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New ‘TRON’ Ride Vehicles Were “Not the Very Best of Ideas” says Former Imagineer

Over the past few days, Disney fans have taken over social media to share their thoughts on the new TRON attraction that is coming to Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park. Initial reactions to the ride vehicles have disappointed many fans, and the discussion of inclusion and accesibility in the parks is once again ignited. Former Disney Imagineer Jim Shull shared ...

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The Behind-the-Scenes Haunted Mansion Tour You Can Do For Free

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“Welcome, Foolish Mortals!” The Haunted Mansion is a classic Disney ride, one sure to conjure plenty of smiles, frights, and nostalgia. Inspiring Disney Park merchandise, Halloween parade floats, movies (starring Eddie Murphy and now Owen Wilson), and even The Muppets Haunted Mansion Disney+ show, the dark ride attraction features a ride-through tour in Omnimover vehicles called “Doom Buggies”. Featuring classic Disney ...

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This Beloved Magic Kingdom Experience Is Still Missing A LOT of Performers

Elsa in her sparkling blue gown atop a vibrant parade float next to Cinderella Castle during the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, with a bold red question mark hovering between them.

The Walt Disney World Resort is home to several memorable live performances, most of which have returned to the theme parks since prior closures due to the pandemic in 2020. Parades were among the last forms of live entertainment to return to Disney Parks, with the Festival of Fantasy Parade only back at the Magic Kingdom since March 9, 2022. ...

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Seeing Your Favorite Disney Movies Could Soon Be More Expensive

Guests enjoying a movie inside the theater; outside, the lively entrance of an AMC cinema features a fountain where visitors often pause to check out ticket prices before joining the fun inside—just another stop for entertainment seekers along their theme park adventure.

The movie theatre experience has changed dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic boosted streaming services as people opted to stay home during surges and theatres were forced to stay closed depending on local restrictions. While pandemic-era restrictions have been removed, the movie theatre experience remains far from normal. Fewer movies than ever before are going to theatres in the first place, ...

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This Closure Could Impact How You Arrive at the Magic Kingdom

Cinderella Castle towers on the left, while the monorail glides by crowds enjoying a lively day; on the right, guests approach Disney’s Grand Floridian via a walkway marked with an under construction sign, all beneath a bright blue sky.

With so many forms of complimentary transportation, easy-to-navigate roads, and even several walking paths for certain theme parks and Resorts, getting around Walt Disney World is a breeze. In fact, complimentary transportation and, in some cases, the ability to walk to the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, are among the best perks of staying at a Walt Disney ...

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The Cast of ‘Avatar’ Have a Special Message for Disney Cast Members

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Avatar: The Way of Water took over theatres everywhere when it opened to massive success this December. The movie, which is the sequel to the 2009 installment Avatar directed by James Cameron, has been an enormous success. The movie was so successful that Walt Disney World Resort decided to bring the world of Pandora to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. In ...

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Could Pleasure Island Ever Return to Disney World?

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Today we readily accept the bustling nightlife scenes at Walt Disney World Resort as part of the diverse makeup of various experiences to be enjoyed by Guests. But that wasn’t always the case. It wasn’t until the establishment of Pleasure Island that the idea of clubbing and more adult-oriented entertainment on Disney property even took off. Once presented as a ...

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NEW Changes Revealed for Housekeeping at the Walt Disney World Resort

At Walt Disney World, housekeeping designs whimsical towel animals and arranges Disney plush toys on the bed, topped off with a playful Donald Duck illustration for guests to discover.

If you have vacationed to Walt Disney World since the theme parks and Resorts reopened in 2020, you are likely aware of several changes that had been made following the pandemic. Many of the most noticeable changes took place at Disney Resorts, where housekeeping services had been limited, largely due to staffing challenges. While Disney had previously announced that full ...

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New Filing Details Proposed Changes to Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District

Mickey Mouse greets guests in front of a firetruck, with the iconic geodesic dome and glowing red-lit fire station nearby, all set within the lively atmosphere of Disney World's Reedy Creek Improvement District.

The Florida state government has officially moved forward on the issues proposed last year by Governor Ron DeSantis regarding special districts in the state, including Disney’s own Reedy Creek Improvement District. A bill filed today, February 6, 2023, has been introduced to the House and is set to move on to the Senate if it is passed. While the DeSantis ...

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Riders Struggle to Fit on TRON Lightcycle / Run Vehicles During Early Previews

Guests speed along on the Tron Lightcycle / Run coaster at Magic Kingdom, with a glowing blue canopy overhead and Goofy nearby for a fun photo op.

Disney’s newest thrill ride, TRON Lightcycle / Run is set to open to the public this April, but previews are already underway for Walt Disney World Cast Members. The attraction, which initially debuted at Shanghai Disneyland when the Park opened in 2016, features unique ride vehicles which allow Guests to “Enter the Grid,” just as the action sequence is seen ...

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