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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 Axes Long-Running Fireworks Show, Recasts Tinker Bell as Its Biggest Star

Fireworks over Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris

Disney is changing its summer entertainment lineup. Fireworks have closed out a day at Disney parks for generations. From Fantasy in the Sky to Happily Ever After, Disney’s nighttime spectaculars have become some of the company’s biggest attractions, often drawing thousands of guests to castle hubs every evening. While early Disney fireworks focused almost entirely on pyrotechnics, modern productions combine ...

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Y2K Panic at Disney World: What Led to Every Ride Shutting Down at Midnight

Disney Magic Kingdom Crowds

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 ...

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Every Disney World Ride at Risk of Permanent Closure

Guests look on inside the Magic Kingdom besides the Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse statue, Partners, at Walt Disney World Resort

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. ...

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Welcome to Disney Abu Dhabi: World Records, Climate Control, and Zero Outdoor Rides

Crowds at Disneyland Park in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle

When The Walt Disney Company announced plans for its seventh theme park resort, few anticipated the location: the shores of Abu Dhabi. But with the upcoming Disneyland Abu Dhabi, Disney steps into a region known for redefining what “bigger and better” actually means. The announcement adds a new anchor to Yas Island, the growing entertainment hub in the United Arab ...

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Fantasyland Won’t Stay Open Until Park Close Anymore at Disney

Guests flock to Mickey’s PhilharMagic at Tokyo Disneyland

One part of a Disney park is getting its own closing time. Disney parks generally keep every themed land open until the park closes for the night. While attractions occasionally shut early for maintenance or entertainment, entire lands rarely become inaccessible before closing time. Summer usually means longer operating hours across Disney resorts. Disneyland often remains open until midnight, while ...

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Date Now Set for the Closure of Disney’s Iconic Winnie the Pooh Attraction

Winnie the Pooh floats with a pink balloon near guests on the beehive-themed ride at the park, now as a public domain icon.

Disney’s iconicĀ Winnie the PoohĀ attraction is set to close at one park from next month. Disney has created several different Winnie the Pooh attractions around the world rather than cloning a single ride. Most parks feature a dark ride based on The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977), while others offer unique experiences tied to their own park’s layout and ...

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Pixar’s ‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Comes With One Huge Twist

Hank and Dory

Dory is heading back to theaters. Disney has confirmed another Finding Nemo project, but it isn’t the feature-length sequel many fans may have expected. Instead, Pixar is taking the franchise in a very different direction. The studio announced the project during its presentation at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Friday. Called Loving Dory, the new theatrical short follows ...

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24 Hour Warning for All Guests as Disney World Prepares To Change Access Rules Forever

A monorail glides over a scenic park with vibrant flower beds and floating floral decorations on a sunny day.

Walt Disney World Resort will implement stringent changes for all guests, effective tomorrow. Disney World has changed a lot since its 1971 debut. What started with Magic Kingdom has expanded to EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, plus over 20 hotels for guests to stay close to the magic. Until now, guests have been able to move around ...

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WATCH: New Footage Shows Child’s Shocking 50-Foot Fall From Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Newly shared footage has revealed more information about an incident that took place on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure on Sunday. An incident occurred on June 21 when a 13-year-old guest exited their ride vehicle on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure before the attraction had ended. Disneyland confirmed the ride was immediately stopped, emergency responders attended the scene, and the guest was transported to ...

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