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Two Accidents Reported on 69-Year-Old Disneyland Ride in Just a Few Days

People drive colorful, futuristic cars on Autopia.

Disneyland Resort’s Autopia ride has been part of the park since its opening in 1955, marking almost 70 years of operations. But last week, two separate accidents halted the attraction in a matter of just a few days. These days, Autopia is known more for its nostalgic charm and distinct gasoline smell than its modern-day thrills. Despite numerous technical updates ...

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Too Soon! Universal Trolls Disney Over Muppet*Vision 3D Closure

On the left, an empty theater shows Muppet characters on the screen; on the right, the large spinning Universal Studios globe stands outdoors with palm trees and blue sky in the background.

On June 7, Disney World guests flocked to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to experience Muppet*Vision 3D before it closed its doors permanently. Back in November, Disney announced that the beloved attraction would be permanently closing and Muppets Courtyard would be demolished — including PizzeRizzo and Mama Melrose’s — to make way for a new area themed after the 2001 Pixar film, Monsters, ...

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5 Years Later, Disney Parks May Finally Bring Back Much-Missed Annual Pass

A whimsical fairytale castle with striking blue spires rises above lush trees, evoking the enchanting centerpieces found in world-famous theme parks, set against a vivid blue sky.

Plenty has changed about Disney parks in the five years since COVID-19, including Annual Passes. Since the onset of COVID-19, Disney’s Annual Pass programs have undergone significant transformations worldwide. In 2021, Disneyland in California discontinued its longstanding Annual Passport program, later introducing the Magic Key system. This new structure requires reservations and includes various tiers with differing access levels and ...

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Deadpool Exit Finally Generates Public Statement From Ryan Reynolds

On set at the filming of Deadpool 3

Ryan Reynolds is no stranger to a well-timed punchline. The actor, who has embodied Deadpool for nearly a decade, responded this week with characteristic sarcasm to a surprising bit of Marvel casting news. Reynolds’s Deadpool debuted in 2016 with a bang—both commercially and critically—revitalizing the Marvel character after a widely mocked appearance in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). Since then, he ...

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Disney World Guests Get Extreme Warning Ahead of Summer Trips

A monorail glides over a scenic park with vibrant flower beds and floating floral decorations on a sunny day.

Summer Temperature Predictions for Florida The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a summer marked by extreme heat conditions across Florida, particularly impacting Disney World vacations. Meteorologist Johnna Infanti indicates that visitors can expect temperatures to regularly breach the low 100s. Considering last year’s record-setting heat, which notably affected guest experiences, this summer is anticipated to follow a similar ...

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Jaws Could Be Among Universal Studios Great Britain’s Attractions

A mechanical shark emerges from the water near a boat, causing a group of tourists seated in a nearby tour boat to react with excitement and fear. The scene appears to be part of an amusement park attraction at Universal Orlando, with a staff member observing in the background.

Universal Studios Great Britain doesn’t open until 2031, but that hasn’t stopped fans from speculating on what the company’s first UK resort might include. Harry Potter, Jurassic World, Paddington, Back to the Future, and James Bond have all been floated as likely candidates, but there’s one name the rumors haven’t put forward yet, and it’s perhaps the most obvious: Jaws. It’s ...

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Warning: Most Guests Shouldn’t Visit Disneyland or Disney World Until 2030

Four teenagers laughing and talking in front of the twilight zone tower of terror attraction in Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park on a sunny day.

Disney’s mantra has always been about endless imagination. But right now – and for the foreseeable future – visitors to Walt Disney World and Disneyland are feeling the growing pains of that creativity. Massive overhauls are underway at pretty much every major Disney park, promising jaw-dropping new lands and attractions — but also plenty of noise, closures, and reroutes. If ...

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After Decades in the Game, Dollywood Is Beating Disney

Dolly Parton with her guitar in front of Dollywood

In a crowded theme park industry dominated by giants like Disney, one regional park in Tennessee has quietly risen to global prominence. Located in the scenic Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood has earned top honors as America’s favorite theme park for 2025, marking the third consecutive year it has surpassed even Disneyland in California and Disney World in Florida. Since opening ...

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