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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.

Universal Shuts Down ‘Minions’ Attraction After Guest Jumped Into Ride Mechanics

People boarding Despicable Me Minion Mayhem at Universal Orlando Resort

Earlier this month, a Universal Orlando Resort guest jumped off the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride, prompting an immediate shutdown of the attraction. The event, which the guest’s child filmed, raised serious concerns among theme park fans. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem is a popular simulator attraction in Universal Studios Florida’s Minion Land. In 2019, this unique ride transitioned from a ...

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Disneyland Issues Violation Tickets to Thousands of Guests on 70th Anniversary

Disneyland Guests Warn

If you’re visiting Disneyland Resort for the 70th anniversary, be careful! You just might end up with a ticket… On July 17, 2025, thousands of guests flocked to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park to celebrate Disneyland Resort’s 70th birthday. Though most of the Disneyland70 celebrations began in May, the Southern California Disney parks reserved some festivities for its ...

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After Just Two Hours, Disneyland Kills Controversial Walt Disney Animatronic

Walt Disney animatronic on stage

To celebrate its 70th birthday on July 17, 2025, Disneyland Resort premiered an all-new show: “Walt Disney – A Magical Life.” The attraction features the first-ever animatronic of Walt Disney, and, like most things at the Disney parks, it’s controversial among fans. Earlier this week, Disney shared a first look at the animatronic, showing Walt’s impressive lean-to-stand motion and the ...

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Disney Suspends Princess Character Access at Theme Park, Meet-And-Greets by Invitation Only

Disney Princess

Weeks after Disney restricted access to several character meet-and-greets, the invite-only experiences are “fully booked.” Sadly, Disney Park guests who didn’t plan ahead won’t have access to their favorite Disney Princesses. In June, Disneyland Paris Resort introduced a Virtual Queue system for two of its most popular meet-and-greet locations: the Princess Pavilion at Disneyland Park and “Meet Olaf” at Walt ...

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Disney World Ride Closed for Three Days After Months-Long Refurb, Guests Shooed Away

Astro Orbiter

The Astro Orbiter has been closed for almost three days at Magic Kingdom Park despite recently undergoing a six-month-long refurbishment. Here’s what we know about the problems with the 50-year-old Tomorrowland ride. Then known as Star Jets, the original Astro Orbiter debuted at Walt Disney World Resort in November 1974. This attraction is one of a few that have had ...

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U.S. Government Takes Over Disneyland Hotel, Enforces Invasive Searches on All Guests

A modern hotel with warm lighting is seen at dusk, surrounded by greenery. A monorail glides by on an elevated track beside the building, its windows reflecting the deep blue sky—inside, Disney Resort Soap Dispensers add a whimsical touch.

Last weekend, a Disneyland Resort guest shared her experience dealing with an invasive Secret Service search because she stayed at the same Disney Resort hotel as Vice President JD Vance and his family. The incident occurred amid an onslaught of criticism toward Disneyland Resort for allowing Vance, second in command to U.S. President Donald Trump, onto its property. The Vice ...

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