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Bringing Your Loved One’s Ashes to Disney World is a Terrible Idea

donald duck surprised, haunted mansion's hitch-hiking ghosts in the background

We need to talk about death. I know. Not exactly the subject you want to discuss when thinking about “The Most Magical Place On Earth.” It’s the one mystery in life that you never want to solve. Each of us deals with it in our own way based on our own beliefs. But bringing and spreading your loved one’s ashes ...

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Beloved Decades-Old Attraction Officially Closes Doors at Walt Disney World

EPCOT Pick Pocket theft

The closure of attractions within Disney Parks can evoke a sense of melancholy among visitors and fans alike. The temporary shutdown or permanent closure of a beloved ride or show can leave a void in the magical experience that Disney is known for providing. It can be disheartening for guests who have fond memories associated with these attractions, as they ...

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Disney World Ride Will Not “Return to Normal,” Closed Indefinitely

Disney Epcot

A popular Walt Disney World Resort attraction is not expected to return to “normal” anytime soon. When planning your Disney park vacation, it’s important to take note of the closures and refurbishment calendars for attractions at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Though unexpected downtimes occasionally happen through the Disney World theme parks, most of the ...

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In Defense of EPCOT: Walt Disney World’s Best Park

EPCOT Spaceship Earth a sign that says "The Truth"

As Disney fans, we need to come to a simple understanding: Magic Kingdom is in its own unique category. It was the last park Walt Disney had a hand in designing, and as a result, it holds a special place in our hearts. So, now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, we can start talking about the other ...

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Beloved Disney Attractions Closing Summer 2023

Toy Story Mania!

With ticket purchases open for Halloween happenings like Oogie Boogie Bash, the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is top of mind for many Disney Guests. The summer season is in full swing, and the Park is getting significant updates at the Disney California Adventure Park. Although sections of Pacific Wharf, like the beloved beer cart, are permanently parting ways with Disney ...

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Disney Guests Left Stranded Mid-Air on Popular Park Attraction

Soarin'

Disclaimer: if you’re already afraid of heights, this story might unlock a new fear. Ride breakdowns happen. While they can put a damper on a highly-anticipated Genie+ reservation and slow down the queues for other Guests, even well-oiled machines need tune-ups. But certain rides are better than others regarding spots to get stuck. A Big Thunder Mountain Railroad stop to ...

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Disney Ride Manufacturer Files for Bankruptcy, Potentially Delaying Future Projects

Disney Ride Manufacturer Files for Bankruptcy

Disney customers, who don’t get to see behind the curtain, most likely believe that Disney has steel workers and fabricators sitting backstage, waiting to create whatever ideas pop into the Imagineers’ heads. However, since the opening of Disneyland in 1955, Disney has always relied on outside companies to provide the structure of its rides. The first company that Walt Disney ...

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Disney World Testing Single Rider Line for Soarin’

Soarin' Singe Rider Line

For the first time, EPCOT’s iconic attraction Soarin’ has a single-rider line–at least for the moment. On Sunday, August 7, Guests at The Walt Disney World Resort were reporting that a single-rider line was being tested at Soarin’ Around the World in The Land Pavilion of World Nature. Pictures shared by one Guest show the impromptu Single Rider Line utilizing ...

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