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PHOTOS: Disney Cruise Veteran Shares the Cons of Disney Cruising

Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse appear concerned as a Disney Cruise Line ship passes by a bustling city shoreline.

If you’ve ever wanted to experience a Disney Cruise but haven’t had the chance yet, you’re not alone. Many fans think of a Disney Cruise as an incredibly luxurious experience considering the extravagant prices. However, one Guest recently shared what she’s learned from Disney Cruising with Insider, and it’s not as glamorous as you might think. RELATED: NEW Itineraries Announced for ...

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Disney World Updates Official Website to Address Guest Behavior

A guest browses the Disney World website on their phone, featuring a spotlight on Disney World Courtesy with iconic Mickey Mouse, Cinderella Castle, and park visitors enjoying the magical atmosphere in the background.

The Walt Disney World Resort is not alone in terms of theme parks experiencing increased incidents of Guests fighting (both verbally and physically, and among themselves and with Cast Members.) Several fights have been captured on camera and shared to social media at theme parks across the country over the course of this year, prompting some theme parks to even ...

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The Real Stories Behind The EPCOT Holiday Storytellers

Mickey Mouse dons festive holiday attire and poses by beautifully wrapped gifts, with the dazzling glow of Spaceship Earth shining in the Epcot night. Nearby, EPCOT’s beloved Holiday Storytellers enchant guests with seasonal tales, bringing Disney World’s holiday magic to life.

One of the most beloved traditions of the holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort is the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Disney describes this EPCOT festival as “a spirited seasonal event inspired by cultures near and far” and “an international yuletide extravaganza” where Guests can celebrate holidays from around the world! In practice – since most of the ...

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How to Spot Different Types of Theme Park Design at the Disney Parks

Mickey Mouse, dressed as a construction worker and holding a wrench, is featured atop detailed blueprints and building plans, evoking the playful creativity behind Disney park design.

For anybody looking to get into the theme park industry and the field of theme park design – or anybody just interested in the hard work that goes into the “magic” of our favorite Parks, attractions, and experiences – the definitive, must-read book for the field is David Younger’s fantastic Theme Park Design & The Art of Themed Entertainment. Younger ...

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What Is a Theme Park Show Writer, and What Do They Do?

Mickey and Goofy gather next to a show script written by a Disney Parks entertainment writer, spotlighting a spooky poem about ghostly voices and the iconic Haunted Mansion.

In the world of theme park and themed entertainment design, a huge variety of disciplines come together to make a ride, attraction, stage production, or, more generally, a “show” of any sort. Some of the roles tasked with making these shows come to fruition are obvious. A lighting designer is responsible for the lights, a sound designer for the sound, ...

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Did Disney Kill Japan’s Nara Dreamland Theme Park?

Donald Duck poses in front of the deserted Nara Dreamland, with its iconic, weathered castle and vacant walkways creating an eerie backdrop.

Is Disney responsible for the death of the beloved midcentury Japanese theme park, Nara Dreamland? When Guests think of a theme park in Japan, their first thought is likely Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo Disneysea, perhaps followed by Universal Studios Japan. Many people would not even be able to recall the small, antiquated amusement park constructed by a hopeful Japanese businessman ...

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Disney Guests Doused at Wilderness Lodge During Cold Front Storm

Donald Duck, umbrella in hand, welcomes guests inside the impressive Disney Wilderness Lodge Resort, surrounded by iconic wooden beams and rustic teepees that capture the magic of Disney’s wilderness-themed destination.

Have you ever visited Disney’s Wilderness Lodge at the Walt Disney World Resort? If you have, you’ll know the Deluxe Resort hotel is famous for its picturesque setting which blends a luxury experience with down-to-earth accommodations. First opened in 1994 as part of an expansion to the Magic Kingdom Resort Area, the Wilderness Lodge draws inspiration from our National Parks’ ...

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Disney Parks Announces Closure of Popular Pixar ‘Cars’ Attraction

Mickey Mouse stands with a forlorn expression beside Lightning McQueen from Pixar Cars, under a prominent "Sorry, We're Closed" sign, embodying the unmistakable emptiness and disappointment fans feel when Disney Parks aren’t open.

A fan-favorite attraction based on the hit Disney Pixar film, Cars (2006), will apparently close in early 2023 according to the Disney Parks calendar. Cars tells the story of stuck-up racing celebrity, Lightning McQueen, and his journey to realizing what’s truly important after becoming stranded in the small Route 66 town of Radiator Springs on his way to race for ...

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Disney Imagineer Confirms Secret Changes to ‘Dinosaur’ at Animal Kingdom

Mickey Mouse and Pluto join dinosaur skeletons for a fun photo op in front of the DINOSAUR attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with a lively “Shh!” adding to the playful atmosphere.

The news about changes to DINOSAUR, a popular thrill ride utilizing enhanced motion vehicles, comes on the heels of a D23 Expo announcement to completely replace Dinoland, U.S.A. at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. Many Guests give Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park a reputation for being the most “chill” in terms of environment out of all four theme parks at the ...

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After Closing Midday Thursday, This Walt Disney World Park Will Be Closed This Friday and Saturday

Donald Duck is encased in ice as Minnie Mouse watches with concern at Disney’s Blizzard Beach, surrounded by colorful water slides and wintry décor, capturing the park’s signature frosty fun atmosphere.

Earlier this morning, the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning lasting until 4 p.m. on December 15. The tornado warning included the possibility of a lightning storm, small hail, heavy rainfall, and dangerously high winds. After the tornado warning and the subsequent nasty weather rolls through Central Florida, a cold front is expected to follow. Now that the tornado ...

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