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  • Two cooked turkey legs with a glossy, browned exterior are served on a dark oval plate, resting on a wooden surface with a blurred background, showcasing the irresistible appeal of roasted turkey leg perfection.

    Must Have Munchies – Why Do Millions of Theme Park Guests Choose the Turkey Leg Every Year?

    By Michael Gavin, Kurt Schmidt

  • Halle Bailey as Ariel in the live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid'

    An Unannounced Construction Project at Hollywood Studios Forces Meet-And-Greet To Move

    By Rick Lye

  • Killer whales during Orca Encounter at SeaWorld Orlando, near Universal.

    SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Tricking Guests Into Paying More To Enter Park, Lawsuit Claims

    By Chloe James

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Two cooked turkey legs with a glossy, browned exterior are served on a dark oval plate, resting on a wooden surface with a blurred background, showcasing the irresistible appeal of roasted turkey leg perfection.

Must Have Munchies – Why Do Millions of Theme Park Guests Choose the Turkey Leg Every Year?

in Merchandise, Food

Posted on October 18, 2025October 16, 2025 by Michael Gavin, Kurt Schmidt
Halle Bailey as Ariel in the live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid'

An Unannounced Construction Project at Hollywood Studios Forces Meet-And-Greet To Move

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 by Rick Lye
Killer whales during Orca Encounter at SeaWorld Orlando, near Universal.

SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Tricking Guests Into Paying More To Enter Park, Lawsuit Claims

in SeaWorld, Busch Gardens

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Chloe James
James Baskett and Bobby Driscoll in Song of the South

While Disney Tries To Forget, a New Play Wants To Remind Audiences of ‘Song of the South’s’ Racist Roots

in The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV

Posted on October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 by Rick Lye
Hagrid's Motorboke Rollercoaster Islands of Adventure

Universal Will Soon Charge Extra for Guests Wanting to Ride Hagrid Roller Coaster

in Universal Orlando

Posted on October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 by Sarah Larson
A crowd of people gather around the statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse in front of Cinderella's Castle at Disney World.

Disney World Confirms Massive Theme Park Overhaul for Next Month

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 18, 2025October 17, 2025 by Sarah Larson 1 Comment
The entrance sign to Disney World showcases Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The archway, highlighted by colorful flags, stands proudly against a backdrop of palm trees and a cloudy sky, perfectly capturing the enchanting spirit of Magic Kingdom expansion, where Spirit Airlines are cutting flights.

Disney World Slams Visitors With Price Hikes – What’s Next?

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 18, 2025October 17, 2025 by Luke Dammann
Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Progress Waits for No One: Hollywood Studios Loses One of Park’s Last Opening Day Landmarks

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
James Bond holding a gun in "007 First Light"

Amazon Drastically Changes James Bond’s Identity After 63 Years Ahead of Movie Reboot

in Entertainment, Movies & TV

Posted on October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 by Daniel Roberts 1 Comment
A split image: on the left, a distressed man with a bruised face clings to a railing; on the right, a large, gray, spherical space station with a prominent circular indentation.

Disney Makes Major ‘Star Wars’ Change: Renames The Death Star

in Star Wars

Posted on October 18, 2025October 17, 2025 by Sarah Larson
The Magic Kingdom Park toll booth blocked with cones as the Magic Kingdom expansion continues at Disney World.

Disney Confirms Permanent Changes to Three Family-Friendly Attractions in Florida

in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
A futuristic spaceport-themed boarding area with a sign reading "now boarding — intergalactic rockets to all star systems" above a sleek control tower and gateways, featuring digital displays of queue times for

The Most Painful Disney Theme Park Rides

in Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort

Posted on October 18, 2025October 17, 2025 by Luke Dammann 1 Comment
Four people in blue superhero suits with white gloves and boots stand on a platform before a large number 4 symbol—the iconic Fantastic Four, now set to join the MCU under Disney’s banner. Three are human, one is a large, rocky humanoid.

