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Beak and Barrel Magic Kingdom

Heads Up: You’re Going To Want To Skip Magic Kingdom Tomorrow – Here’s Why

By Rick Lye 2 Comments
Donald Trump (L) with the Walt Disney Pictures logo in the background as a Disney white house meeting took place in July.

In Late-Night Social Media Rant, Donald Trump Threatens To End Core Disney Business

By Rick Lye 25 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.

Breaking Point? New Report Shows That Over Half of All Americans Have Been Priced Out of a Theme Park Vacation

By Rick Lye
A rope in the forefront with Main Street, U.S.A. n the background along with the Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom at Disney World on a cloudy summer morning.

Could Disney World Follow Disneyland’s Lead and Cut Early Park Entry?

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The Monorail in front of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth To Close Indefinitely, Leaving Guests Wondering What’s Disney Doing in There?

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 by Rick Lye
Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro and joins Mickey Mouse and the rest of the gang on the 2022 D23 stage

After This Week’s Disney Parks Announcements, What’s Left for the D23 Expo?

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 23, 2025September 12, 2025 by Rick Lye
A group of people on a mine train ride through a colorful, glowing cave filled with vibrant stalactites, stalagmites, and pools reflecting various bright colors.

Major Updates Coming to Big Thunder Mountain at Magic Kingdom With a Fresh Backstory and New ‘Magic’

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 by Rick Lye
A large group of the Avengers making a stand in Endgame

Disney Flees the American South For the United Kingdom

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment, Marvel

Posted on August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
The Rivers of America and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom

Mosquitoes Make a Comeback in Disney World Following Rivers of America Drainage

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
A large sign with colorful flags and bold white text reading "Six Flags World Headquarters" stands amid manicured landscaping with red flowers and green bushes, signifying the new policies on guest access. A building and a parked vehicle are visible in the background.

On the Ropes: Six Flags Dealt Another Major Blow With Lawsuit Potentially Forcing Company To Open Its Books

in Theme Parks, Six Flags

Posted on August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
Aerial view of a theme park area at dusk, featuring tree-lined walkways, people strolling, colorful lights, and large buildings—including one housing the Star Wars Launch Bay and another with a giant blue sorcerer’s hat above the entrance.

Update: Disney Announces Major Changes Coming to Hollywood Studios in 2026

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
A mug of alcohol found at The Beak and Barrel at Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

After Its Initial Failure To Launch, Disney’s Reservation System Locks Guests Out of the Beak and Barrel After an Hour

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 by Rick Lye
A San Francisco 49ers football player in a white uniform and gold helmet prepares to throw a football during a game, holding the ball with both hands and looking downfield.

Disney Shelves Colin Kaepernick Documentary: Was It ‘Creative Differences’ or a Larger Political Play?

in Movies & TV, Sports

Posted on August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 by Rick Lye
The Disneyland Key for the Disneyland 70th anniversary with an insert of resellers uying the keys

Resellers Be Damned: Disney Finally Fighting Back Against the Merchandise Hoarders

in Disneyland Resort, Merchandise, Disney Parks

Posted on August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 by Rick Lye
A large, elegant resort hotel with white trim is illuminated at night, reflecting in a spacious, inviting outdoor swimming pool surrounded by trees and lounge areas.

Disney Extends Refurbishment Schedule for Two Luxury Hotels by Another Year

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 by Rick Lye
A bronze statue depicting Disney Legend holding hands with Mickey Mouse stands on a pedestal surrounded by flowers. The man is extending his right arm forward; in the background, there is a blue and white castle under a clear blue sky.

Disneyland Could Solve Its Space Problems if It Buys America’s Oldest Theme Park

in Disneyland Resort, Knott's Berry Farm

Posted on August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 by Rick Lye 13 Comments
A group of Disney Adults smiling and taking a selfie in front of the Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. The sky is clear and blue in the background, suggesting a sunny day at Disney World.

Disney Adults Face Mockery From Outsiders, but Most Criticism Comes From Peers

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 by Rick Lye
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.

Two New Tropical Systems Being Watched by the National Hurricane Center Amid Hurricane Erin’s Activity

in Uncategorized

Posted on August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
Jack Skellington holds and looks at a snowflake.

Guests Share Frustration Over Three and a Half Hour Wait at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
The Rivers of America and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom

Update: Rivers of America Is Drained as Construction Vehicles Move Into the Riverbed

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
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Disney Should Be Paying Very Close Attention to Las Vegas’ Current Struggles

in Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 by Rick Lye 10 Comments
A vibrant image showcasing roller coasters at sunset with the "Six Flags" and "Cedar Point" logos prominently displayed in the foreground, indicating a collaboration or combination of the two well-known amusement parks. A scenic sky and coaster silhouettes enhance the background.

New Law Mandates Theme Parks to Share Ride Downtime Information with Guests

in Theme Parks, Six Flags

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Rick Lye
Concept art for The Beak and Barrel at Disney World.

After ‘Technical Issues’ Sunk Beak and Barrel Reservations, Disney Promises New Window Next Week

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Rick Lye
Aerial view of the Disney World theme park EPCOT with Bob Iger to the left and Walt Disney to the right in the foreground, both smiling. The park showcases various buildings, winding pathways, and a shimmering lake.

