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May- 2025 -15 May
Pin Traders Hit Hard by Eviction—Here’s Why They’re Upset
Pin traders at EPCOT are voicing their frustration after being evicted from their long-standing trading spot underneath the iconic Spaceship Earth, also known as the EPCOT Ball. The popular area, which has been a gathering place for fans of Disney pins for years, is no longer available to the traders. Instead, they have been relocated to a new outdoor bench area near the Creations Shop. A Change i
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14 May
This Overhyped Night at Mickey’s Halloween Party Could Leave You Disappointed
Every year, Disney World’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party creates a buzz that’s hard to ignore. But this year? That buzz could cost you big time if you fall into one of the most common traps: buying tickets for opening night. Sure, it feels like the ultimate fan moment. You’re the first to see the costumes, the first to taste the treats, the first to post that viral photo. But here’s the tr
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14 May
Guests Hung Vertically on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Rescue Response Initiated
This week, guests aboard Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Resort found themselves stuck in a nearly vertical position on the ride’s ascent. Disney cast members eventually evacuated dozens of riders from the attraction. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the reimagined Splash Mountain inspired by Disney’s The Princess and the Frog (2009), opened at Disneyland Park in November 2024. It quickly became a
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14 May
Why Texas Should Be The Home of a New Disney Theme Park
Disney fans are never short on opinions, but the debate over where the company should open its next theme park? That’s taking things to a whole new level. Ever since Disney pulled the curtain back on its bold plans for Disneyland Abu Dhabi, the chatter hasn’t stopped. Sure, the Middle East is getting its first-ever Disney park, but theme park lovers across the globe are already looking ahead—many
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14 May
Unruly Disney Park Guests Films Himself Getting Kicked off Ride
A teenager stirred debate online after filming himself being removed from a Disneyland Resort attraction during a Grad Nite event. The guest’s video, which he posted on TikTok, quickly gained attention and sparked a wave of responses, mostly defending the Disney cast members involved. Grad Nite is a long-standing tradition at Disney California Adventure Park, taking place on several nights through
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14 May
Something Strange Happened on the Disney Skyliner—and Guests Were Left Scrambling
Tuesday night at EPCOT ended with a bit more drama than anyone expected—not because of an over-the-top fireworks display, but thanks to the Disney Skyliner grinding to an unexpected halt. Guests hoping for a breezy ride back to their resorts were met instead with confusion and inconvenience as Disney shut down the Skyliner before its posted closing time. While it’s not unusual for transportation h
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14 May
Animal Kingdom Theme Park Location Bulldozed Just Feet Away From Guests
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is undergoing a massive transformation, and the changes are hitting closer to guests than ever before. One of the park’s most iconic areas, DinoLand U.S.A., has been almost completely leveled, signaling the end of an era for this roadside carnival-themed land that’s been a fixture since the park’s opening in 1998. The demolition comes as Walt Disney Imagineering
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14 May
Crowd Chaos at Disneyland as Mass Overwhelms Park
Guests visiting Disneyland Park on Tuesday were met with unexpected crowds, just days before the Disneyland70 celebrations officially begin. A photo shared by a parkgoer sparked discussion online as fans weighed in on just how packed the Disney parks have become. Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are preparing for high attendance this summer, with 70th anniversary festivities sc
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14 May
Aladdin’s Stunt Goes Wrong and Stops Fantasmic! Mid-Show
A recent performance of Disney's Fantasmic! at Hollywood Studios was interrupted on May 12, 2025, after a stunt went awry during the show. Witnesses on the scene reported that the actor portraying Aladdin missed his exit during a key moment in the performance, causing a brief but alarming delay. Performance Gone Wrong According to those in attendance, Aladdin, who was performing a daring jump from
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14 May
Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link Canceled as Square Enix Focuses on KH4
Kingdom Hearts fans just got hit with a major curveball: Kingdom Hearts Missing Link, the long-awaited GPS-based mobile game, has officially been canceled. The game was set to let players dive into the realm of Scala ad Caelum and take on waves of Heartless in a GPS-based action-RPG experience designed for mobile devices. The developers concluded that they wouldn’t be able to deliver a long-term e
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