cartoon duck is visible in the background, hinting at the delightful dining options at Disney World.

For years, guests with food allergies have praised Disney World as one of the safest and most accommodating destinations for dining with dietary restrictions. The ability to flag allergies and intolerances when booking Advance Dining Reservations gave both guests and restaurant teams valuable advance notice, allowing chefs to prepare appropriately and reducing anxiety for families who navigate serious food allergies ...

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Disney Scrubs Representation From 1 Country at Theme Park, Offerings Discontinued

Impressions France

EPCOT’s France Pavilion is about to lose one of its most iconic attractions for an extended period. Impressions de France, the sweeping 18-minute film that has transported guests through the landscapes, architecture, and culture of France since the park opened in 1982, will close for refurbishment starting February 22, 2026. Disney has not announced a specific reopening date, leaving guests ...

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Disney World Adds Another Day to Multi-Day Theme Park Shut Down

Entrance sign to Walt Disney World with the text "The Most Magical Place on Earth" displayed prominently. A Mickey Mouse image is on the left side of the sign. The road leads past the entrance with trees on both sides and blue sky with clouds overhead.

Central Florida is experiencing weather so abnormal that it’s rewriting the record books and forcing Walt Disney World to make operational decisions the resort almost never faces. For the second consecutive day, temperatures across the region have shattered daily records, with some locations experiencing the coldest February readings in their entire recorded history. The National Weather Service has issued multiple ...

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Disney Sounds Alarm on Theme Park Attendance in Rarely Candid Remarks

Cinderella standing in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

Disney doesn’t often openly discuss attendance challenges at its domestic theme parks. The company typically frames quarterly results with carefully chosen language that emphasizes growth, forward momentum, and strategic positioning. That’s what made this morning’s earnings commentary particularly noteworthy. For one of the first times in recent memory, Disney explicitly called out a problem it’s currently facing: international visitors aren’t ...

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