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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.

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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Woman Hospitalized After Allegedly Eating “Contaminated” Food at Disney World

Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle Unsplash Greg Park

Something went very wrong at The Most Magical Place on Earth—and it wasn’t because of a broken ride or a long Lightning Lane queue. A Rhode Island woman says her dream vacation to Walt Disney World turned into a terrifying medical emergency at Magic Kingdom’s Be Our Guest restaurant. Now, she’s suing Disney for an incident that she says ended ...

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U.S. Government Issues Prolonged Warning for Visits To Disney World

The Walt Disney World Railroad boarding station near the entrance of Magic Kingdom on Main Street, U.S.A., during a cloudy day with guests and security cast members.

If you’re heading to Central Florida this week, you might want to pack more than just your MagicBands and Minnie ears. Tourists from around the world have been making their way to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando in hopes of unforgettable summer memories—but there’s something else waiting for them too. Something not found on the park maps, but still ...

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Disney World Shuts Down Beloved Fantasyland Ride This Week

Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom

If you’ve ever wandered into Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom and spotted a castle that didn’t belong to Cinderella, chances are you stumbled upon one of the park’s most charming attractions: Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid. This gentle dark ride has been welcoming guests into Ariel’s world since 2012, when it opened as part of the massive ...

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