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

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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Orlando, FL

A new report from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reveals that six guests were hospitalized for at least 24 hours after visiting Walt Disney World Resort. Theme parks are generally very safe, and Disney goes to great lengths to ensure the wellbeing of its guests. However, even...

Disney World Update: Six Guests Rushed to Hospital After Theme Park Mishaps

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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

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She was like an intriguing cross between Charlie's Angels actress Kate Jackson and Popeye movie star Shelley Duvall. Her name was Beth Howland, and it's been 8 years since her tragic death from lung cancer on May 24, 2016, just four days before what would have been her 75th birthday.

A Look Back at the Life of Actress Beth Howland (From TV's 'Alice'): 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

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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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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

A trip to a Disney theme park is supposed to be a magical time when friends and families can create lasting memories. Disney parks are full of fun rides and attractions, delicious food, incredible character meet and greets, and stunning nighttime spectaculars. It seems hard to believe that anything could go wrong when you are spending the day at Disney.

Fire Breaks Out on Iconic Disney Attraction

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

During the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 2024, the Mickey Mouse company revealed plans to introduce the first-ever audio-animatronic based on its founder, Walt Disney. The piece will be included as part of an addition called Walt Disney: A Magical Life, which promises a new show for the Main Street Opera House in Disneyland. Expect to learn more as we wait for it to debut sometime in 2025, where it will be included in the rotation with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. Until a more specific release date is shared, you can see a few early concept images below.

Disney to Create the First-Ever Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic for Disneyland Show | D23 2024

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

At Disney World's Magic Kingdom, get ready for new attractions inspired by Disney Villains and Cars characters. From chaotic Disney Villains land to thrilling Cars -themed attractions, Magic Kingdom is set for a major expansion. Animal Kingdom is also undergoing changes with new Indiana Jones and Encanto rides. Get your...

Your Favorite Disney Villains Are About To Conquer Disney's Magic Kingdom

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On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

[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"

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

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Imagine going to a rock concert but, between the songs, the lead singer tells you news about new theme park rides. That’s exactly what happened Saturday night at D23 2024. In front of 12,000 people at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro revealed what’s coming up for Disney parks, cruises and more over the next several years. And, once he’d announce something, there would be a song about it. Or sometimes the song was first, then the news. It stretched things out a lot so the whole thing took about three hours long but don’t worry. We’ve got the highlights for you.

All the Coolest New Things Coming to Disney Parks

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 no exception. The Disney Experiences Showcase panel Saturday was where Disney execs announce everything that is coming to Disney Parks around the globe. Here...

D23 2024 Disney Parks Announcements Recap

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BREAKING NEWS: New Attractions and Surprises Announced for Disneyland

While the Imagineering pavilion on the D23 show floor has left a lot to be desired this year, Saturday night’s spectacle was full of actual announcements...

BREAKING NEWS: New Attractions and Surprises Announced for Disneyland

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