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  • Jul- 2025 -
    28 July
    Typhoon Lagoon at night. Disney World water park transportation

    Disney Water Park Warning Goes Viral After Family Suffers Burn Injuries on Pavement

    A new viral Reddit thread is warning Disney guests to take extreme caution when visiting Walt Disney World’s water parks this week — especially barefoot. One family, staying at a Disney resort and using the free water park admission perk available on check-in day, reported painful burns on their feet after visiting Typhoon Lagoon on Sunday, July 27. “It was super fun,” the poster shared, “but plea

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  • 28 July
    disney world's tiki room bird

    After Two Months of Operation, Disneyland Attraction Closes for Another Indefinite Refurbishment

    After only two months of operation, Disneyland Resort’s Enchanted Tiki Room attraction is again closing for an indefinite refurbishment. The attraction reopened on July 1 after a two-month maintenance period that began on April 28. However, after only a short time in operation, Disneyland Park guests noticed some issues, including broken audio-animatronics, incorrectly timed special effects, and a

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  • 28 July
    A young girl smiles and hugs a Minnie Mouse plush—one of her favorite Disney souvenirs—outside the World of Disney store at Disney Springs

    Disney World Now Selling $20 Hand Sanitizer to Guests

    Walt Disney World Resort has added a luxury hand sanitizer to its collection of themed park products, and it comes with a hefty price tag. Disney has partnered with Touchland, a high-end hand sanitizer brand that’s taken the country by storm, to offer a special edition Mickey Mouse-themed mist for $20. The Special-Edition Disney & Touchland Set includes a 1-ounce bottle of Touchland’s “hydrating h

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  • 28 July
    Villains Land Magic Kingdom art work at Disney World.

    Magic Kingdom’s Villains Land Gets a Major Update

    Progress on Villains Land Development Recent updates on the development of Villains Land in the Magic Kingdom indicate that substantial progress is being made. Construction efforts have intensified after the closure of critical areas such as Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. The transformation aims to clear space for Villains Land, making it a prominent addition to the park. Enthusiasts are

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  • 28 July
    Super Nintendo World Epic Universe Universal Orlando

    Long Waits at Universal: Ride Line Spills Outside Epic Universe, Leaving Guests Stunned!

    When Epic Universe opened at Universal Orlando Resort on May 22, 2025, it was poised to be a game-changer. As the newest addition to the resort, the park boasted an impressive lineup of attractions, including SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk. Anticipation was high, and visitors flooded the gates, eager to exp

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  • 28 July
    Mickey Mouse during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom.

    Disney World Sells Out Again as Guests Continue To Spend Big Bucks in Florida

    The spooky season is almost here, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is ready to cast its festive spell once again over Magic Kingdom. Kicking off August 15 and continuing on select evenings through October 31, the popular event is returning with fan-favorite entertainment, rare character sightings, and sweet surprises—all wrapped in Halloween fun only Disney can deliver. This year, party n

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  • 28 July
    The Cast of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' on stage at Comic-Con

    Say Goodbye to Your Faves: Kevin Feige Confirms MCU Reset as ‘The Fantastic Four’ Hits Theaters

    The Marvel Cinematic Universe has entered a new phase—both narratively and financially—with the arrival of a long-awaited reboot that fans have been anticipating for over a decade. The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the inaugural entry in Marvel’s Phase Six, has arrived with serious momentum. Directed by Matt Shakman, the film introduces Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachr

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  • 28 July
    People play with a beach ball in a resort swimming pool at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, while others relax on lounge chairs nearby. The pool area features rustic, industrial-themed decor and is surrounded by trees and lodge-style buildings.

    Disney Finally Names the Best Pools at Walt Disney World

    It’s official—well, sort of. Disney has quietly confirmed what many guests have believed all along: some resort pools are just next level. While they didn’t slap the word “best” on the list, the latest Disney Parks Blog post gave a pretty obvious nod to their favorites. Let’s break down the standouts Disney is raving about and what makes each one worth diving into. Here Are the Pools That Made the

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  • 28 July
    Crowds of people walk toward the Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

    After Closing Tree of Life Attraction, Disney Is Selling Pieces of Park History

    Walt Disney World Resort has found a unique way to amp up the excitement for “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!”. After the permanent closure of the original Tree of Life attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney has decided to offer fans a chance to take home a piece of park history. In March, the original Tree of Life Theater 3-D attraction, It’s Tough To Be A Bug!, closed for good. At

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  • 28 July
    Mickey Mouse, dressed as a train conductor, waves from the Walt Disney World Railroad train

    Forget Disney and Universal, This Is the Best Florida Attraction According to the Internet

    Tucked along the coast of Central Florida, where rockets pierce the sky and innovation is part of the landscape, the Kennedy Space Center has just achieved liftoff of a different kind. The NASA-run attraction was recently named the top destination in the United States in TripAdvisor’s “Best of the Best Things to Do” list. Surpassing some of the most iconic destinations across the nation, including

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