The dream of the UK’s very own ‘Disneyland’ theme park is officially dead. There are plenty of impressive theme parks worldwide, from Universal Studios to Knott’s Berry Farm to Dollywood. However, for many, Disney set the standard for immersive experiences upon opening Disneyland Park in 1955 – and continues to do so to this day. Unsurprisingly, that means that plenty ...
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Cast Members Use Codes to Secretly Alert Emergency Situations
There is no denying that Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and other theme parks worldwide are run like a well-oiled machine. Disney invests lots of time and money into training the next generation of talented cast members at the Disney parks and on Disney Cruise Lines, a feat that has resulted in a standard for excellent service resort-wide. Working ...
Read More »Next Disney Park Could Open in Africa, Government Reports
Constituents are begging a Nigerian politician for updates after he made a campaign promise to bring the next Walt Disney World Resort to Africa. The 2023 proposal would bring new Disney parks to the hills of Enugu, a city of about 860,000 people. 2023 was a tumultuous year for Walt Disney World Resort. After former Disney CEO Bob Chapek started ...
Read More »Permanent Park Closure? Guests Fear the End for Disney World Park
Could the “temporary” closure of one Disney World park end up being permanent? Some fans seem to think so. In the 50+ years of Walt Disney World Resort, only one park has ever closed down for good. While Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom are all going strong, River Country – the resort’s first-ever water park – permanently ...
Read More »Disney Parks Slapped With $1.4 Million Fine by Government Over “Seriously Damaging” Move
Two Disney theme parks were slapped with a massive $1.4 million fine this week. Since opening Disneyland Park in 1955, Disney’s theme parks have remained a reliable source of income for The Walt Disney Company. Currently, it operates five resorts worldwide (its sixth, Tokyo Disney Resort, is technically operated by The Oriental Land Company), with its cumulative parks revenue totaling ...
Read More »Confirmed: Disney’s New Park Quietly Opens in Colorado, Takes a Unique Direction
A brand-new Disney park quietly opened in the heart of Denver, Colorado, much to the surprise of the entertainment giant’s fans. But though it became increasingly popular with guests, its ownership was even more “striking” than its attractions, and its financial shortcomings ultimately led to its demise. Related: Colorado Governor Offers Asylum to Mickey and Minnie Mouse After Success, Disney ...
Read More »Disneyland Implements $580 Upcharge, Guests Blocked From Four Rides
The next Disney theme park land looks like one of the best yet – but the reality is that not everybody will get to enjoy it. All Disney resorts across the globe routinely receive new additions to their theme parks. Some of these are more exciting than others (for example, compare hype levels for Jessie’s Critter Carousel versus The Incredicoaster), ...
Read More »New Disney Parks Signage Restricts Guest Access: No Admission
If you are planning on visiting Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris, be sure to have a reservation to enter, or you may be turned away at the gates. After the pandemic, all Disney theme parks implemented capacity limits to ensure proper social distancing. Now, years after the initial surge of COVID-19 has subsided, none of the parks have ...
Read More »Demolition Update: Disney Destroys Entire Building, Park Transformed Beyond Recognition
Entire buildings have been demolished as Disney continues to transform the majority of one theme park. Like Walt Disney said, no Disney park is ever complete as long as there’s imagination left in the world. The reality, however, is that not every Disney theme park has unlimited space to make the products of its imagination a reality. Related: Demolition Update ...
Read More »Massive $1.9 Billion Disney Expansion Gets Green Light Despite Backlash
After a lengthy council meeting, the City of Anaheim has approved DisneylandForward – meaning there’s just one more step to go until Disney can go ahead with expansion plans for its oldest theme park resort. With The Walt Disney Company investing an incredible $60 billion into its theme parks over the next decade, there’s been plenty of debate as to ...
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