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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.

Child Neglect on the Rise at Disney World Theme Parks

Magic Kingdom with Walt Disney and Cinderella Castle

In the early morning hours of Monday, December 29, law enforcement responded to reports of a neglected child somewhere in the area of Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Here’s what we know about the unfortunate incident at Walt Disney World Resort. Neglected Child in Magic Kingdom Park Area Credit: Norm Lanier, Flickr Minutes before 6:30 a.m. on December ...

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After 64 Years, Dollywood Announces Immediate Closure

Dolly Parton with her guitar in front of Dollywood

On Saturday, Dolly Parton’s beloved Dollywood theme park announced an “unscheduled” indefinite closure. Here’s what fans of the Smoky Mountain theme park need to know. Dollywood Announces Closure on Saturday Credit: Dollywood On December 20, Dollywood posted a press release to its official Instagram story, explaining that the Dollywood Express attraction had indefinitely closed due to “unscheduled” but necessary maintenance ...

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Ride Reported Failure at Disney World

The finale scene of Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom Park.

Fresh reports of major technical problems have surfaced regarding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort, adding to the growing list of operational challenges that have defined the attraction since its summer 2024 opening. The Frontierland log flume ride underwent a complete transformation from the former Splash Mountain, debuting at Magic Kingdom Park during the summer months before Disneyland ...

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Disney World Guest Panics During Character Meet-And-Greet Gone Wrong

A beloved blue Disney character warmly embraces a young guest near a park entrance, capturing the magic of a character meet-and-greet.

A recent viral Instagram video shows the moment a Disney character meet-and-greet went horribly wrong. Credit: Disney Instagram user @aspoonfullofsugar77 recently reposted a video of her young daughter meeting Vampirina, a Disney Junior character, in Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s unclear when the footage was taken, but the Animation Courtyard permanently closed in September 2025, so it must ...

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New Addition To ‘Frozen’ Area at EPCOT Confirmed

Disney Frozen characters with snowman

Walt Disney World Resort guests visiting the Norway World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT will soon discover an enhanced food and beverage service option in the vicinity of the park’s popular Frozen (2013) themed attractions. The construction activity that has been underway for weeks has now revealed its purpose: a brand-new, permanent kiosk structure. Mystery Construction Project Unveiled The Norway World ...

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Police Flood Disney Springs To Find “Suspicious Person”

Disney Springs aerial

A significant law enforcement presence descended on Disney Springs Tuesday afternoon as authorities responded to reports of a “suspicious person” at Walt Disney World Resort’s outdoor shopping and dining destination. Scanner monitoring accounts captured the activity as it unfolded shortly before 3 p.m. X user @WDWActiveCrime, which tracks law enforcement communications at Walt Disney World Resort, documented the developing situation: ...

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The Disney Store Announces Shutdown in 2026

Disney merch in store at Shanghai Disneyland

One vintage-style Disney Store is set to undergo a major overhaul in the coming weeks and is preparing to cease operations. Here’s what fans need to know about the upcoming closure. Disney Store Closing Credit: Inside the Magic Back in November, the Disneyland Paris Resort app revealed that the original Disney Store location in the Disney Village shopping and dining ...

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Disney+ Announces New $100 Perk for Subscribers – How To Get It

Kid watching Disney+

Streaming subscribers have a limited-time opportunity to win Disney gift cards worth $100 each through the Disney+ Perks program. The promotion runs through December 19, giving members multiple chances to enter for prizes that can be used at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Store, and other Disney-operated locations. 12 Days of Disney+ Perks Holiday ...

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Family: Disney Hotel Poisoned Us With “Toxic Room” Filled With Mold and Mushrooms

Mold and mushrooms growing in the corner of a Disney Resort hotel room.

A family’s expensive vacation at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa turned into a health crisis after they discovered disturbing biological growth in their resort room bathroom. The Disney Park guests are now speaking out about ongoing medical issues they attribute to the contaminated Deluxe Resort hotel accommodations. Alarming Discovery During Disney Resort Hotel Stay TikTok user @lalos.fitness shared shocking ...

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