Disney has issued a merchandise recall during one of its peak shopping seasons. Merchandise is always in high demand at Disney parks, holidays or not. In recent years, the parks have introduced virtual queues and exclusive passes to manage the frenzy sparked by new releases. Without these protocols, extreme incidents have seen lines stretch on for as long as eight ...
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Illegal Wheelchair Rentals Disrupt Disney Park as Guests Play Bumper Cars
Frustration is mounting at one Disney park as an increasing number of young parkgoers rent electric wheelchairs for convenience, creating chaos for other guests. Disney parks worldwide provide mobility aids to accommodate guests unable to endure the extensive walking required to navigate their parks. Electric scooters and wheelchairs are available at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, while Disneyland Paris offers ...
Read More »7 International Rides We Desperately Need at Disney World ASAP
As a Disney fan, itās easy to feel like the grass is always greener ā or, to be more accurate, the magic is always brighter ā in the other parks. The truth is, when one Disney resort becomes your local, you start to take the rides and experiences for granted (hence why you end up Googling flights to Tokyo late ...
Read More »Disney World Overhauls Pricey Lightning Lane Premier Pass Amid Backlash
Walt Disney World Resort has altered the rules of its controversial Lightning Lane Premier Pass. It’s only been a matter of weeks since the Lightning Lane Premier Pass hit the scene. The pass ā which costs between $119 and $449 per person, depending on the day and park (with Magic Kingdom Park always the most expensive, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom ...
Read More »Rule Change: All Disney Park Guests Must Provide ID, Starting Next Month
We now know when one Disney park is implementing its new ID rules, as previously announced in September. As if soaring ticket prices weren’t hard enough, another very real issue for some Disney parks is ticket scalpingāthe practice of reselling event tickets at inflated prices, often way above the original face value, for profit. At Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney ...
Read More »Is There Any Hope for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?
When it works, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is truly one of ā if not the best ā attractions Disney has ever built. It’s immersive, thrilling, and a borderline technical marvel. But emphasis onĀ whenĀ it works. Since opening, the star attraction of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has become increasingly well known for its poor temperament. Thanks to the high demand, ...
Read More »Nobody Asked Disney for Star Wars Launch Bay, so Why Is It Still Around?
The Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed the closure of Muppet*Vision 3D to make way for a new Monsters, Inc.-themed land, leaving many fans mourning the loss of the beloved attraction. While the decision marks the end of an era for Muppet*Vision 3D, it also raises another question: why is Star Wars Launch Bay still operational? The Origins of Star ...
Read More »More Upcharges: Disney Adds New $22 Paywall for Parade
Another day, another pricey paywall hits a Disney park. Though Disney ticket prices keep climbing, guests seem to be getting less bang for their buck. Since COVID-19, perks that were once freeālike the Magical Express at Walt Disney World Resort and the FastPassāhave disappeared, swapped out for new paid options (like Lightning Lanes) that reshape the park experience. Most recently, ...
Read More »Disney World Christmas Staple Seems To Be Gone for Good ā And We Think We Know Why
It’s been a long five years since we last saw Cinderella Castle Dreamlights at Christmas ā and it doesn’t seem likely that we’ll see them again any time soon. First introduced in 2007, the Cinderella Castle Dreamlights transformed Walt Disney World Resort’s iconic castle into a stunning winter wonderland every holiday season. The display featured over 200,000 sparkling LED lights, ...
Read More »Can Disney Improve Attendance? One Parkās Fate Hangs in the Balance
Disney fans are always clamoring for a new theme park, but building one is more complicated than you’d think at one resort. First opened in 1992, Disneyland Paris famously went over budget. While the quality of the OG park rings true today, its financial issues surfaced almost immediately. Attendance lagged, costs soared, and cultural missteps left some European visitors disconnected ...
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