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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.

Shocking Scene: Car Crashes Into Water and Sinks at Magic Kingdom

A bizarre and concerning incident unfolded outside Magic Kingdom as a car somehow ended up in the body of water near the Magic Kingdom parking lot—and then sank. A newly surfaced video shows the partially submerged vehicle in what appears to be the manmade waterway just beyond the parking lot area, with first responders from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office ...

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Disney Plans To Modernize the PeopleMover, Changing 1975 Original Operations

The PeopleMover

It’s not every day that Disney touches the PeopleMover. In fact, it’s rare. For an attraction that’s been gliding above Tomorrowland since 1975, change doesn’t come often—or easily. But now, something’s clearly shifting. This week, Disney permanently removed the old metal turnstile at the ride’s entrance. On the surface, it’s a small detail—just one piece of the boarding process. But ...

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Frontierland Controversy Spreads: Magic Kingdom Targets Another Iconic Land

Exterior Shot of Cinderella Castle

If you’ve been paying even the slightest bit of attention to Disney World updates lately, you already know Frontierland is undergoing a major transformation. With the July 7 closure of Tom Sawyer Island, Rivers of America, and the Liberty Square Riverboat, it’s not just a small update—Disney is practically rewriting the identity of that entire area. Say goodbye to the ...

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Disney’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Coaster Hit With Extended Closure Series

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

The recent reliability issues with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT are becoming hard to ignore. What was once one of the most buzzworthy rides at Walt Disney World has become less than consistent. Over the past few months, Cosmic Rewind has experienced a series of unexpected downtimes—some brief, others lasting nearly an entire day. And the pattern ...

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Disney Guests Are Devastated Over This Unexpected Disney Lounge Shutdown

Disney's Boardwalk

Fans of the charming Belle Vue Lounge at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn will want to take note—this cozy hideaway is about to temporarily close for a quick refurbishment. According to an update from Disney, the Belle Vue Lounge will shut its doors from June 9 through June 11. That’s just a couple of days, so it’s not a major overhaul—but it’s ...

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A Small Change at Magic Kingdom Is Drawing Big Attention

Crowds on Main Street U.S.A. at Disney World with Cinderella Castle in the background

Guests visiting Magic Kingdom this weekend might’ve noticed a quiet but welcome change—Disney has reopened the lobby of the Hall of Presidents. While the main attraction itself remains closed for refurbishment, the reopened space is once again offering a cool, air-conditioned escape from Florida’s scorching summer heat. If you’ve been to the Hall of Presidents before, the lobby will look ...

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Warning: Disney’s Most In-Demand Rides Are Creating Major Summer Headaches

Magic kingdom crowds on happily ever after finale night

Summertime at Disney World means one thing: crowds. Between school being out and families trying to squeeze in that big vacation before fall hits, the parks are packed from open to close. While Disney certainly expects this yearly spike, guests are starting to raise some red flags—especially when it comes to a handful of rides that are quickly becoming harder ...

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