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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.

Pixar Admits That ‘Toy Story 3’ Is the End of the ‘Toy Story’ Series

All the 'Toy Story' characters rolling out of a box

If the Toy StoryĀ franchise ended in your eyes after Toy Story 3Ā (2010), it turns out you’re right. Well, partially. Over a decade since the thirdĀ Toy Story movie’s release, many fans still consider it the perfect sequel – not to mention the ideal way to end the beloved series. The long-awaited threequel saw Andy bidding farewell to Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz ...

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Dolly Parton Breaks Silence on Health Issues After Pulling Out of Another Dollywood Event

A blonde woman in a sparkly white outfit stands with her arms outstretched in front of the Dollywood sign. The background features trees with autumn foliage and a stone wall below the sign that reads "Dollywood" with the tagline "Love every moment." The scene embodies the spirit of Dolly Parton.

News of Dolly Parton’s latest missed appearance caused panic for fans recently. The country legend had been scheduled to appear at a high-profile industry ceremony but withdrew at the last minute. Her absence arrived as Dollywood prepares for its milestone 40th anniversary and continues introducing new expansions, including major coasters and updated entertainment offerings. The resort’s long-term growth has coincided ...

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Disney’s Worst Remake Is ‘Home Alone’ (And We’re Still Waiting for an Apology)

Max Mercer (Archie Yates) with a toy gun while wearing a Santa hat in the snow in the poster for 'Home Alone'

Released during the 2021 holiday season, Home Sweet Home Alone stands as Disney’s latest attempt to revive the beloved Home Alone franchise – and arguably its most disappointing remake to date. The original Home Alone, released in 1990, became a beloved classic, showcasing the antics of Kevin McCallister, a young boy accidentally left behind while his family leaves for vacation. ...

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John Boyega and Oscar Isaac Refuse To Rejoin ‘Star Wars’ Unless Disney Meets Strict Conditions

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.

John Boyega has revealed the exact circumstances in which he would return to theĀ Star Wars franchise. TheĀ Star WarsĀ sequel trilogy proved divisive with many hardcoreĀ fans, but for many, one of its biggest flaws is that it just didn’t contain enough John Boyega. While the British actor’s Finn – a redeemed Stormtrooper who’s hinted to be sensitive to the Force – was ...

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Disney Park Confirms Closure of ‘Dumbo’ Ride, Plus 13 Other Attractions

If you’re visiting one Disney park in the first half of 2026, prepare for potential disappointment with the attractions lineup. Walt Disney vowed that Disneyland would never be complete, and other Disney parks across the globe have adopted the same mindset. The next few years alone are set to see a string of new attractions introduced to Disney properties worldwide, ...

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Disney Theme Parks Now Making $10 Billion per Year Thanks to Paywalls and Budget Cuts

Mickey Mouse Money

The Walt Disney Company has just dropped its financial results for fiscal 2025, and the numbers for its Disney Experiences division are shocking, to say the least. In the years since COVID-19, guests have witnessed plenty of changes at Disney’s theme parks – not all of which are welcome. With the free FastPass service retired for good, Disney has instead ...

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Goodbye Mickey, Goodbye Duffy: Trash Can Becomes Disney’s Hottest Attraction

Mickey and Minnie Mouse pose happily in front of a Disney-style building. On the right, a colorful trash can with a purple and green diamond pattern stands on a sunny pavement at Hong Kong Disneyland.

Guests at one Disney park aren’t obsessed with Mickey Mouse, Elsa, or even Duffy the Disney Bear. Instead, they’re visiting to say hi to a trash can. Yes, really. Disney’s experiments with robotics are well documented — even if they don’t often come to fruition in their actual parks. Over the years, we’ve been teased by previews of advanced technology ...

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The Fall of Disney World’s Beloved ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Ride

The exterior of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT.

Just three years after its debut, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is already struggling at Walt Disney World Resort. Opened in May 2022, the ride serves as a flagship attraction of modern-day EPCOT (by which we mean: Disney’s new IP-ified EPCOT), blending adrenaline-pumping thrills with the humor and energy of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. Credit: Disney This ...

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