It’s Been Decades Since EPCOT’s World Showcase Added a Country, but Disney Has Plans for the Swiss Alps

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
A mug of alcohol found at The Beak and Barrel at Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

Beak and Barrel Reservation Launch Marks Chaos as Disney World System Fails

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 14, 2025August 15, 2025 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
Bob Chapek stands in front of a TRON Lightcycle/Run display

Hold on Disney Fans, Bob Chapek Could Make a Theme Park Comeback

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Posted on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by Rick Lye 3 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.

The National Hurricane Center Tracking Storm, Set To Become the Atlantic’s First Hurricane of the Season

in Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando

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An image of two glass pyramidal buildings at sunset. The structures, part of EPCOT, are lit up with colorful lights. A banner reading "Journey Into Imagination" is displayed near the entrance of the building in the foreground. Trees and greenery surround the base of the pyramids, leading to a Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge.

New Rumor Suggests Major Change Coming To Beloved EPCOT Attraction

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
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Epstein Files Controversy Follows Trump, Even at Disney World

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Posted on August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 by Rick Lye 6 Comments
Crowds at Disney's Hollywood Studios at night.

Hollywood Studios’ Construction Projects Make It That Much Harder To Get Around the Park

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
Donald Trump (L) with the Walt Disney Pictures logo in the background as a Disney white house meeting took place in July.

Why Did Disney Settle Its Gina Carano Lawsuit? Hint: It Might Have To Do With the NFL, ESPN, and Trump

in Movies & TV, Star Wars

Posted on August 9, 2025August 10, 2025 by Rick Lye 5 Comments
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Disney Is Losing the Imagineer Who Literally Wrote the Book on Disneyland to Universal Creative

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Posted on August 9, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Disney Announces Another Big Thunder Mountain Shutting Down Indefinitely

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Posted on August 8, 2025August 9, 2025 by Rick Lye 9 Comments
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A 17-Year-Old Was on a Plane to Central Florida When the Registered Sex Offender Sitting Next to Her Allegedly Sexually Assaulted Her

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
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Disney Settles Its Lawsuit With Mandalorian Actress Gina Carano, Says They Should ‘Work Together Again’

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Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Rick Lye 29 Comments
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Disney Rival Has Big Expansion Plans With New IP Coming to Theme Parks

in Theme Parks, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
A vibrant image showcasing roller coasters at sunset with the "Six Flags" and "Cedar Point" logos prominently displayed in the foreground, indicating a collaboration or combination of the two well-known amusement parks. A scenic sky and coaster silhouettes enhance the background.

Attendance Issues Force Six Flags CEO To Step Down, Fueling Speculation About Parks Sell Off

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Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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’s CFO Admits Disney Parks Are Charging Fewer People Much More, Pricing Some People Out

in Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
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After Weeks of Extreme Heat, Disney Makes Some Changes To Protect Cast Members

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Disappearing Before Our Eyes: Fans Mourn the Nearly Complete Destruction of Rivers of America

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 4, 2025August 5, 2025 by Rick Lye 6 Comments
Donald Trump (L) with the Walt Disney Pictures logo in the background as a Disney white house meeting took place in July.

Disney’s Multi-Billion-Dollar Expansion Project Hinges on One Thing: Trump’s Approval

in Entertainment, Television

Posted on August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 by Rick Lye 7 Comments
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National Hurricane Center Warns of Bookend Storms Heading Toward Central Florida

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Disney World VIP Experience Indefinitely Canceled Over ‘Animal Welfare’ Concerns

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Six Flags Guests Start a Brawl as Security Is Nowhere To Be Found

in Theme Parks, Six Flags

Posted on August 2, 2025August 3, 2025 by Rick Lye
The image shows the "ESPN Monday Night Football" logo with the NFL shield, set against a backdrop of a digitally-rendered Walt Disney castle and the words "Walt Disney Studios" at the bottom.

Disney Just Struck a Multi-Billion Dollar Deal That Dooms Linear Cable and Saves Its Streaming Service

in Movies & TV, Sports

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
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Disney Adds Walls Around Galaxy’s Edge for Mystery Construction Project

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
The first image Disney shared of the new Villains Land coming to the Magic Kingdom

Fans Get an Interesting Update on Magic Kingdom’s Villains Land With the Inclusion of a Disney Legend

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on July 28, 2025July 29, 2025 by Rick Lye
A detailed aerial artist's rendering of the Disney Asteria North Carolina project showcases a community center surrounded by residential housing, featuring green spaces, water bodies, amenities, and a large central swimming pool area. Despite local complaints, houses and lush greenery fill the surrounding area.

At a Potential Million Dollars a Pop, North Carolina Is Wondering Who Disney’s Expansion There Is For?

in The Walt Disney Company

Posted on July 27, 2025July 28, 2025 by Rick Lye 20 Comments
View of light crowds at the entrance to Magic Kingdom Park, where a Disney World Security Incident took place.

After a Historically Low Summer, Crowds Return to Disney World in Late July

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Something Unusual Is Happening: With Disney World’s Latest Projects, Fans Are Feeling Optimistic

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 by Rick Lye
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