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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.

After Six Years, Disney World Blocks off Toy Story Land Area

Toy Story Land

Walt Disney World Resort has finally revealed new shading structures after blocking off a portion of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A Longstanding Guest Complaint Since debuted on June 30, 2018, Toy Story Land has been one of the most immersive and family-friendly areas at Walt Disney World Resort. With attractions like Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers, ...

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New Disneyland Experience Arrives in San Francisco—Tickets Just $25

A family of four, consisting of two adults and two children, poses for a photo in front of a castle at a themed amusement park. The woman wears Minnie Mouse ears with a bow, and they all smile happily while hugging each other.

Did you know there’s a second version of Disneyland Resort in San Francisco, California? And it only costs $25 per adult to visit! Walt Disney opened Disneyland Park in 1955. What started as one man’s dream evolved into two Southern California theme parks and five other resort destinations around the world: Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Paris Resort, Hong Kong ...

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After Two Years, Disney World Ceases Operating ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Ride

A black and white image of four people on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

On February 13, a major shake-up at EPCOT left guests frustrated and confused when Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind unexpectedly shut down. With no immediate explanation from Walt Disney World Resort, many visitors were left wondering whether one of Disney’s most high-tech attractions had finally hit a breaking point. EPCOT’s Most Ambitious Ride Suddenly Goes Dark When Guardians of ...

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Disney World Removes China-Themed Element—Here’s Why

A man in a suit and tie, smiling with an American flag partially visible behind him on the left, is next to a large costumed character resembling Mickey Mouse, who has a surprised expression and is standing against an orange background on the right. This moment quickly caught the attention of news media outlets.

A Chinese beverage has reportedly disappeared from Club Cool in EPCOT after Donald Trump returned to the presidency. Club Cool Presented by Coca-Cola is an interactive merchandise location in the World Celebration neighborhood at EPCOT. Located near the Connections Cafe and Creations Shop, the store offers fountain and bottled Coca-Cola beverages, Coca-Cola merchandise, and free samples of international drinks. It’s ...

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Emergency Flagged on 26-Year-Old Disney Ride, Guests Pulled Out

Black and white photo of people sitting inside a Kilimanjaro Safaris ride vehicle.

A routine ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park turned into an unexpected evacuation after a rare vehicle malfunction forced Disney cast members to assist guests off the truck mid-ride. Unexpected Breakdown Stops Kilimanjaro Safaris Kilimanjaro Safaris has been a staple of Disney’s Animal Kingdom since the park’s grand opening in 1998, offering guests an up-close look ...

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Two-Year-Old Disney Ride Abruptly Ceases Operations, Attraction Trapped in Motion

A group of people on Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway

A routine ride on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway took a strange turn when the Disneyland Park attraction suddenly stopped mid-run, trapping guests in an eerie, seemingly endless motion sequence. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Stops Unexpectedly Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway debuted at Disneyland Park’s Toontown on January 27, 2023, nearly three years after its Walt Disney World Resort ...

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51-Year-Old Disney Attraction Abruptly Closed, “Trapped” Guests Beg for Help

A black & white image of a Jack Sparrow animatronic on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, one of the Disney rides closing in Paris this summer

Magic Kingdom Park guests expecting a smooth sailing adventure on Pirates of the Caribbean were met with a much more unexpected experience when the ride abruptly shut down Monday evening. The 51-year-old attraction was caught up in a widespread system failure, forcing an unusual evacuation process that left guests stuck on the ride until Disney cast members could manually guide ...

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Disney Ride’s Seatbelts Struggle With Newer Guests—Here’s What It Means

The image shows the Hollywood Tower Hotel, a tall, intricately designed building with a weathered facade and an ornate sign. The structure has a pinkish hue, and the sky is blue with a few clouds in the background. Trees partially obscure the view.

Long before Disneyland Resort transformed its version of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror into Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, one Disney Park guest discovered what it’s like when guests “exceed the [ride’s] limit.” The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror opened at Disney California Adventure Park in 2004, following the original at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In 2017, Disneyland ...

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Ceases Operations After Three Months at Disneyland

A black and white image of Princess Tiana, Louis, and an animal band on Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

Nearly three months after opening at Disneyland Resort, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure broke down with guests on board. One Disney Park guest shared her experience being trapped on the Bayou Country attraction while “soaking wet.” Tiana’s Bayou Adventure premiered at Disneyland Park on November 15, 2024. The Splash Mountain retheme followed its counterpart at Magic Kingdom Park, which opened in June ...

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