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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.

From Pixie Dust to Purgatory: The Best and Worst Ride Queues at Disney World

The exterior of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT.

When you visit Walt Disney World, three things are inevitable: Mickey Mouse, popcorn, and lines. Over the years, Disney has introduced several systems (RIP FastPass) to help guests cope with its parks’ famously long lines. While Lightning Lane is, in theory, a solution, the reality is that many guests believe that the system has inflated wait times across the parks, ...

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In the Absence of a Daytime Parade, Disney Doubles Down on Nighttime Entertainment

'Frozen' float in Paint the Night

As Disneyland Park prepares to mark its 70th anniversary, a noticeable change is unfolding during daylight hours: there’s no daytime parade on the schedule. Magic Happens, the park’s most recent daytime parade, quietly ended its run last August, and Disney has not announced a replacement. But while Main Street remains quiet during the day, it won’t stay that way once ...

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Disney Abruptly Makes Five Attractions Virtual Queue-Only, All Guests Must Pre-Book

runDisney Virtual Queue

Disney has abruptly introduced five new virtual queue options at one of its resorts. Lines are inevitable at any theme park, but when it comes to Disney, queues can be particularly lengthy. While Disney operates various line-skipping systems at its resorts worldwide – with Disney World and Disneyland utilizing Lightning Lanes and both Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disney Resort using ...

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Disney Resort Prepares New McDonald’s Restaurant After 26 Years

Mickey Mouse shocked in front of McDonald's

As one Disney resort undergoes one of its most ambitious overhauls in years, a longtime fixture is preparing to move — and evolve. The on-site McDonald’s, a staple of Disney Village since 1999, will soon close its doors. In its place comes a bold new structure promising a fresh take on the fast-food experience, designed exclusively for the resort’s reimagined ...

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These Disneyland Rides May Be Facing Their Final Days

Mickey's Fun Wheel and Incredicoaster at dusk.

For better or worse, Disneyland Resort is always changing. When Disneyland Park first opened in 1955, Walt Disney declared that it would never be complete “as long as there is imagination left in the world.” The Walt Disney Company has stayed true to Walt’s word and innovated not just Disneyland but all of its theme parks over the years, which ...

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“Really Concerning” Behavior Reported Towards Hiccup at Epic Universe

Hiccup in front of Isle of Berk

In just a few weeks, Universal Orlando Resort will officially debut Epic Universe, its long-awaited third gate, promising cutting-edge rides, immersive lands, and IP-driven experiences designed to rival anything from its competitors. The excitement is palpable—and so is the early access. Thanks to soft openings and previews for team members and select guests, much of the theme park community has ...

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“It Will Not Be Offered,” Universal Abruptly Walks Back Claim About Epic Universe

Guests walk through Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida

Universal Orlando Resort has retracted a previously announced benefit for its Premier Passholders just weeks ahead of the opening of its newest theme park, Epic Universe. The change comes after a post in Universal’s official Annual Passholder Facebook group stated that the Express Pass after 4 p.m. benefit—currently available at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure—would also apply to ...

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Disney Sparks Mass Disappointment After Finally Unveiling Its First-Ever ‘Up’ Ride

Carl's date

Disney has unveiled its first UpĀ (2009) attraction. Disney’s theme parks may differ in layout, culture, and local flair, but one thing unites them all: a deep reliance on beloved intellectual property. While a handful of original attractions still exist, recent years have seen Disney double down on IP-driven experiences across all its resorts. That’s certainly the case at Walt Disney ...

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