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Rick is an avid Disney fan. He first went to Disney World in 1986 with his parents and has been hooked ever since. Rick is married to another Disney fan and is in the process of turning his two children into fans as well. When he is not creating new Disney adventures, he loves to watch the New York Yankees and hang out with his dog, Buster. In the fall, you will catch him cheering for his beloved NY Giants.

Disney Lorcana Launch Ends in Brawls and Medical Emergencies as Fan Frenzy Turns Violent and Scalpers Take Over

A girl happily holds a Minnie Mouse plush toy in a store filled with similar toys. She looks up at a person holding a red Disney Springs shopping bag. The shelves are packed with plush toys in the background.

What was intended to be a magical morning of shopping for dedicated trading card fans rapidly devolved into a terrifying scene of violence and exhaustion. On Friday, July 17, 2026, the global release of a premium Disney Lorcana set sparked absolute bedlam at Disney retail locations worldwide. From the streets of London to the sprawling shopping districts of Disneyland and ...

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The Summer of Transit Cuts: Disney World Shuts Down Beloved Disney Springs Boat Service

Disney Springs

Walt Disney World’s transportation network is undergoing significant changes, and summer 2026 is shaping up to be a challenging season for vacation logistics. If you have a trip planned over the next few weeks, getting around the property—especially to and from Disney Springs—is going to require a lot more strategy than usual. Credit: Disney Following a highly controversial policy shift ...

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Neil Patrick Harris is Taking Over Disney’s D23 Parks Panel—Here is Why Fans Should Lower Their Ride Expectations

Neil Patrick Harris Candle Processional

If you are a Walt Disney World or Disneyland fan, Saturday, August 15, is the most important date of the year. Disney will host the highly anticipated Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 in Anaheim. Historically, this “parks panel” is when executives reveal billion-dollar theme park expansions and brand-new E-ticket attractions. NEW: Neil Patrick Harris will host the Horizons: Disney ...

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EPCOT Emergency:”Sewage Smell” Forces Disney to Board Up Beloved Germany Pavilion Shop

Germany Pavilion

When visiting EPCOT’s World Showcase, the Germany Pavilion is an undeniable fan favorite. From the massive liter steins of cold beer to the intoxicating smell of fresh Werther’s Original caramel, it is a bustling hub of food, shopping, and entertainment. Credit: Reinhard Link, Flickr However, visitors arriving at the pavilion this week were met with a rather unpleasant surprise—and an ...

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Disney’s Quiet Tomorrowland Demolition Hints at the Biggest Ride Closure in Decades

Disney Tomorrowland

While all eyes are fixed on the controversial demolition of Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America in Frontierland, Walt Disney World is executing a much quieter purge on the opposite side of the Magic Kingdom. Imagineers are methodically stripping Tomorrowland of its architectural history—and theme park insiders believe it is all pointing toward the biggest ride overhaul in ...

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Unrecognizable: How Disney Bulldozed 15 Years of Magic Kingdom Nostalgia

Guests look on inside the Magic Kingdom besides the Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse statue, Partners, at Walt Disney World Resort

Stepping onto Main Street, U.S.A., might still smell like sweet waffle cones, but if it has been 15 years since your last Walt Disney World vacation, brace yourself for a massive culture shock. Over the past decade and a half, Disney has executed an aggressive, multi-billion-dollar overhaul of the Magic Kingdom. Credit: Lee (myfrozenlife), Flickr While corporate executives pitch these ...

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