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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.

Guests Pay the Price as Universal Pushes Ahead With Heavy Investment

The globe at the Universal Studios Japan entrance

For theme park fans, Universal Studios Japan has long been a bucket-list destination — a place where Mario Kart races, Hogwarts castles, and Jurassic jungles all coexist within a few walkable acres. The park’s rapid expansion in recent years has only added to its appeal. But for those planning repeat visits, another change is coming: higher annual pass prices. The ...

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Disney Removes Guest, Issues Two-Year Ban After Dancing With Character

Guests with Mickey Mouse

A recent incident has proven the importance of following Disney park rules to avoid a lengthy ban. Like all theme parks, Disney’s destinations worldwide are governed by rules designed to keep everyone – guests and cast members alike – safe. Some of these rules are obvious, such as prohibiting violent behavior (not that that’s stopped a slew of physical confrontations ...

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Massive Change Hits Universal Studios Florida in Just Over Two Weeks

Rotating globe with the Universal Studios logo, under a clear blue sky, welcoming visitors to an adventurous theme park experience.

It’s not unusual for theme park attractions to come and go, but when a ride that’s loomed large—literally—over the Universal Studios Florida skyline since 2009 is scheduled to vanish, it sparks more than a few conversations. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, with its sky-scraping lift and signature musical gimmick, has split opinion for years. Some guests praised its thrill factor and ...

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Disney Park Quietly Changing Popular Ride Every Night After 7PM

Tokyo Disney Resort monorail

A popular attraction at Tokyo Disneyland is now operating under a new format each evening, as part of the park’s limited-time summer offerings. The Happy Ride with Baymax, located in Tomorrowland, now features a different experience after 7 p.m. daily. From August 1 through September 15, the attraction will exclusively play a single track by Japanese rock band Mrs. Green ...

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Say Goodbye: Disney World Is Tearing Down This Animal Kingdom Favorite

The Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in front of a clear blue sky.

It’s the beginning of the end for one of Disney’s most divisive theme park lands. With just a month left until The Boneyard shuts its gates for good, Walt Disney World is accelerating its plans to overhaul Animal Kingdom’s DinoLand U.S.A. — and not everyone is thrilled. Though Disney fans have long known about its closure, The Boneyard’s upcoming departure ...

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Disney World Guests in Danger Today (And Beyond), Warning Issued

A bustling theme park with many visitors walking along a wide path. Colorful attractions, including futuristic structures and rides, are in the background, and people of all ages, including families, are enjoying their day in bright, sunny weather.

The forecast for Walt Disney World today isn’t magical—it’s scorching. Guests visiting the Florida resort are facing a severe heat warning, with dangerously high temperatures, soaring humidity, and the threat of afternoon thunderstorms set to disrupt plans across all four parks. And this isn’t just another hot Florida day. It’s one of yet another scorchers this summer. Record-Breaking Heat Meets ...

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