Disney Confirms Changes To ‘Fantastic Four’ After Movie Bombs

in Marvel

Posted on October 18, 2025October 17, 2025 by Sarah Larson
Three women at Disney with one wearing a Loungefly

9 Most Expensive Disney Loungefly Bags, Worth up to $900

in Merchandise

Posted on October 18, 2025October 17, 2025 by Chloe James
Mad Tea Party lit up at night at Magic Kingdom Park

Why You Should Skip These Disney World Rides

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 18, 2025October 17, 2025 by Luke Dammann
Guests with Goofy at EPCOT

Disney Removes Goofy at Theme Park, Updates Given

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Michael Myers trapped in the fire at the end of 'Halloween' (2018)

All 13 ‘Halloween’ Movies: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

in Entertainment, Movies & TV

Posted on October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 by Daniel Roberts
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom with storm clouds in the sky

Multiple Head Injuries Reported at Disney World, Guests Suffer at Three Theme Parks

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Hagrid's Motorboke Rollercoaster Islands of Adventure

REPORT: 7 Guests Rushed to Hospital After Universal Orlando Emergency Incidents

in Universal Orlando

Posted on October 17, 2025October 18, 2025 by Chloe James 2 Comments
A purple cartoon dragon with orange wings, wearing a yellow sweater, stands in front of a gray paneled wall and a blue prop box, smiling with wide yellow eyes in true Disney style.

Disney Latest Change at Journey Into Imagination: A Minor Update or a Hint at Figment’s New Home?

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 by Rick Lye
A family of four, two adults and two children, are seated at a table in a lively restaurant. They are smiling and posing for a photo with a person dressed as a chef Mickey Mouse character, who has arms open wide in a friendly gesture. Food and drinks are on the table.

Disney World Parkgoers Are Warning Guests Not To Visit These 7 Restaurants

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 by Chloe James 4 Comments
Italy Isola Wedding Venue

Disney’s Arbitrator Rules Against Union, Ensuring They Can’t Strike and Continue To Work Without a Contract

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 by Rick Lye
A family of four wearing 3D glasses rides a "Ratatouille" themed attraction at Walt Disney World in 2025. They are seated in a rat-shaped vehicle, surrounded by oversized kitchen items, creating the illusion of being in a giant kitchen during Disney After Hours.

EPCOT’s Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure to Close: Major Overhaul Coming

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Eva Miller 3 Comments
Guests descending the final drop on Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Faces Scrutiny After Child Nearly Falls Off Ride

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Eva Miller
A large crowd of people swarming the entrance to Magic Kingdom during the early morning hours at Disney World.

Guests Beware, Holiday Chaos at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom This Year

in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Dolls on "it's a small world"

This Part of Magic Kingdom Hasn’t Changed in 50 Years, But It’s Not Sacred Anymore

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 17, 2025October 16, 2025 by Sarah Larson 1 Comment
Star Wars guests on the Galactic Starcruiser

UPDATE: Disney World Continues ‘Star Wars’ Demolition

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 by Luke Dammann
A group of four people, including two children and two adults, walk happily with a person in a Goofy costume at a theme park, with a fairytale castle visible in the background.

The Hidden Disney Trick That Makes the Parks Feel Bigger Than They Are

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 by Sarah Larson
Black and white photo of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland Paris, where a 2023 fire impacted one of the Disney restaurants.

Disney Confirms Big Update Coming November 24 Ahead of Original Theme Park Erasure

in Disneyland Paris

Posted on October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 by Luke Dammann
Cinderella Castle at night

What Happens Behind Disney’s Castle After the Park Closes

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 17, 2025October 16, 2025 by Sarah Larson
Hogwarts Castle in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

CRISIS REPORT: Universal Studios Loses $421 Million, ‘Harry Potter’ Land Blamed

in Uncategorized

Posted on October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 by Chloe James
Mickey Mouse, dressed in casual clothes including a beanie, plaid shirt, and t-shirt, smiles and poses with friends in front of a blurred backdrop featuring a resort-like area with pools and buildings as Disney World vacations begin.

