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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 Parks Criticized Over Safety Policies for Cast Members

EPCOT's International Gateway Entrance

Guests must undergo strict security checks before entering Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and Downtown Disney. These protocols keep everyone on Disney property safe, but some guests say Disneyland Resort is too lax on security for its cast members. Guest security processes at Disneyland Resort include metal detectors, bag searches, and body wand screenings for select individuals. Security cast ...

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Disneyland Charges for Ice Cubes as a Measure Against Guest Excess

Guests drinking and eating at the Rose and Crown at World Showcase's United Kingdom Pavilion

Resellers have always hoarded merchandise at the Disney parks, from popcorn buckets to exclusive plushies. In recent years, Disneyland Resort has enforced purchasing limits to curb the behavior, but the Southern California Disney park instituted a controversial policy to prevent overconsumption. Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park began offering multiple exclusive popcorn buckets, drink sippers, and glowing reusable ice cubes ...

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Big Thunder Mountain Roller Coaster Faces Indefinite Closure for Repairs

A group of people enjoying a ride on a roller coaster, with some smiling and others raising their hands. The coaster is moving quickly through a scenic area with rocks and greenery in the background.

Disneyland Resort has announced that it will close its Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction for an indefinite refurbishment beginning in November. Related: Dad Drops Child From Space Mountain Rocket Big Thunder Mountain Railroad first opened at Disneyland Park in 1979. One year later, Walt Disney World Resort debuted its version of the Frontierland roller coaster at Magic Kingdom Park. Years ...

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Disneyland’s New Policy: Charging for Ice Cubes To Manage Guest Behavior

Guests drinking and eating at the Rose and Crown at World Showcase's United Kingdom Pavilion

Disneyland Resort has started charging $6.79 for its Halloween glow cubes, which some Southern California Disney Park guests view as a failed attempt to stop reselling. The reusable ice cubes, which the Disney parks historically included in more expensive cocktails, have sold on eBay for as much as $80. While Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort have occasionally charged ...

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“Entitled” Disney Guest Disrupts Space Mountain Ride

Exterior of Space Mountain at Disney World

Amid ongoing complaints about a lack of courtesy among Disney Park guests, one visitor says another ruined their experience on Disneyland Resort’s Space Mountain. The Issue at Space Mountain Space Mountain, a cornerstone of the Disney Park landscape, frequently draws long lines as visitors await their turn for a thrilling indoor ride through the stars. Unfortunately, some guests have taken ...

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Beloved Disney World Ride Risks Major Retheme, End of an Era Approaches

A large crowd of people walk down a wide path in a park or festival setting. Traditional architectural structures with ornate roofs line the walkway, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Walt Disney World Resort guests report some major issues with EPCOT’s Living with the Land attraction. The slow-moving boat ride takes guests through the Disney park’s active greenhouse, where cast members grow some of the food served throughout the Central Florida Disney Resort’s restaurants! Living with the Land–then known as Listen to the Land–opened alongside EPCOT in 1982. The original Disney Park ...

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Disney Secret Revealed: Why Is a Theme Park Scanning My Kid’s Fingerprint?

A little girl scanning her MagicBand and fingerprint to enter EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort.

Some families are surprised to learn that Walt Disney World Resort requires ticket and fingerprint scans for theme park entry. Let’s review these scans, why the Disney parks require them, and how The Walt Disney Company handles your private information. Purpose Behind Fingerprint Scanning at Disney Ticket Fraud Prevention At Walt Disney World Resort, fingerprint scanning serves a critical role ...

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The ‘Avatar’ Movies Make Billions. Why Does No One Remember Them?

avatar the way of water tuk

Avatar (2009) and its sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), made billions of dollars at the international box office. So, why do we all forget about the James Cameron franchise months after it leaves movie theaters? The Cultural Impact of Avatar Statistical analysis website Stat Significant recently analyzed the cultural impact of the Avatar film franchise. Just over a ...

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“Offensive” Pirates of the Caribbean Ride Faces Closure After Mysterious Incident

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

Recently, a mysterious incident prompted the closure of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Walt Disney World Resort. This sudden halt puzzled many guests, including one who blamed a friend for not believing in a ghost that allegedly haunts the ride. Related: Disneyland Paris Working on New Multi-Billion-Dollar Theme Park, Update Given The closure came amidst ongoing discussions and ...

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Space Mountain Flagged for Closure After Guests Report Ride “Snapping”

Space Mountain in front of the lake at Magic Kingdom Park

Walt Disney World Resort guests are reporting a potential issue on Space Mountain that, if identified as a technical problem, could result in the roller coaster’s indefinite closure. Located between TRON Lightcycle / Run and the Tomorrowland Speedway, Space Mountain is one of Magic Kingdom Park’s most popular attractions. The indoor roller coaster was the first of its kind at any Disney ...

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