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Outside the Disney Bubble
Dollywood Hit With Safety Violations, Update Given on Dolly Parton’s Theme Park
Dollywood has long been praised for its warm atmosphere, sweeping views of the Smoky Mountains, and deep ties to the legacy of Dolly Parton. With hand-pulled taffy, cast-iron skillets sizzling with cinnamon bread, and local artisans blowing glass or carving wood on-site, the park delivers not just thrills but a true taste of Appalachian c
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EPCOT
EPCOT Eatery Slammed as “Appalling” by Disney World Visitors
Not every update at Walt Disney World lands the way Imagineers hope. For EPCOT, a park built on evolution, change is expected—but lately, not always welcomed. Since opening in 1982, EPCOT has gone through several identity shifts. Once focused on edutainment and global culture, the park has leaned more heavily into Disney IP in recent year
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Downtown Disney
Starbucks Workers at Disneyland Abandon Their Post
Downtown Disney Starbucks employees just left their jobs, and all the guests were left stunned as demands were made and the CEO was called out. Downtown Disney Starbucks Employees Leave Their Job in Protest The protest didn’t come with signs or chants. There were no megaphones. Just a tightly formed circle of baristas reading aloud to the
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Outside the Disney Bubble
Six Flags Park To Be Sold, Permanent Closure Date Confirmed
Six Flags America has survived hurricanes, rebrands, and ownership changes—but some of its parks won’t survive the company’s merger. Just over a year after Six Flags and Cedar Fair finalized their $8 billion merger, the new leadership is making sweeping changes. What was branded as a “merger of equals” has already resulted in closures, la
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Magic Kingdom Park
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away to Preview Tonight with Two Exclusive Showings
Disney fans are in for an unexpected treat tonight as Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away will make its debut in two exclusive preview performances at 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., ahead of its highly anticipated official opening tomorrow, Saturday, July 20. A Magical Show Emerges While the full details of the show remain under wraps, the
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Disney Springs
Disney Removes Iconic Marquee From World of Disney After Decades
A quiet change has come to the most prominent retail space at Walt Disney World. No announcements. No ceremony. Just a missing marquee and a subtle shift in tone at one of Disney Springs’ most recognizable landmarks. The update, made to World of Disney’s entrance near Amorette’s Patisserie, is the latest in a series of changes that have g
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Walt Disney World
Invasive Species Found at the Disney World Hotels
Are the Disney World hotels safe? It Was Supposed To Be a Dream Vacation—Until the Bites Started at the Disney World Hotels A family enjoying a stay at several of Disney’s highest-tier resorts claims their magical getaway turned into something far more distressing: a run-in with bed bugs. The unwelcome hitchhikers allegedly made their way
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EPCOT
Test Track Soft Opening Begins at EPCOT Before Official Reopening on July 22
Walt Disney World guests are in for an exciting preview as the reimagined Test Track at EPCOT prepares to make its grand return. Disney has revealed that the popular attraction will have a soft opening for all guests on Sunday, July 20, and Monday, July 21, giving visitors the opportunity to experience a sneak peek of the revamped ride be
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Disney Parks
New $2.1 Billion Disney Land Opens To Praise — But Where Are the Guests?
When Tokyo DisneySea unveiled its latest expansion, Fantasy Springs, in June 2024, the response was immediate — and mostly glowing. Fans praised the immersive environments, detailed animatronics, and faithfulness to beloved films like Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan. As the first major addition to the park in years, the $2.1 billion land w
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News
Tomorrowland Goes up in Flames (No, Not That One)
Tomorrowland at Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom had everyone grabbing their phone to check their socials as the name was trending for hours. Here's what happened. Did Magic Kingdom Have a Massive Fire This Week? It started with smoke, a fire, and a trending hashtag. When flames tore through one of the largest electronic music festival
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