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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.

Floridians Revolt After Governor DeSantis Funds Disney World Over Art

DeSantis looking shocked over Disney castle

Floridians are revolting after Governor Ron DeSantis decided to indirectly fund Walt Disney World Resort instead of the arts. Governor DeSantis has made a lot of changes in recent months–almost 200 laws from the latest legislative session took effect on July 1, 2024. Some, but not all, of the legislation impacted Walt Disney World Resort, including bans on intentional balloon ...

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Emergency Landing: Airplane Operations Suspended Amid Spread of Deadly Illness

Image of a passenger airplane flying against a backdrop of a cloudy sky. The photo includes two circular insets: one showing close-up of moldy food and the other displaying multiple containers of similarly deteriorated or spoiled food items.

Thousands of travelers’ vacations were impacted after the spread of a dangerous contagion on a Delta Airlines flight from Detroit to New Amsterdam on July 4, 2024. Even though just one flight was grounded, the airline limited global operations to protect other guests. Related: Six Flags Ceases Operations of 154-Year-Old Theme Park Giant in North America, Termination Finalized At least ...

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Governor DeSantis Legally Confirms Disney World Price Increase

DeSantis yelling edited in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World

A new law imposed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis went into effect on Monday, and it impacts Walt Disney World Resort guests. On July 1, almost 200 laws passed during the previous Florida legislative session took effect. Among the onslaught of legislation signed by DeSantis came numerous policies that potentially impact Walt Disney World Resort, including bans on intentional balloon ...

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Space Mountain Takes Final Ride in California, Operations Halted Suddenly

Left: Tomorrowland Speedway with Space Mountain in the background. Right: A train stuck on space mountain at Disneyland with the lights on.

In a disheartening update for Disney Park guests, Disneyland Resort’s Space Mountain shut down suddenly this week. A guest trapped on board the Tomorrowland roller coaster shared their experience online. Related: Fate Confirmed: Pirates of the Caribbean Closes Doors at Walt Disney World Resort This indoor roller coaster is an icon of the Disney parks. Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland ...

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Numerous Disney Park Guests Collapse After Ignoring Warnings To Cancel Vacations

A large crowd of people on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California.

First responders rushed to Disneyland Resort on Wednesday after numerous guests collapsed in a Southern California heat wave. This week, the National Weather Service issued a stern warning to locals and visitors in Orange County, California. The dangerous weather picked up on Wednesday, and temperatures are expected to rise daily through Sunday. The peak of the heat wave is predicted ...

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Governor DeSantis Legally Confirms Disney World Price Increase

DeSantis yelling edited in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World

A new law imposed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis went into effect on Monday, and it impacts Walt Disney World Resort guests. On July 1, almost 200 laws passed during the previous Florida legislative session took effect. Among the onslaught of legislation signed by DeSantis came numerous policies that potentially impact Walt Disney World Resort, including bans on intentional balloon ...

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Ron DeSantis Officially Permits Police Misconduct at Disney World

A man in a blue suit with a red tie stands superimposed on an image of disneyland featuring sleeping beauty's castle under a bright rainbow.

A law protecting police officers took effect in Florida on July 1. The legislation, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, prevents municipal civilian review boards from investigating reported law enforcement misconduct, including in cities near Walt Disney World Resort. Related: Governor DeSantis To Shut down State of Florida, Walt Disney World Resort To Be Modified The police review board legislation is ...

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Victim of Human Trafficking at Disney Theme Park Speaks Out for the First Time

The image features a split view: the left side shows a woman with dark hair speaking, and the right side depicts a crowded street scene at night with people gathered near a lit-up building.

A former Disney cast member spoke out on social media this week after surviving an attempted sex trafficking attempt at work. Related: 4 Disney Employees Arrested in Undercover Human Trafficking Sting Near Walt Disney World Resort In 2017, Gianna Alexis (@giannaalexis8 on TikTok) was a Disney College Program participant working in merchandise at Disney California Adventure Park. The former Disney ...

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DeSantis Bans Balloons, Drinking Water, Vegan Food, and More at Disney World

Ron DeSantis with fireworks at Walt Disney World

On July 1, almost 200 new Florida laws took effect. Though Florida Governor Ron DeSantis didn’t sign the onslaught of legislation as part of his ongoing battle against The Walt Disney Company, some laws impact Walt Disney World Resort. With the help of Florida lawmakers, Gov. DeSantis directly targeted Walt Disney World Resort in 2022. After former Disney CEO Bob ...

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