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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.

Disney Officially Purchases Land To Build New Location in North Carolina

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The Walt Disney Company has officially spent eight figures on a plot of land in North Carolina…but it’s not building a theme park. In 2023, Storyliving by Disney announced plans to build a second community called “Asteria” in Pittsboro, North Carolina, outside Raleigh. The name pays tribute to the native North Carolina aster flower, which is also named after the ...

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Disney World Locks Away Haunted Mansion Ride After 53 Years

A gothic-style mansion with ornate architecture and glowing windows is illuminated against a dark night sky. The building, which holds Disney's Haunted Mansion ride, is surrounded by trees, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

Walt Disney World Resort’s iconic Haunted Mansion attraction is undergoing some unexpected changes after 53 years of scaring and delighting guests. Recently, construction walls appeared around the exterior of the Liberty Square ride. The Haunted Mansion has been a staple of Walt Disney World Resort since Magic Kingdom Park first opened on October 1, 1971, following Disneyland Park’s version, which ...

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Italy Abruptly Removed From EPCOT Without Notice to Guests

After just a few weeks of full availability, multiple flavors disappeared from tasting stations at Club Cool in EPCOT again. One of the missing flavors is Beverly, Italy’s controversial, bitter soda. Club Cool originally opened in the Future World area of EPCOT in 2005 before relocating to an all-new storefront near the Creations Shop and Connections Eatery in World Celebration ...

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Icon of Magic Kingdom Torn Down After 50 Years at Disney World

People walk through Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom

A recent filing reveals that Astro Orbiter, the 50-year-old attraction Walt Disney World Resort dismantled earlier this year, is gearing up to make a comeback at Magic Kingdom Park. Here’s everything we know. A Timeless Attraction The Astro Orbiter has long been a signature piece of the Tomorrowland skyline. First opening as “Star Jets” in 1974, the spinning ride quickly ...

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Disneyland Accused of Hiding Disabled Guests From View

Disneyland Paris Resort is facing backlash for providing poor disability access during a recent Annual Passholder event at the European Disney park. This comes as Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort endure a legal battle over their reimagined Disability Access Service (DAS). In 2024, the United States Disney parks overhauled DAS, claiming widespread abuse–especially after the paid Lightning Lane ...

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Minnie Mouse Gets Makeover, Without Mickey After Nearly a Century

Minnie Mouse

On Monday, Disney Cruise Line shared some exciting updates about one of its new vessels, the Disney Destiny. As part of these announcements, The Walt Disney Company revealed an all-new look for Minnie Mouse, exclusive to the new cruise ship. According to the Disney Parks Blog, the heroes-and-villains-themed ship will immerse guests in “the epic duality of good and evil as ...

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Disney’s Space Mountain Shut Down, 47-Year-Old Coaster Allegedly Derailed

Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain came to an abrupt halt and temporarily shut down at Disneyland Resort last week following an alleged derailment. Dozens of riders were escorted off the attraction, and one Disney Park guest caught the evacuation on video. Space Mountain has been a mainstay at Disneyland Resort since its grand opening in May 1977, following the debut of the original ...

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Parents Blame Disney+ for Their Inability to Screen Out “Sex” Content

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Disney+ is facing significant backlash after a recent controversy involving the promotion of the adult series Dying for Sex on its landing page. Some parents have expressed outrage, claiming that the family-friendly platform should not be advertising adult content to children, leading some to cancel their subscriptions. The series, which premiered on April 4, 2025, stars Michelle Williams and Jenny ...

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