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8 Disneyland Cast Members Rushed to the Hospital After Hazmat Incident

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The number of Disney cast members sent to the hospital after a hazmat incident backstage in Tomorrowland on March 10 has risen from five to eight. Disneyland Resort also said that paramedics on the scene treated additional employees. No Southern California Disney Park guests were harmed, but several attractions, walkways, and other guest areas were closed as a result of ...

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Disney World Updates Monorail Experience Effective March 2026

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Walt Disney World Resort has quietly made a retro-inspired update to the Monorail that transports guests to Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, the Transportation & Ticket Center, and several Disney Resort hotels. Let’s take a look! Walt Disney World Monorail Goes Retro Credit: Disney This week, Central Florida Disney Park guests noticed something different when traveling on the Monorail after dark. ...

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Disney Completes Long-Abandoned Tomorrowland Project After 3 Years

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If you’ve walked into Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom recently, you might have noticed that the iconic entrance rocks have been fully repainted after a lengthy renovation process that began in 2023. Initially refreshed to a sleek finish, the project stalled, leaving some rocks in a faded gray for nearly 2.5 years. In early February 2026, crews resumed work, unifying the ...

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This 54-Year-Old Disney Hotel Is Shutting Down Major Amenities

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Walt Disney World has revealed further details about the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a 54-year-old hotel that opened alongside Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971. Beginning March 23, 2026, the main tower will undergo exterior refurbishment as part of a project that started in September 2024 and is scheduled to continue through late 2027. The hotel’s distinctive design, ...

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Union Steps In to Allow Freedom of Speech for These Cast Members

People in the Italy World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT.

A neutral arbitrator has ruled that the Patina Restaurant Group violated its third-party cast members’ contract and the National Labor Relations Act by demanding that workers remove union buttons at EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion. This decision allows staff at Tutto Italia, Tutto Gusto, and Via Napoli to wear union buttons while working. The ruling comes as Patina Group faces scrutiny from ...

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Marvel Star Confirms She’s Playing Mother Gothel in Disney’s Tangled

Rapunzel kneels on the grass, gazing up with a warm smile at Flynn Rider in a magical moment inspired by Tangled.

Kathryn Hahn has confirmed she will play Mother Gothel in Disney’s live-action remake of Tangled, ending speculation about the iconic villain’s casting. In an Instagram post, she announced the news while wearing a t-shirt featuring her character. This comes after rumors emerged when Scarlett Johansson stepped back from the role to focus on other projects. Hahn will star alongside Teagan ...

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Disney Quietly Hides ‘Toy Story 5’ Secrets Inside Classic Magic Kingdom Ride

L to R: Jessie, Woody, Bullseye and Buzz on the runway in 'Toy Story 2'

Disney has quietly planted a major hint about Toy Story 5 (2026) inside one of Magic Kingdom’s most recognizable attractions. When Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin reopens following its extensive refurbishment, guests may notice more than just improved gameplay and updated ride vehicles. Imagineers have hidden new Easter eggs throughout the attraction—subtle details that could tease elements from Pixar’s next ...

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Magic Kingdom’s 2026 Construction Spree Now Hits Main Street, U.S.A.

Three construction workers wearing helmets and holding blueprints discuss the architecture of a building resembling a decorative town hall with a clock tower under a clear blue sky. The building has red brick, white columns, and American flag bunting inside of Magic Kingdom, near the Rivers of America location at Walt Disney World Resort.

Main Street, U.S.A. is designed to feel timeless. From the moment guests step under the railroad station and enter the park, the street presents a nostalgic version of small-town America filled with turn-of-the-century architecture, ragtime music, and familiar sights like the Emporium, the Main Street vehicles, and Casey’s Corner. Yet even the most classic areas of Magic Kingdom occasionally receive ...

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