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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.

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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After Five Years of Closure, Disney Set To Demolish Abandoned Park Location

The Muppet*Vision 3D adjacent store, Stage 1 Company Store.

After nearly five years of closure, Walt Disney World Resort is moving forward with plans to demolish the long-abandoned Stage 1 Company Store at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The gift shop, adjacent to Muppet*Vision 3D, has remained largely vacant since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Disney parks to shut down in 2020. This marks another significant step in Disney’s ongoing reimagining ...

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Disneyland Cancels “it’s a small world” Reopening With Just One Day’s Notice

Four childlike dolls dressed in whimsical, old-fashioned costumes stand in a row, each holding an open book as if singing. The background is dark with a bluish lens flare effect on the left, adding a magical ambiance to the scene.

Disneyland Resort has once again delayed the reopening of “it’s a small world” after its months-long refurbishment, which promised to bring 70th-anniversary updates to the classic Fantasyland attraction. “it’s a small world” closed in January after the end of its annual “it’s a small world holiday” overlay. But instead of returning to normal, Disneyland Resort announced that Walt Disney Imagineers ...

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After 91 Years, Disney Officially Replaces Donald Duck

Donald Duck and Daisy Duck wear colorful outdoor adventure outfits and hats, standing together indoors, smiling and posing for the camera in a warmly lit wooden setting.

On Thursday, Disneyland Resort shared a sneak peek at its new versions of the Donald and Daisy Duck characters. Disney Park guests will soon be able to meet these reimagined favorites exclusively at Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Donald’s Tales of Adventure Dinner Buffet will debut at Storytellers Cafe on May 16, 2025, alongside the rest ...

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Disney Takes a Hit as Millions of Canadians Cancel U.S. Vacations

Disney Magic Kingdom Crowds

Earlier this year, countless Canadians threatened to cancel their Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort vacations after U.S. President Donald Trump heightened political tensions with America’s neighbor to the North. The United States is now seeing the repercussions of Trump’s words and actions. Shortly after returning to the White House, President Trump vowed to enact harsh tariffs on Canada, ...

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