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, ...
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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 ...
Read More »Disney Cast Member Reduced to Tears After Guest Tries to Hack the System
A recent incident that brought an EPCOT cast member to tears at Disney World has gone viral on TikTok. While the rides, shows, characters, and food play a big role, everyone knows that there’s no magic in Disney’s theme parks without the cast members. However, when guests are unruly, it’s usually these same workers who have to take the brunt ...
Read More »Some Guests Now Blocked From Disney on Christmas Day, Update Given
Hoping to spend Christmas Day at Disney World? Well, we may have an unfortunate update for you. Disney World attracts millions of visitors year-round, drawing families and thrill-seekers alike to its enchanting attractions and experiences. However, Christmas Day stands out as one of the parkās busiest days ā especially at Magic Kingdom. As the most-visited theme park in the world, ...
Read More »Giving Birth at Disney: What Really Happens?
If you’ve spent time in the Disney corner of the internet, you’ve likely encountered the rumor that being born in a Disney park guarantees you a Lifetime Pass. Despite the fact that Disneyland Park opened nearly 70 years ago, there hasn’t exactly been a huge number of births to test this theory. Immersive though the parks may be, all sit ...
Read More »The Scary Truth: What It’s Really Like Being a Scare Actor
Beneath the layers of latex and fake blood, scare acting is a gritty, high-energy job that takes more of a toll than you’d think. Every year, the likes of Halloween Horror Nights and Six Flags Fright Fest hire hundreds of actors to bring their scare mazes and haunted houses to life. While Universal and Six Flags themselves put plenty of ...
Read More »Disney Glitch? Tianaās Bayou Adventure Appears as a Bathroom on Maps
DisneylandĀ Resort‘sĀ version of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is just weeks from its grand opening on November 15, 2024. But as the Southern California Disney park begins previews for the Princess and the Frog (2009) ride, an anonymous Disney Parks fan updated the location on Google Maps to turn it into a “bathroom.” In the years since it was announced, Splash Mountain fans ...
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