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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 World Confirms Fate of Pirates of the Caribbean After Theme Park Cancelation

Concept art for The Beak and Barrel, a family-friendly lounge inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean coming to Walt Disney World in 2025

After last week’s false start, Disney has officially confirmed a new reservation date for The Beak and Barrel, the highly anticipated pirate-themed tavern opening inside Magic Kingdom later this month. Beginning Tuesday, August 20 at 6:00 a.m. ET, guests will finally be able to book their seats at the park’s first-ever alcohol-serving lounge — a moment that is already shaping ...

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LAST CHANCE: Disney’s Premiere Pixar Attraction to End Operations Tomorrow

Disney Cars ride on the Disneyland Resort

If you’ve been waiting to take one more lap around Ornament Valley, today is the day to make it happen. Starting tomorrow, Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure will close for a multi-week refurbishment, making today the final opportunity to experience the beloved Cars Land attraction before the construction walls go up. Credit: Disney This isn’t just another quick ...

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‘Wednesday’ Lead Jenna Ortega’s Wardrobe Slip-Up Coincides With Major Casting Shift

A girl with long black braided hair and dark clothing stares intensely at the camera while holding up a black object, with a blurred group of people standing in the background outdoors.

Jenna Ortega’s goth glam fashion streak continues — but not without a hitch. Credit: Warner Bros. The Wednesday actress, currently deep into the Season 2 press tour for Netflix’s smash hit series, made a highly anticipated stop in Seoul to meet with fans. She stunned in a black patent leather crocodile-embossed dress from Dilara Findikoglu’s autumn/winter 2025 collection — a ...

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One of Universal’s Theme Parks Will Lock Down Early in September

Islands of Adventure on a bright, sunny day.

Attention Universal fans: September just got a lot trickier for anyone planning to hit Islands of Adventure after 6 p.m. On Tuesday, September 16, and Thursday, September 18, Universal Orlando’s adrenaline-packed park will be closing its gates at 6:00 p.m., cutting short what could have been an epic evening of rides, wizardry, and Jurassic thrills. No official word has been ...

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How Netflix Cut Jenna Ortega’s Love Interest from ‘Wednesday’, Actor Permanently Removed

A girl with long black braided hair and dark clothing stares intensely at the camera while holding up a black object, with a blurred group of people standing in the background outdoors.

One of the biggest talking points ahead of the second season of Wednesday was the conspicuous absence of Xavier Thorpe, the moody artist and key romantic interest of Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams in Season 1. Played by Percy Hynes White, Xavier’s character was pivotal to many of the emotional storylines in the debut season — making his sudden disappearance from ...

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Disney Alienates Thousands of Lower Paying Guests, Transport Offering Restricted

A tropical resort features buildings with steep, pointed roofs and wooden accents, surrounded by lush green plants and palm trees under a bright blue sky.

Walt Disney World guests who enjoy the charm and convenience of the Minnie Van Service will soon have a new reason to smile — or perhaps even book their next Deluxe Resort stay. Beginning Wednesday, August 13, the service will begin offering direct transportation to and from Orlando International Airport (MCO) for guests at all Deluxe Resort hotels. Credit: Disney ...

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Bob Iger’s Disney CEO Replacement Now Selected as Award Winner

Bob Iger speaking at a podium against a blue-lit backdrop.

Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, is the latest powerhouse executive to be recognized for her profound influence on the global entertainment industry. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced on Monday that Walden will receive the prestigious 2025 International Emmy Founders Award at the 53rd International Emmy Awards gala in New York this November. The award honors ...

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Disney World’s Elite Hotel Erupts with 10+ Person Hostile Battle, Baby Involved

A monorail passes by elevated tracks at sunset near a hotel. In a circular inset, people walk inside a mall or airport; a woman in a brown dress holds a child while a man in black is on the floor.

A new viral video has surfaced showing a chaotic fistfight involving several guests inside Disney’s Contemporary Resort, raising fresh concerns about guest behavior and security enforcement at Walt Disney World. The footage, shared on TikTok by user @alyssabarattatata, captures the brawl unfolding near the entrance to Bayview Gifts on the resort’s fourth floor Grand Canyon Concourse. Credit: Disney The video, ...

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REPORT: Hogwarts Express Evacuated at Universal After Guest Jumps

A train conductor in a red uniform stands in front of the Hogwarts Express steam train at Hogsmeade station, with stone buildings and a sign reading “Hogsmeade” in the background.

Universal Orlando Resort’s Hogwarts Express—one of the most immersive and intricately themed attractions in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—reportedly came to an abrupt halt this week after a guest allegedly jumped from the train while it was still moving. According to a thread posted on Reddit, a rider described being evacuated while the train was still in the station. ...

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