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May- 2025 -10 May
Disney’s CEO Bob Iger Is Now a Doctor—No Prescription Required
Bob Iger, the CEO of The Walt Disney Company, will be honored at Ithaca College's 130th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18, where he will receive an honorary Doctor of Letters degree. A proud alumnus of the college, Iger graduated in 1973 with a degree in television-radio, and his connection to the institution has remained strong throughout his illustrious career. The honorary doctorate is aw
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10 May
Tower of Terror Drama: Disney Guests Left Hanging for 90 Minutes
A recent incident at Disneyland Paris has left guests stranded on the iconic Tower of Terror ride for a significant amount of time due to a mechanical malfunction. The event, which took place yesterday morning, quickly became the subject of discussion among parkgoers. While the ride’s technical issue was resolved without incident, it sparked some unease among riders who were left suspended during
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10 May
Disney World Surprises Guests by Removing Popular Free Meal Deals
Recent Changes to Dining Offers Disney World has recently announced the cancellation of its popular free dining offers, which has left many guests surprised and disappointed. These dining deals, which have long served as significant incentives for families planning their vacations, provided complimentary meal plans to those who booked vacations. With summer approaching, the timing of this announce
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10 May
Drunk Guest Jumps into EPCOT Water, Leading to Removal by Security
In a bizarre and chaotic incident at EPCOT, a man’s drunken rendition of the American national anthem led to his removal from the park after he jumped into the American Adventure fountain. The incident, which was captured on video and shared across social media, has quickly gone viral, sparking both amusement and concern among Disney fans and parkgoers. A Viral TikTok Moment The video, which start
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10 May
Guests Stranded on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Due to Disruptive Guest Behavior
Guests aboard Disneyland Resort’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure experienced an unexpected delay recently, with some riders stranded for over an hour and a half. While Disney has not officially disclosed the cause of the breakdown, a TikTok comment from a guest suggests that disruptive behavior may have played a role. The commenter wrote: “Omg we were on that ride!! The ride got stopped cause these teena
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10 May
This $15.85m Mansion Lets You Watch Movies in the Millennium Falcon and Disney Fans Are Losing It
Imagine stepping through a luxury villa’s grand archway—only to end up face-to-face with Han Solo frozen in carbonite. Or tucking your child into bed as Olaf and Sven look on from the snowy slopes of Arendelle. Sound like a dream? In Disney’s Golden Oak, it’s just another Tuesday. A jaw-dropping new real estate listing has hit the market inside Walt Disney World’s most exclusive neighborhood, and
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10 May
Cedar Point Guest Films Unexpected Animal Breakout—Now the Internet Can’t Get Enough
Thrill-seekers weren't the only ones racing through Cedar Point this week. As anticipation builds for a blockbuster season featuring two brand-new attractions, the unexpected happened—and it had nothing to do with record-breaking heights or high-speed launches. In a moment that quickly became the talk of the park (and the internet), a handful of surprisingly agile and mischievous guests made their
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10 May
Incident Reported At Six Flags, Dramatic Flooding Hits Theme Park
Guests caught a dramatic incident on camera yesterday at Six Flags. The past few years have been huge for Six Flags. After a merger with Cedar Fair – which saw both parties' theme parks, including the likes of Knott's Berry Farm and Cedar Point – fall under the Six Flags banner, the group has gone on to conduct a swathe of sudden ride closures. Kingda Ka, the world's tallest roller coaster, closed
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10 May
Disney Resort Changes Incoming as Permit Filed for Guardians of the Galaxy Area
In a move that continues the evolution of Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort, a new permit has been filed that will permanently update the area outside Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!—a change that adds even more flavor to the Marvel-themed corner of Disney California Adventure Park. For years, the area near the Guardians attraction housed a now-unused FastPass distribution station,
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10 May
Changes, Character Bans and More Expected at Disney Resort
Disney magic is officially coming to Abu Dhabi. In partnership with Miral, an entertainment developer based in the United Arab Emirates, The Walt Disney Company will establish a new Disney resort on Yas Island—making it the seventh such destination globally. But while the announcement promises a fresh wave of storytelling and technological innovation, it also brings complex conversations to the fo
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