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

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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

The exhilarating and hilarious world of Cars is back! But not as a film, but rather an experience. Announced at Horizons, the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater are racing into Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort. A new area inspired by the Pixar...

Two New Attractions Inspired By ‘Cars’ Are Racing To Magic Kingdom

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

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

On Saturday, August 10, Disney confirmed at the D23 Disney Horizons Experiences Showcase that Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will be getting its very own Villains Land, featuring two major attractions, dining, shopping, and much more! There have been rumors that Disney was planning to build a land dedicated to all the iconic villains, but it was never officially confirmed until today. We don’t have many details yet, but if the finished land is anything like what the concept art suggests, it’s going to be iconic.

The Highly-Anticipated Villains Land Is Confirmed to Be Coming to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

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Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

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The Mandalorian (and Grogu) are getting their first ride in Disney’s theme parks. As part of the big panel announcing new attractions coming to Disney’s theme parks around the world at D23 this weekend. the company confirmed that the Millennium Falcon ride at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland and Walt Disney World will be getting an update — a “brand-new adventure” that will feature the Mandalorian and Grogu.

The First ‘Mandalorian’ Ride Is Coming to Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge

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

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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

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Universal Orlando Resort is home to three incredible theme parks: Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay. The resort's fourth theme park, Universal Epic Universe, will debut in 2025.

Everything we know about Universal Orlando’s new park, Epic Universe

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When The Walt Disney Company started its feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over the state’s Parental Rights in Education Act, known by its critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, DeSantis and his allies continually said that Disney had “gone woke.”. The explanation of...

Fans Call Out Disney’s Hypocrisy After Ending Splash Mountain, but Bringing Deadpool to the Parks

[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"

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

Fans of Pixar’s Monsters Inc. will be pleased to know that a brand-new land themed around the film is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. The announcement was made Saturday evening during the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23. The official Disney Parks TikTok account posted the video...

‘Monsters Inc.’ Land Coming To Hollywood Studios

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

New information has emerged regarding an upcoming event at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom. Thousands of guests will be forced to exit the park historically early. Two of Walt Disney World’s most sought-after hard-ticket events, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, both unfold at Magic Kingdom towards the end of the year.

Update: Disney World Forces Thousands To Leave Magic Kingdom Early in Favor of Guests Spending More

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I've been going to Disney World in Florida for nearly 30 years, so I've pretty much done it all. But there are certain things I'll never do again.

8 things I'll never do at Disney World after visiting over 100 times

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‘Like I could’ve got hibachi for that price.’. What’s the most you would pay for a Chick-fil-A meal? Whatever number you gave is probably still lower than what this first-time Chick-fil-A customer’s meal cost.

‘Did I get got?’: Chick-fil-A customer questions if she got scammed after one meal comes out to $30

On Saturday, August 10, Disney announced at the D23 Disney Horizons Experiences Showcase at the Honda Center that a Lion King-themed land is coming to Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris. The area is called Pride Lands and will be dedicated to the characters and stories from the 1994 animated film The Lion King, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. There will be plenty of opportunities for dining, shopping, and character meet-and-greets.

A Lion King-Themed Land Is Coming to Disney Adventure World, Featuring a Brand-New Flume Ride

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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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