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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.

Couple Alleges Disney World Denied Ride Entry Despite Spending Thousands

A couple complaining about customer service at Disney World pictured next to Main Street, U.S.A.

This week, a viral four-minute TikTok took the Disney Parks fans community by storm. In it, an adult couple that many have deemed “entitled” complained that Walt Disney World Resort offered terrible customer service when they couldn’t ride a popular attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Couple’s Experience With Walt Disney World Customer Service In a now-deleted social media video, ...

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Harmful Littering Follows DeSantis’s Disney World Balloon Ban

Ron DeSantis, Cinderella Castle, balloons tangled on a ride at Disney California Adventure.

Last month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning intentional balloon releases throughout the state, including at Walt Disney World Resort. The law took effect on July 1, meaning that any Disney Park guests aged seven or older who knowingly let go of balloons could face a $150 fine. Wildlife protection organizations and activists praised Governor DeSantis’s rare pro-environment ...

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Ron DeSantis Honored at National Event After Imposing Bans on Disney World

Disney and DeSantis, laughing while Mickey Mouse looks scared, in front of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World Resort. The DeSantis Disney battle.

On July 1, nearly 200 new laws signed by Governor Ron DeSantis took effect in Florida–many of them impacting his political rival, Walt Disney World Resort. On Wednesday, news broke that the Republican governor is fleeing Florida soon after The Walt Disney Company quietly removed some operations from the Republican state. Controversy between Governor DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company ...

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Disney Security Goes Too Far With “Invasive” Search Against Child, Parent Claims

A side view of Slinky Dog Dash at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Walt Disney World Resort security cast members allegedly went too far in an invasive search of a 10-year-old guest. His mother took to social media to complain about the incident at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests must interact with Disney security cast members upon entering Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney Springs. At ...

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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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