Just weeks before Tom Sawyer Island closes for good at the Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort has filed new demolition permits for the original Frontierland area. At D23 Expo 2024, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro revealed that Walt Disney Imagineering was building two all-new Cars (2006) attractions in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom Park. This expansion will take over much ...
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Disney Gives Passholders Final Gift Before Magic Kingdom Locks Them Out
Before the new reservation rules take effect at Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Resort is giving Annual Passholders a final perk to enjoy. Starting July 20, 2025, the long-awaited Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away nighttime parade will usher in a new era for the park, with strict Park Pass reservations now required for Annual Passholders at all times. ...
Read More »Princess Tiana Officially Takes Over Disneyland
Tiana’s Palace has become a must-visit dining destination at Disneyland Park, bringing the flavors and charm of New Orleans to life. Inspired by Disney’s beloved animated film The Princess and the Frog (2009), this Quick Service restaurant in New Orleans Square captures the essence of Princess Tiana’s dream: a vibrant eatery filled with soul, celebration, and delicious food. Tiana’s Palace: ...
Read More »Disney Officially Replaces Original ‘Toy Story’ Character After Almost 30 Years
An original Toy Story (1995) character underwent a disturbing and quiet transformation at Walt Disney World Resort last week. Pixar’s Toy Story franchise has entertained generations of fans for almost 30 years, with over four films and one more coming in 2026. The attraction is featured in several Walt Disney World Resort attractions, including Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin at the Magic ...
Read More »Disney World Shuts Down Space Mountain Coaster After 50 Years
Walt Disney World Resort’s Space Mountain roller coaster was shut down most of the day on Tuesday, June 24. Though Disney rarely issues statements about ride closures, the extended downtime of the coaster led the resort to notify and apologize to guests via the My Disney Experience app. While the closure was disappointing for many, it also allowed a few ...
Read More »Woman Kicked Out of Disney World Ride After Going Shirtless at Park
A Walt Disney World Resort guest recently spoke out online after cast members refused her entry to a ride because she violated the park’s dress code policies. The guest shared a video of her outfit, sparking debate among Disney Parks fans about whether it was appropriate for the family-friendly Central Florida theme parks. This is hardly the first time the ...
Read More »Disney Guests Trapped 60 Feet up as Temperature Climbs, No Rescue in Sight
On June 13, several Walt Disney World Resort guests were trapped on the Disney Skyliner after the gondola system abruptly shut down. One Disney Park guest shared her experience waiting for rescue while temperatures inside the non-air-conditioned gondolas climbed. The Disney Skyliner system opened in September 2019. The newest transportation system at Walt Disney World Resort joins the Monorail, watercraft ...
Read More »Crowds Trample Disney, Park Locks Its Gates and Refuses Guest Entry
On Monday, June 23, Disneyland Park (Paris) hit capacity after thousands of guests flocked to the European Disney Resort. According to an Inside the Magic reporter on the scene, Disney started refusing entry at around 8:00 p.m. local time as crowds overwhelmed Main Street, U.S.A., and other areas of the park. This weekend, Paris was full of tourists attending free ...
Read More »After 44 Years, Disney World Erases Original Steam Train Attraction
Last week, Walt Disney World Resort guests got a sneak peek at the new-and-improved trains on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom Park. The attraction closed for a year-long refurbishment this January, and work has been steadily progressing in the months since. Walt Disney World Resort first announced an extended closure for the 44-year-old Frontierland roller coaster last fall, ...
Read More »Walt Disney’s Original Pirates of the Caribbean Shut Down After 58 Years
Last week, Disneyland Resort’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride was temporarily shut down, leaving guests trapped on board the 58-year-old ride. Guests on board the attraction shared eerie videos of the animatronics performing normally while the boats stood still. Pirates of the Caribbean opened at Disneyland Park on March 18, 1967, and became an instant classic. The ride’s popularity led ...
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