Disney Guests Wrench Open Emergency Exit To Bypass Costly New Prices

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 by Chloe James
The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu on his shoulder

Disney Confirms Beloved ‘Star Wars’ ‘Mandalorian’ Franchise Cuts

in Entertainment, Star Wars

Posted on October 17, 2025October 18, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 4 Comments
Bob Iger with Jimmy Pitaro, Josh D'Amaro, Dana Walden, and Alan Bergman

Report: Disney Considering Co-CEO Model With Iger Maintaining Some Power Within the Company

in The Walt Disney Company, Business News

Posted on October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 by Rick Lye 6 Comments
The Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in front of a clear blue sky.

Disney World Just Dropped a Lightning Lane Update Ahead of the Opening of Its Newest Attraction

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 by Rick Lye
A monorail glides through a modern, A-frame resort hotel at dusk, surrounded by trees and greenery, set against a vibrant purple and blue sky.

Update: Victim of Contemporary Suicide Identified as Illinois Disney “Superfan”

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
Velocicoaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure in Universal Orlando Resort at night

Universal Changes Longtime Express Pass, Following Disney’s Model

in Universal Orlando

Posted on October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 9 Comments
Tomorrowland - Disney World

Magic Kingdom’s Big Tomorrowland Ride Is Only Working at Half Power

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 1 Comment
Cinderella Castle at dusk

Disney World Guests Fined for Extravagant $69,000 Vacation

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 1 Comment
Pluto and Goofy stand in front of the Grand Floridian

Disney World Hotels Set To Become Inaccessible in 2026

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 by Sarah Larson 1 Comment
A wooden "Jingle Cruise Expedition" sign decorated with pine branches and colorful Christmas lights sparkles with Christmas cheer at night. An additional green "Exotic" sign hangs below.

Disney Announces Closure of Iconic Jungle Cruise Attraction, Replacement Announced

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Eva Miller 2 Comments
Cars drive toward the colorful Disney World entrance arch, featuring images of Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

New Disney World Entrance Area Revealed to All Guests, Replacement at Iconic Location

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
family hugging in front of disney world castle holding a pink mickey balloon, as a Disney World hotel policy takes effect.

Families Are Suddenly Lining Up To Spend an Extra $1,436 on Their Disney World Vacations

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 16, 2025October 15, 2025 by Sarah Larson 1 Comment
Split image: Left side shows EPCOT’s geodesic sphere at Disney World, with a blue sky background. Right side displays a traditional, multi-tiered Japanese pagoda illuminated at dusk, surrounded by trees.

Disney Officially Makes Changes To Japan Pavilion in EPCOT

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 by Sarah Larson 1 Comment
Rey (Daisy Ridley) standing in a storm with a blue lightsaber

Disney Spent $600 Million on ‘Rise of Skywalker,’ Only To Remake It Six Years Later

in Entertainment, Star Wars

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Walt Disney Studios Park entrance

End of an Era: Disney Theme Park Moves Toward Total Rebrand, Original Name Erased

in Disneyland Paris

Posted on October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 by Luke Dammann
The five portal towers at Universal Epic Universe

Concerning Health Issues Arise From Epic Universe After Its First Few Months

in Universal Orlando

Posted on October 16, 2025October 15, 2025 by Sarah Larson 1 Comment
Jared Leto in new Tron: Ares trailer

REPORT: Disney May Be Done With ‘Tron’ Forever After ‘Ares’ Flops at Box Office

in Movies & TV

Posted on October 15, 2025October 16, 2025 by Luke Dammann 4 Comments
Bluey in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom

Disney World Removes Longtime Characters: Preps for Bluey’s Debut

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 15, 2025October 16, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 10 Comments
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster exterior

Concern Grows as Disney Reveals Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster In Its Last Days

in Walt Disney World

Posted on October 15, 2025October 16, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 2 Comments
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Four adorable plush keychains from Japan rest on a wooden surface, destined for the Disney Store. They feature a blue creature with large ears, a yellow bear in a pink shirt, a pink cat with a golden collar, and a blue elephant wearing a yellow hat perched atop two stacked books.
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Bring the Kawaii Vibes Home—Disney Japan Keychains Have Arrived!

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Feel the Power of the Dark Side with the New Darth Vader Ear Headband

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in The Walt Disney Company

Disney Jeopardy Returns! 26 Clue Game • Test your Knowledge

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