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McDonald's released some collector's cups this week, and people have responded by quickly putting them on resale websites and commenting on the quality.

McDonald's 'Collector's Meal' cups fetching high prices on resale market

Doritos announced an out-of-this world partnership with both SpaceX and St. Jude Children's Hospital to launch their new COOL RANCH® Zero Gravity chips this week.

Doritos launches 'Zero Gravity' chips in partnership with SpaceX, St. Jude's

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Thursday marks the official opening of Chick-fil-A’s first-ever elevated drive-thru restaurant in Georgia. Its super-sized kitchen sits above a set of four drive-thru lanes.

Chick-fil-A's first elevated drive-thru restaurant opens

A popular spot has closed at Walt Disney World, once again leaving members with limited options. Earlier this year, Disney announced that the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member lounge at EPCOT would be closing for renovations. This space is designed for DVC members, offering them a place to sit and relax, complete with complimentary snacks and beverages.

Disney World Closes All Locations at Theme Park, Members Left Without Any Options Indefinitely

Louis the alligator experienced a shudder-inducing malfunction in front of riders on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort. Videos of the incidents were posted on social media amid concerns about ongoing maintenance issues on the Magic Kingdom Park attraction. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened on June 28, 2024,...

Disney World Performer Dies in Front of Magic Kingdom Guests

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A popular theme park has issued an official statement after guests realized that its 97-year-old roller coaster is supported by a haphazard stack of concrete blocks. Terrifying though some attractions may be, theme parks are built to extremely tight safety codes. Whether you want to ride something like Disney’s innocuous boat ride “it’s a small world” or a hypercoaster like Cedar Point’s Top Thrill 2, you can rest easy knowing that every single attraction undergoes rigorous testing – and that stringent measures are in place to ensure wellbeing of all guests.

Theme Park Faces Questions as Guests Realize 97-Year-Old Roller Coaster Is Held up by Blocks

A guest has detailed a terrifying incident that occurred at one Disney theme park this week. For nearly 70 years, families have flocked to Disneyland Resort for its unique ability to create lasting memories across generations. The park offers a blend of attractions – from classic rides like “it’s a small world” and Pirates of the Caribbean to encounters with beloved Disney characters – ensuring that every family member, regardless of age, enjoys their day at the “Happiest Place on Earth.”

Young Child Struck and Dragged by Vehicle in Disney Park Incident

At D23 Expo last weekend, Chairman of Disney Experiences Josh D’Amaro revealed some major changes coming to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Walt Disney World Resort. The Magic Kingdom Park attraction has stirred controversy in the last few years as cultural shifts make the raunchy ride themes uncomfortable for some Disney Park guests.

Demolition Announced for “Offensive” Pirates of the Caribbean Ride, Disney Gives Timeline

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Magic Kingdom Park as we know it will soon cease to exist, as Walt Disney World Resort has filed permits to change Frontierland and beyond. Walt Disney Imagineering publicized early construction plans just days after announcing expansions at D23 Expo 2024. During the “Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase,” Chairman of Disney...

Magic Kingdom Ceases To Exist, Demolition Scheduled

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

Orlando, FL

Disney is set to be in significant danger as of 2025. The Walt Disney Company is gearing up with exciting new projects, as CEO Bob Iger announced at the beginning of 2024. Among the anticipated releases are new films in the beloved Frozen, Moana, and Zootopia franchises. Additionally, Disney is...

Disney World’s Operations to Cease Summer 2025 Per Recent News Release

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Tragedy and scandal struck the Walt Disney World Resort this week after the death of 42-year-old Kanokporn “Amy” Tangsuan at Disney Springs. After a food-allergy-related incident at Raglan Road, Disney is currently embroiled in a controversial legal battle with her husband, Jeffery Piccolo, who filed a $50,000 lawsuit.

Tragic Disney World Death Pulls Fans Out of Parks

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Disney has seemingly ditched a popular and “magical” feature in its theme parks. The Walt Disney Company prides itself on its vast collection of theme parks, advertising places like Walt Disney World as “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” While this claim could likely be refuted, it’s hard to deny just how many magical rides, attractions, and experiences await at places like the Magic Kingdom or the original Disneyland Resort.

Disney Stops MagicBand Feature After 8 Years

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

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Disneyland to remove 'stereotypes' of Indigenous people from Peter Pan ride

Disneyland is planning to update the Peter Pan's Flight attraction to remove stereotypical depictions of Native Americans after Disney undertook a similar update at Disney World...

Disneyland to remove 'stereotypes' of Indigenous people from Peter Pan ride

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