Last year, the beloved nighttime spectacular Fantasmic! at Disneyland faced an unexpected interruption when a fire erupted during the middle of the performance. The devastating incident destroyed the attraction’s Maleficent dragon, which was an integral part of the show. As a result, the attraction was shuttered, with no notice of returning anytime soon. This unfortunate incident left fans eagerly hoping ...
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Big theme park vacation destinations such as Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort are known for their utmost dedication to safety. And yet, accidents can still happen… Please keep your hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the ride vehicle… That pre-ride warning seems to be as old as modern roller coasters and dark rides themselves, but it seems ...
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The merchandise drama never seems to end for Disney… Disney generates a significant portion of its revenue through the sale of merchandise at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. The parks are not only magical destinations for visitors but also bustling hubs of retail activity, offering a plethora of enchanting products for fans of all ages. From iconic character-themed ...
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As Walt Disney Imagineers complete the finishing touches on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park, a resurfaced video inspires nostalgia for the now-shuttered Splash Mountain. Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort’s versions of Splash Mountain shut down in 2023 to make way for Princess Tiana. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open first in Frontierland at Magic ...
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Long before actor Tim Allen lent his voice to Toy Story‘s futuristic Pixar character in a space ranger suit, he had fully embraced the character and the role of the man in the big red suit. And years before Disney approached the comedian about embodying Jolly Old St. Nick, Allen was busy taping episodes of ABC’s Home Improvement, a sitcom ...
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Will Smith is reviving the long-dormant Men in Black franchise, and he’s brought in an unexpected star to help him do so. The 1990s were undeniably a great time for Will Smith. Six seasons of the hugely popular NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air had primed him to emerge as a movie star, and Hollywood quickly obliged. After supporting ...
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Disney has offered a major update on the closure, demolition, and replacement of one of its most hated theme park lands. While Disney fans tend to be resistant to change, even the most nostalgic parkgoers will admit that sometimes things do need to go. Over the years, Disney has axed plenty of attractions and lands to make way for future ...
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A controversial Disneyland Resort attraction amassed attention this week after suddenly closing, trapping guests in their boats for two hours. Already considered “offensive” by some Disney Parks fans, Pirates of the Caribbean gave some families another reason not to ride! Pirates of the Caribbean originally opened in Adventureland at Disneyland Park in 1967. Walt Disney Imagineering later created alternate versions ...
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A Walt Disney World Resort guest reportedly destroyed a bottle warmer in the EPCOT Baby Care Center, making it difficult for thousands of other guests to feed their infants. Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios each have a Baby Care Center. (Disney Springs, Disney Resort hotels, and the water parks only offer changing tables in ...
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In its release, a brand new trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean 6 has quickly gone viral. The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, launched in 2003 with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, quickly became a cultural phenomenon. The film, directed by Gore Verbinski and starring Johnny Depp as the eccentric pirate Captain Jack Sparrow, captured ...
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