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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.

After Two Decades, Disneyland Demolishes Downtown Disney Area

Downtown Disney with the Monorail running through it

On May 15, 2025, construction crews were seen actively tearing down the final structures of the longtime Tortilla Jo’s restaurant in the Downtown Disney District (Disneyland Resort’s version of Walt Disney World Resort’s Disney Springs). The Mexican eatery, a staple for more than 20 years, closed its doors in March 2024 to make way for two new dining experiences. Tortilla ...

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Crews Tear Down Final Remnants of Disneyland California Location

downtown-disney

On Thursday, construction crews were spotted tearing down the last remaining structures of the old Tortilla Jo’s restaurant in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. After over two decades serving guests, the Mexican restaurant closed in March 2024 to make way for two new dining locations. Tortilla Jo’s first opened at Downtown Disney (Disneyland Resort’s equivalent of Walt Disney ...

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After 11 Months, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Still Doesn’t Work

Tiana's Bayou Adventure Concept Art

On Wednesday, one of the advanced Tiana’s Bayou Adventure audio-animatronics reportedly experienced an unnerving malfunction in front of Magic Kingdom Park guests. One Walt Disney World Resort guest shared their experience on the Frontierland attraction on social media. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened at Walt Disney World Resort in June 2024, and Disneyland Resort‘s version followed five months later. Characters from ...

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Guests Flee Disneyland as Crowd Mass Overtakes Park

Crowds at Disneyland Park in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle

Disneyland Resort fans were shocked on Tuesday afternoon when unseasonably dense crowds took over Disneyland Park. A disappointed Disney Park guest shared a photo of the crowd chaos on social media. Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are gearing up for increased crowd levels this summer as part of the Disneyland70 celebrations. Disneyland Resort’s birthday isn’t until July, but ...

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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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