A few characters have gone missing from a Disney theme park. Credit: Bastien Nvs, Unsplash Related: Disney Makes Entrance Changes at Magic Kingdom, Fall Guests Affected The Disney theme parks are best known for their long lists of rides and attractions. From classic coasters like Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to iconic dark rides like Haunted Mansion and ...
Read More »After Magic Kingdom Location Blocked Off at Disney World, Updates Surface
Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort is undergoing its largest transformation and expansion in its 54-year history. Credit: Inside the Magic Over the last few months, Disney has drained and cleaned the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom, dismantling long-held riverboat channels and excavating silt in the riverbed surrounding Tom Sawyer Island. Scenes of heavy machinery and scaffolding ...
Read More »Disney Makes Entrance Changes at Magic Kingdom, Fall Guests Affected
Disney World is shaking things up this fall. Credit: Inside the Magic As fall continues, guests at Walt Disney World Resort are experiencing some interesting operational updates—especially at Magic Kingdom Park. With the return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this past August, Disney once again adjusted opening hours to give guests extra time to enjoy the park before the evening ...
Read More »Disney, Beware: 5 Rival Theme Parks Set To Open Soon
Disney has been the leading theme park operator since Walt Disney opened Disneyland in 1955, but is that era coming to an end? In recent years, a wave of immersive, high-budget, IP-driven parks has surged onto the global stage. Stretching from the U.S. to Asia and beyond, the theme park landscape is rapidly evolving, with challengers poised to rival – ...
Read More »Significant Update Revealed for Animal Kingdom Replacement Land
The major development was captured this week. Credit: Steven Miller, Flickr Disney’s next big project at Animal Kingdom is turning heads after a major development left fans both stunned and excited. The upcoming Encanto-themed attraction, which will be the centerpiece of the park’s reimagined Tropical Americas area, has taken a significant step forward. Construction walls now surround large sections of ...
Read More »Disney Sparks Fury After Quietly Using AI To Transform Its Theme Parks
The age of AI is officially underway at Disney parks and, unsurprisingly, some fans aren’t happy. The Walt Disney Company has been clear about its interest in artificial intelligence. In September, it filed a patent aimed at advancing animatronic technology within its theme parks. The filing outlines a system that integrates AI with projection technology to produce more seamless and ...
Read More »Disney’s Beloved Fantasmic! Losing Its Magic With Broken Lifts and Missing Fireworks
Longtime fans of Disneyland Resort’s iconic nighttime spectacular, Fantasmic!, are sounding the alarm after ongoing technical issues have left the beloved show in a diminished state. Social media posts from visitors detail missing effects, broken lifts, and an absence of pyrotechnics, prompting concern about whether the production can maintain its legendary status. Credit: Disney Missing Effects Cause Upset A guest ...
Read More »Disney Adds New Shopping Discount After Park-Wide Price Increases
If you’re a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder, there’s some good news in the midst of a season marked by price hikes: Disney is giving back in the form of a limited-time 20% discount at DisneyStore.com — an exclusive perk just for Annual Passholders. Credit: Inside the Magic This new offer starts October 15 and runs through October 26, 2025, ...
Read More »‘Star Wars’ Rey Project Confirmed by Lucasfilm, Other Sequel Trilogy Characters Returning
The galaxy far, far away is heading back to theaters — but perhaps the best Star Wars stories aren’t happening there anymore. Disney and Lucasfilm are preparing The Mandalorian & Grogu for release in May 2026, the franchise’s first film since Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker (2019), followed by Star Wars: Starfighter in 2027. But while the ...
Read More »With Removal From Character Breakfast, Disney Has Taken Disney Junior Characters Out of Hollywood Studios
Removal of Disney Junior Experiences Disney has significantly changed Hollywood Studios by discontinuing the Disney Junior Play ‘n’ Dine experience at Hollywood & Vine. This closure effectively removes Disney Junior characters from the park, disheartening many families. The former character breakfast was a popular attraction for young visitors, allowing them to interact with beloved characters such as Vampirina, Doc McStuffins, ...
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