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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.

Disney Adds New Mandatory Vehicle Requirement to Enter Theme Park

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If you’re planning a magical trip to Disneyland Paris and intend to drive through France, you need to be aware of an important requirement: the Crit’ Air sticker. This small, round decal categorizes your vehicle based on its emissions and is essential for navigating France’s increasing number of low-emission zones (known as ZFE zones). Here’s everything you need to know ...

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Confirmed: Disney Bids Another Indefinite Goodbye to 25-Year-Old Attraction in 2025

A group of people, including children and adults, are on the Kali River Rapids ride, holding onto the orange safety bars. They are smiling and laughing as they face an upcoming splash of water, set against a rocky backdrop.

One of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s most exhilarating attractions, Kali River Rapids, will be taking a brief hiatus starting January 6, 2025, for its annual refurbishment. This maintenance period, a standard part of the attraction’s calendar, ensures the ride remains in top-notch condition for future visitors. While Disney has not provided a definitive reopening date, the ride typically reopens by mid-March, ...

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Disney Overhauls 36,000+ Hotel Rooms, Hidden Subscription Expense Added

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Guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels now have even more ways to immerse themselves in Disney magic, as the company rolls out built-in Disney+ streaming on in-room TVs. With over 36,000 hotel rooms across the property, this large-scale initiative promises to make downtime at the parks more entertaining than ever. A Seamless Streaming Experience Gone are the days ...

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Disney Makes Ride-Altering Protocol Change After Opening Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

A close-up of the Tiana's Bayou Adventure exterior model at night

Disneyland Resort is making a significant change to one of its newest attractions, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Starting December 10, 2024, the ride will no longer utilize a virtual queue system. Instead, it will revert to a traditional standby queue, allowing guests to line up in person without needing to secure a boarding group ahead of time. This change mirrors the ...

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Disneyland Strongly Urges Paying Guests Stay Away Until May 2025

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If you were planning on visiting Disneyland in 2025, Disney just dropped a few announcements that have convinced us to wait until May to plan that grand vacation. Nearly 10 years ago we saw Disneyland utterly transform to celebrate it’s 60th anniversary, which gave fans a reminder that the West Coast knew how to celebrate a milestone. Disneyland’s 60th anniversary, ...

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Bob Iger Initiates New Disneyland Ticket Proposal as Guest Count Falters

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The Disneyland Resort has announced the return of its popular Southern California Resident ticket offer for early 2025, giving locals a chance to experience the magic of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park at a discounted rate. With rising ticket prices and economic pressures, this move may be an attempt to lure locals back to the parks. But will ...

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Disney Abandons Long-Lasting Theme Park Partnership, Company Removed Effective Immediately

Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

EPCOT’s iconic Test Track attraction has been a staple of the park’s innovation-focused ethos since its debut in 1999. Through speed, simulation, and guest interaction, it has offered millions a glimpse into the rigorous world of automotive testing. Now, as Disney prepares to unveil the next iteration—Test Track 3.0—a significant shift in sponsorship signals a turning point in the attraction’s ...

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Disney Issues Late January Closure Statement, Impacts 2025 Vacation Plans

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Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will close its gates early on January 30, 2025, at 4:30 PM. While early closures are rare, this one is for a magical reason: the annual Cast Member Service Celebration, an event dedicated to honoring Disney Cast Members who have reached significant milestones in their careers. This cherished tradition underscores Disney’s commitment to recognizing the ...

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Disney Breaks Policy, Extends Pricing Loophole Through 2025

A view of Cinderella Castle at dusk in Walt Disney World Free. The castle is illuminated with blue and gold lights, surrounded by people. Trees and lampposts are visible, with the sky gradually transitioning to night. The scene captures a moment of magic and wonder.

For Disney enthusiasts, the magic doesn’t have to end when you check out. Walt Disney World has extended its popular Resort Future Stay promotion—better known as the bounceback offer—through December 2025. This deal rewards guests with steep discounts on their next stay, giving you more reasons to plan your next adventure before your current trip is even over. What Is ...

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