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Business
Masterclass in Shade: Bob Iger Responds to Chapek’s Memoir and Admits Disney’s Greatest Mistake
When excerpts from former Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s tell-all memoir, Behind the Castle Walls, went public, Hollywood braced for a messy public brawl. In his book, Chapek launched a fierce defense of theme park price hikes, accused Bob Iger of a “relentless” effort to sabotage his leadership, and alleged that Iger secretly resign
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Disney Parks
Disney Patent Reveals AI Animal Alerts That Could Change Animal Kingdom Visits
Disney has not announced a new attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but a newly published patent application sketches out a future in which artificial intelligence could watch animals and tell people when something noteworthy is happening. The proposed system uses camera imagery and machine learning to identify animals and behaviors, th
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Disney California Adventure Park
After 15 Years, Disney Confirms Makeover of ‘The Little Mermaid’ Ride
The Little Mermaid – Ariel's Undersea Adventure has practically vanished behind construction materials at Disney California Adventure Park, as an extensive exterior refurbishment continues to expand across the attraction's building. Construction Spreads Across the Building Scaffolding wrapped in dark scrim fabric first appeared on t
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Disneyland Park
Disneyland Guest Claims She “Almost Died” After Drinking at Oga’s Cantina
A trip to Oga's Cantina took a frightening turn for one Disneyland Resort guest, whose viral TikTok video documenting a startling reaction to a Star Wars-themed cocktail has now been viewed millions of times. The Drink Behind the Scare TikTok user Mylee (@anaamyle) posted footage this week from a visit to Oga's Cantina, the bar tucked ins
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Disney Parks
Disney Pulls Tech From Tiana’s Bayou Adventure as Ride Struggles Ahead of Shutdown
Walt Disney World’s newest headline attraction is facing a rough stretch on its countdown to a major maintenance overhaul. Weeks before Magic Kingdom takes Tiana’s Bayou Adventure offline for an extended fall refurbishment, guests visiting the musical bayou are reporting visible wear and tear inside the attraction. From frozen animatronic
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Disney’s Railroad Returns, but Another Shutdown Is Days Away
Train enthusiasts visiting Disneyland Paris have a small reason to celebrate this week, though it comes with a fairly short shelf life. The Disneyland Railroad's Fantasyland station has reopened after being unavailable for some time, giving guests a chance to experience a more complete version of the classic attraction. The catch is that
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Disney World’s Skyliner Shutdown May Have Parents Looking at Different Hotels
Anyone who has taken small children to Walt Disney World knows that getting onto a ride isn't always the hardest part of the vacation. Sometimes, it's simply getting everyone from the hotel to the park. That process could become a little more complicated for families staying at several popular Disney World resorts in January 2027. The Dis
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Disney Quietly Reveals NEW Quick Service Dining Location at Florida Resort
Walt Disney World has more in store for Disney's BoardWalk than anyone realized. While most of the attention this month has centered on the end of Atlantic Dance Hall's public nights and the arrival of Hurly-Burly, a small mention in a members-only magazine suggests the waterfront is also getting a new place to eat. The hint came from Dis
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Attractions Team Leader at Major Florida Theme Park Arrested While at Work
A Universal Epic Universe employee was taken into custody inside the park this week after Orange County deputies say he tried to meet a child he had been messaging online. According to investigators, that child was actually an undercover deputy. “Orange County deputies arrested a Universal theme park employee they say tried to meet
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After 22 Years, Disney World Quietly Removes Opening-Day Pop Century Staple
Walt Disney World guests returning to one of its most recognizable hotels may notice an unexpected empty spot during their next visit. On September 23, crews arrived at Disney’s Pop Century Resort and removed a familiar piece that had become part of the hotel’s nostalgic scenery. Workers lifted it from its longtime home, hauled it away, a
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