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Jun- 2025 -20 June
Magic Kingdom to Host Two Showtimes for Starlight Parade Experience
Starlight Parade Showtimes and Route The much-anticipated Starlight Parade is set to debut at the Magic Kingdom on July 20, bringing excitement and delight to guests. It will feature two showtimes: one at 9 p.m. and the second at 11 p.m. This allows visitors to choose their preferred viewing time, enhancing their overall experience at the park. In between the parade showtimes, the classic firework
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19 June
Disney Now Enforcing Strict Parade Rule, Restricting Guest Behavior
Disneyland Resort is stepping up its enforcement of a new parade policy that is stirring up some controversy among park guests. The policy is focused on restricting when guests can claim their spots along the parade route, and Disney cast members are now patrolling Main Street, U.S.A., to ensure everyone follows the new rules. This comes in response to overcrowding issues, as guests have been lini
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19 June
SeaWorld Turns to Ticket Discounts After Viral Shutdown at Aquatica
It wasn’t the start to summer SeaWorld had planned. As temperatures rose across Florida, so did tensions inside one of the company’s Orlando parks—culminating in a full-scale shutdown that left guests confused and staff scrambling. Aquatica, SeaWorld’s water park, was forced to close abruptly last week after a TikTok-organized swarm of teenagers overwhelmed the premises. Eyewitnesses described the
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19 June
Disney Just Made It Possible to Visit Attractions Without a Park Ticket — Find Out How!
For Disney fans, the experience of stepping into a park and enjoying iconic rides, attractions, and lands is one of the highlights of any vacation. However, as much as everyone dreams of visiting Disney parks frequently, the reality is that the costs can add up quickly. Between the price of park tickets, accommodations, food, and souvenirs, a trip to the parks is often a once-in-a-while affair for
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19 June
Report: Death of Young Orca at SeaWorld Reopens Long-Running Debate
SeaWorld is once again under the spotlight. The marine park brand—once synonymous with awe-inspiring orca performances—now finds itself walking a fragile line between tradition and controversy. While roller coasters have begun to eclipse tanks in marketing materials, the orcas remain, quiet and ever-watched. With parks in Orlando, San Diego, and San Antonio, SeaWorld has leaned on its orcas for de
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19 June
RIP Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster: Disney World Announces Death of 25-Year-Old Ride
Walt Disney World Resort has shared an update about the Muppets retheme coming to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith next year. In November, Walt Disney World Resort announced that the iconic Disney’s Hollywood Studios roller coaster will be reimagined to feature the Muppets, replacing the current Aerosmith theme. The ride will remain operational under its current theme through the end of
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19 June
Dopey Is Back in Disney World—And You Only Have a Few Weeks to See Him
A rarely seen Disney character has quietly made his return to EPCOT, and Passholders who are quick enough can catch him before he disappears again. Dopey, one of the original Seven Dwarfs from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), is now appearing solo in the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT—but only for a limited time. The meet-and-greet is being held at Der Teddybar from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily
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19 June
Big Savings Are About to Disappear at Disney World —Here’s What to Know
Disney World guests hoping to save on a summer vacation will need to act quickly as one of the company’s most generous promotions is nearing its expiration date. The resort’s seasonal discount, which offers up to 30% off hotel stays, is only valid for trips booked and taken before July 31, 2025. That gives potential travelers just a short window to make their plans if they want to lock in a lower
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19 June
Only Universal Passholders Can Access This Secret ‘Jaws’ Experience
For fans of Spielberg’s classic thriller Jaws (1975), June 20 isn’t just another summer day—it’s the birthday of a movie that changed cinema forever. And now, 50 years later, Universal Orlando is honoring that milestone with a mysterious Annual Passholder experience that has fans on edge—in a good way. On Friday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Universal Annual Passholders can head over to the UOAP Lounge
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19 June
Criminal Trail Grows: Another Person Admits Guilt in Perry Overdose Case
In the aftermath of Matthew Perry’s untimely death, the investigation into how the actor, known best for his role as Chandler Bing in Friends, ended up using a deadly dose of ketamine has continued to unfold. Perry’s passing, which came as a shock to his many fans, was initially ruled to be the result of an accidental overdose. Despite his well-documented history of addiction, many had believed th
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