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Jess Colopy is a Disney College Program alum and kid-at-heart. When she’s not furiously typing in a coffee shop, you can find her on the hunt for the newest Stitch pin.

Multiple People Injured Following Incident at EPCOT on Wednesday Afternoon

The EPCOT toll plaza

A vehicle collision resulting in injuries prompted an emergency response at EPCOT on Wednesday afternoon, drawing law enforcement to the second Walt Disney World Resort theme park. Details of the Crash The Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 4:27 p.m. on September 23, reporting a “Vehicle Crash With Injuries” at EPCOT. Law enforcement monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime shared ...

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After Five Decades, Disney World Files Permit To Update Enchanted Tiki Room Attraction

A parrot animatronic in Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room

Nearly 55 years after debuting at Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room is the subject of a newly filed construction permit, though the scope of the project appears far more routine than the attraction’s long history might suggest. A Look Back at Walt’s Original Vision Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room has been part of Magic Kingdom Park‘s Adventureland ...

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Disney Cruise Line Cast Member Airlifted From Ship After Suffering Serious Injury

Mickey Mouse with a Disney Cruise Line ship

A sailing aboard the Disney Wonder took an unexpected turn when a medical emergency forced a helicopter evacuation of a Disney Cruise Line cast member while the ship was still at sea. The Emergency Rescue on the Disney Wonder According to Chek News, the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron responded to the Disney Wonder in the ...

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Attack Reported in Magic Kingdom Resort Area at Disney World

Fort Wilderness Walt Disney World

On Sunday, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a report about a violent attack in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area at Walt Disney World Resort. The incident occurred at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground shortly after 1:00 p.m. on September 13. Battery at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Credit: Disney At 1:14 p.m. on September 13, law enforcement ...

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Disneyland California Shows off Updated Tomorrowland Area

Tomorrowland Monorail sign at Disneyland Park

Tomorrowland’s Little Green Men Store Command has emerged from months of construction with a refreshed look, as Disneyland Resort completes its refurbishment of the popular Tomorrowland gift shop. Here’s what to know before your next visit to the Happiest Place on Earth. A Multi-Month Project Comes to an End On September 7, WDWNT reported that Disneyland Resort had cleared away ...

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Disney World Pages Local Authorities After Grand Theft at Its Hollywood Studios Park

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios

A theft significant enough to meet Florida’s felony threshold prompted a call to local law enforcement at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Wednesday, September 2. Police Respond to Grand Theft Report The Orange County Sheriff’s Office logged the incident at 2:30 p.m. on September 2, categorizing it as “grand theft” at Walt Disney World Resort‘s third theme park. Scanner monitoring account ...

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The Aftermath of the Closure of EPCOT Mexico Area, in Photos

The pyramid in the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT

A once-bustling corner of the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT now sits noticeably empty, as fresh photos reveal just how thoroughly Walt Disney World Resort has cleared out the space following the closure of a longtime merchandise stand. The Oaxacan Wood-Carving Shop’s Final Days Disney Tips reported in late August that cast members had confirmed the permanent closure of ...

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Disneyland Confirms Main Street Removal, New Look for Historic Theme Park Area

Mickey and Minnie Mouse greet guests in front of Disneyland’s iconic pink castle, adorned with sparkling blue rooftops and shimmering gold banners.

After almost three weeks, the Main Street Cinema at Disneyland Park has reopened. The historic entertainment venue on Main Street, U.S.A., is no longer showing the Sherman Brothers Tribute, So Much That We Share, and has instead returned to showing older Mickey Mouse cartoons. Main Street Cinema Reopens at Disneyland Park Credit: Disney Main Street Cinema reopened on August 31 ...

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Disney World Builds New Guest Space at Overrun Magic Kingdom

A crowd watches the fireworks on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Resort is quietly expanding pavement space just outside one of Magic Kingdom Park’s most popular character dining spots, giving guests near the Crystal Palace a little more breathing room. New Concrete Appears Outside Crystal Palace WDWNT reported August 26 that fresh concrete had been poured on a walkway near the Crystal Palace, the character dining location situated ...

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