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A large crowd of people, including families with children and strollers, sit and stand closely together outdoors under a cloudy sky, appearing to wait for an event at a theme park. Lamp posts and trees are in the background.

Disney World Ends Multiple Operations Across All Theme Parks, Beginning Now

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Sunset Boulevard with Tower of Terror

Disney World Park Unleashes Ultra-Rare Character Experience

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A large crowd of people gathers in front of Cinderella Castle at Disney World, with the castle's spires lit by the setting sun against a partly cloudy sky.

Disney Issues Multiple Days of Refunds to Thousands After Weather Plague Persists

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A large archway entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood with a red carpet and palm trees, overlaid by a circular inset showing a crowd gathered around street performers inside the theme park.

Universal Character Loudly Cheers on Violent Brawl in Theme Park

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I Found Out that Disney World Has a Second Floor You’ve Never Seen

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Controversial $$$$ Disney Restaurant Caught Serving Undercooked Raw Meat

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