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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.

Muppets Return to the Theater, Disney Gives Permission for November Opening

Guests watching Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney's Hollywood Studios

After some time away from the stage, The Muppets are stepping back into the spotlight. Months after the closure of Muppet*Vision 3D at Walt Disney World Resort, Jim Henson’s beloved creations are making their grand return to the theater with a brand-new live production opening this November. The Muppets Take Manhattan Following weeks of previews, The Muppets will officially debut ...

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Disney World Steam Train Crashes Into Souvenir Store

walt disney world railroad

A mischievous character has crashed a steam train into the largest souvenir store at Walt Disney World Resort! Luckily, no one was injured in this unusual display of festive fun… When the clock strikes midnight on November 1, Walt Disney World Resort cast members get to work transforming the theme parks, Disney Resort hotels, and Disney Springs into a winter ...

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I Went to the Only Disney Park That Still Has Splash Mountain. It Was Bad

Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Minnie Mouse and Goofy in front of Cinderella Castle

Almost two weeks ago, I went to the only Disney park with an “untouched” Frontierland: Tokyo Disneyland. Known there as Westernland, this Wild West-themed area still has Splash Mountain, Tom Sawyer Island, the Rivers of America, and even a shooting gallery. But as much as many United States Disney Parks fans long for this version of Frontierland to return, the ...

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Boy Who Climbed Fence Pulled From the Water at EPCOT

Spaceship Earth Epcot Disney Imagineers Scoff New Designs

New footage shows a bystander rescuing a little boy who climbed or hopped over a fence to swim in a pond in the Canada World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT. The initial video, which showed the young guest swimming in the restricted waterway, amassed millions of views and sparked a debate about the parents’ responsibility for their child’s actions. Child Jumps ...

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Disneyland Park Removes Mickey Mouse Meet-And-Greet, Replacement Announced

Disney Guest Mickey Mouse

A Disney Park tradition just got a bit more complicated for countless guests. One iconic Disneyland Park Mickey Mouse meet-and-greet has moved from its longstanding location due to construction in the area. In 2020, Disneyland Paris Resort made a historic decision: due to staffing shortages, the Disneyland Railroad would no longer stop in Fantasyland. Instead of tearing down the Fantasyland ...

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Disney World Just Made a MAJOR Change to the Haunted Mansion Experience

A nighttime image of a brick pillar with an ornate metal sign reading "Haunted Mansion," featuring a demonic face at the top. The background shows a dimly lit, gothic-style building with intricate ironwork, adding to the eerie atmosphere reminiscent of Disney's Haunted Mansion ride.

Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort this week were surprised to find that one of Magic Kingdom Park’s most beloved attractions has quietly undergone a new update. The Haunted Mansion, located in Liberty Square, has undergone an unannounced change to its standby queue—one that appears to directly address guest complaints about comfort and weather conditions. Disney Makes a Change Without ...

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Disney World Officially Updates Its Haunted Mansion Ride After Guests Complain

The exterior of the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Park on a clear day.

A new change has quietly taken shape at one of Walt Disney World Resort’s most iconic attractions. Following months of guest complaints, The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Park has received an official update to its extended standby queue—one that promises a more comfortable wait for visitors braving Central Florida’s unpredictable weather. Complaints Lead to Change For years, Magic Kingdom ...

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Disney Shuts Down Adventureland Area With No Notice

Adventureland

Guests arriving at Disneyland Paris Resort this week were caught off guard as parts of Adventureland suddenly became inaccessible. Without prior announcement, Disney installed large construction walls throughout one of the park’s most popular lands, blocking access to key walkways and sections of the themed area. Sudden Closure at Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris Resort has been undergoing a series of ...

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Guest Jumps Fence, Goes for a Swim at EPCOT

Spaceship Earth in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort

A recent viral TikTok video shows a Walt Disney World Resort guest swimming in a decorative pool located in the Canada World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT. The Disney Park guest, who appeared to be wearing sensory-friendly headphones, climbed or jumped over a tall fence to access the restricted waterway. The incident follows numerous others in which guests have climbed into ...

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