Work continues on Magic Kingdom Park’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster as Walt Disney World Resort overhauls its Frontierland area. In the next few years, Frontierland will be nearly unrecognizable to long-time Disney Park guests. Walt Disney World Resort has already replaced the original Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade with a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) lounge, rethemed Splash Mountain into Tiana’s ...
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Guest Shocked by Wild Animal Incident at Walt Disney World—A True Nightmare
Poop has been an unusually hot topic at Walt Disney World Resort recently, from accidents in line for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT to contamination in Disney Resort hotel rooms. In February, one Disney Park guest shared how cast members handled an unfortunate fecal situation at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Unlike some recent incidents across Walt ...
Read More »Universal Hit With Lawsuit in Lead-up to Epic Universe Opening, Schedules Imminent Demolition
Universal Orlando Resort is facing a lawsuit ahead of the grand opening of its highly anticipated Epic Universe, as a woman accuses the theme park of causing serious injuries while she was riding the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster. The legal action comes just months before the resort prepares for a new wave of attractions and follows an unsettling ...
Read More »Crowd Surge at Disneyland California Causes Chaos for Guests
Disneyland Resort guests describe smothering conditions as spring break crowds flock to the Southern California Disney parks. Spring break is notoriously one of the busiest times to visit Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, surpassed only by the week between Christmas and New Year’s and the Fourth of July. As public schools, universities, and employers give families time off, ...
Read More »Disney World Dining Overhaul: Must-Know Changes for Your Next Trip
Walt Disney World Resort is constantly evolving, and its dining options are no exception. Whether you’re planning your next trip or simply staying updated on the latest changes, these five updates will impact your dining experience at The Most Magical Place on Earth. 1. Ample Hills Creamery Closure at Disney’s BoardWalk Ample Hills Creamery, the beloved Brooklyn-based ice cream shop, ...
Read More »Goodbye Liberty Square: Disney World Unveils Major Changes to Iconic Area
Magic Kingdom Park has been constantly changing lately, and the most recent update is in the Liberty Square area. Walt Disney World Resort has quietly refurbished one of the most historic parts of the colonial America-themed land. Liberty Square is just one of six themed lands at Magic Kingdom Park; the others are Frontierland, Adventureland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, and Main Street, ...
Read More »Thousands Rush to Leave Disney World as Record-Breaking Crowd Hits the Park
Spring break crowds have arrived at Walt Disney World Resort. This week, one Disney Park guest shared a video of thousands of guests lining up for the Disney Skyliner an hour before Early Theme Park Entry began at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Anytime public schools are on break is a busy time for Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood ...
Read More »After Nearly 70 Years, Disneyland Updates Walt Disney’s Historic Main Street
Disneyland Resort has unveiled some exciting new changes to its historic Main Street, U.S.A. area. After nearly 70 years of enchanting guests, the park is rolling out updates that bring a fresh twist to the beloved space, particularly at one of its iconic Quick Service dining locations. In January, the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, a cornerstone of Main Street, U.S.A., ...
Read More »Disney World Suddenly Closes ‘Ohana Restaurant After 29 Years
In a surprising turn of events, Walt Disney World Resort has closed its popular ‘Ohana restaurant, located in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, after 29 years of serving guests. The abrupt closure took place on Tuesday evening, leaving many visitors caught off guard and scrambling for alternative dinner options. Guests who arrived for their reservations were turned away at the door. ...
Read More »Splash Mountain’s Racist References Removed from Disney World Parks
Over two years after its permanent closure, Walt Disney World Resort has removed the final traces of Splash Mountain from Magic Kingdom Park. Splash Mountain closed at Magic Kingdom Park in January 2023 to make way for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The Princess and the Frog (2009) retheme officially opened in Frontierland in June 2024, and the Disneyland Park version followed in November. ...
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