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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.

Could Disneyland Be Considering Ireland for Future Expansion?

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.

As the United States Disney parks wrestle with operating under President Donald Trump’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and potential tariffs, Disneyland Paris Resort is expanding its horizons to Ireland. Disneyland Paris Resort recently posted an audition for character and parade performers in Dublin, Ireland. On February 10, 2025, Disney Auditions will welcome female, male, and nonbinary performers “willing ...

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57-Year-Old Disney Ride Melts Down With Guests Trapped on Board

Pirates of the Caribbean ride Johnny Depp animatronic in a barrel, next to the real Johnny Depp

Disneyland Resort’s iconic Pirates of the Caribbean ride is no stranger to breakdowns, but its latest malfunction left guests stranded for more than 30 minutes, sparking fresh concerns over the attraction’s aging infrastructure. A Disney Classic Faces Another Breakdown Debuting in 1967, Pirates of the Caribbean was the final ride Walt Disney personally oversaw before his passing. Over the decades, ...

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30 Year-Old Disney Ride “Overshoots” Track, Emergency Alert Activated

Tower of Terror lit up on a cloudy night

A routine thrill ride at Walt Disney World Resort turned into a nerve-wracking moment for guests on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. One guest described the unsettling experience of being trapped at the top of the iconic Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction after its emergency brakes suddenly engaged. Emergency Brakes Kick in on the Tower of Terror The Twilight Zone ...

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Trump Executive Order Includes Unexpected Mention of Disney Skyliner

A blue gondola adorned with "Frozen" characters, including Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, travels above a calm body of water. In the background, there's a hotel with a themed mural, set against a partly cloudy sky.

Donald Trump was officially inaugurated into his second term as president of the United States. Moments after stepping back into office, the Republican president signed dozens of executive orders, one of which directly impacted the Disney Skyliner system at Walt Disney World Resort. Walt Disney World Resort premiered the Disney Skyliner gondola system in 2019. The newest Walt Disney World ...

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Disney’s Response to Trump’s Presidency – What’s Changing

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Chairman of Disney Experiences Josh D’Amaro and Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment Alan Bergman are scheduled to speak at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2025 in a presentation that will shine a light on the future of the Disney theme parks and other entertainment offerings. In the wake of President Donald Trump‘s second inauguration, many Disney Parks fans are wondering how the ...

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Haunted Mansion Getting a Makeover: What Can Guests Expect?

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.

Disneyland Resort’s Haunted Mansion recently debuted a new version of its infamous attic bride, Constance Hatchaway. Walt Disney Imagineering updated the animatronic to remove an axe–which she allegedly used to murder her husbands–to erase violent imagery from the attraction. During an interview about the change, Walt Disney Imagineering creative director Kim Irvine revealed that her team is considering changing another ...

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Disney Considers Removing Haunted Mansion Scene Deemed Controversial

A spooky, dark mansion is lit with eerie green, purple, and blue lights against a twilight sky. Surrounded by trees, the building evokes Disney's Haunted Mansion ride with its distinct glass conservatory, towers, and chimney stacks—perfect for a haunted mansion trivia night.

Disneyland Resort’s iconic Haunted Mansion could soon see a significant change as Walt Disney Imagineering explores the future of one of its most controversial scenes. Imagineering creative director Kim Irvine recently spoke about the company’s efforts to balance the attraction’s spooky charm with evolving cultural sensitivities, especially regarding the ride’s infamous Stretching Room. A Haunted Mansion History The Haunted Mansion ...

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