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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.

Bulldozers Roll in on Bustling McDonald’s at Disney

A vibrant scene at a Disney theme park features a fairytale castle with blue and pink towers. People are seen walking and enjoying the sunny day. Inset is a McDonald's drive-thru sign. The juxtaposition forces an element of modern commercialism into the magical setting, blending fantasy with reality.

A brand-new McDonald’s is taking shape at one of the busiest Disney shopping and dining districts in the world, and we have the latest images from the construction site. Let’s take a look. McDonald’s and The Walt Disney Company have partnered since the 1980s, starting with the introduction of Disney-themed Happy Meal toys to coincide with different film releases or ...

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Gets Overnight Overhaul at Disney World

The exterior of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT.

Walt Disney World Resort is reportedly testing new pre-show protocols on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. The overnight updates follow years of complaints from EPCOT guests about everything from other riders’ loud outbursts to crowding near the doors to the next portion of the queue. There are multiple pre-show rooms inside Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. ...

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It’s Official: Magic Kingdom Guests Will Never See the Rivers of America Again

Wide-angle view of Tom Sawyer Island with a rustic wooden dock, barrels, a rowboat, and surrounding greenery along the Rivers of America. Calm water reflects the trees and structures. Various wooden buildings and a boardwalk are visible in the background, creating a tranquil setting.

As of Monday, September 29, 2025, the former Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island are now fully concealed from Magic Kingdom Park guests. According to Disney Park guest reports, Walt Disney World Resort has installed construction walls, scrims, and other barricades around the entire riverwalk area in Liberty Square and Frontierland. At D23 Expo 2024, Walt Disney World Resort ...

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Guest Removed From Universal Epic Universe Ride Over Allegedly Concealing Weapon

A close-up of the entrance sign for Universal Epic Universe, featuring gold, blue, and green decorative elements, with a blue sky and clouds in the background. Text below reads: "Beyond this gate find gardens and epic worlds to fill you.

A Universal Epic Universe guest says she was left shaken after team members pulled her from Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, claiming her outfit accessory looked like a weapon. The woman spoke out on TikTok, saying she was humiliated by how Universal Orlando Resort handled the incident. A Day That Took a Turn TikTok user @gabrielasilent had purchased an Express Pass ...

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Disney Bulldozes Perimeter of Hollywood Studios, Park Landscape Forever Changed for Guests

Crowd gathered outside the entrance of Disney's Hollywood Studios, with art deco architecture and palm trees. Three flags are flying, and the sky is overcast.

The transformation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios is no longer a far-off promise — it’s happening right now. From the skies above Central Florida, the Disney park looks like a patchwork of demolition zones, construction equipment, and cleared land. The long-rumored Monsters, Inc. (2001) expansion officially broke ground this summer after Walt Disney World Resort confirmed its arrival at D23 Expo ...

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Disney Changes Fantasyland Forever, Closes Area To Park Guests

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride and King Arthur Carousel at Disneyland Park in the Fantasyland Area

Disneyland Resort recently made some unexpected changes to a long-standing Fantasyland attraction. On September 16, 2025, WDWNT reported that the Fantasyland Theatre had officially debuted its updated look at Disneyland Park. Disney Park guests noted that the area looked “very clean and shiny” and smelled of new paint, indicating that work had been completed sometime in the last few weeks. ...

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Magic Kingdom Erases Another Water Feature After Demolishing Rivers of America

Wide-angle view of Tom Sawyer Island with a rustic wooden dock, barrels, a rowboat, and surrounding greenery along the Rivers of America. Calm water reflects the trees and structures. Various wooden buildings and a boardwalk are visible in the background, creating a tranquil setting.

After the closure and draining of the Rivers of America, Walt Disney World Resort has now removed another iconic water feature from Magic Kingdom Park. Disney Park guests recently noticed that the tiered fountain outside Pinocchio Village Haus has been turned off and wrapped in tarps, marking yet another change in the park’s landscape. The fountain outside Pinocchio Village Haus ...

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