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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.

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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Disneyland Accused of Rolling Out the Red Carpet for JD Vance

disneyland resort entrance to disneyland park

Disneyland Resort has faced harsh criticism and protests after Vice President JD Vance and his family spent the weekend at the Southern California Disney parks. The conservative family shut down attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and forced fellow guests at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa to undergo invasive Secret Service searches on arrival. ...

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American Disney Guests “Stuck” in China Park Location on Fourth of July

epcot-fireworks

Several Walt Disney World Resort guests spoke out online after spending part of their Fourth of July celebrations “stuck” in the China World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT. Walt Disney World Resort celebrates Independence Day with two dazzling fireworks shows at Magic Kingdom Park and EPCOT. The 360-degree Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular lights up the skies around Cinderella Castle, while the ...

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