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Minnie Mouse stands outdoors in front of a building with a retro Hollywood theme. She is dressed in a brightly colored, floral-patterned dress with a pink bow on her head. She smiles warmly with her hands on her hips. The scene is sunny with greenery visible at Disney World Hollywood Studios.

Disney Ends Character Breakfast, Effectively Removing Disney Junior Characters From the Parks

By Rick Lye 4 Comments
A large crowd of guests on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort.

Return of the Crowds: Nine Disney World Rides See Triple-Digit Wait Times on Sunday

By Rick Lye 2 Comments
Aerial concept art of Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disney May Have Just Accidentally Confirmed the Name of the New Monsters, Inc. Land at Hollywood Studios

By Rick Lye 4 Comments
An image of Disney’s Cinderella Castle framed by an archway. A cartoon Mickey Mouse face and a stack of money with a question mark are superimposed, hinting at Disney World Annual Pass or Disney World 2025 ticket questions.

After Raising Prices on Annual Passes, Disney Increases Its Discounts To Bring Guests Back

By Rick Lye 3 Comments

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Stardust Racers at Epic Universe Universal Orlando

Disney World and Universal Orlando Give Florida Politicians Huge Political Donations to Keep Them From Inspecting Their Rides

in Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando

Posted on October 12, 2025October 12, 2025 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
The X2 roller coaster with multiple rows of riders twists through the sky against a backdrop of clouds. The passengers show a mix of excitement and thrill, with their hands up or gripping the restraints. The coaster is red with black and silver accents at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

The Six Flags Slide Continues as the Company Loses Another Top Executive

in Theme Parks, Six Flags

Posted on October 11, 2025October 11, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
Ron DeSantis, looking aggrieved, against a giant highway sign for Florida.

What Feud? DeSantis and Disney Have Moved on as He Appoints a Company Exec to a Government Position

in Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company

Posted on October 11, 2025October 11, 2025 by Rick Lye
Concept art for a 'Monsters, Inc.' ride in which Sully and Mike hang off a moving door painted with flowers, holding a human child named Boo.

Disney Just Made a Change to the Plans for the Monsters, Inc. Land at Hollywood Studios

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
On the left, three people dressed as Disney characters—Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and Minnie Mouse—stand outside a themed building. On the right, stacks of hundred-dollar bills highlight rising Disney World guest expenses.

What’s Disney Doing? Disney Parks Raise Prices, While at the Same Time Offering Huge Discounts

in Disney Parks

Posted on October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
Dolly Parton rides in a parade at Dollywood.

American Treasure Dolly Parton Takes to Social Media To Assure Fans She’s “Not Dying, Yet”

in Entertainment, Theme Parks

Posted on October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 by Rick Lye
Jimmy Kimmel on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

Jimmy Kimmel Pushes Dana Walden as Top Candidate for Disney CEO Role

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment

Posted on October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 by Rick Lye 6 Comments
Mickey Mouse in a tuxedo stands in front of a Disney World castle on a themed street. To the side, there's an open suitcase filled with stacks of cash, hinting at $10 million and a Lifetime Pass to endless whimsical adventures and opulence.

Disney World Just Dropped Price Increases on Thousands of Food Items Across the Parks

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 by Rick Lye
Two men in suits sit at a desk outdoors, smiling and speaking. One wears a black suit and tie, the other a dark suit with a red tie. A crowd with red clothing and signs is visible in the blurred background.

Disney Accused of Removing On-Air Talent After He Floated the Idea of Running for the Senate as a Republican

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment

Posted on October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 by Rick Lye 7 Comments
Donald Duck, dressed in a colorful Mexican-inspired sombrero and poncho at Disney World

Attention Disney Day Drinkers: EPCOT Is Raising Its Prices on Alcohol

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 by Rick Lye
View of light crowds at the entrance to Magic Kingdom Park, where a Disney World Security Incident took place.

