Disney has pulled a much-hyped Muppets addition from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with cast members claiming that it is unclear when ā or if ā it will return. Earlier this year, Disney debuted Rock ānā Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at the park. The reimagined attraction replaced Aerosmith with Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the Electric Mayhem, giving the high-speed indoor coaster a ...
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Disney Strips Iconic EPCOT Roof, Update Given
One of EPCOTās most elaborate rooftops is disappearing piece by piece. World Showcase has always relied on architecture as much as attractions. Its 11 country pavilions encircle a 1.3-mile promenade, using restaurants, shops, entertainment, and carefully recreated landmarks to transport guests without leaving Walt Disney World. Credit: Disney Germany has been part of that lineup since EPCOT opened on October ...
Read More »Disney Locks Parade Viewing Behind $22 Charge Starting September 16
Disney has added a $22 paywall for those hoping to secure the best view of a popular parade, starting September 16. Multiple paywalls and upcharges have arrived at Disney parks in recent years. Free FastPass was replaced by paid Lightning Lane access, while Walt Disney Worldās Premier Pass can cost roughly $129 to $449 per person for one-time entry to ...
Read More »Disney Introduces New $22 Charge for Parade Viewing
Disney has found another part of the park day to monetize. Paid upgrades have become increasingly common across Disneyās global theme parks. Free FastPass has disappeared from the U.S. resorts, replaced by Lightning Lane products that charge guests for shorter waits and, in some cases, greater flexibility. Entertainment has followed a similar path. Disney sells dessert parties with reserved fireworks ...
Read More »Disneyland Announces Final Date for Daytime Parade
Disneyland Paris is preparing to remove one of its daytime entertainment offerings. Parades have long played a major role at Disney theme parks, giving guests the chance to see characters, dancers, themed floats, and live performers without joining an attraction queue. Productions currently operating across Disney resorts include Festival of Fantasy at Magic Kingdom, Harmony in Color at Tokyo Disneyland, ...
Read More »Guests Sound Alarm Over Pickpocketing at Disney Parks
Disney may specialize in crafting magic, but one element beyond Mickeyās control is the unpredictability of guests ā particularly when some bring more mischief than magic. Incidents at Disney parks range from strange to scandalous, often driven by visitor behavior rather than anything Disney itself orchestrated. And as guests reveal, a troubling trend seems to be taking hold, especially at ...
Read More »Avoid These 8 Disney Park Rules or Risk Being Kicked Out
Everyone knows the basic rules of visiting Disney parks. Don’t bring in weapons, don’t antagonize or disrespect cast members, and don’t try to get around buying park tickets if you don’t want to end up with a polite trespass notice from The Walt Disney Company. But behind the standard dos-and-don’ts lie some surprising rules that visitors might not expect. From ...
Read More »Guests Bite, Vomit, and Collapse as Disney World’s Drinking Problem Continues
For some guests, the greatest attraction at EPCOT isn’t Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Soarin’, Spaceship Earth, orĀ FrozenĀ Ever After āĀ it’s Drinking Around the World. An informal challenge, the idea behind Drinking Around the World is that you, well, drink. Participants start at one end of World Showcase before working their way around and drinking a different alcoholic beverage from ...
Read More »Disney Halts New Marvel and ‘Star Wars’ Shows After Years of Disney+ Dominance
Disney+ is rapidly running out of new Marvel and Star Wars shows. The two franchises once supplied the platform with a near-constant stream of live-action releases, from The Mandalorian and WandaVision to Loki and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Now, following the cancellation of Wonder Man Season 2, Disney has only three confirmed live-action Marvel and Star Wars series ...
Read More »Disney Removes Guest, Issues Two-Year Ban After Dancing With Character
An incident proves 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 ā guests and cast members alike ā safe. Some of these rules are obvious, such as prohibiting violent behavior (not that that’s stopped a slew of physical confrontations in the ...
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