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Jul- 2025 -16 July
Families Are Skipping Disney World After Crazy 2025 Price Hikes
A trip to Walt Disney World used to be something you saved up for, booked a few months ahead, and enjoyed without too much financial stress. But in 2025, it’s a different story. Families planning their dream vacation are met with price tags that can feel more like planning a wedding than a theme park getaway. Let’s walk through the big-ticket items and where Disney’s trying to help. Resort Rates:
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16 July
All Theme Park Guests Must Follow New Rules After Six Flags Shooting
Even before summer began, signs were clear that theme parks across the U.S. were bracing for a turbulent season. Last year saw a string of disruptive incidents unfold at amusement parks – brawls, assaults, and even gun violence – prompting operators to reassess the balance between fun and safety. Now, one popular theme park has quietly implemented a strict entry rule to tackle poor behavior. Incid
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15 July
The Italy Pavilion at EPCOT Is Getting a Makeover – And It’s Almost Done!
The Italy World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT is in the final stages of a quiet transformation, and fans of the Disney Park area will be happy to know that the makeover is nearly complete. Crews have spent months working on this refurbishment, and guests visiting EPCOT are beginning to see the changes take shape. EPCOT guests first noticed the changes back in February, when construction walls appeare
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15 July
Disney Guest’s Alcohol Consumption Leads to Ambulance After Thrill Ride
Walt Disney World guests are being reminded to exercise caution when enjoying alcohol at the parks, following an incident that occurred on the popular Smugglers Run ride in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. After a guest shared their experience on social media, they highlighted the importance of knowing one’s limits when consuming alcohol before embarking on high-thrill attractions. Drinking at Disney and
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15 July
Extreme Malfunction Shuts Down 50-Year-Old Disney World Ride
A 50-year-old Walt Disney World Resort ride has been shut down due to an extreme malfunction, leaving guests in the park wondering what went wrong. Astro Orbiter, which recently underwent a six-month refurbishment, has now faced a days-long shutdown after its grand reopening last month. Originally known as Star Jets, the Astro Orbiter first debuted at Walt Disney World Resort in November 1974. Ove
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15 July
Disney Bans Guest Over Weed Edibles — What Happened Next Will Surprise You
A recent incident at Disneyland Park has raised attention after a guest claimed they were banned for 24 hours following an attempt to bring weed edibles into the park. The story surfaced through a TikTok video shared by the guest, revealing how their stash was discovered by security during the standard bag check. The guest was then temporarily banned from the park for violating Disney's strict pol
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15 July
Disney World Brings New, High-Tech Cameras to the Theme Parks
Walt Disney World Resort is bringing some exciting new technology to its parks with the introduction of upgraded high-tech cameras for its Disney PhotoPass photographers. Just weeks after the arrival of a few upgraded Disney PhotoPass cameras, the new equipment has already been rolled out at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Eventually, photographers at Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Animal King
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15 July
Disney World Officially Removes Cinderella Overnight
Walt Disney World Resort has abruptly removed a tribute to one of its most famous princesses. The Cinderella statue, which has stood proudly outside the World of Disney at Disney Springs, was removed overnight, and there is no public word on when or if it will return. The life-size statue has been a fixture at Disney Springs for years, providing the perfect spot for photos and memories. Over the y
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15 July
Disney Pulled the Plug on This Pavilion Favorite
If you’ve strolled past EPCOT’s U.K. Pavilion lately and thought, “Wait… where’s the music?”—you’re not imagining things. Command Performance, the high-energy British rock band that usually livens up the gazebo with hits from across the decades, has vanished from their usual spot. But don’t worry—they’re not gone, they’ve just moved to a much bigger stage. This summer, Disney launched a surprise e
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15 July
Disney’s 70th Exhibit Just Revealed Splash Mountain — And Fans Are Happy About It
Disneyland fans were in for a nostalgic shock when a photo of the now-closed Splash Mountain appeared in the newly unveiled Disneyland 70 exhibit. This unexpected inclusion has sparked a renewed conversation about the ride’s controversial legacy, blending both sentimentality and criticism in the midst of the park’s anniversary celebrations. The Controversial Ride Makes a Return in the Exhibit Spla
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