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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.

Muppet*Vision 3D Faces Criticism for Sexist Themes Before Permanent Closure

A colorful sign featuring Kermit the Frog is displayed on a brick wall, reading "Muppet*Vision 3D." In the foreground, part of a statue resembling the Statue of Liberty is visible.

Disney Parks fans are fuming after a Walt Disney World Resort guest publicly celebrated the upcoming closure of Muppet*Vision 3D, calling the decades-old attraction sexist and outdated. At D23 Expo 2024, Walt Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the long-rumored Monsters, Inc. (2001) door coaster and a themed land would come to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Early concept art suggested that ...

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After 44 Years, Disney World Rips Out Old West Roller Coaster

Disney Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Image

After 44 years of thrilling Walt Disney World Resort guests, one of Magic Kingdom’s classic attractions is finally getting a major overhaul. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad—the beloved Old West roller coaster that has long been a staple of Frontierland—is currently undergoing a massive transformation. The End of an Era for Frontierland In recent years, Walt Disney World Resort has made ...

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Disneyland Replaces Original “it’s a small world” Icon After 69 Years of Operation

Guests enjoy a ride on "it's a small world," surrounded by colorful, animated dolls representing different cultures from around the world.

As part of an ongoing refurbishment project, Disneyland Resort has temporarily replaced the iconic “it’s a small world” clock face with a 2d decal. “it’s a small world” opened in Fantasyland at Disneyland Park on May 28, 1966, after initially premiering at the New York World’s Fair in 1964. Walt Disney, Mary Blair, Rolly Crump, Marc Davis, and Alice Davis ...

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Trump’s FCC Initiates Investigation into Disney’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices

Disney Pride Nite

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is gearing up to investigate The Walt Disney Company’s ABC subsidiary over its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices and initiatives. The news comes amid widespread attacks on DEI policies across the country. In an interview with Punchbowl News, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said he was putting the “finishing touches” on a letter to The ...

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Disney World Doubles Down on Villains With Shocking New Expansion

Jafar, Cruella de Vil, and Maleficent in front of Cinderella Castle

On Thursday, The Walt Disney Company shocked fans with yet another announcement about its mischievous Villains. The news comes just one day after Walt Disney World Resort revealed the grand opening date for the all-new Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After show coming to the Sunset Showcase at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Walt Disney Imagineering first teased the show last year but ...

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