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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.

Disney Pulls ‘The Muppets’ Addition From Hollywood Studios With Immediate Effect

Giant, colorful guitar with stars marks the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster entrance as Statler & Waldorf return at Hollywood Studios.

Disney has pulled a much-hyped Muppets addition from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with cast members claiming that it is unclear when – or if – it will return. Earlier this year, Disney debuted Rock ’n’ 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

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One of EPCOT’s 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 ...

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Disney Introduces New $22 Charge for Parade Viewing

A costumed character resembling Pluto from Disney, dressed in a colorful Halloween-themed outfit with a bright hat, leans over a railing. The backdrop features vibrant decorations including pumpkins and a castle in the background, capturing the magical atmosphere of Tokyo Disney Halloween.

Disney has found another part of the park day to monetize. Paid upgrades have become increasingly common across Disney’s 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 ...

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Disneyland Announces Final Date for Daytime Parade

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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, ...

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Guests Sound Alarm Over Pickpocketing at Disney Parks

A bustling scene at Walt Disney Studios with a large crowd of people, some pushing strollers. The main building features Disney-themed decorations. Bright, sunny weather with a partly cloudy sky and lush greenery surrounds the area.

Disney may specialize in crafting magic, but one element beyond Mickey’s control is the unpredictability of guests – 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 ...

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Avoid These 8 Disney Park Rules or Risk Being Kicked Out

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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 ...

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Guests Bite, Vomit, and Collapse as Disney World’s Drinking Problem Continues

Guests drinking and eating at the Rose and Crown at World Showcase's United Kingdom Pavilion

For some guests, the greatest attraction at EPCOT isn’t Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Soarin’, Spaceship Earth, orĀ FrozenĀ Ever After – 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 ...

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Disney Halts New Marvel and ‘Star Wars’ Shows After Years of Disney+ Dominance

Avengers (left), Rey above other 'Star Wars' characters (right)

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 ...

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

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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 – 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 in the ...

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