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Disney Cracks Down on Selfish Guest Behavior, Enforces Controversial New Rule

A large metal dragon float passes in front of Cinderella’s Castle at Disney World during a parade, with crowds of people gathered under a bright blue sky with white clouds.

Disneyland Resort is cracking down on a popular guest behavior, enforcing a controversial new restriction. Disneyland Park guests can no longer claim parade viewing spots more than two hours early, and Disney cast members are patrolling Main Street, U.S.A., to force anyone waiting on the curb early to follow the rules. On May 16, the Disneyland70 celebrations began at Disneyland ...

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After 26 Years, Disney World Shuts Down Fantasmic! Show

Mickey Mouse dons his iconic sorcerer’s costume in front of the Fantasmic! logo, surrounded by vibrant fireworks and whimsical musical notes, capturing the thrill and wonder of Disney World’s legendary nighttime spectacle—an irresistible scene for park guests anticipating the next Fantasmic! show.

This week, nearly 10,000 Walt Disney World Resort guests were kicked out of Fantasmic! just a few minutes into a performance. Many Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests had waited over an hour and a half to secure their seats for the nighttime spectacular. Fantasmic! first opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on October 15, 1998, six years after its predecessor at Disneyland ...

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Magic Kingdom’s First Parade in a Decade Route and Showtimes Announced

The Disney Starlight parade led by the Blue Fairy in concept art from Walt Disney World Resort.

Starlight Parade Timing and Schedule The highly anticipated Starlight Parade at the Magic Kingdom is set to debut on July 20. It will feature two scheduled showtimes: 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. This arrangement allows visitors to select their preferred viewing time, thereby enhancing their overall park experience. At 10 p.m., a classic fireworks show, “Happily Ever After,” will take ...

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Disney Park Drops ‘Star Wars’ Feature – Are More To Come?

Mickey and Minnie Mouse

For years, the T-65B X-wing Starfighter stood guard outside Hyperspace Mountain in Hong Kong Disneyland’s Tomorrowland—a static but striking nod to a galaxy far, far away. Now, it’s gone. Its departure is the latest shift in a park that is both celebrating its legacy and reinventing itself. While Disneyland and Walt Disney World continue to build upon the immersive Star ...

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Community Opposition Increases as Disney Breaks Ground on North Carolina Expansion

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Overview of Disney’s Asteria Development Disney has officially broken ground on its Asteria development in Chatham County, North Carolina, a significant expansion that aims to redefine community living in the area. Announced in December 2023, the Asteria project spans approximately 1,500 acres and is intended to encompass around 4,000 residential units, community buildings, and extensive green spaces. These plans leverage ...

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Disney Confirms Permanent Tree of Life Removal at Animal Kingdom

A large, illuminated tree with a thick trunk and sprawling branches is adorned with colorful lights and patterns. Bright spots resembling stars light up the night sky in the background.

On Wednesday, Walt Disney World Resort confirmed more details about the replacement show coming to the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The original show, It’s Tough To Be A Bug!, closed permanently on March 16, 2025. Walt Disney World Resort first announced plans to replace It’s Tough To Be A Bug! in September 2023, promising ...

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Challenges Mount for Disney CEO Bob Iger Amid Declining Performance

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Iger’s Legacy at Disney: An Overview Disney CEO Bob Iger’s first tenure at The Walt Disney Company is widely recognized as a period of exceptional growth and innovation. Under his leadership, the company expanded its global presence with significant milestones, including the openings of Hong Kong Disneyland in 2005 and Shanghai Disneyland in 2016. Iger’s strategic acquisitions, notably Pixar, Marvel, ...

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‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Finally Arrives: Hit the Theaters or Wait for Streaming?

Scarlett Johansson's Zora Bennett in a the long grass in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'

Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) has arrived. Though it will be a couple of weeks before the new film hits theaters worldwide, it premiered at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London yesterday, June 17. Of course, the cast and crew were in attendance, with director Gareth Edwards (2014’s Godzilla, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) and Scarlett Johansson (Avengers: Endgame, Black ...

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Disney Fails To End Magic Kingdom Resort Disruption, Thousands of Vacations Affected

Bay Lake at Contemporary Resort

Walt Disney World has quietly extended one refurbishment in the Magic Kingdom resort area, and it will affect thousands of guests traveling to the Central Florida destination. Across the parks at Orlando’s Walt Disney World Resort, the House of Mouse works on several new experiences for future guests. Aside from the bigger changes like the overhauls at Magic Kingdom Park, ...

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