Global Disney Parks

Sharing news and details about Disney Parks outside the United States of America.

  • Nov- 2025 -
    4 November
    Guests ride Splash Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland

    Disney Fans Fear the End as Final Splash Mountain Loses Longtime Sponsor

    In a quiet corner of Tokyo Disneyland, one of Disney’s most famous — and most debated — attractions is still making its splash. While the versions in California and Florida have been reimagined, Japan’s Splash Mountain stands frozen in time. Yet a recent shift behind the scenes suggests that may not last much longer. Kao Corporation, the Japanese cosmetics and household goods giant, has quietly en

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  • 4 November
    Golden dragon statue in front of Enchanted Storybook Castle at night at Shanghai Disneyland

    New Park Incoming? Disney’s New Announcement Increases Odds of Surprise Expansion

    Disney’s next major theme park may already be in development — and early plans reportedly left employees applauding. While Disney has yet to make an official announcement, multiple indicators suggest Shanghai is on the verge of a major expansion that could include a second park. Shanghai Disneyland has been one of the company’s biggest international successes since opening in 2016, welcoming more

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  • 1 November
    Belle dancing with guests in the lobby of Disneyland Hotel

    Disney Suddenly Closes Hotel Doors to Non-Guests

    For years, Disneyland Paris’ pink palace at the entrance to the park — the storied Disneyland Hotel — was as much a spectacle as the attractions inside the gates. Families wandered through its gilded corridors, day-trippers sipped champagne in the lounge, and fans admired the princess-themed décor without ever booking a room. That tradition, however, has quietly come to an end. Disneyland Paris re

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  • Oct- 2025 -
    24 October
    The Walt Disney Company entrance taken from afar with a camera. Disney lawsuit settlement.

    Disney Parks Shake-Up: New President Named as Bob Iger’s Exit Looms

    The Walt Disney Company is entering another pivotal period, and this time the spotlight is firmly on its parks division. As speculation continues over Bob Iger’s successor, Disney has unveiled a series of leadership appointments that could shape the company’s direction long after its current CEO steps down. For Disney, leadership shifts are never minor. The company has weathered decades of power s

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  • 23 October
    A plate featuring three waffles shaped like Mickey Mouse's head, served with crispy bacon strips. A small container of syrup is placed in the background. The dish is arranged on a white plate, set against a green table. This is one of Walt Disney World Resort's most popular food items.

    Disney Park Limits Guests Buying Mickey Waffles After They Grow Too Popular

    Few snacks at Disney parks have inspired the kind of devotion reserved for Mickey-shaped waffles. But at one park, that popularity has created long lines stretching well past breakfast hours, leading to operational changes at one of the resort’s busiest food locations. Long Waits Spark Change at Disney Park The Great American Waffle Co., located just off World Bazaar, has long been a draw for gues

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  • 22 October
    Mickey Mouse in front of a blurred Sleeping Beauty Castle

    Fans Express Disappointment as Disney Parks Force Everyone To Use Phones

    Disney has never shied away from reinventing its theme parks, whether by introducing new attractions, raising ticket prices, or rolling out digital tools. Now, at its only European resort, a quieter change is stirring discontent among visitors. A Staple of the Guest Experience For years, Disneyland Paris guests staying on property have relied on the Magic Pass. The plastic card doubled as a hotel

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  • 11 October
    'Toy Story' characters on poster artwork for TOGETHER: A Pixar Musical Adventure

    Disney Confirms Pixar Hiatus, Beginning January 2026

    For two decades, Pixar has been more than an animation studio — it has been a cornerstone of Disney’s global theme park strategy. At Disneyland Paris, that influence is clear. Crush's Coaster opened at the park in 2007, while Toy Story Playland (now just part of Worlds of Pixar) introduced attractions like Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin and RC Racer, giving the resort a new dedicated Pixar zone when it op

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  • 3 October
    Main Street, U.S.A. lit up at dusk at Hong Kong Disneyland

    Guests Must Prepare as Disney Park Faces Possible Mass Closures

    Hong Kong’s tourism industry is no stranger to weather-related disruptions, but this season has proven particularly challenging. Within just five weeks, four separate storms have neared the city, straining businesses and putting large-scale attractions under constant threat of closure. Among the venues most affected is Hong Kong Disneyland, which has, to varying degrees, faced repeated closures. W

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  • 3 October
    Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on Dumbo

    Travelers Going Solo at Disney Face Strict New Warning

    Disney has long been a safe haven for those traveling on their own. With built-in transportation, well-lit resorts, and a culture of hospitality, the parks have created an environment where solo visitors can feel secure. Few destinations worldwide offer the same combination of safety and entertainment in such a concentrated space. The rise of social media has only fueled this trend. On TikTok and

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  • Sep- 2025 -
    25 September
    The entrance to Hong Kong Disneyland

    Disney Shares Update After Activating Emergency Protocol and Emptying Theme Park

    Hundreds of flights were canceled, businesses closed their doors, and tourists scrambled to change itineraries as one of the strongest storms of the year swept through the region. The disruptions left major attractions silent for days, including a Disney park now preparing to welcome guests again. The typhoon responsible — Ragasa — has been described as the most powerful storm recorded worldwide i

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