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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.

Cost of Christmas at Disney World Increases 2X the Rate of Inflation

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party just got a LOT more expensive… This week, Walt Disney World Resort dropped a TON of information about the holiday celebrations at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Some festivities, like the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and The Merry Menagerie at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, ...

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After Almost Three Years, Disney Erases All Traces of Failed CEO Bob Chapek

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The Walt Disney Company has officially scrubbed one of the last remaining reminders of its controversial former CEO, Bob Chapek—and this time, it’s permanent. Nearly three years after Bob Chapek was ousted from The Walt Disney Company, a quiet but symbolic change has taken place on Disney Cruise Line’s private island, Castaway Cay. A sign once bearing his name—“Bob Chapek, ...

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These Disney World Shops Will Have You Spending More Than You Planned

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Walt Disney World Resort is filled with magical experiences for every guest, from unforgettable attractions to delicious bites, and of course, the best souvenirs. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect keepsake or browsing for a new addition to your wardrobe, the shopping spots in Disney parks have you covered. With so many stores to explore, the possibilities can feel endless, ...

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Magic Kingdom Floods: Here’s What We Know So Far

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On July 1, 2025, much of Magic Kingdom Park flooded, and multiple Walt Disney World Resort guests shared their experience in videos on social media. Central Florida is no stranger to inclement weather. During the busy summer months before hurricane season, Disney Parks fans know to expect at least one shower every day. The cool rain can certainly be a ...

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Dozens Pulled From Disney World’s ‘Star Wars’ Ride After Unforeseen Malfunction

A group of stormtroopers stands in formation inside a futuristic spacecraft. One stormtrooper with a red shoulder pad is in the foreground. A large window shows a view of space with stars and a distant spacecraft.

Last week, a malfunction on Walt Disney World Resort’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ride left guests stuck in the attraction for a significant period of time. TikTok user @fairytalelife_wife shared her experience in a social media video, giving followers a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes chaos after the ride broke down around 10:00 p.m. @fairytalelife_wife have you been stuck ...

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Did Donald Trump Order Disney To Bring Back Splash Mountain? Here’s What We Know

A grayscale image of Donald Trump smiling in front of a colorful image of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort.

A viral report recently claimed President Donald Trump ordered Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort to bring back the original Splash Mountain, restoring Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to its original Song of the South (1946) theme. Here’s the truth. In 2024, Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park introduced Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a Princess and the Frog (2009) reimagining of the Splash Mountain ...

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Disney Character Catches Child Who Ran Into Moving Parade, Parents Not Seen Nearby

Left: Daisy Duck intercepts a child who walked into a Disney parade. Right: Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.

A recent viral video is sparking a heated discussion about parenting at Disney parks. The video, posted by TikTok user @gadzooks2025, shows a young child running into the path of a moving Disney parade. Luckily, a Disney character performer, quick on their feet, intervened and escorted the child to safety before the parade continued, averting what could have been a ...

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