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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.

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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Restriction in Place: Disney Forbids Guests From Touching/Buying Merchandise

Entrance gate to Tokyo Disneyland with a decorative banner celebrating the 30th anniversary, featuring Disney characters like Mickey Mouse. A red circular inset shows a couple in a boat surrounded by glowing lanterns from a night scene at the park.

Yesterday, Tokyo DisneySea, owned by Oriental Land Co, surprised their guests by opening Fantasy Springs, the new expansion to the park, to all guests in a soft opening. Everything was available to guests, except for one thing. Scheduled to officially open its gates on June 6, 2024, Fantasy Springs will encompass three enchanting realms: Frozen Kingdom, Peter Pan’s Never Land, ...

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Warning Added: Knott’s Berry Farm Rejects Refund Requests, Issues Notice to Guests

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Knott’s Berry Farm is increasing its rules and regulations for all guests, with new warnings surrounding America’s first theme park before Ghost Town can be entered. When visiting Knott’s Berry Farm or any Cedar Fair park worldwide, guests must adhere to strict rules, failure to comply may result in immediate expulsion from the premises, potentially barring re-entry. As Cedar Fair ...

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Closing Update: Dollywood’s Future Determined After Controversial Shutdown

The image shows the Showstreet Palace Theater at Dollywood with its iconic sign and a flowerbed spelling "Dollywood" in front. To the right, there's a close-up of empty ride seats from a recent shutdown, with a section of the queue area visible.

Dolly Parton’s world-renowned theme park, Dollywood, has just accepted a partnership that suggests this park is around for the long haul. Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood beckons visitors with a unique blend of exhilarating rides, captivating shows, down-home Southern charm, and the unmistakable spirit of its founder, Dolly Parton. This theme park paradise offers ...

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