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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 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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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Location Demolished Overnight

Animal kingdom Park entrance

Just over two weeks after permanently closing The Boneyard, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park has already demolished the 27-year-old play area. This opening-day attraction welcomed its final young paleontologists on September 1, 2025, as part of DinoLand U.S.A.’s transformation into a Tropical Americas-themed land. At D23 Expo 2024, Walt Disney World Resort confirmed plans to build Pueblo Esperanza, a Tropical ...

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Closed at Disney, Water Drained

An image of a lush, green landscape with a tall water tower labeled "Tiana's Foods" prominently standing amidst the foliage. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds, adding to the vibrant and scenic environment.

On September 13, 2025, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure failed to open alongside Disneyland Park. Southern California Disney Park guests noticed that cast members had drained the water from the log flume ride, suggesting complicated technical issues were behind the indefinite shutdown. The Princess and the Frog (2009) attraction eventually reopened that day, but it was only hours before another meltdown plagued ...

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Dollywood Cancels Dolly Parton, America’s Sweetheart Disappears From Her Theme Park

Dolly Parton with her guitar in front of Dollywood

Dollywood has canceled Dolly Parton’s planned appearance at her Great Smoky Mountain theme park on Wednesday, September 17. The American music legend was set to appear in Tennessee to help announce an all-new attraction coming to the Pigeon Forge vacation destination in 2026. Credit: Dollywood Rebel Railroad theme park opened in 1961 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. In 1986, Dolly Parton, ...

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Our Favorite Places To Get Wet at Walt Disney World

A family getting wet in a tube at Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park.

Visiting Walt Disney World Resort is magical, but let’s be honest—the Central Florida heat can be intense! Between long park days, miles of walking, and that signature swampy humidity, guests often look for ways to cool down. Luckily, Walt Disney World Resort is packed with attractions, splash zones, and water parks where you can beat the heat while still having ...

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Disney World Parade Turned Around Due to Park-Wide Threat

Mickey's Boo To You Parade at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Walt Disney World Resort guests recently experienced a rare version of Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade after unexpected inclement weather suddenly threatened cast members and spectators across Magic Kingdom Park. One guest shared a video of the talented parade performers seamlessly turning around near Liberty Square and walking the parade route backwards toward Frontierland. Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade performs twice nightly ...

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Disney Quietly Triples the Size of Expansion at Animal Kingdom

Disney Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney World Resort quietly tripled the size of an ongoing construction project at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney Parks fans are wondering whether to be concerned about the final product. On September 8, WDWNT reported that crews had officially installed the sign for “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!”, a new show coming to the Tree of Life Theater on ...

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Disney World Guests Wait Over an Hour for Snack-Sized Meal

Underrated Dining Feature Image of Kids at Boma Buffet Line

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is upon us, and foodies are flocking to Walt Disney World Resort to experience the limited-time international delights available around the World Showcase. Unfortunately, Disney Park guests have noticed a disturbing trend among festival visitors in 2025. In 2025, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival offers over 30 Global Marketplace booths, in ...

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