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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.

โ€œManipulating the Youthโ€: Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Doubles Down Following Disney World Lifetime Ban

A man smiles broadly while standing in front of a castle and a statue of a man holding hands with a mouse character, iconic symbols of the Disney Company. The image is in black and white, and the atmosphere appears slightly foggy.

The political landscape in Florida has officially entered a new era of volatility as 2026 kicks off with a high-stakes confrontation between the stateโ€™s largest employer and a rising Republican star. James Fishback, the 30-year-old investor and Florida gubernatorial candidate, is not just demanding an apology from The Walt Disney Companyโ€”he is now accusing the entertainment giant of โ€œmanipulating the ...

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The “Un-Dolly” Move: Why Long-Time Guests are Threatening to Skip the 2026 Season

A blonde woman in a sparkly white outfit stands with her arms outstretched in front of the Dollywood sign. The background features trees with autumn foliage and a stone wall below the sign that reads "Dollywood" with the tagline "Love every moment." The scene embodies the spirit of Dolly Parton.

For decades, Dollywood has been the gold standard for Southern hospitality. While other major theme parks embraced a “screens-first” approach, Dolly Partonโ€™s sanctuary in the Smoky Mountains remained a place where personal connection and “mountain heart” were the main attractions. Credit: Jeremy Thompson, Flickr But as we enter the 2026 season, that reputation is under fire. A wave of new ...

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Disneylandโ€™s New Frontier: How 2026 Construction Permits Reveal the Path to a Third Park

Walt Disney in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle

The “Blue Sky” era of Disneyland speculation is officially over. As we enter the first week of January 2026, The Walt Disney Company has shifted from theoretical presentations to physical groundbreaking. A series of massive construction permits filed in late December 2025 and early January 2026 have confirmed that the long-awaited DisneylandForward initiative is moving into high gear, forever altering ...

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Beyond the Tease: What Disneyโ€™s Silence Reveals About the Future of the Carousel of Progress

As we move into January 2026, a significant question mark hangs over Tomorrowland. It has been over five months since Disney teased a “major update” for the Carousel of Progress at the 2025 D23 event, yet the attraction remains in a state of stagnant animation. Credit: Disney While other announced projectsโ€”like the Cars expansion in Frontierland and the Big Thunder ...

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Police Cordon Off Disney Springs Parking Garage Following Discovery of Deceased Guest

Two police officers in uniform stand in front of the Disney Springs welcome sign, with buildings and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.

The “Disney Bubble” was tragically burst on the night of Friday, January 2, 2026, as law enforcement confirmed the discovery of a deceased individual at the Walt Disney World Resort. Credit: Disney Just as the global tourism hub was transitioning out of its massive New Yearโ€™s celebrations, a heavy police presence descended upon Disney Springs, the resortโ€™s premier dining and ...

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2026 Disney Dining Plan Shake-Up: Major Restaurants Return, But Critical Gaps Remain

A couple dressed in elegant attire enjoys a romantic meal at one of those enchanting Disney restaurants. The man, wearing a suit, is sipping a drink, while the woman, in a white dress, is smiling and holding a fork. Another couple can be seen dining in the background, with a waiter nearby.

As the clock struck midnight and 2026 officially began, the “Disney Dining Plan Panic” that gripped the fan community in late December has partially subsided. For weeks, travelers were alarmed to see dozens of the resortโ€™s most popular dining destinations missing from the official 2026 list. However, a significant update on January 2, 2026, has seen over two dozen of ...

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The Six-Year Trap: How Disney Worldโ€™s โ€œMemoryโ€ Led to a December 2025 Animal Kingdom Arrest

A smiling Disney World security officer in uniform talks to a child.

As we ring in 2026, many travelers are making resolutions to visit the “Most Magical Place on Earth.” However, for one guest who attempted to enter Disneyโ€™s Animal Kingdom in late December 2025, the trip ended not with a ride on Flight of Passage, but in the back of an Orange County Sheriffโ€™s patrol car. Credit: Brittany DiCologero, Inside the ...

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โ€œThere Will Be Hell to Payโ€: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Threatens Disney After Being Banned for Hosting a ‘Political Rally’ on Property

Disney CEO Bob Iger looking worried in front of the Walt Disney Company building.

The fragile peace between the Walt Disney World Resort and the Florida political establishment has shattered on the very first day of 2026. James Fishback, a Republican candidate for Florida Governor and outspoken CEO of Azoria Partners, is making national headlines after being forcibly removed and trespassed from Disney property during the peak of the holiday season. Credit: Inside the ...

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