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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.

Beloved Disney World Offering Ends, Park Emptied

EPCOT Spaceship Earth

Disney has just made a massive change to one of its most popular theme parks on May 28, 2024, slashing the guest experience in half. The iconic Walt Disney World Resort boasts four captivating theme parks, each offering unique adventures guaranteed to ignite imaginations and forge lasting memories. Magic Kingdom transports guests to a timeless realm of classic Disney stories. ...

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Dolly Parton Returns to Dollywood Theme Park in Tears Weeks After Shutdown

A person with long blonde hair and a sparkly blue and white outfit standing in front of the Dollywood sign, channeling their inner Dolly Parton. They are smiling with their arms raised. The background includes colorful flowers and part of a building.

Dolly Parton recently arrived at her theme park, Dollywood, with tears streaming down her face. Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood enchants visitors with a unique blend of exhilarating rides, captivating shows, down-home Southern charm, and the unmistakable spirit of its founder, Dolly Parton. Dollywood’s story is a testament to Dolly Parton’s unwavering belief in ...

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Bob Iger Confirms Extensive 2024 Expansion for Disney Parks

A large crowd of people gather at night in front of a brightly illuminated castle at a theme park. The scene is lively with the buildings on either side adorned with lights. The castle is glowing in blue, creating a magical atmosphere, hinting at the excitement for the upcoming Disney Parks Expansion in 2024.

Disney has finally confirmed what expansions will be coming in 2024. Walt Disney World Resort, established in 1971, remains a leader in the theme park industry. Following the success of Disneyland in 1955, Walt Disney World solidified Disney’s reputation for excellence in attraction development and immersive theming. Encompassing four theme parks, two water parks, and a variety of resort hotels, ...

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Universal’s ‘Harry Potter’ Coaster Faces Health Risk Allegations, Rider Numbers Plummet

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure in action

Things are getting hot in Orlando, Florida, right now, but not all theme park guests are taking the sun seriously, which is resulting in some serious health concerns. While central Florida’s lack of snow and generally affordable land initially made Orlando an attractive location for Walt Disney World, the region does present its own set of climatic challenges. One significant ...

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Disney Workers Struggle: Alarming Conditions Leave Thousands Seeking Aid

Mickey mouse leading the "Magic Happens" parade at Disneyland Park

Over the recent months, Disneyland performers have been working to unionize due to poor working conditions that have presented many cast members with physical ailments that do not see to stop, all while being paid enough to live in their cars successfully. Most recently, it was announced that Disneyland Resort character performers in Anaheim, California, overwhelmingly voted in favor of ...

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NEW: Cautionary Notices Issued at Popular Disney Rides

A bustling scene of visitors at Disneyland Paris in front of the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle, with its pink and blue spires under a cloudy sky.

Disneyland Paris has issued an all-new warning in front of a lot of their attractions, so that families suffer less disappointment when going on rides. At Disney, and many other theme parks, there are different ways that guests can “skip the lines”. Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort offer Disney Genie+, which is a paid system that allows you ...

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