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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.

Survey Reveals Bleak Future for Disney Fans—Unless You’re Among the Wealthiest

Mickey Mouse is waving and smiling while standing on a stage. He is wearing his signature outfit, which includes red shorts with white buttons, a black tuxedo jacket, a white shirt, and a yellow bow tie. Sparkling golden lights and a dark background create a festive atmosphere.

Every year, Katapult, the international guest experience design company, releases its survey on theme park trends and guests’ wants/needs. This year’s survey looked at the impact of guest behavior and how theme parks can change over the next five years to meet that need. According to the survey results, guests are looking for more immersive lands based on pre-existing intellectual ...

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The Construction Zone: Yet Another Magic Kingdom Attraction Shuts Down Yesterday

Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square

Disney fans better prepare themselves for what 2025 is going to bring to the Magic Kingdom. If you’re planning a trip to the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” you can expect a lot of construction and ride closures. Today marks the final day for another Magic Kingdom opening-day attraction, joining the ever-growing list of rides and attractions that are closed ...

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Is a Magic Kingdom Transformation Coming? Disney’s Next Big Plans Revealed

A fantastical landscape featuring a castle atop a rocky mountain, surrounded by glowing pools and jagged formations. Birds fly in a colorful, twilight sky. Small figures wander in a magical, illuminated valley.

It’s no secret that Magic Kingdom will be a construction zone for the foreseeable future. Big Thunder Mountain has already shut down for a year-long refurbishment that has already started. Soon enough, Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island will close to make room for the new Cars and Villains Land. That will create construction zones throughout most of Frontierland, ...

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Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland Slowly Vanishes—Here’s What’s Next

The beauty of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation is that it is completely immersive. Once you drive through the Disney World arch, everything in the real world seems to disappear. When guests walk down Main Street, U.S.A., they’re not in Central Florida. Somehow, Disney World transported them to Main Street during Walt Disney’s childhood. It’s the same feeling at ...

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Splash Mountain Replacement Struggles With Operational Issues After Months of Opening

A group of people enjoy a ride in a log-shaped boat on a water theme park attraction. The ride winds through a green, rocky landscape with splashes of water creating an exciting atmosphere.

In the classic 1995 comedy Friday, Chris Tucker’s character is looking for something to drink at his friend’s house, but they don’t have what he wants. He responds with, “Y’all ain’t never got two things that match. Either y’all got Kool-aid, no sugar. Peanut butter, no jelly. Ham, no burger. Daaamn.” For Disney fans, it’s starting to feel that way about Tiana’s ...

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How Disney World’s 2025 Construction Projects Are Leading Some Passholders to Reconsider Renewals

A large crowd of people walk down a wide path in a park or festival setting. Traditional architectural structures with ornate roofs line the walkway, and the sky is partly cloudy.

It started with a simple question on social media, but as with most things on social media, things quickly got out of hand. Guests were asked if they were renewing their 2025 Walt Disney World season passes, and the answer was overwhelmingly “no.” Most answered that a Disney World season pass was no longer cost-effective. With Disney increasing charges on ...

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