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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.

5 Ways To Support Your Walt Disney World Habit

Main Street, U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World

Every Walt Disney World Resort fan knows that the end of a trip can feel like the end of the world. How do you go from experiencing magic every minute back to the real world? Laundry, commuting, errands… Ugh! Luckily, there are plenty of fun ways to bring the magic of the Disney parks into your everyday life. From immersing ...

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Big News: Disney To Introduce Updated Splash Mountain This Year

tokyo disneyland

The final remaining Splash Mountain attraction will be slightly different this summer as part of Tokyo Disney Resort’s Summer Cool-Off event. Tokyo Disneyland is home to the only operating Splash Mountain ride in the world. Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort closed their versions of the log flume ride in 2024 and transformed them into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The ...

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Disney Officially Promises Expansion Across the United States

A man stands in front of the entrance archway to The Walt Disney Company, which features the Disney logo and a Mickey Mouse silhouette, with office buildings and trees in the background.

As many Americans prepare for rising prices and a potential recession due to President Donald Trump’s promised tariffs, The Walt Disney Company has updated its website with a statement boasting its positive impact on the United States economy. The page even includes a letter from Disney CEO Bob Iger, who promised that the corporation’s $30 billion theme park expansions would ...

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Disney World Abruptly Closes Patriotic Ride After 51 Years

Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom Park guests were left surprised and disappointed on Wednesday, April 23, when Walt Disney World Resort abruptly closed the Liberty Square Riverboat. There had been no prior announcement of a scheduled closure, disappointing any parkgoers who hoped it would be the last time they could enjoy the iconic ride before it undergoes a major transformation. The Liberty Belle, ...

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ALERT: Girl Missing From Disneyland Resort Since Last Weekend

A smiling girl with long dark hair is shown in a circular frame on the left. On the right is an amusement park with a large Mickey Mouse Ferris wheel and roller coasters by a waterfront.

The Anaheim Police Department is seeking help from the public after a 16-year-old girl went missing from Disneyland Resort over the weekend. According to her family, Annie Kathleen disappeared after visiting Disney California Adventure Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Annie Kathleen is described as a 16-year-old Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes. Anaheim Police say she is ...

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Days After Locking Doors, Disney Demolishes Adults-Only Area

Nighttime scene of a lively waterfront boardwalk with colorful buildings, bright lights reflecting on the water, and people strolling along the path. The area has a festive atmosphere, featuring various shops and restaurants.

Walt Disney World Resort is marketing to families this summer, offering a free kids dining plan and discounted Disney Resort hotel rooms. Amid the family-friendly push, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn closed its beloved adults-only piano bar, Jellyrolls. Now, just days after the bar’s doors closed for the final time, demolition has begun. For over 20 years, Jellyrolls sat along Crescent Lake, ...

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Luxury Disney World Pool Closed, Filled With Sand and Concrete

Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort hotels

Walt Disney World Resort is currently refurbishing multiple areas at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, resulting in the closure of several guest areas, including the Stormalong Bay pool. Construction began in January, and we have an update on its progress. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, sister to Beach Club, is a Deluxe Disney Resort hotel with a beautiful waterfront. Steps from EPCOT ...

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Thousands of Guests Not Welcomed Back to Disneyland in 2026

runDisney finish line with Mickey and Minnie

runDisney recently announced a significant change for thousands of participants. Starting in 2026, all runDisney races at Disneyland Resort will be on an indefinite hiatus. This announcement comes as the Southern California theme park prepares for its major “DisneylandForward” expansion project, involving construction that will impact the resort’s operations, including the runDisney events. Since its debut, runDisney has invited guests ...

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Delta Plane Catches Fire at Orlando Airport, Disney Vacations End in Disaster

Delta Airlines terminal at LAX exterior

On Monday, a Delta Air Lines passenger plane caught fire at Orlando International Airport (MCO), the most popular airport for guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort and other Central Florida theme park destinations. The blaze started shortly before takeoff, when all passengers were already boarded and in their seats. The tragedy comes at a time when many Americans have heightened ...

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Disney World Obeys Trump Order, Brings Religion Into Florida Parks

Left: Donald Trump speaking. Right: the entrance to Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida

Walt Disney World Resort lowered its flags to half-staff this week following the death of Pope Francis, aligning with a national directive issued by President Donald Trump. The move—intended to honor the Catholic leader’s passing—extends a rare intersection between religious mourning and operations at the Central Florida theme park. Pope Francis died early Monday morning at age 88 after suffering ...

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