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Chloƫ is a theme park addict and self-proclaimed novelty hunter. She's obsessed with all things Star Wars, loves roller coasters (but hates Pixar Pal-A-Round), and lives for Disney's next Muppets project.

REPORT: ‘Star Wars’ To Revive Sequel Trilogy Amid ‘Mandalorian’ Uncertainty

Three people dressed in sci-fi adventure clothing stand confidently in a desert, with a gold humanoid robot and spaceship in the background under a bright sky.

A new report suggests Disney may be heading back to the sequel trilogy to revive a major Star Wars character. Star Wars returns to the big screen later this month with The Mandalorian and Grogu, Disney and Lucasfilm’s first big-screen release since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. The Jon Favreau-directed film arrives after years of canceled projects, creative reshuffles, ...

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End of an Era: Disney World Axes Magic Kingdom Rope Drop Tradition Forever

Disney rope-dropping

Walt Disney World Resort has permanently axed a Magic Kingdom tradition. Disney permanently closed the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat in 2025 to make way for the new Cars-themed Piston Peak expansion. Construction is now visible across Frontierland, with work also set to begin on the park’s long-awaited Villains Land. The park has also ...

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Update: Guest Escapes Vehicle, Enters Forbidden Area of Disney World’s Safari

A smiling family is sitting on a Kilimanjaro Safaris ride, with a young girl nestled between two adults. They are enjoying the stunning view, while an elephant meanders in the sunlit background. The scene is bright and cheerful.

An incident unfolded at Disney’s Animal Kingdom yesterday when a guest exited their ride vehicle during Kilimanjaro Safaris. Opened on Earth Day in 1998, Kilimanjaro Safaris remains one of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s signature attractions. The sprawling ride takes guests through the fictional Harambe Wildlife Reserve, where they encounter more than 30 species including lions, elephants, giraffes, and rhinos across 110 ...

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3 Arrested, Warning Issued as Police Investigation Infiltrates Illegal Disney Park Activity

Castle at Hong Kong Disney

A warning has been issued after a police investigation led to three arrests at a Disney park. While Disney’s theme parks have stringent security, they can – and do – turn to local police in extreme cases. Law enforcement is summoned to Disney property for everything from suspected thefts to violent incidents, such as when a British tourist pushed a ...

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Guests Warned: Disney Parks Will Have No Fireworks for 5 Months This Year

Tokyo Disneyland fireworks over Cinderella Castle

Two Disney parks are going fireworks-free for five months this year. Fireworks have long been the emotional crescendo of a Disney park day. Since Fantasy in the Sky debuted at Disneyland Park in 1958, nighttime spectaculars have evolved into high-tech productions blending pyrotechnics, projections, drones, and synchronized soundtracks. Credit: Disney Across the globe, castle parks have built reputations on these ...

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Confirmed: Disney Park Will Change Regular Fireworks for Entire Summer

Fireworks above the castle at Hong Kong Disneyland

One Disney park is making a major change to its fireworks for the summer. Disney days have ended with a fireworks display for decades, with castle parks across the globe hosting various nighttime spectaculars. Credit: Disney At Walt Disney’s OG Disneyland Park – which kickstarted the fireworks tradition with Fantasy in the Sky – guests can currently enjoy Wondrous Journeys ...

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Confirmed: Pixar Greenlights Surprise Sequel, Led By Controversial Star

Disney Pixar Layoffs

Pixar is heading back to a familiar franchise. The animation studio has increasingly relied on established properties to anchor its slate. Original films still arrive, such asĀ HoppersĀ (2026) earlier this year, but sequels and extensions have taken a more prominent role, particularly as theatrical performance has grown less predictable in recent years. That strategy is set to continue. Toy Story 5 ...

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Confirmed: Disney Parks Will Change Tickets, Guests Can Enter for $28 From July

Princess Jasmine and Aladdin at night in Believe! Sea of Dreams

One Disney resort has unveiled changes to its ticket offerings for the summer. Disney’s park ticket offerings have changed a lot since Disneyland opened in 1955. Guests originally bought a $1 admission plus A–E coupon books, with E-tickets delegated to the most exciting attractions. Magic Kingdom dropped coupons by 1982, introducing all-inclusive passports. Credit: Disney RELATED: Disney Resort May Reduce ...

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SeaWorld Scrambles To Improve Guest Experience Amid Growing Problems

Entrance to SeaWorld Orlando, Florida theme park

SeaWorld Orlando’s front gate may soon look very different. Guests arriving at the park recently noticed new technology quietly appearing at the entrance. The change comes during a turbulent moment for the company, as SeaWorld faces declining attendance, legal challenges, and intensified competition across Central Florida. RELATED: Guests Warned Against Visiting “Rundown and Grimy” SeaWorld Orlando For decades, the park ...

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