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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.

Disney Guests Panic, Vomit After Hanging 79-Feet up for Over 30 Minutes

Vibrant "Soarin'" sign with clouds and a yellow arc greets Disney fans, signaling adventure at Walt Disney World's beloved attraction.

Last week, a Walt Disney World Resort shared their experience getting trapped on the Soarin’ Around the World attraction at EPCOT for over 30 minutes. Dozens of Disney Park guests were stuck in the air after the ride suddenly ceased operations, and one rider apparently vomited during the shutdown. This flight-simulator attraction first opened at EPCOT as Soarin’ Over California ...

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After 49 Years, Disney World Shuts Down PeopleMover Attraction

Guests on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

After nearly five decades of carrying guests smoothly through Tomorrowland, Walt Disney World Resort’s iconic Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover experienced a sudden shutdown last week that left riders stranded. The PeopleMover has been a staple attraction since its debut in 1975 for its gentle pace and unique aerial views of Magic Kingdom Park. But even the most dependable rides aren’t ...

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Four Disney Rides Are Officially Shutting Down This Summer

Mickey Mouse, dressed in his classic red shorts, yellow bow tie, and black jacket, stands with one arm outstretched in front of a fairytale castle at Disneyland. The sky is clear and blue, creating a magical, inviting atmosphere.

Disneyland Paris Resort has officially revealed its temporary attraction closures for July 2025. Several Disney Park rides will be closed simultaneously this summer, and some don’t have reopening dates yet. Each month, Disneyland Paris Resort updates the attraction list on its website with current and future closures at Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the ...

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In 34 Days, Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean and Three Other Rides Will Close

A black & white image of a Jack Sparrow animatronic on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, one of the Disney rides closing in Paris this summer

Disneyland Paris Resort has revealed its temporary attraction closures for July 2025. Several popular Disney Park rides are set to go dark for maintenance. For guests planning to visit, this could mean longer wait times and possible changes to their vacation plans. According to the European Disney Resort’s monthly updates, a few fan-favorite attractions at Disneyland Park will be temporarily unavailable starting ...

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Disney World Closes Multiple Florida Theme Park Locations

A colorful roller coaster at Disney World, shaped like a springy dog with a cartoonish face, is full of excited riders. The track features bright, playful designs, including loops marked "GO!" against a sunny sky.

A Walt Disney World Resort guest spoke out on social media last week after concurrent ride closures negatively impacted their visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. One-third of the park’s nine rides shut down on Friday, causing increased attraction wait times, dense crowds, and longer lines in other areas. On May 16, Redditor u/rrsafety shared a screenshot of the My Disney ...

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Disney World Ends Elevator Service at 34-Year-Old Resort Hotels

Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort hotels

Two of Walt Disney World Resort’s most iconic Deluxe hotels have a secret that many guests might not know: some of the elevator doors in their lobbies don’t actually lead anywhere. Instead, they hide non-functional elevator shafts — a clever design choice by Walt Disney Imagineering that’s been quietly part of these Central Florida Disney Resort hotel locations since they opened. ...

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VIDEO: Disney Character Bites Another in Front of Theme Park Guests

Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Minnie Mouse and Goofy in front of Cinderella Castle

Last month, a Disney character performer unexpectedly “bit” another during a performance at Tokyo Disney Resort. A Disney Park guest shared a video of the interaction on social media, where it gained traction among fans. The incident occurred on a boat that travels on the waterways around Tokyo DisneySea, allowing characters to wave at Disney Park guests. It carried characters ...

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Disney Reveals New ‘Frozen’ Movie Coming in June

Anna and Elsa from Frozen

On Thursday, Disney+ finally announced a streaming date for the pro-shot of Disney on Broadway’s “Frozen,” which was professionally filmed on the West End in 2024. The Walt Disney Company first promised the film would come to streaming at D23 Expo 2024. The pro-shot’s release follows the success of the “Hamilton” original Broadway cast pro-shot on Disney+, which started streaming ...

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