Disney Expected October To Bring the Crowds Back, but They Were Wrong

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
Mickey Mouse on a red background is edited next to an airport security checkpoint with TSA PreCheck signs and barriers at Orlando International Airport, where Disney World vacation plans are happening.

Disney Vacation Travelers Should Brace for Airport Delays and Long Lines Amid Government Shutdown

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 by Rick Lye
The Dollywood Express steam train.

Dollywood’s Parent Company Shuts Down Another Theme Park, the Second One in a Week

in Theme Parks

Posted on October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 by Rick Lye
Guests ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Shanghai Disneyland

Disney World Needs To Make This Lightning Lane Change Right Now

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 4, 2025October 4, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
The monorail in front of Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Walt’s Dream Completed: Disney Park Getting Connected Tram System

in Disney Parks, Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Posted on October 4, 2025October 4, 2025 by Rick Lye 12 Comments
A split image of Charlie Kirk and Jimmy Kimmel.

Democrats and Republicans Unite in Their Disdain for How Disney Handled the Jimmy Kimmel Situation

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment

Posted on October 4, 2025October 4, 2025 by Rick Lye 7 Comments
Two women posing together, one in a purple dress and the other in a Dolly Parton-inspired checkered outfit, standing among large potted plants with joyful expressions.

Wisconsin Teacher Loses Her First Amendment Case Over Banned Dolly Parton/Miley Cyrus Song

in Entertainment, Music

Posted on October 3, 2025October 3, 2025 by Rick Lye 11 Comments
A haunted mansion, part of the Haunted Mansion Update, glows with orange and purple lights behind trees and iron gates at night. A gothic carriage and eerie, dimly lit atmosphere enhance this Save Classic spooky scene.

Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion Just Made a Subtle Change That Plays With Guests’ Heads

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 3, 2025October 3, 2025 by Rick Lye
Three people, two women and a man, are walking hand in hand in front of CommuniCore Hall

Back to Basic: Communicore Hall Is Back Without Any Fall or Food and Wine Festival Theming

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 by Rick Lye
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean

Jerry Bruckheimer Says Margot Robbie Is in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 6’, No Mention of Johnny Depp

in Entertainment, Walt Disney Studios

Posted on October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 by Rick Lye 43 Comments
A dramatic stormy sky looms over a Disney World castle with a statue of Walt Disney holding Mickey Mouse's hand in the foreground. A yellow warning sign with a hurricane symbol reads "Hurricane Season." The scene blends iconic imagery with an urgent reminder to prepare for the impending weather.

A Tropical Depression Will Impact Disney World This Weekend With Rain and Possible Flooding

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
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Dolly Parton, Citing ‘Health Concerns,’ Cancels Upcoming Shows Indefinitely

in Entertainment, Theme Parks

Posted on September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Trump’s Revenge: President Promises 100 Percent Tariff on Disney Products Made Outside America

in The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Studios

Posted on September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 by Rick Lye 36 Comments
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After a Major Merger, Dollywood’s Parent Company Shuts Down One of Its Theme Parks

in Theme Parks

Posted on September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
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Disney, Expecting Retribution From the Trump Administration, Gears up for a Legal Battle After Kimmel’s Return

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment

Posted on September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 by Rick Lye 30 Comments
A large and ornate castle with spires, surrounded by lush greenery and a colorful garden with umbrellas, under dark, dramatic clouds in the sky. People are walking around the castle, enjoying the park.

Tropical Storm Imelda’s Impacts Will Be Felt at Disney World Starting This Afternoon

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 by Rick Lye
A black-and-white photo of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park.

Another Disney Parks Ticket Hike Coming Early Next Month

in Disneyland Resort, Disney Parks

Posted on September 27, 2025September 27, 2025 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
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A Disney-Backed Politician Shuts Down Talk of Adding a ‘Gate Tax’ at Its Parks

in The Walt Disney Company, Disneyland Resort

Posted on September 27, 2025September 27, 2025 by Rick Lye
Jimmy Kimmel presenting

Final Affiliate Partner Gives In, Jimmy Kimmel Is Back Nationwide

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment

Posted on September 26, 2025September 27, 2025 by Rick Lye 32 Comments
Mickey Mouse in a tuxedo stands in front of a Disney World castle on a themed street. To the side, there's an open suitcase filled with stacks of cash, hinting at $10 million and a Lifetime Pass to endless whimsical adventures and opulence.

