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Outside the Disney Bubble
Universal Just Confirmed It Is Scanning Guest Faces at Epic Universe
Epic Universe has been the theme park story of the year, and Universal is not done making news about it. The park confirmed this week that photo validation technology using facial recognition will be used to control guest access to individual worlds within Epic Universe at select times, and while the technology itself is interesting, the
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Disney Removes Tower of Terror After 19 Years of Terrorizing Operations
Something is off about Disneyland Paris's new promotional image of Disney Adventure World. Not subtly off. Conspicuously, unmistakably off. And the people who noticed it first are the ones who know every roofline and spire of that park by heart. The image in question is an aerial shot of Disney Adventure World, the newly opened second gat
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Jigsaw Explorer Puzzles
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Mickey Balloon
There’s nothing quite like the sight of a classic blue Mickey balloon floating above the crowds at Magic Kingdom! 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 Puzzle Experience More Magic Kingdom Themed Puzzles A
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Florida Politicians Are Coming for This Orlando Attraction After 31 Sloths Died
International Drive in Orlando is one of the most recognizable tourist corridors in the world. It is located near Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, attracting millions of visitors to its hotels, restaurants, and attractions every year. The high standards for this area are not accidental; they are a result of market demands a
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Disney Parks
Disney Confirms End of Era at Overseas Park as Closure Date Is Announced
Tokyo DisneySea opened on September 4, 2001, and Aquatopia was there from the very first day. It has been spinning guests through the waters of Port Discovery every single day of the park's 24-year existence, through two pandemics' worth of closures, and through more seasonal iterations than most rides at any Disney park anywhere in the w
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Disney Confirms Final Phase of Tomorrowland Overhaul at Magic Kingdom
There’s a moment when a long-running project finally clicks into place—and Tomorrowland is starting to feel like it’s right on the edge of that moment. If you’ve visited Magic Kingdom recently, you’ve probably noticed that things don’t feel as disjointed as they once did. The land is beginning to feel intentional again, like each piece ac
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Walt Disney World
After 54 Years, Disney World Replacing Historic Polynesian Resort Features
One of Walt Disney World Resort's original opening-day hotels is getting a refresh in several places at once. Unfortunately, this means that guests staying at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort right now will find construction underway throughout the resort, from the lobby building to the outdoor dining patio. The Great Ceremonial House T
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Disneyland Park
Disney Closes Millennium Falcon Beginning April 20, Guests Blocked From ‘Star Wars’ Area
Guests visiting Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park on Monday found themselves cut off from one of the land's most popular spots, and Disney hasn't said why. Cast Members Form a Barrier In the early afternoon on April 20, Disney cast members positioned themselves around the Millennium Falcon structure in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge,
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Downtown Disney
Disney ‘Toy Story’ Attractions Officially Getting Replaced by ‘Frozen’
Buzz Lightyear and Woody have been missing from the LEGO Store at the Downtown Disney District since February. This week, it became clear they're not coming back. A Long Goodbye for Buzz and Woody The LEGO statues of the two beloved Toy Story (1995) characters had stood outside the LEGO Store at Disneyland Resort's Downtown Disney Distric
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Magic Kingdom Park
Lightning Lane Ride Entrances Disappear From Magic Kingdom in Florida
With less than two weeks until Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens at Magic Kingdom Park, construction activity near the Frontierland attraction took an unexpected turn this week. Lightning Lane touchpoints that Walt Disney World Resort construction crews installed just days ago have already been taken down. Lightning Lane Touchpoints I
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