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Jul- 2025 -20 July
Disneyland Issues Security Hack, New Entrance Protocol in Place
Say goodbye to the bag check backup—well, at least if you're staying at Disney’s Grand Californian. Over at one of Disneyland Resort’s most prestigious hotels, guests are now getting an exclusive perk that may make every other entrance point feel like a traffic jam: a dedicated “Guests Without Bags” security line. This new split in security process was spotted and shared by Matt (@DisneyScoopGuy)
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20 July
Disneyland Just Raised Prices on Over 1,200+ Snacks — Here’s What You’ll Pay Now
The Happiest Place on Earth just got more expensive—again. On July 15, 2025, Disneyland Resort quietly rolled out a massive round of price increases on food, beverages, and novelty items across both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. According to Theme Park IQ, over 1,200 menu items saw price hikes in the latest resort-wide update, a biannual occurrence that has become a familiar and
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20 July
Universal Listens to Fans and Makes Major Change to Epic Universe
Universal's New Approach to Operating Hours Universal Orlando has significantly changed the operating hours of its newest theme park, Epic Universe, directly responding to fan complaints. Initially, the park's hours were set to close at 8 p.m., prompting backlash from guests who felt this limited their experience. Following a wave of feedback across social media platforms, Universal Orlando quickl
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20 July
A Fan-Favorite Snack Stand at Disney Just Shut Down—And People Are Panicking
If you know, you know. That’s the only way to explain the hype around one of Disney’s most surprising snack spots. Tucked along the breezy path between EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there’s a small stand that’s made a huge impression. Of course, we're talking about Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs. It’s not flashy, it’s not famous like Dole Whip, but for fans who’ve discovered it, it’s basically sacr
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20 July
Magic Kingdom’s New Parade Deserves Better Than This Reaction
When Disney brought back nighttime parades to Magic Kingdom with Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, fans were supposed to rejoice. After years of nothing but fireworks to close the night, the dream of floats glowing down Main Street was alive again. And this time, it was led by the Blue Fairy, featured Moana on luminous waves, and wrapped with a star-powered train carrying beloved characters
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20 July
They Didn’t Listen: Disney World Leaves “Loyal” Guests Outside the Gates
You can tell people over and over again—but some lessons still have to be learned the hard way. That’s exactly what happened this past weekend at Disney World. Despite Disney sending out emails, app notifications, and plenty of online chatter, tons of Annual Passholders still showed up to Magic Kingdom thinking they'd be able to stroll in after 2 p.m. like they always have. Instead, they were stop
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20 July
Disney+ Launches Live Channel for Disney Adults—Relive the Best 90s & 2000s Classics!
Disney+ has quickly become the go-to streaming service for families and fans of all ages. From iconic Disney animated classics to popular modern shows, it’s been the home to a wide variety of content. While the platform is beloved by children, Disney has realized that there’s another group of passionate viewers—the Disney adults. These fans, who grew up with the magic of Disney, have been yearning
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20 July
Is Disney World in Danger? Magic Kingdom Empty, Fails To Draw Summer Crowds
Walt Disney World Resort should be in the middle of its busy summer season, but recent reports suggest crowds aren’t showing up at Magic Kingdom Park. Despite the early debut of a highly anticipated nighttime parade, the flagship park was described as a “ghost town” on Saturday, July 19. A surprise performance of the brand-new Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade was held on Friday, July
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20 July
Trump’s New Bill Has Surprise Tourism Tax at a Time When Theme Parks Are Struggling Nationwide
Tourism Tax Introduced Under Trump's Bill Donald Trump’s recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill” has introduced a $250 Visa Integrity Fee for international visitors, raising alarm within the travel industry. This non-refundable fee is expected to apply to all international travelers, creating an additional financial burden during a challenging time for tourism in the United States. The implicati
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20 July
Theme Park Karen Loses Her Mind, Banned from 50+ Theme Park Locations Until 2123
In an unusually firm response to a disturbing act of racism on park property, Knott’s Berry Farm has issued a 99-year ban to a guest who hurled racial slurs and threats at a Latino family during a ride incident on July 12. The shocking event came to public attention after a Reddit user posted a firsthand account of what happened on the Dragon Swing attraction in Fiesta Village—and the post quickly
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