Disney World Rival Wants To Increase the Central Florida Tourism Tax

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
A man in a dark suit sits in a well-lit room holding a piece of paper. He has short hair and a beard, smiling as he looks slightly off-camera, reminiscent of Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night talk show. The background features a mirror framed with light bulbs.

Jimmy Kimmel Returning to Sinclair’s ABC Affiliate Stations on Friday

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment

Posted on September 26, 2025September 27, 2025 by Rick Lye 50 Comments
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A Writer for ‘The Bear’ Was Detained by Police After an ‘Old White Woman’ Complained About How He Was Sitting on a Train

in Entertainment, Television

Posted on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 by Rick Lye 5 Comments
A man with short dark hair and a beard is seen wearing a black suit with a white shirt and black tie, reminiscent of Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night talk show. He is looking slightly to the side with a neutral expression. The background features a night sky with a crescent moon.

Disney’s Billion-Dollar Deal Faces Uncertainty Following Trump’s Comments on Kimmel

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment

Posted on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 by Rick Lye 11 Comments
A man with short dark hair and a beard is seen wearing a black suit with a white shirt and black tie, reminiscent of Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night talk show. He is looking slightly to the side with a neutral expression. The background features a night sky with a crescent moon.

Sinclair Broadcasting Won’t Let Jimmy Kimmel Back on Its Airwaves Tuesday Night

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment

Posted on September 22, 2025September 23, 2025 by Rick Lye 49 Comments
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Disney Cancels Red Carpet Event Over Fears of What Celebrities Might Say About Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment

Posted on September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 by Rick Lye 7 Comments
Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Two More Attractions Shutting Down This Week at Hollywood Studios as Construction Projects Continue

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
A mug of alcohol found at The Beak and Barrel at Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

The Beak and Barrel Effect: Where Else Could Disney Put a Magic Kingdom Bar?

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on September 21, 2025September 21, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
Jimmy Kimmel and Bob Iger

While Disney Takes a Beating From Both Sides, CEO Bob Iger Is Conspicuously Absent

in The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV

Posted on September 21, 2025September 21, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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A Day After a Protest Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension, an ABC Affiliate Was the Victim of a Drive-by Shooting

in The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV

Posted on September 21, 2025September 21, 2025 by Rick Lye 7 Comments
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Disney’s Boardwalk Won’t Look the Same After These Major Changes

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 by Rick Lye
Gina Carano as Cara Dune in 'The Mandalorian'

Gina Carano Is Back: Star Wars Actress Lands First Television Role Since Disney Lawsuit Settlement

in Entertainment, Star Wars

Posted on September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Disneyland Announces Closure Date for ‘it’s a small world’

in Disneyland Resort, Disney Parks

Posted on September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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Disney Teaming up With Meta To Expand AI Into the Parks and Better Track Your Movements

in The Walt Disney Company, Business News

Posted on September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Stephen Colbert Uses ‘Beauty and the Beast’ for Brutal Disney Takedown After Jimmy Kimmel’s Cancelation

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment

Posted on September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 by Rick Lye 13 Comments
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The Disney World Construction Craze: Here’s Where You Don’t Want To Stay in 2026

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 by Rick Lye
A man with short dark hair and a beard is seen wearing a black suit with a white shirt and black tie, reminiscent of Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night talk show. He is looking slightly to the side with a neutral expression. The background features a night sky with a crescent moon.

Jimmy Kimmel’s Removal: Disney’s Business Decision To Take the Late Night Host off the Air

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment, Television

Posted on September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 by Rick Lye 11 Comments
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