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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.

Donald Trump’s New Policy Effectively Removes Fireworks from Disney World

Disney's Happily Ever After Fireworks

In the latest wave of political and economic maneuvering, former President Donald Trump’s newly proposed tariff policies have begun to ripple through multiple sectors of the American economy. And now, even the skies over Walt Disney World are starting to look a little different. With China being a major supplier of fireworks to the United States for decades, the former ...

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Disney Is Closing Hollywood Studios to the Public in August

Crowd gathered outside the entrance of Disney's Hollywood Studios, with art deco architecture and palm trees. Three flags are flying, and the sky is overcast.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios, one of Walt Disney World’s most beloved theme parks, will be closing early at 6:00 p.m.on Friday, August 16. The evening’s headliner, Fantasmic!, will not be shown. Early Entry begins at 8:00 a.m., with Park Hopper hours running from 8:30 a.m. until the early closure. This is a major departure from the typical park schedule—Hollywood Studios usually ...

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Multiple Disney Parks Under Life-Threatening Tsunami Alarm

Tokyo Disneyland

A powerful undersea earthquake jolted Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Tuesday, setting off tsunami alarms across the Pacific and putting two high-profile Disney resorts directly in the path of potential danger. With seismic readings placing the magnitude between 8.7 and 8.8, and the epicenter a dangerously shallow 12 miles below the ocean floor, both Tokyo Disney Resort and Aulani, A Disney ...

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Disney Pulls Major Discount After Charging Guests Thousands

Mickey Mouse and Minnie stand in front of a castle adorned with Disneyland70 decor.

If you’re a Magic Key holder planning to dine at Great Maple inside Disneyland’s Pixar Place Hotel, there’s a weekend surprise you’re not going to love. Multiple guests are now reporting that the popular modern-American eatery no longer honors Magic Key discounts on weekends, a policy shift that’s catching even longtime Disney fans off guard. Here’s what we know—and what ...

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Families Heading on Vacation Evacuated After Jet Ignites on Runway: Is Disney Safe to Visit?

A smoky airport scene with people near a plane, overlaid with a circular image of a Disney parade featuring a large dragon float and spectators in front of a castle.

On July 26, 2025, American Airlines Flight 3023, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 destined for Miami, experienced a serious mechanical failure during takeoff at Denver International Airport. With 173 passengers and six crew members on board, the pilots detected a landing gear or tire malfunction, triggering a loud bang and emergency braking operation. The aircraft halted, smoke and flames appeared near ...

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Disney Charges $400+ for No Air Conditioning Amid Record-Breaking Heatwave

A tranquil lakeside scene at sunset with a wooden boardwalk and an old cannon in the foreground. Across the water, pink-hued buildings and lush greenery are reflected in the lake under a purple sky.

The magic may be fading for some Disney guests—at least if you ask those who recently stayed at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. One visitor took to Reddit this week to share a deeply frustrating experience that sparked a broader conversation about Disney World’s rising prices and falling standards. The guest, who had reserved a room at Caribbean Beach—a “Moderate” tier ...

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Disneyland Paris Officially Files for Demolition, Golden Arches Will Fall

A vibrant scene at a Disney theme park features a fairytale castle with blue and pink towers. People are seen walking and enjoying the sunny day. Inset is a McDonald's drive-thru sign. The juxtaposition forces an element of modern commercialism into the magical setting, blending fantasy with reality.

Disney Village at Disneyland Paris is in the midst of a total transformation, and now, one of its most recognizable and beloved fast-food fixtures is officially on the chopping block. The longtime McDonald’s restaurant—famous for its Italian Commedia dell’arte theming and iconic golden arches—is slated for demolition following a permit filed on July 23, 2025, according to DLP Works on ...

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