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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 World Replaces Moana Just Days Before Sequel Premiere

An animated girl with long, wavy hair stands on a boat in the ocean, wearing a red patterned dress and a seashell necklace. The sun sets behind her, casting a warm glow over the water.

Days before the Thanksgiving premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana 2 (2024), Walt Disney World Resort brought a new version of the Polynesian Disney Princess to EPCOT. Moana (2016) has practically taken over The Walt Disney Company. Conceived initially as a Disney+ series, executives decided to upgrade Moana 2 to a feature film after seeing what Walt Disney Animation Studios had planned. Although ...

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Damage on Disney’s Space Mountain Reportedly Goes Unfixed for Months

Space Mountain in front of the lake at Magic Kingdom Park

Disney Park guests have reportedly damaged and defaced a metal panel in the Space Mountain attraction building at Disneyland Resort. A photo of the damage indicates repeated tampering by guests over a long period of time. Space Mountain is one of Disney’s most iconic attractions–it first opened at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom Park in 1975 before making its ...

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Disney World Closes ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Coaster, All Guests Rushed Away

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind line

Guests waiting in line for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind recently were disappointed when Disney cast members suddenly rushed everyone out of the attraction building. Walt Disney World Resort didn’t specify what went wrong with the EPCOT ride but said it would be down “for a while” after the incident occurred on Saturday, November 16. An Inside the Magic ...

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Disney Alters 3-Year-Old EPCOT Attraction, Paves Way for Major Change

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure

As rumors swirled about Walt Disney World Resort activating the existing Single Rider line for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, the Central Florida Disney park made another change to the EPCOT attraction. New Seating at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Walt Disney Imagineering recently enhanced the France World Showcase Pavilion attraction, adding seat numbers for guests. This change represents a potential evolution in the ...

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Crocodile Eats Another Animal at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Horrifies Guests

Animal Kingdom Safari

For Walt Disney World Resort guests, a trip on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park offers the thrill of seeing African wildlife up close—from giraffes and rhinos to lions and hippos. But one encounter left some Disney Park guests shocked when a crocodile displayed its natural hunting instincts right in front of them. The Kilimanjaro Safaris experience is ...

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Guest Shares “Hack” on Avoid Disney Security Line

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Want to avoid increasingly long Disneyland Resort security checkpoint lines? Listen up, because TikTok has the hack for you! TikToker Connor Eksteen (@connoreksteen) recently shared his best “hack” for avoiding long security lines near the Disneyland Resort parking areas: @connoreksteen SAVE THIS for your next disney trip!! Super helpful tip to save time and skip the security lines and the ...

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Haunted Mansion Attraction Sees Changes After 55 Years, Surprising Disney Fans

A nighttime image of a brick pillar with an ornate metal sign reading "Haunted Mansion," featuring a demonic face at the top. The background shows a dimly lit, gothic-style building with intricate ironwork, adding to the eerie atmosphere reminiscent of Disney's Haunted Mansion ride.

Disneyland Resort hasn’t opened its new Haunted Mansion gift shop yet, but Disney Parks fans are already unhappy with the finished project. Earlier this week, construction walls came down around the building and a new courtyard in New Orleans Square. Walt Disney Imagineers began reimagining the Haunted Mansion’s queue and exit area months ago. Since returning in late July, the ...

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Is It Safe for Minorities To Visit Disney World With Donald Trump as President?

A grayscale image of Donald Trump smiling in front of a colorful image of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort.

Some travelers are reconsidering their upcoming Walt Disney World Resort vacations after President Donald Trump was re-elected earlier this month. These worries follow similar concerns from other minorities after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis enacted anti-transgender and anti-immigrant legislation in Florida. Several non-profit organizations, including the NAACP, have issued travel warnings for Florida, encouraging people of color, people with accents, international travelers, ...

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Disneyland California Ride Ends “Violently,” Compared To Painful Car Crash

Photo of the entrance to the Peter Pan's Flight ride at a theme park. The entrance, adorned with colorful decorations featuring Peter Pan, Wendy, John, and Michael flying, is illuminated by lanterns against the dark night sky.

Multiple Disneyland Resort guests have complained that Peter Pan’s Flight, a classic Fantasyland attraction, is too “violent” for most to handle. One compared the ride’s ending to a “car crash.” Peter Pan’s Flight has long been criticized for depicting Native Americans, echoing similar complaints made about the 1953 film. However, earlier this year, Walt Disney Imagineering updated the Tiger Lily, ...

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Couple Breaks up Right Before Disney World Vacation, Shares Awkward Trip Online

Spaceship Earth Epcot Disney Imagineers

A couple has shared their experience on social media after breaking up shortly before their nonrefundable Walt Disney World Resort vacation. The video amassed thousands of likes on TikTok, and other Disney Park guests shared their experiences going on prepaid trips with their exes. Walt Disney World Resort offers flexible trip planning for Disney Resort hotels and Disney Park tickets. ...

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