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  • Dec- 2024 -
    1 December
    Magic Kingdom
    Alessia Dunn
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    Magic Kingdom Shuts Down Early in January, Affects 2025 Disney Guests

    Magic Kingdom will close early on January 30, 2025, with the gates closing to the public at 4:30 PM. While these early closures are rare, they serve an important purpose: this time, the early closing makes way for the annual Cast Member Service Celebration, a private event that honors Disney employees who have dedicated a decade or more to creating magical experiences for millions of guests. This

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  • 1 December
    Universal volcano bay vs typhoon lagoon water parks
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Universal Orlando Closes Down Water Park for Extended Time

    Universal Orlando Resort is one of the premier vacation destinations in Florida, offering three unique parks filled with incredible attractions. Universal Studios Florida is a haven for movie lovers, with rides and shows that bring cinematic worlds to life. Guests can battle alongside Autobots on Transformers: The Ride 3D or laugh out loud with the Minions at Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. Islands o

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  • 1 December
    Main Street, U.S.A. with Cinderella Castle in the background at Magic Kingdom
    Alessia Dunn
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    Disney’s Viral Social Media Post Sparks Mass Work Escape Nationwide

    Cyber Monday is almost here, and DisneyStore.com is bringing the magic with incredible deals, free shipping, and a creative way to help you prioritize your shopping. Not only can you save up to 30% on orders during this year’s event, but Disney is also offering something unexpected: a fill-in-the-blank excuse letter you can hand to your boss to secure some shopping time. It’s equal parts clever ma

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  • 1 December
    Mattel Adventure Park
    Rick Lye
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    Competition Heats Up as Mattel Joins the Theme Park Wars Against Disney

    Mattel's New theme park Expansion Plans Mattel has announced ambitious plans to enter the competitive theme park arena with six new parks set to launch by 2034. This latest venture seeks to capitalize on the popularity of its beloved intellectual properties, including Barbie and He-Man, alongside merchandise giants like Hot Wheels. The first park will open in Arizona in 2026, featuring attractions

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  • 1 December
    Hall of Presidents animatronic of Donald Trump, who is the reason many Canadians have canceled their Disney trips
    Rick Lye
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    Disney’s Hall of Presidents May Not Feature Trump Following Political Strain

    Current Status of Hall of Presidents The future of the Hall of Presidents at Disney's Magic Kingdom is uncertain, particularly regarding its future with the new administration. As of now, Disney has yet to create a new animatronic for Donald Trump, as he continues to remain in the background, having been represented previously during his presidency. Meanwhile, Joe Biden is set to retain his promin

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  • 1 December
    A woman and two young children, all smiling and wearing festive outfits and Christmas-themed mouse ears, pose in front of a large, decorated Christmas tree with Donald Duck. The room is elegantly adorned with holiday decorations at Disney World.
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Christmas at Disney World Just Saw a Major Price Increase

    If you’re heading to Walt Disney World for the holidays, brace yourself—prices for the Lightning Lane Multi-Pass are going up! Starting December 22, Magic Kingdom visitors will see the pass hit $37 per person, a $2 jump from the previous high. It’s not unexpected since Christmas week is one of the busiest times of the year, but it’s still a little shocking to see the prices creep up again. The Lig

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  • 1 December
    Tiana's Bayou Adventure exterior
    Jess Colopy
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    Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Canceled Mid-Ride, Disneyland Guests Evacuated

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to evacuate a brand-new ride at Disneyland Resort? Well, one Disney Park guest brought TikTok viewers along after he got stuck on Tiana's Bayou Adventure for a second time. Tiana's Bayou Adventure opened in Bayou Country at Disneyland Park on November 15. The Princess and the Frog (2009) retheme of Splash Mountain takes guests on an adventure to find th

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  • 1 December
    Deadpool and Wolverine jumping through a portal
    Daniel
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    Ryan Reynolds Explores Non-Marvel Superhero Projects Amid Deadpool Uncertainty

    Ryan Reynolds is no stranger to superhero stardom. His portrayal of Deadpool has become legendary, but the actor’s future in the Marvel universe now seems uncertain. Following the blockbuster success of Deadpool & Wolverine, which grossed over $1 billion globally, Reynolds hinted that his time as the Merc with a Mouth might be coming to an end. “I have no idea if I’ll ever wear that Deadpool suit

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  • 1 December
    A graphic promoting a Disney Jigsaw Puzzle. The top of the image features a jigsaw puzzle design with a logo containing an "F" and Mickey Mouse ears. Text reads: "Daily Jigsaw Puzzle." Below, there's a photo of the DisneyStyle Board at Disney Springs.
    Daniel Hudacko
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    Daily Jigsaw Puzzle: DisneyStyle Board at Disney Springs

    Time to shop around at Disney Springs! One of our favorite stops is featured in today's puzzle… DisneyStyle. Enjoy! Quick Tip: Do you want to make the puzzle easier or more challenging? Select the grid option to adjust the number of pieces before pressing “OK” to start the puzzle. Jigsaw PuzzlePuzzle created by Jigsaw Explorer Experience More Disney-Themed Puzzles Walt Disney World Railroad

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  • 1 December
    Tomorrowland Disney guests
    Jess Colopy
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    Disney Leaves ‘Star Wars’ History To Rot, Neglects 37-Year-Old Ride

    Amid ongoing conversations about hygiene standards at the Disney parks, some Disneyland Resort guests say the Southern California theme park is neglecting its oldest Star Wars attraction: Star Tours – The Adventure Continues. Disneyland Resort collaborated with George Lucas for Star Tours in 1987, long before The Walt Disney Company bought Lucasfilm or considered building Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

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