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Apr- 2025 -30 April
Disney Erases Walt’s Legacy, Decades of History Down the Drain
Disneyland Paris Resort has made a controversial move that’s upsetting some longtime Disney Parks fans. Recently, the resort shared concept art for the World Premiere area in the upcoming Disney Adventure World, revealing that Walt Disney’s name has been excluded from a Disney Studios sign. This change marks the latest in a series of steps toward rebranding the second European Disney park, as it t
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30 April
Disney’s About to Drop News Halloween Fans Can’t Afford to Miss
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party may still be months away, but fans are already getting antsy—and with good reason. The announcement of this year’s party dates could literally happen any day now. This party is a fall favorite for many Walt Disney World guests, and the event’s growing popularity means planning early is key. The annual reveal usually falls between late April and early May, righ
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30 April
Dwayne Johnson’s New Look Fully Revealed
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has reinvented himself more than once—wrestler, action hero, entrepreneur, Disney demigod—but his latest pivot may be his most unexpected yet. Known for commanding the screen with an imposing presence and larger-than-life energy, Johnson is now turning heads with a transformation that’s almost unrecognizable. And no, this isn’t for another superhero flick or high-octane s
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30 April
Another Date Now Inaccessible for Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Theme Park
A clear signal has once again been sent to the Walt Disney Company. As 2025 unfolds at Walt Disney World Resort, nighttime at Magic Kingdom Park continues to offer something special. Disney After Hours has returned, giving guests the opportunity to explore the park after dark with lower crowds and plenty of time to enjoy fan-favorite attractions. The limited-capacity event runs on select nights fr
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29 April
Space Mountain Car “Goes the Wrong Way” With Terrified Guests on Board
A Space Mountain ride vehicle recently malfunctioned and “went the wrong way” into a maintenance area at Disneyland Resort, causing concern among guests on board. In a video shared on social media, Disney cast members quickly arrived on the scene to handle the situation and evacuate the ride. The iconic Space Mountain ride, which first opened in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park in May 1977, is one
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29 April
Onsite McDonald’s Prepares To Open at Disney
Disneyland Paris Resort is preparing for the closure of its long-standing McDonald’s in Disney Village as construction continues on a brand-new, modernized location just steps away. McDonald’s has partnered with The Walt Disney Company since the 1980s, beginning with a long-running Happy Meal toy collaboration. In the 1990s, guests could find McDonald’s kiosks in Disneyland Park, Magic Kingdom Par
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29 April
Imminent Transformation: Disneyland To Turn Into Music Festival in the Coming Days
The Disney Music Festival has officially kicked off at Disneyland Paris Resort. This first-ever event invites Disney Park guests to experience 12 unique live performances that celebrate the music of Walt Disney Animation and Pixar. These performances will take place across several iconic lands in Disneyland Park, including Discoveryland, Frontierland, Adventureland, Fantasyland, and Main Street, U
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29 April
Exclusive Previews Begin for Disney World’s Next Big Entertainment Hits
In just a few weeks, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will add two new live shows to its entertainment lineup. Both will officially open to all guests on May 27, 2025, but Cast Members will have the chance to preview them in the days leading up to the debut. Here’s a closer look at the two productions and how Disney is preparing to introduce them. Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After A brand-new show fo
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29 April
Guest Jumps in Front of Moving Disney Ride To Retrieve Cell Phone
On Monday, a Disneyland Park guest jumped out of a moving Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway ride vehicle in an attempt to retrieve a fallen cell phone. The woman was nearly struck by several train vehicles before Disney cast members were able to stop the attraction. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is a trackless ride in the Mickey’s Toontown section of Disneyland Park. The attraction invites gue
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29 April
Walt Disney World Is Quietly Saying Goodbye to These 5 Classic Attractions
Walt Disney World has been busy. If it feels like every time you visit, something else is under construction—or gone entirely—you’re not imagining things. In just the past couple of years, beloved attractions have disappeared, lands have been reimagined, and several long-standing IPs have been shown the door. Disney isn’t just refreshing things—they’re overhauling the identity of entire lands. Whi
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