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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.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ Character Removed From Disney World Despite Box Office Success

A girl and a blue alien creature are lounging on a hammock by the ocean, celebrating Stitch Day at Disney. The girl plays a guitar while the creature listens, surrounded by palm trees and tiki torches under a sunset sky.

Weeks after the smash hit premiere of Walt Disney Studios’ live-action Lilo & Stitch (2025), a disappointed guest found one of the titular characters missing from a Walt Disney World Resort restaurant. ‘Ohana, located at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, offers the “Best Friends Breakfast” featuring Lilo, Stitch, Mickey Mouse, and Pluto. ‘Ohana is one of the most popular Table Service dining ...

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Accident-Plagued Disney Coaster Shut Down After 24 Years

A group of people are stranded in a Goofy's Sky School car at the top of a track, as a person walks up the stairs to assist them

Goofy’s Sky School at Disney California Adventure Park recently faced an unexpected shutdown that left guests stranded and demanding compensation from cast members. Originally debuting as Mulholland Madness in February 2001, this wild mouse coaster paid homage to Southern California’s infamous Mulholland Drive. Like its real-life counterpart, the attraction’s opening was rocky, closing just months later after three separate accidents ...

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Disney Abruptly Shuts Down ‘Indiana Jones’ Ride After Three Decades

The bridge scene on Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland Park

Disneyland Resort’s Indiana Jones Adventure recently faced an unexpected shutdown, leaving guests trapped in the middle of their journey through the Temple of the Forbidden Eye. The ride, which has thrilled visitors since its opening in 1995, was one of Disney’s first major collaborations with George Lucas before the company acquired Lucasfilm. Over the years, Indiana Jones Adventure has become ...

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Disney Princesses Officially Removed From Disney World Florida Location

Disney Princess

Walt Disney World Resort is making some controversial changes to the Royal Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. These themed rooms are popular among Disney Princess fans, but their days may be numbered as some of their decor shows up at resale stores throughout Central Florida. Disney first announced the refurbishment at Port Orleans – Riverside and several ...

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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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