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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.

Disney Park Goes Dark Without Warning, Thousands Kicked Out Mid-Fireworks Show

Fireworks explode in the night sky above a brightly lit castle with blue and purple lights at Disney World. The disney world fireworks create a festive and magical scene, with illuminated turrets and sparkling effects.

A video circulating on social media shows an entire Disney park going dark after a sudden power outage during a nighttime fireworks show. The entire Main Street, U.S.A., and Sleeping Beauty Castle area went dark as thousands of panicked spectators tried to decipher whether the abrupt disruption was planned or an indication of an emergency situation. The incident took place ...

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Disney Finally Confirms Park Attendance Fell in 2025, Revealing Shocking Downward Trend

A large water tower with the Walt Disney Company logo on it stands amidst office buildings under a clear blue sky. A Disney employee recently suffered a hack after downloading an AI software.

On Thursday, November 13, The Walt Disney Company released its quarterly earnings report for the fourth and final quarter of fiscal 2025, uncovering a significant downward trend in attendance at its United States parks. This news comes just hours after the document revealed that the Disney Experiences division (which includes the theme parks and Disney Cruise Line) earned a record-breaking ...

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Disney World Pays Official Tribute to Ron DeSantis Government Inside Its Original Theme Park

DeSantis yelling edited in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort made an unexpected move this week by installing a tribute to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, a government body that was appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The tribute, which honors the district’s fire department, is located in the Magic Kingdom, the original Central Florida Disney park. Background: The Shift in Governance In early 2022, ...

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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

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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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