It’s the end of an era for the original theme park within a theme park at Walt Disney World Resort. DinoLand U.S.A., the roadside carnival-themed area that’s been part of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park since it opened in 1998, has officially been leveled. On April 22, 1998, Disney’s Animal Kingdom made its grand premiere, inviting guests to learn about ...
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Splash Mountain Retheme Pulled From Disneyland Just 7 Months In
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 ...
Read More »The Hidden Animal Kingdom Secrets Disney Doesn’t Want You To Know About
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 ...
Read More »Disney Imposes Halloween Ticket Restriction, Certain Guests Will Pay Up
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 ...
Read More »Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Ride Shut Down After Less Than a Year at Magic Kingdom
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 ...
Read More »Luxury Disney Resort Suddenly Removes Exclusive Perk, Gives It To Other Guests Instead
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 ...
Read More »After 58 Years, Disney Erases Original ”it’s a small world” Attraction
“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 ...
Read More »Disney World Building Damaged Again After Partially Collapsing Near Guests
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 ...
Read More »Disney World Covers up References to Christmas at Florida Location
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year at The Most Magical Place on Earth is looking a little different these days. This week, Walt Disney World Resort installed construction walls on one of its year-round holiday stores, Days of Christmas at Disney Springs. Disney’s Days of Christmas is just one of Walt Disney World Resort’s 24/7/365 Christmas shops, alongside Die ...
Read More »Fire Breaks Out at EPCOT, Guests Rushed Away From Blaze
A popcorn kiosk at EPCOT caught fire on Sunday morning. The news broke when a distressed guest shared a video of the incident on social media. Walt Disney World Resort guest Candice Wash posted the clip on Facebook on May 11. It showed Disney cast members surrounding the popcorn cart near the Journey Into Imagination With Figment attraction as smoke ...
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