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Universal Just Changed Its Months-Long Orlando Park Closure
Sometimes the biggest news is hiding in the smallest phrases. Universal Orlando has updated the schedule for Volcano Bay's long winter closure, and instead of a single fixed date, the park is now using a looser timeframe. The water park closes for maintenance on October 26, and Universal says it plans to reopen “on or before April 1
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Physical Attack Reported at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park on October 5
Law enforcement was called to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park on Monday morning after a report that someone had been battered at the fourth Walt Disney World Resort theme park. The 911 Call on Monday Morning The Orange County Sheriff's Office received the call at 10:08 a.m. on October 5, logging it as “Battery (Unwanted Touching
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After 6 Years, Post-COVID Update Comes to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
A bit of color has vanished from the Asia area at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, where Walt Disney World Resort has quietly taken down the decorative lanterns that once hung outside a longtime venue for bird-themed shows. Lanterns Disappear From Asia On Monday, WDWNT reported that the hanging lanterns outside the Feathered Friends in
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Disney’s New Boarding Crackdown: The Station Role Created to Stop Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Delays
Ever since Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the revamped attraction has drawn massive crowds. Combining the high-energy musical chaos of Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem with a high-speed launched roller coaster featuring three inversions, the ride has quickly re-established itself
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Disney World Landmark Transformed After Suffering Major Freeze Damage
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is filled with details that guests can easily walk past while rushing to their next attraction. One familiar spot in Asia, however, may be a little harder to miss right now. The banyan tree located outside Yak & Yeti Restaurant has been covered with colorful fabric, garlands, bells, and other decorations, giving th
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Disney World Guest Abandons Lawsuit Over Alleged “Permanent Catastrophic Injuries”
A guest who accused Walt Disney World of negligence following an incident at Blizzard Beach has dropped his lawsuit against the company. The case involved Eugene Strickland, who claimed he suffered serious injuries while riding Downhill Double Dipper during a July 2021 visit to the Disney water park. Strickland eventually sued Walt Disney
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The Split-Stay Secret: How to Unlock a Disney Hotel Discount Mid-Trip
A Walt Disney World getaway rarely comes cheap, especially when staying on-property at popular resorts like Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, or Wilderness Lodge. While standard seasonal promos released months in advance are the most common way to save, there is a lesser-known mid-trip strategy that can s
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Tornado Touches Down Near Disney World Hotel as Guests Receive No Alert
Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort experienced an unusual weather event after a tornado reportedly touched down near a Disney hotel. The tornado was reported near Disney's All-Star Sports Resort in Central Florida. Although the funnel apparently reached the ground, it didn't stay there for long. Reports indicate the tornado lasted a
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Universal Moves Forward With Islands of Adventure Replacement After 27 Years
Universal Orlando Resort continues to make moves inside one of the oldest areas of Islands of Adventure, but guests are still waiting for the announcement that explains exactly what is happening. Lost Continent has been part of the theme park since Islands of Adventure opened in 1999. Now, 27 years later, the original land is gradually di
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Disney World Forced to Alter Magic Kingdom Parade as Problems Pile Up
Magic Kingdom’s Festival of Fantasy Parade has hit another bump in what has already been a difficult stretch for the popular Disney World entertainment offering. Guests have reportedly encountered cancellations, missing floats, and altered performances over the past several weeks. Now, another unexpected breakdown forced Disney Cast Membe
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