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Author Archives: Christy Weinberg

Christy is a West Coast writer with a special place in her heart for Disneyland Resort and Aulani. Growing up near the Parks, she was an Annual Passholder for about twenty years, often frequenting the Resort several times per week. Though she recently moved to the Pacific Northwest, she carries the magic with her by writing about Disney and connecting with the Disney community on social media.

Oops! This Disney Ride’s Animatronic Is Not Supposed To Do That!

As one might expect, ride breakdowns and malfunctions occur quite frequently at Disney’s Theme Parks. Cutting-edge technology plus numerous elements working together to create unparalleled immersive experiences equal occasional errors. Yesterday, we reported an emergency evacuation on Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort. Guests were unsure why they had to disembark the attraction, ...

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Iconic Disney Attraction Reopens For Evening Experiences

Disneyland Monorail

The Disneyland Monorail has been a staple of Southern California’s Disney Theme Parks since its opening in 1959. There have been several different versions over the years, and the story behind the iconic attraction is incredibly interesting! Walt Disney discovered the transportation system on a trip to Germany with his family. He noticed a unique train passing overhead as they drove ...

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Sirens and Flashing Lights Force Evacuations Off Disney Ride

Star Wars Rise of the Resistance

A popular attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge recently experienced an emergency evacuation. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is the newest addition to Disneyland’s Batuu, arriving in January 2020, several months after the planet opened to Guests. The themed land has only two Star Wars attractions, nestled within Disneyland Park between Frontierland and Critter Country. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run ...

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Will Disney Ever Build a Third U.S. Theme Park?

Disney Parks

Disney Parks have never struggled with a lack of Guest attendance, and Disney’s U.S. Resorts lead the way as the most coveted destinations. Walt Disney World dominates as the most visited Disney Theme Park, followed by Disneyland Resort. With overcrowding and price hikes continuing to be problematic at both U.S. locations, some Guests wonder why The Walt Disney Company has ...

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Cast Members Abruptly Leave Disney Character Interaction

Disneyland Park

Disney character interactions are an aspect of the Parks that Guests treasure. Fans line up for their chance to meet their favorite Disney personalities, obtain autographs, and give hugs at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. After the pandemic hit, it took a while for Disney Parks to bring back all the elements involved in a heartwarming meet-and-greet. As ...

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How Disney Parks Will Avoid Magic Key Lawsuits This Time Around

Magic Key

Magic Key Renewals commenced today for Disneyland Resort Guests. A few days ago, Disney fans were ecstatic to learn that Southern California’s beloved Annual Pass program would return to Anaheim. As expiration dates for Magic Keys approached, Guests wondered if Disney would bring back the Passes at all. Bob Chapek, The Walt Disney Company’s controversial CEO, recently made comments about ...

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Man Arrested For Child Abuse at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Toy Story Mania Arrest

UPDATE: The charges in the case reported below have been dropped by the State Attorney’s Office, Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. We’ve got another unfortunate incident to report at Walt Disney World Resort. On July 8, a deputy from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office apparently responded to a battery report in one of Florida’s Theme Parks. According to News ...

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“What’s In a Name?” The Secret Behind Disney Cast Members With Blue Nametags

Walt Disney Legacy Award

A few months ago, Disney Parks Blog shared some relatively unknown information regarding special nametags at Disney Parks. Typically, Cast Members are seen donning a white badge that displays their first name, home city/town, country/state, and of course, the Resort’s name. But, rarely, Guests have spotted Cast Members wearing mysterious blue name tags. It turns out the badges are called ...

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Multiple Celebrity Sightings at Disney Parks This Month

It’s no secret that Disneyland and Walt Disney World are coveted Theme Parks for Guests, and celebrities are no exception. The Parks are a great place for curious onlookers to be treated to surprise celebrity sightings! Often led by a VIP Disney guide, you can usually spot big-name personalities by looking for Cast Members in plaid vests. With Los Angeles ...

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When Walt Disney World Entertainment Goes South Midshow

Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

Sometimes, things don’t always go as planned during a live performance at Walt Disney World Resort. There will inevitably be hiccups now and then. So how does Disney handle embarrassing situations like this? Every performance is different, but we’ve got answers regarding one popular entertainment offering at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular is the first Indiana Jones ...

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