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A frequent visitor of Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, Andrew will likely be found freefalling on Twilight Zone Tower of Terror or enjoying Pirates of the Caribbean. Over at Universal, he'll be taking in the thrills of the Jurassic World Velocicoaster and Revenge of the Mummy.

Disney Confirms Devastating Change to Classic Magic Kingdom Waterway

Wide-angle view of Tom Sawyer Island with a rustic wooden dock, barrels, a rowboat, and surrounding greenery along the Rivers of America. Calm water reflects the trees and structures. Various wooden buildings and a boardwalk are visible in the background, creating a tranquil setting.

If you were holding out hope that Disney might change its mind, consider that hope officially sunk—literally. Rivers of America, once one of the most iconic and peaceful corners of Magic Kingdom, is being drained—not figuratively, not symbolically, but actually. The process has started, the water line is dropping, and the photos don’t lie. Disney has already confirmed that Rivers ...

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Time to End the Starlight Restrictions—The Hype Is Over, Disney

Colorful illustration split in two: left side features Encanto characters around a glowing candle with butterflies and flowers; right side shows Cinderella's fairy godmother with sparkling magic near Peter Pan and Wendy flying.

When Disney launched its brand-new nighttime spectacular Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, the company did what it usually does when it anticipates a big crowd: it added extra rules for Annual Passholders. Specifically, anyone wanting to visit Magic Kingdom—even after 2:00 p.m.—was required to secure a Disney Park Pass reservation. At first, this kind of made sense. Starlight was ...

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Scarlett Johansson Pegged as Disney’s Replacement for Captain Jack Sparrow

(L to R) The Mosasaurus in 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Scarlett Johansson from 'Lucy', and the Megalodon from "Jurassic World Evolution 2"

For years now, Disney fans have waited—some eagerly, some skeptically—for any real movement on Pirates of the Caribbean 6. Every few months, new rumors surface about possible reboots, legacy sequels, or character returns. One minute it’s Margot Robbie leading a spin-off. The next, it’s whispers of Orlando Bloom sailing back into action. And through it all, the elephant in the ...

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Disney Blocks Off Magic Kingdom Spot, Bulldozes Beloved Area

A large crowd in Magic Kingdom with Cinderella Castle in the background

There’s a shake-up happening at Walt Disney World, and Magic Kingdom fans are definitely feeling it. The park that was once all about nostalgia and timeless charm is now going through one of its most aggressive transformation periods in recent history. Between longtime favorites closing and surprise demolitions taking place, it’s safe to say the landscape of Magic Kingdom is ...

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Alligator Captured During Fireworks Spectacular at Disney World

Disney's Happily EVer After Fireworks

If you’ve spent any time around Florida, you know that the wildlife has a way of showing up in the most unexpected places. And when it comes to Walt Disney World Resort, nestled in the heart of Central Florida’s swamplands, occasional run-ins with native creatures—like snakes and alligators—aren’t unheard of. While Disney goes to great lengths to protect guests and ...

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Secret Project Begins Near Galaxy’s Edge—What Is Disney World Building?

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Walt Disney World

There’s no denying that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is still one of the most ambitious, detailed, and immersive lands Disney has ever created. Since opening in 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida (and a few months earlier at Disneyland in California), Galaxy’s Edge has remained a must-visit destination for theme park guests and Star Wars fans alike. Whether you’re ...

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