After 13 years, one Disney Cruise Line ship is undergoing some major updates. Launched in 1996 as a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line has grown into a major player in the family cruise market. Its first ship, Disney Magic, debuted in 1998, followed by Disney Wonder the next year. Today, the fleet consists of six equally ...
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Here’s Every Surprise Change Heading to Disney Cruise Line Ship
Since joining the fleet in 2012, the Disney Fantasy has become a staple of the Disney Cruise Line experience—equal parts floating resort and character-filled escape. The ship has long been praised for its attention to detail, family-forward programming, and signature attractions like the AquaDuck water coaster. But after more than a decade at sea, Disney is finally pulling back the ...
Read More »New Universal UK Theme Park Leaves Out ‘Harry Potter,’ Fans Outraged
When rumors first started spreading that Universal was building a theme park in the United Kingdom, it was the kind of move that felt both long overdue and quietly seismic. The company has made billions transporting fans into cinematic universes, and the UK—home to some of the most globally recognizable stories—seemed like a natural next step. This week, we finally ...
Read More »Notice Issued: Guests Now Control Disney Nighttime Spectacular Performances
Disney has long been known for its larger-than-life nighttime shows, offering guests the chance to experience stunning visuals paired with beloved music and characters. For its upcoming 70th anniversary, Disneyland Resort is introducing a new level of personalization, allowing guests to influence the show and create a unique performance each night. World of Color, a crowd favorite at Disney California ...
Read More »Every Disney World Ride at Risk of Permanent Closure
Like every Disney theme park destination in the world, Walt Disney World Resort is home to attractions for the whole family. Whether you’re looking for a quick thrill, a relaxing break, or a nostalgic throwback, you’re guaranteed to find the right ride for you at one of its four Parks. But the “Most Magical Place on Earth” is always changing. ...
Read More »Disney’s Latest Project Took Forever – Here’s What Finally Opened
Disney World has finally opened a long-delayed update at Toy Story Land—shaded seating at Woody’s Lunch Box—after more than three years of construction and guest anticipation. Three years after construction began, Disney World has finally completed the first section of shaded seating at Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land. The modest addition quietly opened to guests this week at ...
Read More »Disney’s Epic Marvel Attraction: Why It Was Cut After Launch
In a short burst of musical fanfare, Disney created what may have been its most original Marvel theme park attraction to date—but then quietly shut it down forever. “Rogers: The Musical,” a one-act Broadway-style production based on Captain America’s life story, debuted in the summer of 2023 at Disney California Adventure Park. It was smart, self-aware, genuinely funny, and unlike ...
Read More »Guests Fume Over ‘Outrageous’ Prices on Disney World Snacks
Disneyland and Disney World are alike in many ways, but one controversial dining location is a carbon copy. All Disney parks have some things in common. While each location has its own individual quirks, there are similarities that link several together – whether that’s dupes of rides, identical merchandise, or replicated restaurants. Related: Is Disney World or Disneyland Better? You ...
Read More »The Y2K Panic at Disney World: What Led to Every Ride Shutting Down at Midnight
Remember the new millennium? Well, here’s the throwback you never knew you needed. Back in 1999, anticipation was high for the new millennium. However, so was the fear. The worry was that when clocks struck midnight on December 31, 1999, they would expose a computer flaw that would cause major technological and operational issues on everything from airplanes to theme ...
Read More »Disney World Restores Surprise Perk to All Eligible Value Resort Guests, Effective Immediately
For a while, it looked like the Disney bubble might never bounce back. Once known for its seamless, all-inclusive feel, Walt Disney World Resort has spent the last few years peeling back the perks that once defined a stay on property, with the Magical Express and Extra Magic Hours bowing out in the years since the pandemic. Even so, change ...
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