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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.

‘Avengers’ Icon Accused of Sexual Harassment, New Details Revealed

Hawkeye, Captain America, and Black Widow walking together in the Avengers

Jeremy Renner, known for portraying Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is facing new scrutiny following claims made by filmmaker Yi Zhou. The allegations arise during continued industry discussions about how professional and personal boundaries intersect in collaborative creative environments. Zhou says the situation unfolded during two projects she developed with Renner earlier this year. She alleges the relationship shifted ...

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Abrupt Downtown Disney Closure Confirmed, Effective Today

Two young women outside the entrance of Downtown Disney

Disney has confirmed the permanent closure of a beloved Anaheim fixture. Downtown Disney has been in a years-long state of transition, reshaping nearly every corner of the property. The west end has transformed with a new entrance, plus restaurants like CĆ©ntrico, Paseo, and Tiendita, a refreshed Jazz Kitchen (which wasn’t exactly popular with all fans), and the arrival of the ...

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Disney Resort Slashes Hotel Prices After Conceding Some Rooms Are Too Loud

Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Minnie Mouse and Goofy in front of Cinderella Castle

If you’re looking to visit one Disney resort in early 2026, you’re in luck: one hotel is slashing room rates. Disney hotels are known for carrying some of the highest nightly costs in the theme park industry. Resorts like Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World, the Disneyland Hotel in California, and the Disneyland Hotel in Disneyland ...

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Yet Another Death Reported at Florida’s Most Controversial Park

Trainer on orca at Miami Seaquarium

Florida’s most controversial marine park has returned to the spotlight, sparking renewed concern from animal welfare advocates and former visitors alike. For decades, the facility sat at the center of the national conversation about marine mammal captivity — a debate that has only intensified in the years since public sentiment began shifting away from the display of wild animals for ...

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Sparks Concern, Poor Conditions Reported

Front entrance to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida

There was a time when Busch Gardens Tampa Bay represented something rare in the Florida theme park landscape. It offered both high-thrill attractions and expansive wildlife environments, a hybrid destination that felt rooted in place rather than manufactured spectacle. Families visited for roller coasters, but also for quiet moments watching cheetahs run along sun-soaked grasslands. Now, many longtime guests say ...

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Epic Universe Strips Dragons From ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Land Indefinitely

A roller coaster in Isle of Berk at Epic Universe

Universal Orlando’s newest theme park has already altered the tourism landscape of Central Florida. Epic Universe, which opened in May, has drawn national attention for its lush design, narrative-driven lands, and next-generation attractions, making its debut on par with the launch of Islands of Adventure in 1999. The park’s layout centers on Celestial Park, a sprawling green space filled with ...

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Disney Cracks Down on Portable Chargers, Issues Strict New Rules for All Guests

Castle and Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland

One Disney resort has issued a warning to all guests over the use of portable chargers on property. Portable lithium-ion batteries — including everyday power banks — have come under increased scrutiny in recent years. Regulators across multiple countries have raised concerns after a number of overheating and combustion incidents linked to improper charging and storage of these devices. Several ...

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Disney Shutters Pirates Attraction for Years, Now Just ā€œDecorationā€

Disney Mickey Mouse

Fans are confused over the state of one Disney park attraction, which seems destined to become nothing more than a ā€œdecoration.ā€ Attraction closures are nothing new at Disney parks. Rides and walk-through experiences routinely close for refurbishment, safety checks, weather damage, staffing adjustments, and sometimes full retheming, as will soon be the case for DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom. Recent closures ...

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Man Arrested After “Secretly Filming Private Parts” at Disney Park, Update Given

Hong Kong Disneyland

A 36-year-old man was recently arrested and granted bail amid accusations that he secretly filmed the “private parts” of other guests at a Disney park. The defendant, named by The Witness HK as Leung Man-hei, worked as a clerk and was charged with one count of unlawfully photographing or observing “private parts.” The alleged incident occurred on June 14, 2025, ...

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