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New Pixar Ride Construction Spotted on the Streets of California

Coco scene

Thereโ€™s a unique excitement among Disney theme park fans when construction is spotted, turning initial announcements into tangible progress. Disneyland Resort revealed several attractions for Disney California Adventure at the 2024 D23 Expo, including a Coco dark ride based on the beloved Pixar film. Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro highlighted the use of advanced Audio-Animatronics technology to bring skeletal characters ...

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Iconic Space Mountain Ride Closing Down at Disneyland

More operational changes have hit The Happiest Place On Earth. Disneylandโ€™s Space Mountain may not be undergoing a headline-grabbing overhaul, but a newly confirmed refurbishment schedule shows that even the resortโ€™s most iconic attractions continue to receive careful behind-the-scenes attention. Beginning February 23, Space Mountain at Disneyland Park will temporarily close for a short refurbishment, with a reopening currently scheduled ...

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Disney Adults Just Got Dream Princess Sports Merch at Nightmare Prices

Disney Princesses

Disney faces the challenge of appealing to adult fans of princesses without creating merchandise that looks childish or costume-like. Traditionally, princess-themed items were designed for children, featuring cartoon graphics and dress-up costumes rather than sophisticated apparel suitable for adult settings. The rise of athleisure and sports-inspired fashion has opened up opportunities for Disney to create stylish options, such as baseball ...

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Waltโ€™s Homecoming: New Magic Kingdom Permit Confirms High-Tech Upgrade for Carousel of Progress

Historical photo of John Progress the animatronic.

In the bustling neon landscape of Tomorrowland, one attraction has always stood as the quiet, rotating soul of the Magic Kingdom: Walt Disneyโ€™s Carousel of Progress. For over fifty years, it has hummed along to the tune of optimism, a personal favorite of Walt Disney himself that debuted at the 1964-1965 New York Worldโ€™s Fair. Now, as of February 5, ...

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Disney Confirms DinoLandโ€™s Extinction After Major Demolition

Signage for DinoLand U.S.A.

For years, DinoLand U.S.A. was one of those places at Disneyโ€™s Animal Kingdom that people either loved, mocked, or secretly enjoyed even if they didnโ€™t want to admit it. It wasnโ€™t Pandora. It wasnโ€™t Africa. It didnโ€™t have the jaw-dropping visuals that made guests stop and stare. But it did have something important: identity. DinoLand had a clear entrance. A ...

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Disney Pulls New Permit in Desperate Attempt to Revive Failing Ride

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

Theme park enthusiasts closely monitor building permits filed by Disney to predict changes to attractions before official announcements. These permits reveal information on construction, refurbishments, and modifications. Disney files hundreds each year, with expiration dates that provide clues about project scope. A recently filed permit for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has drawn attention due to its unusually long expiration ...

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Managing the Mouse: Meet the Executives Shortlisted to Lead Disneyโ€™s $60 Billion Park Revolution

Josh D'Amaro

The corporate game of musical chairs at The Walt Disney Company has finally reached its definitive conclusion. On February 3, 2026, the Board of Directors made history by announcing that Josh Dโ€™Amaro is the new CEO of The Walt Disney Company, with Dana Walden ascending to the newly created role of President and Chief Creative Officer. D’Amaro, Iger, and Walden. ...

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Disney Makes Overnight Changes To Iconic Madame Leota in Haunted Mansion

Entrance to the Haunted Mansion ride at a theme park, with a sign reading "Lightning Lane Entrance." Guests, some in rain ponchos, walk nearby on a cloudy day. The mansionโ€™s gothic architecture is visible in the background.

Walt Disney World is known for making changes quietly, often overnight, and thatโ€™s exactly what happened this week at one of Magic Kingdomโ€™s most beloved attractions. Guests arriving at the Haunted Mansion noticed an unexpected visual shift involving Madame Leota, a character so closely tied to the rideโ€™s identity that even the smallest change draws attention. There was no announcement ...

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