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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.

After 31 Years, Disney World Reveals Replacement for Magic Kingdom Icon

Space Mountain in front of the lake at Magic Kingdom Park

On Monday, Walt Disney World Resort confirmed that it would replace a 31-year-old icon of Magic Kingdom Park’s Tomorrowland after a lengthy refurbishment period that began earlier this year. In May 2025, Walt Disney World Resort updated its webpage for the Cool Ship (and Cool Scanner) kiosk in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park, listing the Quick Service dining location as ...

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Disney World Removes Seating Areas for Park Guests

Spaceship Earth in EPCOT

Disney Parks fans have a lot of complaints about EPCOT. There’s the rowdy bachelorette parties “Drinking Around the World Showcase,” and the obnoxious adults yelling “alcoholics!” at Terry Crews during the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind preshow. But while at least one party involved in these incidents is having a good time, the latest upset at EPCOT has negatively ...

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Disney Makes Johnny Depp the Face of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Again

Johnny Depp

It’s been a strange few years for fans of the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Amid his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard in 2022, Walt Disney Studios reportedly axed Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow for the franchise’s upcoming sixth installment, eyeing Margot Robbie as a potential replacement. Word about the project eventually ground to a halt, though, and, despite winning ...

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Overnight, Disney World Removes Festival of Fantasy Parade From Magic Kingdom

Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom

This week, Walt Disney World Resort removed the Festival of Fantasy Parade from Magic Kingdom Park’s entertainment calendar on select dates next month. Although Disney hasn’t shared the reason for the schedule change, the update suggests that ABC is preparing to film Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade on those dates for The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration. This annual ...

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BREAKING: Third Guest Death Reported at Disney World on Thursday

Bay Lake at Contemporary Resort

Law enforcement and other emergency services personnel responded to an incident near Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort on Thursday, October 23. Police cordoned off a location outside the Magic Kingdom area hotel and reportedly encouraged guests to refrain from looking out their balconies. According to a report from WDWNT, Walt Disney World Resort cast members closed off several ...

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Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Debuts New Gender-Neutral Costumes for Cast Members

Girl at bibbidi bobbidi boutique

Walt Disney World Resort has rolled out new costumes for the Disney cast members working at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Magic Kingdom Park. The update comes alongside several changes to the experience, including simplified pricing tiers and the introduction of visits from the Fairy Godmother during young guests’ makeovers. The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a salon experience for guests ...

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Weeks After Tragic Death, Universal Epic Universe Embroiled in Another Guest Controversy

Left: A woman in line for Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge. Right: The main portal into Universal Epic Universe.

Universal Orlando Resort is once again at the center of a guest-related controversy, weeks after a tragic accident occurred at its newest theme park. The latest incident involves a visitor who says she was harassed for speaking Spanish while enjoying Universal Epic Universe. Universal Epic Universe, the newest addition to the Central Florida vacation destination, opened in May. It features ...

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Major Replacement Unveiled in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom

People are walking through an amusement park with castle-themed structures and colorful turrets in the background. Trees and benches are scattered throughout the scene, and the sky is clear and blue.

Visiting Magic Kingdom Park soon? After multiple guest complaints, something has shifted in Fantasyland–but if you blink, you might miss it! Beginning in 2012, Walt Disney World Resort introduced Magic Kingdom Park guests to New Fantasyland, an overhauled version of the classic Disney Park land featuring two areas: the Enchanted Forest and Storybook Circus. The Enchanted Forest features several attractions, ...

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Disneyland Hotel Announces Immediate Operational Change for Guest Check-in

Disneyland Hotel overhead shot of pools

The entrance procedure has changed for guests staying at Disneyland Resort’s most iconic lodging accommodation: the Disneyland Hotel. Due to construction in the area, the main doorway from the pool to the lobby is now closed, and guests are forced to use a side entrance to access the Disney Resort building. According to WDWNT, guests walking toward the Disneyland Hotel ...

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“Poo Century,” Guests Suffer Brown, Ice Cold Water at Disney World Budget Hotel

A colorful outdoor bar called "Petals" features bright flower decorations and a turquoise exterior, with a counter displaying drinks and menus, evoking a playful, retro vibe.

Last week, numerous Walt Disney World Resort guests experienced issues with ice-cold or brown tap water during their stays at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. After several fruitless calls to the front desk, one Disney Resort hotel guest spoke out on social media. Disney’s Pop Century Resort is one of five Value Resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort. These are ...

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