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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.

First Responders Take Over Main Street at Disneyland California

A bustling theme park scene unfolds at Disneyland Paris, with people strolling along a main street lined with shops and green lampposts. In the distance, under a clear blue sky, the iconic castle-like structure stands majestically.

On Monday, dozens of first responders paraded down Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland Park. Disneyland Resort put on the “Heroes Salute Cavalcade” to celebrate firefighters, police officers, and other emergency responders who helped with January’s tragic wildfires in California. The one-time parade featured several first responders and their families, as well as Disney and Pixar characters, including Merida from Brave (2012), Miguel ...

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Magic Kingdom Quietly Removes Original Frontierland Town

Frontierland at Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom Park is pressing forward with its year-long Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment, and the latest construction update shows crews renovating a historic part of the Frontierland roller coaster: the fictional town of Tumbleweed. Walt Disney World Resort’s version of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed on January 6, 2025. Although Disney didn’t share many details about the refurbishment, they ...

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Disney World Disassembles Fan-Favorite Tomorrowland Ride After 50 Years

People walk through Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Resort guests may have noticed some construction walls in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland, signaling the return of a disassembled attraction. The beloved Astro Orbiter, a staple in the park for over 50 years, is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment. Guests visiting the original Central Florida Disney park over the past few months have seen the iconic ride structure ...

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Disney World Makes Another Inclusive Change to the Country Bear Jamboree

Country Bear Jamboree Finale

On Monday, Walt Disney World Resort made a major announcement for Country Bear Musical Jamboree fans! Months after the refreshed Frontierland show debuted, Magic Kingdom Park guests will finally have the chance to meet one of its most iconic characters: Romeo McGrowl. The original Country Bear Jamboree closed in January 2024. In July, it reopened as the Country Bear Musical ...

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Disneyland Offers Hotel Deal at New San Francisco Location

disneyland entrance

Disney is offering exclusive hotel package deals to guests in California, but not in Anaheim… Here’s the scoop. The Walt Disney Family Museum is a hotspot for Disney history enthusiasts in San Francisco, California. Located in the scenic Presidio district, the museum displays early Mickey Mouse and other animation drawings, animatronic models, a model of Disneyland Resort, and several interactive ...

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New ”it’s a small world” Revealed After Over Five Decades

Walt Disney with a model of "it's a small world"

After over five decades of delighting Disneyland Park guests, “it’s a small world” has undergone a historic transformation, marking a significant chapter in the ride’s long history. Following months of construction and anticipation, Disneyland Resort has finally unveiled the refreshed version of the iconic boat ride. The updates come just in time for the 70th anniversary of the Southern California ...

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Police Drag Topless Woman Out of Disneyland California

A woman with her chest censored stands outside among several people, including security personnel in yellow vests. Trees and a rope barrier are visible in the background. Faces are blurred for privacy.

The Anaheim Police Department was recently captured on video making an unusual arrest at Disneyland Resort. In the clip, police officers and Disney security cast members escorted a partially topless woman out of the Southern California theme park. On Thursday, the Instagram account @anaheimchisme shared a clip of the arrest at Disneyland Resort. In the short video, Anaheim Police Department ...

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“Out of Order”: Epic Universe Faces Attraction Troubles After Just Two Months

Universal Epic Universe concept art

Universal Orlando Resort’s highly anticipated third theme park, Epic Universe, has given guests an unexpected sneak peek with its surprise early opening. In a move that delighted fans, Universal released single-day preview tickets to the public, allowing visitors to explore the park weeks before its official grand opening on May 22, 2025. Epic Universe has already made a strong impression ...

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Another Disney Park Retires Original Classic Frontierland Area

Disneyland Paris

Walt Disney World Resort isn’t the only Disney park refurbishing its Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction. Like Magic Kingdom Park, Disneyland Park (Paris) shuttered its Frontierland roller coaster in January for a months-long maintenance period. Now, we have an update on the construction. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad first opened at Disneyland Park in California in 1979, months before debuting at ...

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