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Theme Parks Dodge $25 Minimum Wage Rule: What This Means for Workers

By Rick Lye
An animated man in a blue sweater stands on a stage, speaking to an audience. Behind him are sketches, a model rocket, and a large drawing board with designs, suggesting a presentation about science or technology.

Disney Imagineering on the Verge of a New Technology That Would Drastically Change the Theme Park Experience

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Mickey Mouse stands in front of Cinderella Castle in the new Walt Disney World commercial

An Appeals Court Just Struck Down Florida’s Open Carry Law; How Will That Impact Your Trip to Disney World?

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Magic Kingdom Just Wrapped up an Eight-Month Construction Project, but There’s Still More Work To Be Done

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Posted on September 13, 2025September 13, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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As Fans Worry About Theme Park’s Future, Six Flags Cuts Hundreds of Jobs

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Posted on September 13, 2025September 13, 2025 by Rick Lye
A brightly lit neon sign reads "Disney Jollywood Nights" with a large gingerbread man in a blue outfit and yellow bow tie.

Disney Just Confirmed Two New Shows Coming to Jollywood Nights

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Posted on September 13, 2025September 13, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Disney Makes a Change to the Beak and Barrel Reservations That May Help You Get Into the Magic Kingdom Bar

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Posted on September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Disneyland Evacuates Stores and Restaurants Along Main Street U.S.A.

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Posted on September 12, 2025September 13, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
A glow-in-the-dark mini-golf course with an underwater theme, featuring bright neon colors, a whale obstacle, fish, seaweed, and sea caves illuminated by black lights.

A Four-Year-Old Looked on as His Mother Was Gunned Down in a Theme Park Parking Lot

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Posted on September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
Mickey Mouse looking sad and clutching something

What Happened Inside Disney World on the Morning of September 11?

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Posted on September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
Walt Disney Presents the Florida Project

Disney Makes Small Hollywood Studios Changes That Hints at Bigger Updates Ahead

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Posted on September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 by Rick Lye
Two teenagers sit side by side on a brightly colored amusement park ride, smiling at each other. Neon lights and a fun, lively atmosphere can be seen in the background.

Tragic Incident: 21-Year-Old Woman Killed in Theme Park Parking Lot

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Posted on September 8, 2025September 11, 2025 by Rick Lye
A sign that reads "Haunted Mansion" in front of the white mansion holding the attraction of the same name at Disneyland Park.

A New Low? Latest Guest Incident Makes a Stink in the Haunted Mansion

in Disneyland Resort, Disney Parks

Posted on September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
A sexually trasmitted disease floating near the Walt Disney World Cinderella Castle as guests watch on.

Even Before This Week’s Vaccine Announcement, Your Trip to Disney World Was Already Extremely Dangerous as Preventable Diseases Continue To Rise in Florida

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Posted on September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
A group of police officers and staff pose together, smiling, around a person in a Chuck E. Cheese mouse costume inside a brightly decorated room.

Police Arrest Costumed Actor Taking Photos With “Traumatized” Children in Bizarre Incident

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Posted on September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 by Rick Lye
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A Ceremony Honoring American Treasure Tom Hanks Was Canceled Out of Fear It Would Anger Trump

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment, Movies & TV

Posted on September 6, 2025September 6, 2025 by Rick Lye 40 Comments
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Disney’s Looking for Rides To Turn Into Feature Films, So We Thought We’d Help Them Out

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Posted on September 6, 2025September 6, 2025 by Rick Lye
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The Trump Travel Tax Is About To Kick In, Hurting an Already Reeling Travel Industry

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Posted on September 6, 2025September 6, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Rumor Suggests That Disney Plans on Reviving the Muppets

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Posted on September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
People entering the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion pyramid at EPCOT

Is It a Mirage? Disney World Appears To Have Lowered Its Prices

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Posted on September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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.

With Hurricane Season Upon Us, You Need To Know Where in Disney World To Hide From the Storm

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Posted on September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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Category 4 Hurricane Bearing Down on a Disney Resort, Expected To Hit Early Next Week

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Posted on September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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A Pregnant Woman, 18 Others Hospitalized After Disney Ferryboat Crash, as More Details Released on Horrific Incident

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Posted on September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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.

Fire Sale Coming: Analysts Believe Six Flags Could Be Forced To Sell Half Its Parks

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Posted on September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Posted on September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Do You Want To Build a Snowman? Disney Just Dropped the Opening Date for the World of Frozen

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Posted on August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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Disney Teases “Immersive” New Details for Villains Land at Magic Kingdom

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Posted on August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
family pointing at candymonium (roller coaster) at Hersheypark (theme park) in Hershey, Pennsylvania, a direct theme park competitor to Six Flags.

Tragedy Averted: Lost Boy Found Walking Along Theme Park Monorail Track

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Posted on August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 by Rick Lye 6 Comments
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Just in Time for Fall, Disneyland Closing 13 Rides and Attractions for Refurbishment

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Posted on August 30, 2025August 31, 2025 by Rick Lye 20 Comments
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Disney Drops New Details on Toy Story 5 and Pixar’s New Film Lineup

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Posted on August 29, 2025August 30, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
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Disney Parks See Another Massive Price Increase as Inflation and Tariffs Take Their Toll

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Posted on August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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In Late-Night Social Media Rant, Donald Trump Threatens To End Core Disney Business

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Posted on August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 by Rick Lye 25 Comments
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Posted on August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Could Disney World Follow Disneyland’s Lead and Cut Early Park Entry?

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Posted on August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 by Rick Lye
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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 1 Comment
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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
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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
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Disney Flees the American South For the United Kingdom

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Posted on August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
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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
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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 5 Comments
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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
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in Movies & TV, Sports

Posted on August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 by Rick Lye
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