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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.

Disneyland Announces New Experience Focused on Women

disneyland resort entrance to disneyland park

Everyone knows about Walt Disney, but Disneyland Resort has introduced a new guided tour that’s focused on the women who made the Happiest Place on Earth what it is today. “Women Who Make The Magic Guided Tour” at Disneyland Park As part of Disneyland Resort’s ongoing celebration of its 70th anniversary, the Southern California Disney park has introduced a new ...

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Disney World Unveils Major Replacement at Disney Springs Shopping & Dining District

Disney Springs entrance sign

A brand-new hot air balloon launched at Disney Springs on February 25, replacing the original Aerophile after a six-day closure that removed the iconic skyline feature without warning. WDWMagic documented the reopening with an image posted on Facebook showing the replacement balloon flying above the shopping district. The new balloon matches the original’s appearance and specifications, custom-built by Paris-based Aérophile ...

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Disney Confirms Closure of Historic Monorail System

Disneyland Monorail

Disneyland Resort abruptly closed its historic Monorail system on Wednesday, February 25. Guests were turned away from taking the iconic tram-style transportation from the Downtown Disney District to Tomorrowland Station in Disneyland Park. Disneyland Monorail Shut Down Credit: Disney On February 25, countless Southern California Disney Park guests arrived at the Downtown Disney District to find that they’d need to ...

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Disney World Blocks off EPCOT Mexico Pavilion, Guests Refused Access

The pyramid in the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT

Scaffolding surrounding the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion pyramid at EPCOT has expanded dramatically since one entrance closed on February 10, now extending toward backstage areas with no reopening date announced. As of February 24, construction supports have grown well beyond the initially blocked doorway. On Tuesday, WDWNT reported that scaffolding now extends farther to the left toward the World Discovery ...

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70-Year-Old Disneyland Ride Closed After Second Vehicle Derailment

Autopia

Disneyland Resort’s Autopia attraction closed over the weekend after the second vehicle derailment in less than a year. Disney Park guests were evacuated from the 70-year-old ride and removed from the queue as cast members worked to relocate the crashed car. Last Autopia Derailment Credit: Dolan Halbrook, Flickr Previously, the most recent derailment on Autopia was in June of 2025. ...

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Disney Confirms Upcoming Closure of ‘Toy Story’ Ride

Mr Potato Head on Toy Story Mania!

Disneyland Resort has announced the upcoming closure of Toy Story Midway Mania, an interactive attraction at Disney California Adventure Park. The Southern California Disney park has not confirmed a reopening date for the ride, leaving countless guests in limbo. Toy Story Midway Mania Closure On February 23, Disneyland Resort updated its official operational calendar to reflect that Toy Story Midway ...

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Disney World Announces Permanent Removal of Christmas Celebrations

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Walt Disney World Resort recently confirmed that several theme park Christmas decorations will not return for the 2026 holiday season–or ever again. The change comes as part of the ongoing transformation of the former Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios into a new land inspired by Monsters, Inc. (2001). Monsters, Inc. (2001) Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios At D23 Expo 2024, Walt Disney ...

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Disney Just Made Some Changes to Its Original 54-Year-Old Florida Park

Main Street, U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World

Refurbishment scrim appeared on the Town Square Theatre at Magic Kingdom Park this week as Walt Disney World Resort finally addresses years of visible deterioration on the Main Street building. On February 18, WDWNT reported that Disney cast members had covered a small rooftop window where several tile panels had been missing for years. White scrim also appeared on the ...

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