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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.

Hundreds Erupt in Hollywood Protest Against Disney CEO Bob Iger Bowing to Donald Trump

A person holds a sign showing a cartoon of Donald Trump pointing at a sad, kneeling Mickey Mouse with "WTF" above them. People and American flags are visible on a city street in the background.

Hundreds of protesters gathered Thursday evening outside the El Capitan Entertainment Centre in Hollywood, where ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! is typically taped. The demonstration was peaceful but unmistakably potent, as protestors waved signs reading “Bob Iger Is Not a Man — He’s a Mouse,” and “Disney Bows to Trump.” Passing cars honked in solidarity, creating a cacophony of support on ...

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Disney World Makes Park Wide Bathroom Changes for All

A bustling crowd walks down a wide street lined with shops and trees towards a large, ornate castle with spires and blue roofs, reminiscent of Disney World Vacations. The sky is clear, and people are enjoying their day in what appears to be a theme park.

If you’ve visited Walt Disney World recently, you might have noticed something missing — the futuristic whoosh of air from Dyson hand dryers. In a subtle but significant shift, Disney appears to be removing Dyson Airblade hand dryers from park restrooms and replacing them with traditional paper towel dispensers. Credit: Brian McGowan, Unsplash This development was first spotted by X ...

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3 2025 Dates Remain for Park Tickets Until Magic Kingdom is Sold Out

View of the entrance to Disney World, featuring a railway station in the background, bustling with visitors under a cloudy sky.

If you’re dreaming of candy trails through Magic Kingdom, spellbinding parades, and unforgettable encounters with your favorite Disney villains this Halloween season, time is running out. As of September 14, nearly all tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 have sold out, including the ever-popular Halloween night on October 31. Only three dates remain with limited availability—and they’re selling fast. ...

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Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Now Cut in Half, Capacity Compromised

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

EPCOT’s star thrill ride may be blasting off less than expected these days. According to guest reports and ongoing chatter from within the theme park community, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is currently operating at half capacity and experiencing frequent closures, leading to frustration, confusion, and long waits for guests hoping to experience Disney’s flagship roller coaster. Credit: u/ElectricalState258 ...

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Medical Emergency Partially Shuts Down Universal Orlando Resort Operations

Guests walking into Universal Studios Florida

Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 34 is in full swing, drawing thousands of horror fans each night into its dense fog, pulsing soundscapes, and ultra-immersive haunted house experiences. But amid the screams and strobe lights, one moment of real-life panic has caught the attention of fans on social media—and raised questions about what exactly unfolded inside one of the event’s ...

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Controversial $$$$ Disney Restaurant Caught Serving Undercooked Raw Meat

The Cake Bake Shop

One of Disney World’s newest and most high-profile restaurants is facing criticism after a guest claimed they were served raw chicken during a birthday dinner. The Cake Bake Shop, a pastel dream of a restaurant on Disney’s BoardWalk, opened with plenty of buzz and backlash — mostly over its sky-high prices. Now, that scrutiny has intensified following a viral Reddit ...

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Disney Confirms New Theme Park Entrance Plan, Begins Soon

The entrance archway to Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort showcases a blue and silver geometric design, surrounded by lush trees and bustling visitors in the background, all under a clear sky.

Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort can look forward to a more convenient arrival experience in the near future. The resort has officially confirmed to WDWNT that the recently closed west side entrance to the Downtown Disney District will reopen, following a temporary closure that began earlier this month. Credit: Disney The entrance, which leads from the Disneyland Hotel area into ...

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Beloved ‘Harry Potter’ Legend Tragically Passes Away

Hogwarts at Universal Studios Japan

The film world is mourning the loss of one of its most visionary and quietly influential talents. Stuart Craig, the Oscar-winning production designer behind the iconic visual identity of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts franchises, has died at the age of 83. His passing was confirmed by Wizarding World Direct on X, formerly Twitter: Stuart Craig has sadly passed ...

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J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter to “Leave” America, Report States

Harry Potter flies over the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan

If you thought the Wizarding World had run out of spells, think again. It looks like Universal’s ultra-secretive UK theme park—officially unnamed, unofficially called “Universal Great Britain”—just scored its biggest win yet: Harry Potter is coming to Bedford. Credit: Aunesty Janssen / Flickr Yes, really. After months of stonewalling, Universal is reportedly moving forward on a full-fledged Potter-themed land, despite ...

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