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Guests Arrive to Find Haunted Mansion No Longer Visible at Disney World

Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square has served as one of Walt Disney World’s most atmospheric themed lands since the park opened in 1971, transporting guests to colonial America with cobblestone pathways, historic architecture, and the looming presence of the Haunted Mansion overlooking the Rivers of America. Credit: Michael Gray, Flickr The Gothic revival estate has remained largely unchanged for over five ...

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Disney World Rushes to Repair Slinky Dog Dash After Guests Raise Safety Concerns

Disneys Hollywood Studios

Disney World fans have been on edge lately, and honestlyโ€ฆ itโ€™s not hard to understand why. Between major construction walls, closures, and constant operational changes, the parks have felt a little more unpredictable than they used to. But what really gets people talking isnโ€™t even the big projects. Credit: Patrick McGarvey, Flickr Itโ€™s the smaller stuff. Because when Disney lets ...

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Disney Backpedals on McDonalds: Drops Surprise Announcement

Mickey Mouse shocked in front of McDonald's

McDonald’s has revealed a new location with Disney, cementing its legacy within the House of Mouse. Credit: Disney McDonaldโ€™s and Disney Just Did the Unthinkable Thereโ€™s something undeniably comforting about the familiar rituals of a Disney day. Whether youโ€™re strolling through Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris or unwinding after a long afternoon in Walt Disney Studios Park, guests know ...

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Disney Just Filed New Permits That Will Forever Change Hollywood Studios

Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is undergoing a significant transformation, with new permit filings from Walt Disney Imagineering indicating that changes are progressing rapidly. The latest permits, filed on February 17, focus on signage installation in the former Animation Courtyard, which closed permanently in September 2025. Grand Avenue, including Muppet*Vision 3D and Mama Melrose’s, also closed earlier in 2025 to make way ...

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Disney Kicked Guests Out of This Beloved Hotel Restaurant Without Warning

A resort building with a waterfront view, illuminated at twilight. The structure features a combination of modern and rustic architectural styles, surrounded by palm trees. The calm water in front reflects the lights and trees, creating a picturesque scene reminiscent of the Gurgling Suitcase at Disney's Old Key West Resort.

Disney’s Old Key West Resort is important in Disney Vacation Club history because it was the first DVC property built. For over 30 years, returning guests have enjoyed the spacious villas and relaxed Florida Keys atmosphere. One cherished tradition is the photo wall at Olivia’s Cafe. Hundreds of picture frames displaying DVC member family photos have been on the walls ...

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Disney Wait Times Shatter Theme Park Records for Viral Donuts

The Walt Disney World Railroad boarding station near the entrance of Magic Kingdom on Main Street, U.S.A., during a cloudy day with guests and security cast members.

Disney resort dining has evolved considerably over the decades from simple quick-service operations offering basic meals to sophisticated food and beverage programs featuring seasonal specialties, limited-time offerings, and Instagram-worthy creations designed to generate social media buzz and drive guest traffic to specific locations. Credit: Disney Parks Port Orleans French Quarter has long been beloved for its New Orleans-themed atmosphere and ...

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Disneyland Paris to Close 24 Year Old Theme Park Next Month

Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris has undergone continuous evolution since its 1992 opening as Euro Disney, adapting to European market preferences while maintaining Disney’s signature themed entertainment standards and gradually expanding beyond its initial two-park configuration. Credit: Loren Javier / Flickr Walt Disney Studios Park, which opened in 2002 as the resort’s second gate, has long faced criticism for limited capacity, underwhelming theming ...

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Scaffolding vs. Steam: The Conflicting Signs Pointing to a Big Thunder Mountain Milestone

Disney Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Image

The silence in the back of Frontierland is finally being broken. For over a year, the iconic red spires of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad have stood as a stationary monument, stripped of the rattling trains and the echoes of “the wildest ride in the wilderness.” Since the coaster closed in early 2025 for its most comprehensive overhaul in decades, fans ...

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Disney Announces End of Monorail Service in 42 Days

Disneyland Monorail

Big news for Disneyland Resort guests… On February 16, the Southern California vacation destination confirmed the indefinite closure of two of its attractions beginning next month: the Disneyland Monorail and Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin. Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin Refurbishment Credit: Loren Javier, Flickr On Monday, an update to the official Disneyland Resort refurbishment calendar confirmed that Roger Rabbit’s ...

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Jack Sparrowโ€™s Compass Points to a New Horizon: Why Margot Robbie Is Officially Taking the Helm of โ€˜Pirates 6โ€™

Jim Carrey replace Johnny Depp

The horizon of the Caribbean is shifting, and for the first time in over two decades, the silhouette of the Black Pearl will not be guided by the eccentric, rum-soaked swagger of Captain Jack Sparrow. In a move that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and divided one of cinema’s largest fanbases, Disney has finally signaled a definitive direction for the ...

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