Disney Parks

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  • Oct- 2026 -
    8 October
    The dedication plaque in front of “it’s a small world” at Disneyland.

    Disneyland Guest Describes Terrifying ‘Final Destination’ Moment on “it’s a small world”

    A peaceful boat ride turned tense for one family at Disneyland Resort when a cell phone plunged from the bridge overhead and landed just short of a little girl. A travel blogger's video of the scare has since collected thousands of likes and a fair amount of pushback. From Singing Along to Scrambling Jennifer Tzi, the creator behind the family travel blog Multigenerational Family Travel (@multigen

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  • 8 October
    Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom beneath a cloudy sky.

    Florida Declares Hurricane Emergency: Is Disney World at Risk?

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 25 counties as Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast, raising questions for families planning Walt Disney World Resort vacations. The declaration, issued October 6, comes as Florida prepares for potentially dangerous conditions along portions of its Gulf Coast. However, Orange and Osceola counties, where Walt Disney World

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  • 8 October
    A hand holding two Disneyland tickets.

    Disney CEO Says Annual Passholders Overuse Theme Parks, Don’t Spend Enough Money

    Bob Chapek, who led The Walt Disney Company until 2022, has a new memoir out. In it, he lays out why he believed Disneyland Resort's most loyal visitors were costing the company money, and why he considered eliminating Magic Keys. Chapek Takes Aim at Frequent Visitors In “Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place on Earth,” Chapek says the Southern California parks

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  • 8 October
    Mickey Mouse shocked in Galaxy's Edge with the fireworks

    First Out-of-Order Solar Trash Can Spotted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    There is an out-of-order sign taped over a solar-powered trash can at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Outside Tower of Terror, by the restrooms. Black sign, covering the opening. This is apparently the first one. Some context. Since June, Disney has been swapping out normal trash cans across all four parks for solar-powered compacting units. Solar panels on the curved tops power compactors inside that

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  • 8 October
    A train under a bridge on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at the Magic Kingdom

    Disney Confirms the Return of a Missing Big Thunder Mountain Fan Favorite

    When Big Thunder Mountain Railroad officially reopened at Magic Kingdom in May 2026 following a 16-month overhaul, Disney fans were thrilled to ride the “wildest ride in the wilderness” once again. The extensive refurbishment brought complete track replacements, refreshed lighting, and updated scenic details throughout the Frontierland coaster. Credit: Disney However, observant riders

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  • 8 October
    Existing EPCOT parking plaza entrance at Walt Disney World Resort, with signs above the vehicle lanes.

    Disney World Targets All Four Park Entrances for New Signage Project

    Walt Disney World Resort is preparing for potential changes to one of the first things guests encounter when arriving at its theme parks: the parking entrances. Walt Disney Imagineering filed four Notices of Commencement on October 8, identifying signage installation projects at locations associated with Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. The filings sug

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  • 8 October
    Disney Springs hot air balloon at night at Walt Disney World Resort

    On October 8, Disney World Finally Unveils Reimagined Disney Springs Area

    Nearly two months of barriers have come down at the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs, and shoppers who return to the Walt Disney World Resort store will find it looking much like it always has. The reopening of the back half marks the end of a long, quiet refurbishment that the Central Florida Disney destination never explained. A Summer of Gradual Closures at Disney Springs The project began e

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  • 8 October
    excited guest scans magic band at disney theme park

    Disney World Guests Cause End of Lightning Lane Pass Sales for Multiple Theme Parks

    Guests hoping to skip the standby lines at Walt Disney World over the Columbus Day holiday weekend are running out of options. Lightning Lane Premier Pass, the resort’s priciest line-skipping product, is now sold out at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios for several consecutive days, and the Single Pass alternatives are disappearing just as fast. At Magic Kingdom, the sellout str

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  • 8 October
    Existing EPCOT parking plaza entrance at Walt Disney World Resort, with signs above the vehicle lanes.

    Disney World Confirms EPCOT Guest Trespassed After Viral Ride Stunt

    Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed that an EPCOT guest and his accompanying party were trespassed after a viral video showed a man jumping into the water during Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros. The incident occurred inside EPCOT's Mexico Pavilion, where footage of the dangerous stunt quickly circulated online. Now, Disney has publicly addressed the incident, confirming that the

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  • 8 October
    Torii gate at the Japan Pavilion overlooking World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT.

    Two Physical Altercations Reported at EPCOT Between October 7 and 8

    Law enforcement was called to the EPCOT area at Walt Disney World Resort twice in under 12 hours, first after dark on Wednesday and again on Thursday morning. Both calls were logged as battery, according to publicly available scanner information. Wednesday Night Near the Hotels The Orange County Sheriff's Office took the first 911 call at 11:35 p.m. on October 7. Law enforcement monitoring account

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