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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.

Splash Mountain Retheme Pulled From Disneyland Just 7 Months In

A black and white image of Princess Tiana, Louis, and an animal band on Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

Disneyland Park guests were disappointed this week when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure temporarily disappeared from the park’s lineup. Some Disney Park guests waited over two hours for the attraction before being turned away or evacuated mid-ride.  Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened at Disneyland Resort last November, following closely behind its counterpart at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom Park, which opened in ...

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The Hidden Animal Kingdom Secrets Disney Doesn’t Want You To Know About

Two cartoon mice characters dressed in safari outfits. The one on the left wears a hat and khaki shirt, while the one on the right wears a large hat and scarf. They pose cheerfully against a themed backdrop.

Walt Disney World Resort’s Animal Kingdom is a park like no other. With lush landscapes, exotic animals, and intricate details that bring the beauty of nature to life, it’s a place where the slower you go, the more you uncover. To fully enjoy everything this park has to offer, let’s slow down and explore some of the lesser-known secrets that make Disney’s ...

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Disney Imposes Halloween Ticket Restriction, Certain Guests Will Pay Up

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Photo Ops

On Monday, Walt Disney World Resort made several announcements about its upcoming Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party events. This exclusive after-hours event will once again take over the Magic Kingdom on select nights from August through October 2025, and it’s no surprise that tickets are more expensive this year. But in another surprising twist, only some Walt Disney World Resort guests ...

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Ride Shut Down After Less Than a Year at Magic Kingdom

Tiana animatronic for Tiana's Bayou Adventure

A shocking incident led to a temporary shutdown of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom Park on May 12, 2025, just months after the attraction’s debut. The reimagined Splash Mountain was halted after a guest jumped into a restricted area and searched the water for a lost item. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened at Walt Disney World Resort in June 2024. This ...

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Luxury Disney Resort Suddenly Removes Exclusive Perk, Gives It To Other Guests Instead

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.

After two months, Disney Resort hotel guests can finally use their exclusive theme park entrance once again. On Monday, May 12, Disneyland Resort reopened the gates to Disney California Adventure Park near Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Unfortunately, as one set of turnstiles opened, another Disney Resort hotel lost its exclusive entry to Disney California Adventure Park. The reopening ...

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After 58 Years, Disney Erases Original ”it’s a small world” Attraction

Guests riding "it's a small world."

“it’s a small world” fans were in for a surprise on May 12 as Disneyland Resort unveiled major updates to the Fantasyland ride one day early. After nearly 58 years, “it’s a small world” is receiving a fresh new look as part of Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary celebrations.  For starters, Disneyland Resort closed the ride in January to remove the “it’s a ...

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Disney World Building Damaged Again After Partially Collapsing Near Guests

Street Scene in Hollywood Studios

A merchandise location at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is showing signs of damage again, more than 30 months after it partially collapsed, narrowly missing guests. Walt Disney World Resort took over a year to begin repairs on the building, and construction is ongoing. However, some of the partially completed work is already in disrepair. On September 26, 2022, a sign and ...

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