One of the world’s most iconic and exhilarating roller coasters has officially closed at Disney. Space Mountain has officially concluded its 40+ year run at the Tokyo Disney Resort, ending all operations permanently on Wednesday, July 31. This marks a monumental moment for The Walt Disney Company and the...

Disney’s Space Mountain Closed Forever, Ride Ends Operations After 40+ Years

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D23 is happening this weekend, so some major news is coming from Disney. One of the biggest news is the confirmation of an entire theme park getting a name change, along with other rather disappointing news. Disney D23 Reveals Big News; Confirms Official theme park Name-Change and Other Disappointing News.

‘Walt Disney’ Confirmed To Be Erased From Park’s Official Title as Major Announcement Causes Disappointment

Future Walt Disney World Resort guests, rejoice! Demolition at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is on hold–for now. In 2020, Walt Disney Imagineering took the first step to removing DinoLand U.S.A.–Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s theme park within a theme park. After the COVID-19 Disney Park closures, Walt Disney World Resort announced that The Primeval Whirl roller coaster wouldn’t reopen alongside the rest of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

Disney World To Demolish Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Timeline Confirmed

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Disney fans, your wishes have been granted! A new villains land is coming at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. The big news was announced by Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’amaro at D23 Expo, an annual event that covers everything Disney, from Pixar to Marvel, 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm, etc. The convention was held on Aug. 9-11 at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. D'amaro kicked off the presentation by sharing that they are "moving dirt" and that there "are plans” in regards to several projects for the theme parks.

Walt Disney World Announces Villains Themed Land, Fans React

Disney has confirmed an end date for Deadpool. It’s been a long time coming, but Deadpool is officially part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) – the third installment in the franchise – premiered in July and has already raked in $590.6 million at the box office, setting it on track to become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.

Goodbye, Deadpool: Disney Confirms End of Controversial Superhero

A recent decision out of Disneyland Resort has some guests convinced that the Mouse officially replaced Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow. The change comes weeks after Disneyland Park premiered its updated Fantasmic!, which closed for over a year after a devastating animatronic fire in 2023. Disney Parks fans were excited to see refreshed versions of their favorite scenes, including one inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.

Final Decision: Disney Officially Replaces Johnny Depp

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Less than a week after its debut, Disney has removed a reference to The Simpsons from its theme parks. At the tail end of July, Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion dark ride finally reopened following a months-long refurbishment. This refurbishment is still ongoing, with several outdoor areas being changed and expanded upon. Haunted Mansion is currently operating as its seasonal overlay, Haunted Mansion Holiday, a special, limited-time version based on The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993).

Disney Quickly Removes ‘Simpsons’ Character From Parks, Status Unknown

The D23 Expo is practically a giant advertisement for all things Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and more, and it’s where the studio can show off the latest tech and toys coming to the parks. As exciting as that sounds, one new feature in particular might change how we mix and mingle with our favorite Disney characters.

Disney Ends Character Meet and Greets at D23

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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is nearing an uncertain future following stern news confirmed by the band. The Walt Disney Company has leaned heavily into its expanding portfolio of intellectual properties to bring all-new experiences to life in Disney Parks worldwide, from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise, Disney Animation movies, and Pixar films, to mention a few.

Aerosmith Confirms Devastating News, Disney World’s Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Could Soon Be Replaced

Guests don’t have much longer to enjoy a classic Disney theme park attraction. Ahead of the closure of Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters at Tokyo Disney, the resort has unveiled a new “Complete the Mission” sticker commemorating the attraction. This is the second attraction to close permanently...

Disney Prepares to Close ‘Toy Story’ Ride Forever, New Replacement on the Way

Disney has unveiled a new policy for this year’s D23 expo. All eyes and ears are pointing toward The Walt Disney Company’s D23 Ultimate Fan Event, though Disney will be enforcing a new policy not seen during previous years. As part of a new set of rules, the Disney Parks announcement panel at this year’s D23 event will not be made available to the public.

Disney Heavily Restricts Access to Theme Park Updates, General Public Blocked From D23

On Saturday, August 10, Disney announced at the D23 Disney Horizons Experiences Showcase that the first-ever Monsters, Inc. land is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which will be home to Disney’s first suspended rollercoaster, with construction beginning in 2025. Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro and legend Billy Crystal took to the stage to reveal plans for a living, breathing, and not-at-all-scary Monsters-inspired area where you’ll be able to stroll the streets alongside your favorite monsters.

A Monsters, Inc. Land is Coming to Hollywood Studios, Featuring Disney’s First-Ever Suspended Roller Coaster

Get ready to be immersed and step into the World of Disney Imagineering at D23. This year’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is making history with its largest show floor ever, and Walt Disney Imagineering has truly outdone itself with the “Imagineering: Behind the Dreams” pavilion.

Check Out the “Imagineering: Behind the Dreams” Pavilion at D23

Earlier this week, Disney reported profit from its Experiences unit — which is mostly its theme parks — fell 3% this past quarter and the company warned things probably aren’t going to get much better in the near future. Disney’s chief financial officer CFO said: “Lower-income consumers are a little stressed and shaving a little bit off their time at the parks.”

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Kings Island is making a big splash of their own in 2025. Next year, Kings Island’s Soak City Water Park will debut first-of-its-kind thrills and chills with the addition of RiverRacers, the first and only dual-racing water coaster in Ohio, and seven new kids’ water slides in the riverside-themed kids’ play area, Splash River Junction. Hundreds of new loungers and chairs also will surround the new area with seating options in both the sun and shade.

Kings Island Announces RiverRacers, Splash River Junction for Soak City in 2025

Fans are eagerly anticipating all the news and announcements from D23 2024's Disney Parks panel. While Friday's Disney Entertainment Showcase featured Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Animation, and Pixar revealing their upcoming slates, Saturday's Disney Parks panel promises to drop major news and updates concerning the Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, and more.

D23 Disney Parks 2024 Panel: Every Major Announcement from the Event (Live Blog)

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Monsters Inc. is one of the most popular Pixar franchises. Since premiering in 2001, the movie captured the hearts of many. The franchise has spawned a sequel, a Disney+ show, and many theme park rides. However, none of the rides have been in the domestic parks. The international parks have gotten experiences centered around best friends Mike and Sulley, but nothing in Florida or California. That is about the change. At D23, it was announced that Monstoroplis was coming to Walt Disney World.

Monsters Inc. Land Coming To Walt Disney World

Josh D'Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, announced new "jaw-dropping" experiences and lands at the Disney Experiences showcase in Anaheim, California, on Saturday.

Disney announces 'Avengers,' 'Indiana Jones' rides, along with villains-themed land

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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D23 2024 Disney Parks Announcements Recap

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (also known as the D23 Expo) has become the hub for all Disney Parks announcements, and the 2024 event was...

D23 2024 Disney Parks Announcements Recap

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