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Disney’s Diversity Program Officially Retired in Iger-Led Shakeup
In a move that may surprise some industry observers, The Walt Disney Company has reportedly discontinued its Supplier Diversity initiative—a program designed to expand opportunities for women-, minority-, LGBTQIA+-, veteran-, and disabled-owned businesses across Disney’s sprawling supply chain. The initiative, which had been a cornerstone
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Disney Ride Delays Keep Guests Trapped for Nearly Six Hours
For visitors to Tokyo DisneySea today, patience was tested like never before. Soaring: Fantastic Flight, the park’s soaring aerial simulator, saw wait times skyrocket to 340 minutes—just shy of six hours—leaving fans bracing for one of the longest queues in the park’s history. Alex 📷 Japan Theme Park Photography (@thehappyzan) shared the
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Disneyland Resort
A Dozen Disneyland Rides Set to Close for Refurbishment This Holiday Season
Significant Rides Closing for Refurbishment As the Christmas season approaches, Disneyland has announced that a total of twelve attractions will temporarily close for refurbishment. These closures are designed to coincide with the holiday season, which typically sees an increase in visitor attendance. The rides scheduled for maintenance i
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Universal Pulls the Plug on Its Most Explosive Tavern Feature
In another surprising setback for Universal Orlando’s newest theme park, Epic Universe, one of the land’s most eye-catching icons has gone silent. The Burning Blade Tavern, a fiery centerpiece of the park’s moody Dark Universe area, has lost the very feature that made it a beacon of attention—its flaming, rotating windmill blades. The tav
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Tree of Life Experience Updated After Zootopia Show Sparks Immediate Backlash
This November, the Tree of Life is once again at the heart of Disney’s Animal Kingdom–both for what’s returning and what’s brand new. Beginning November 1, Tree of Life Awakenings has made a brief comeback, enchanting guests with its nighttime projections through November 8. Each performance turns the park’s iconic centerpiece into
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Disneyland Paris Blocks Non-Guests From Its Flagship Hotel This Holiday Season
In a bold and unexpected move, Disneyland Hotel Paris — the newly refurbished five-star hotel at Disneyland Paris — has announced that only overnight guests, or those holding specific bookings, will now be allowed entry during this holiday season. If you’re not staying there or reserving a qualifying dining experience, the doors are now c
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Ticket Sales for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Surge Ahead of Holiday Season
Holiday Excitement at Magic Kingdom The holiday season has officially arrived at Disney World, especially at Magic Kingdom, where the transformation is nothing short of spectacular. As twinkling lights and vibrant ornaments swiftly replaced Halloween decorations, Main Street, U.S.A., now basks in the warmth of Christmas cheer. The festive
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Disney World Expects Unprecedented Holiday Crowds After 2025 Update
If you have been watching Disney World trends this year, you probably already had a feeling the holiday season was going to be huge. The resort has been buzzing nonstop, and with so many updates and entertainment offerings rolling out recently, excitement is already building for the most festive time of year. Now that the holiday details
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Tokyo Disneyland
Frontierland Needs To Change, Even if Disney Fans Don’t Want It – Here’s Why
Recently, I visited the only Disney park on Earth that still features an “old school” Frontierland — Tokyo Disneyland. Known there as Westernland, it’s home to Tom Sawyer Island, the Rivers of America, and even an old-fashioned shooting gallery. Just steps away in Critter Country lives the only remaining version of Splash Mountain. On pap
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Confirms Multiple Attraction Closures Ahead of 2026 Overhaul
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is entering a new era, and with that comes some tough goodbyes. In 2026, several major attractions are shutting down — some permanently, others for extended reimaginings. Here’s what guests can expect as the park transforms for the future. Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Revs Down The beloved Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Sta
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