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Jul- 2025 -15 July
Disney World Officially Removes Cinderella Overnight
Walt Disney World Resort has abruptly removed a tribute to one of its most famous princesses. The Cinderella statue, which has stood proudly outside the World of Disney at Disney Springs, was removed overnight, and there is no public word on when or if it will return. The life-size statue has been a fixture at Disney Springs for years, providing the perfect spot for photos and memories. Over the y
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15 July
Disney Pulled the Plug on This Pavilion Favorite
If you’ve strolled past EPCOT’s U.K. Pavilion lately and thought, “Wait… where’s the music?”—you’re not imagining things. Command Performance, the high-energy British rock band that usually livens up the gazebo with hits from across the decades, has vanished from their usual spot. But don’t worry—they’re not gone, they’ve just moved to a much bigger stage. This summer, Disney launched a surprise e
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15 July
Disney’s 70th Exhibit Just Revealed Splash Mountain — And Fans Are Happy About It
Disneyland fans were in for a nostalgic shock when a photo of the now-closed Splash Mountain appeared in the newly unveiled Disneyland 70 exhibit. This unexpected inclusion has sparked a renewed conversation about the ride’s controversial legacy, blending both sentimentality and criticism in the midst of the park’s anniversary celebrations. The Controversial Ride Makes a Return in the Exhibit Spla
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15 July
Toy Story Land Is Getting a HUGE Update
Construction at Disney parks usually brings a mix of excitement and frustration. But right now, something interesting is happening at Toy Story Land inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios—and this time, the updates feel like a step in the right direction. A New Snack Kiosk on the Way Nestled between the Toy Story Land restrooms and the path that leads into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a brand-new snack ki
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15 July
Disney Parking Lot Heist: Guest Steals From Car, TikTok Calls for Lifetime Ban
A TikTok video showing what appears to be a theft in the parking lot of Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now going viral—and the internet is not amused. Posted by user Nicolle Glancy, the video shows a guest in broad daylight allegedly removing a Stitch-themed car magnet from someone else’s vehicle. Captured by the vehicle’s onboard security camera, the clip has sparked outrage and concern across soc
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15 July
Goodbye! Major Marvel Stream Purged From Disney+
When Disney+ launched in late 2019, it quickly became a powerhouse of streaming, offering everything from classic Disney animation to exclusive originals. It served as a beacon for fans of Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, and beyond—especially during a time when in-home entertainment was at an all-time high. But with evolution comes change. Subscribers have already seen the platform undergo price increas
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15 July
Disneyland Paris Max Capacity: Castle Access Cut Off in Guest Overflow Crisis
Disneyland Paris found itself in the center of a crowd control headache on July 15, 2025, as guests were rerouted away from the park’s iconic Central Plaza after it hit capacity in the early afternoon. The incident, first shared by @DisneylandParisGuest on X (formerly Twitter), included a photo of shoulder-to-shoulder guests packed into the hub, with Cast Members instructing visitors to head to ot
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15 July
Disney Revamps Iconic Be Our Guest Restaurant
Here’s the scoop: starting July 16, Disney introduced a bunch of new and updated dishes at Be Our Guest. The Endive and Walnut Salad is a brand-new appetizer with Roquefort cheese, green apples, and a champagne vinaigrette. Sounds fancy, right? Then you’ve got the Pan-Roasted Arctic Char, which is the biggest standout on the updated entrée list. It’s got roasted potatoes, shaved fennel, and a citr
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15 July
Annual Passholders Send Message to All Other Guests Ahead of July 22
Get ready to fasten your seatbelts—Test Track presented by General Motors is back in the driver’s seat at EPCOT, and it's sporting a completely reimagined look and feel. Launching July 22, 2025, this redesigned attraction brings together the past, present, and future of transportation storytelling in true EPCOT fashion. The updated Test Track isn’t just about accelerating thrills. At its core is a
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15 July
Disney Cast Members Quietly Reveal This Unexpected Change
If you’ve been to Disney recently and felt like something was… different, you’re not imagining it. Cast members have been quietly passing along info about a policy shift that could make your park day smoother, especially if you or someone in your group uses the Disability Access Service (DAS). A Small Word, A Big Impact Here’s something that flew under the radar: Disney quietly changed its D
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