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VIDEO: Guest Resorts to Alarming Their Stroller to Combat Rampant Theft at Walt Disney World

Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck greet guests in front of the iconic Epcot sphere at Walt Disney World on a bright, sunny day, while nearby a visitor looks distressed after discovering their stroller has gone missing.

There’s no question that our world is constantly changing, but sometimes those changes aren’t for the best. For example, it seems that more theft than ever is occurring at Walt Disney World Resort. Guests visiting Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT are taking more measures to ensure their personal belongings aren’t stolen. But the extremes Guests are taking ...

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After a Four-Year Closure, This Walt Disney World Attraction is FINALLY Open!

Mickey Mouse waves from a train as Donald Duck greets guests up front, with Cinderella Castle rising in the background—capturing the enchanting atmosphere of Walt Disney World Railroad.

It has been a long time coming, but one beloved Magic Kingdom attraction has finally reopened! The closure began in 2018 when construction on Disney’s next big thrill ride, TRON Lightcycle / Run caused disruptions in Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom. With work on the new ride impacting a popular gift shop and another attraction, Guests at Walt Disney World ...

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The Walt Disney World Year In Review . . . 30 Years Ago?!

Three nostalgic Walt Disney World 1993 brochures showcase Mickey Mouse and beloved Disney characters on vibrant, eye-catching covers, capturing the magic and excitement of classic park adventures.

Like the past several years before it, for many of us 2022 was a bit of a bummer. The realities of a world still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic mean that many of our favorite things – like the Disney Parks – are struggling to return to normalcy. Certain rides and attractions remain closed, new ones are delayed, and the ...

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Pepper’s Ghost – The Unsung Hero of The Haunted Mansion (And Other Disney Attractions)!

A nostalgic stage illusion at a theme park attraction brings classic Pepper's Ghost effects to life, featuring iconic Snow White animation and a holiday-themed dining table decorated with festive garland.

You may not know who John Henry Pepper or Giambattista della Porta are, but if you’re a fan of the Disney Parks (and especially of the Haunted Mansion) then you certainly know their work – Pepper’s ghost. No, we’re not talking about an animatronic that can be found amongst the 999 happy haunts at the Disney Parks’ ghoulish mystery manors, ...

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The Top 5 Walt Disney World Hotel Backstories

Minnie Mouse welcomes Disney fans as she stands between two Walt Disney World resort hotels—one set in the bright daylight, the other glowing at dusk—inviting guests to explore the magical stories and immersive themes that make each hotel an enchanting part of the Disney experience.

The Walt Disney World Resort may just be the storytelling capital of the world. Everything at Walt Disney World has a backstory, and we mean everything. Ever Disney park and land, attractions/ride, and even stores and restaurants — every creation of Walt Disney Imagineering for all the Disney theme parks, in fact — has a backstory explaining how they got ...

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What Kind of New Music Can Disney Fans Expect in ‘The Little Mermaid?’

Ariel, the beloved red-haired mermaid, gazes upward from her underwater rock at Disney’s themed attraction, joined by two animated friends as they bring to life the enchanting world and vibrant new music of The Little Mermaid.

Previously, Disney announced that its 2023 live-action film, The Little Mermaid, would feature new music in the form of four original songs from composer Alan Menken, in collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Now, fans are wondering just what sorts of unique musical sequences Menken and Miranda will add to the iconic classic soundtrack. Of course, most Disney lovers know how the ...

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Disney Parks Releases New ‘Disney Story Beyond’ Feature at the Haunted Mansion

Minnie and Mickey Mouse appear startled as they stand before a haunted-looking mansion at dusk, surrounded by shadowy trees—capturing the thrilling, immersive atmosphere you’d expect during Disney’s Halloween festivities.

Have you heard about Disney Story Beyond, the new storytelling feature on the Disney Parks app which will let Guests discover new secrets of the Haunted Mansion? Disney has announced that the program will allow Guests to interact with characters from some of their favorite attractions as well as discover new plot elements pertaining to the mysteries surrounding the Haunted ...

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CEO Bob Iger Hints at Triumphant Return For Walt Disney Company

Mickey Mouse greets a guest at a Disneyland Resort event, surrounded by playful Goofy and Minnie Mouse artwork, with Disney CEO Bob Iger in attendance.

In a recent email Bob Iger, the newly reinstated CEO, said “there has never been a better time to be a Disney fan,” and spoke of “all the opportunities ahead” for the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. Of course, Disney fans, not to mention the Company itself, haven’t been having the best time recently. From high theme park ...

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Prince Eric Receives a Personality in Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Live Action

Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid appears alongside Ariel and another animated character, all displayed together against a vibrant, split-themed backdrop reminiscent of Disney entertainment.

During an interview with Entertainment Weekly on the Walt Disney Studios’ upcoming The Little Mermaid (2023), director Rob Marshall, revealed new information about the creative enhancements coming to the live-action version of love interest Prince Eric. Most notably, he addressed concerns over Prince Eric’s former lack of a “personality.” Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid tells the tragic story of ...

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Walt Disney World Railroad Shares Opening Date and First Look at TRON Additions

Mickey Mouse greets guests from the vibrant red Disney World Railroad train as the electrifying blue lights of the TRON roller coaster illuminate Tomorrowland nearby.

Disney Parks just shared an insider’s look at the fresh additions added to the Walt Disney World Railroad (WDWRR) for its reopening this holiday season, including a look at the new tunnel crafted for its intersection with TRON Lightcycle / Run. Since the WDWRR shuttered its stations in 2018, Disney fans have wondered when they’ll once again be able to ...

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