Walt Disney World Resort has officially destroyed one of the original icons of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, which opened nearly 27 years ago. The demolition comes as Walt Disney Imagineers transform DinoLand U.S.A., the kitschy theme park within a theme park, into a Tropical Americas-themed land called Pueblo Esperanza. DinoLand U.S.A. opened alongside Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park on ...
Read More »The Popular Disney Vacation Experience That One Guest Says You Should Avoid
When people think about taking a Disney vacation, many of them automatically think about visiting a place like the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida or the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. But Disney is so much more than its theme parks. Nearly thirty years ago, Disney took to the high seas when it launched its own cruise line, and ...
Read More »Muppet*Vision 3D Faces Criticism for Sexist Themes Before Permanent Closure
Disney Parks fans are fuming after a Walt Disney World Resort guest publicly celebrated the upcoming closure of Muppet*Vision 3D, calling the decades-old attraction sexist and outdated. At D23 Expo 2024, Walt Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the long-rumored Monsters, Inc. (2001) door coaster and a themed land would come to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Early concept art suggested that ...
Read More »Online Complaint Sparks Debate Over Remote Work at Disney World
In the ever-evolving landscape of remote work, one trend has caught the attention—and sparked debate—across social media and theme park communities: using Walt Disney World as a makeshift office. A growing number of remote workers who live near the resort have discovered the joy of blending business with a touch of magic, turning theme park visits into productive workdays. Armed ...
Read More »After 44 Years, Disney World Rips Out Old West Roller Coaster
After 44 years of thrilling Walt Disney World Resort guests, one of Magic Kingdom’s classic attractions is finally getting a major overhaul. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad—the beloved Old West roller coaster that has long been a staple of Frontierland—is currently undergoing a massive transformation. The End of an Era for Frontierland In recent years, Walt Disney World Resort has made ...
Read More »Disneyland Replaces Original “it’s a small world” Icon After 69 Years of Operation
As part of an ongoing refurbishment project, Disneyland Resort has temporarily replaced the iconic “it’s a small world” clock face with a 2d decal. “it’s a small world” opened in Fantasyland at Disneyland Park on May 28, 1966, after initially premiering at the New York World’s Fair in 1964. Walt Disney, Mary Blair, Rolly Crump, Marc Davis, and Alice Davis ...
Read More »Disney World Plans Adults-Only Parody Event for Late 2025
Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, is widely considered to be the most magical place on the entire planet. The only other such places that exist are the five Disneyland resorts around the world (unless you’re more of a Universal Studios fan, of course). Teeming with characters from your favorite Disney movies, with themed lands home to many attractions, ...
Read More »Disney World’s Sold-Out Event Returns, But It Comes with a Big Twist
Disney fans are a very dedicated bunch of people, who love to hear about anything and everything happening at Disney Parks, on the Disney Cruise Line, or at Disney Resorts around the world. That’s why, in 2009, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Disney would be hosting its first-ever D23 Expo — the ultimate Disney fan event. D23 is held ...
Read More »Disney Park Closes Its Gates, Guests Denied Entry Despite Reservations
It’s not every day that a Disney park reaches capacity, but that’s exactly what happened yesterday at Blizzard Beach. Guests were turned away at the entrance in the early afternoon—even some staying at Disney Resorts who were counting on a relaxing day of water park fun. For those hoping to float the lazy river or conquer Summit Plummet, it was ...
Read More »Bob Iger’s Disney Expansion Forces Closure of Beloved NYC Memorial
A treasured part of New York City’s cultural and historical fabric is in serious jeopardy—and not because of fire or fairy tales. The New York City Fire Museum, housed in a 120-year-old firehouse on Spring Street, has been shuttered since May 2024 after suffering millions in structural damage. The cause? Construction next door to build Disney’s massive new corporate headquarters ...
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