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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.

New Frontierland Town Premieres at the Magic Kingdom After 53 Years

A smiling couple wearing Mickey Mouse-themed shirts and Minnie Mouse ears hold hands while walking at a Disney theme park, with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and a bright blue sky in the background.

After over five decades, Walt Disney World Resort is charging ahead with one of the most ambitious overhauls in Magic Kingdom Park history. The iconic Frontierland area is getting a long-awaited refresh, including a year-long refurbishment of the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster. The ongoing refurbishment has kept the “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” closed since early January 2025. ...

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Disney Bans ‘The Lion King’ Characters, Removed From Public

A group of people dressed as Disney characters, including a baboon, a meerkat, Stitch, the Genie, and others, are posing for a photo in front of a sign that reads "Karibuni Marketplace." The background features lush greenery and a wooden structure.

Walt Disney World Resort has quietly removed two characters from The Lion King (1994) from the meet-and-greet lineup at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The pair disappeared without fanfare, disappointing many Disney Park guests who didn’t have the chance to say goodbye. This character update is part of several ongoing overhauls at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Earlier this year, the ...

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Crowd Rushes Disneyland Security in Mass Park Takeover

Crowds in line for the Riverboat at Disneyland Park.

The Disneyland70 celebrations are in full swing, and the Disney parks are feeling the crowd crush. Last week, a Disneyland Resort guest shared their experience with a lengthy security line at a time when there’s usually no wait to enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Even though Disneyland Resort’s birthday isn’t until July 17, Disneyland70 kicked off on ...

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Magic Kingdom Reveals Replacement of Original Frontierland Town

Big Thunder Mountain Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Resort is moving full steam ahead with the year-long Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom. Earlier this week, the coaster appeared to reach a huge milestone, with crews seemingly celebrating the installation of the final piece of new steel track. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed in early January. Walt Disney World Resort didn’t share ...

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Disney Security Lines Stretch Late Into the Night, Guests Stranded Outside Park

A security guard checks a bag at an outdoor checkpoint as people wait in line; a woman holding a drink stands by, and several people are in the background under a canopy on a sunny day.

As Disneyland70 continues drawing record-breaking crowds, security checkpoints are buckling under the pressure, leaving guests waiting outside Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park late into the evening. The Disneyland70 festivities kicked off on May 16, 2025, well ahead of the Southern California Disney Resort’s official July 17 anniversary. The resort-wide celebration includes exclusive food and drinks, new character experiences, ...

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Disney World Liquidates Princess Assets, Removes Presence in Florida

Disney Princess Image on DIsneyland

Walt Disney World Resort is undergoing significant changes at the Royal Rooms in Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, leaving Disney Princess fans concerned about the future of these beloved accommodations. The iconic Princess and the Frog (2009) themed rooms, once a highlight for many Disney Resort hotel guests, are now seeing their assets liquidated and their presence diminished. Last ...

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Disneyland Exits California, Makes Official Move to Texas

Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Disneyland Resort made an unexpected move this week, packing its bags and leaving Southern California for two cities in Texas. On Tuesday, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brought a piece of the Disneyland70 celebrations to the Lone Star State, and we have all the details! The Disneyland70 festivities kicked off at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park on May ...

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Large Crowds Take Over Disneyland in Unprecedented Mid-Week Rush

A crowded street scene at Disneyland, with people walking closely together, colorful banners, and illuminated buildings in the background. Trees line the street and park decorations are visible.

On Tuesday, several Disneyland Resort guests shared their experiences with unprecedented crowds at the Southern California theme park destination. The chaos came less than two weeks after the start of the Disneyland70 celebrations at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Disneyland Resort’s birthday isn’t until July 17, but the Disneyland70 festivities officially kicked off on May 16, 2025. Guests ...

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After 53 Years, Disney Files Permit for Destruction of Original Magic Kingdom

Low crowds at Magic Kingdom's Frontierland with rip diagonally across the image

After over five decades, Walt Disney World Resort is officially moving forward with plans to dismantle some of Magic Kingdom Park’s original features. A newly filed permit reveals that construction will begin next month in a backstage area west of Frontierland, marking the beginning of the original theme park land’s largest overhaul to date. This sweeping transformation follows announcements made ...

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Disneyland Is Celebrating Pride Month Early This Year!

A brightly lit castle with rainbow-colored lights, surrounded by colorful fountains and fireworks bursting in the night sky above.

Disneyland Resort kicked off its Pride Month celebrations a bit early this year, installing a fan-favorite rainbow display a few days before the party begins. Earlier this year, Disneyland Resort announced that it would bring back the Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite event on June 16 and June 18, 2025. The event includes shorter lines for popular attractions, themed photo-ops ...

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