Right now, Walt Disney World Resort is embracing the spooky season with a spectacular array of Halloween decorations and themed events. Yesterday, August 9, 2024, marked the first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, signaling the beginning of the Halloween season. Guests visiting the park can immerse themselves in the Halloween spirit beginning on this fateful eve.

Disney Announces Removal of Halloween From Theme Parks Altogether

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

Thousands of Walt Disney World Resort guests struggle to function after riding Mission: SPACE at EPCOT. The NASA-style space travel simulator attraction is one of the only Disney Park rides that lets guests choose their intensity. The family-friendly “Green Mission” uses a light motion simulator and doesn’t spin. The “Orange Mission” truly simulates a mission to Mars with “a centrifuge that spins and tilts to simulate the speed and G-forces of a spacecraft launch and reentry.”

Guests Flee EPCOT in Droves Following Torture Allegations, Warning Spread Across Parks

It is often said that “truth is stranger than fiction,” and though The Walt Disney Company has long prided itself on the rich storytelling found in its various animated films that were inspired by fairy tales from centuries gone by, Disney has also embraced the art of adapting accounts of real-life events, though most fans might not have realized Disney’s attempts at the age-old “based on actual events” films.

Disney Magic Vs. the Truth: These Disney Films Weren’t the Studios’ Original Ideas

San Antonio, TX

SeaWorld is once again in the firing line after a tragic death was recorded at one of its theme parks. ‘Controversy’ and ‘SeaWorld’ often go hand in hand. The release of the documentary Blackfish (2013) exposed the reality of life for the theme park chain’s captive orcas – particularly Tilikum, a whale implicated in three deaths during his lifetime, including that of SeaWorld Orlando trainer Dawn Brancheau.

“She Did Not Survive,” SeaWorld Blasted After Tragic Theme Park Death

Hershey, PA

An iconic theme park in the United States has revealed dreadful news: It has confirmed a sudden closure, ceasing all operations starting today. Theme parks in America welcome millions of families yearly, eager to enjoy a day filled with fun and thrills, enjoying breathtaking attractions, unique experiences, and world-class entertainment offerings.

Iconic American Theme Park Reveals Sudden Closure, Halt of Operations Confirmed

Buena Park, CA

Knott’s Berry Farm has confirmed a permanent closure occurring in October. Located in Buena Park, California – just 10 minutes away from Disneyland Resort – Knott’s Berry Farm considers itself to be America’s first theme park. With roots dating back to the 1920s, the park...

Knott’s Berry Farm Confirms Permanent Closure After Halloween Outing

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is just a few months away, but thousands of Walt Disney World Resort guests aren’t looking forward to the usually-popular special event. Walt Disney World Resort spreads holiday cheer via decorations, food items, merchandise, and entertainment throughout Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal...

Christmas Canceled at Disney World, Thousands of Guests Impacted

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For the past few months, the main story surrounding the Walt Disney World Resort has been the drop in attendance. This April was the lowest month since the start of the Pandemic, and the attendance figures haven’t rebounded since then. It’s gotten so bad that Disney CEO Bob Iger...

People Are Coming to Florida, Just Not to Disney World

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

If we told you that there was an official Disney expansion in Mexico, one that Mickey Mouse himself attended for the opening, one that is heavily themed to all things Disney but it was never advertised or discussed, would you believe us?. When Disney opens a new location, it tends...

Disney Confirms Mexico Relocation, Exits and Ceases United States Operations

Known for flying across the London skies on a starry night, playing with the Lost Boys, and clashing swords with the villainous Captain Hook, Peter Pan has been a childhood icon for generations of parents and children who dream of flying off to Neverland. However, childhood fantasies might be coming to an end for the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up.

Peter Pan Attraction Officially Shut Down After Decades of Joy

Disney has finally released the first official trailer for its latest live-action remake. The wait is finally over, as The Walt Disney Company has officially unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming live-action Snow White remake. The new trailer was released during Disney’s D23 expo, an annual event where the...

Rachel Zegler Remakes 80+ Years of Disney History in ‘Snow White’ Trailer

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A legendary Disneyland attraction has closed. The original Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, has entertained and inspired guests for decades, largely thanks to its incredible selection of rides and attractions. Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan’s Flight, Space Mountain, and Pirates of the Caribbean are all equally iconic, though other experiences like the Disneyland Railroad are just as magical.

Classic Disneyland Attraction Turned Off Indefinitely, Ride Shut Down

Dozens of Disneyland Resort guests were left more than 100 feet up in the air, unprotected from the hot Southern California sunshine, after the Incredicoaster broke down. A video showed the guests stranded on the 120-foot tall roller coaster, eventually walking along the tracks to evacuate. This April, Walt Disney...

Disney Park Guests Burned on Attraction for Over an Hour

The Walt Disney Company has officially confirmed what will replace one of its most contentious movies to date as the Toy Story franchise gets majorly updated at the bi-yearly D23 Expo in Anaheim, Southern California. Taking to the stage at the Honda Center in the Golden State, Disney executives shared...

Disney Officially Reveals What Will Replace “Woke” ‘Toy Story’ Movie

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

Once again, the discussions of drag performers around children have been reignited. This time, it has to do with Disney’s decision to hire a drag queen to host and perform at this year’s D23 event. The show has ignited a wave of controversy and debate among fans and critics alike.

Drag Queen Host at Disney Event Faces Mixed Reactions

Disneyland and Walt Disney World share similar names, but the two destinations are stunningly different in terms of their rides, size, ticket prices, and so much more. Apart from these two stateside Disney destinations belonging on two different coasts, here's a breakdown of the major distinctions between Disneyland and Disney World.

Disneyland Vs. Disney World: Every Major Difference In Size, Castles, Cost & More

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“RIP Frontierland,” Disney’s Latest News Rocks Disney World Community

At this year’s D23 Expo, The Walt Disney Company announced a series of new attractions and experiences coming to the Disney theme parks worldwide. One has...

“RIP Frontierland,” Disney’s Latest News Rocks Disney World Community

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