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A busy Disney World theme park at sunset features a castle, a carousel, and numerous guests milling around. The sky glows with vibrant pink, orange, and purple hues. A large flag with a white star, blue vertical stripe, and red horizontal stripe is superimposed in the upper right corner.

Texas’ Answer to Disneyland in Jeopardy After Outcry From Neighbors

By Rick Lye
A colorful sign for SeaWorld Orlando is set against a backdrop of lush greenery, featuring a stylized depiction of a sea creature. In the distance, an American flag is visible atop a tall structure, highlighting the park despite recent SeaWorld roller coaster issues.

Central Florida Theme Parks Eye 400 Acre Expansion To Compete With Disney World and Universal

By Rick Lye 2 Comments
Ron DeSantis (L) with Mickey Mouse (R) with Disney World in the background

Florida Legislature Moves a Step Closer to DeSantis’ ‘Tourist Tax,’ Raising the Cost of a Disney Trip

By Rick Lye 1 Comment
Disney statue holding an Australian flag in front of Cinderella Castle

Left at the Altar? Countries Are Wondering Why Disney Chose the UAE and Not Them

By Rick Lye 1 Comment

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Concept art for the Disneyland70 sculpture of Sleeping Beauty Castle

Did Disneyland Just Create a Tribute to Donald Trump for Park’s 70th Anniversary?

in Disneyland Resort, Disney Parks

Posted on May 11, 2025May 12, 2025 by Rick Lye 17 Comments
Mickey Mouse and Bob Iger edited in front of the Lesbian Pride Flag.

Florida Bill Banning Pride Flag at Some Disney World Locations Fails

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Rick Lye 11 Comments
The entrance to Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom

Without Warning or Explanation, Disney World Just Removed Two Popular Discounts From Its Website

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Posted on May 10, 2025 by Rick Lye 5 Comments
Concept art for Disney Abu Dhabi

Bob Iger Lays Out a Realistic Timeline for the Opening of Disney Park in Abu Dhabi

in Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
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Disney Doesn’t Mind Crowd Size, as Long as Food and Merchandise Keeps Selling

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Posted on May 9, 2025 by Rick Lye
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.

Days After Closing a Park, Six Flags Announces a 10 Percent Reduction in Staff

in Theme Parks, Six Flags

Posted on May 8, 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.

In an Abrupt About-Face, Disney Says It’d Be ‘Happy’ To Work With Trump

in Entertainment, Movies & TV

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Rick Lye
Overview of Typhoon Lagoon

Disney Park Reopens After Extended Closure With Another Round of Disney World Price Increases

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Rick Lye
Front entrance to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida

Busch Gardens Spent $40 Million on Upgrades, Fans Say It Isn’t Nearly Enough

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Posted on May 4, 2025 by Rick Lye
A group of people hold large balloon letters spelling "Disney" in various bright colors.

‘Who Cares if Disney Is Woke?’ Feeling Betrayed, Some Disney Adults Want More Inclusive Content

in Entertainment, Movies & TV

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Rick Lye 13 Comments
A large globe sculpture with the word "UNIVERSAL" in bold, illuminated letters encircles it at Universal Studios theme park. The globe appears textured with landmasses and is surrounded by mist, with various park structures and palm trees visible in the background.

Weeks Before Epic Universe Opens, Reports Suggest Universal Has Bigger Expansion Plans

in Theme Parks, Universal Studios

Posted on May 4, 2025May 5, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
D'amaro in front of Cinderella Castle

Heir Apparent: Disney Fans Are Furious Josh D’Amaro Appears To Be Next in Line

in The Walt Disney Company, Uncategorized

Posted on May 3, 2025May 4, 2025 by Rick Lye 11 Comments
A collage image showing U.S. dollar bills on the left and a statue of a man holding hands with a mouse character in front of a large, colorful castle at Disney Parks during peak season on the right at Disney.

Disney World’s Deep Discounts Are a Troubling Sign

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Rick Lye 5 Comments
Anna and Elsa from Disney's Frozen movie looking shocked towards the new Fantasy Springs land coming to Tokyo DisneySea.

Disney Orders Meta To Cease and Desist After Its Characters Were Used for ‘Sexually Explicit’ AI Conversations

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment, Movies & TV

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
A minion from Despicable Me and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in ToonTown with Donald Trump in the middle

Disney and Universal Buck Trump Administration’s Tariffs To Keep Chinese Market Open

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Posted on May 1, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
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Predicting the Unpredictable: What Will Crowds Look Like This Summer at Disney World?

in Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
Two hands hold colorful refillable Walt Disney World souvenir cups, celebrating the 50th anniversary. Each cup is decorated with Mickey Mouse and iconic Disney attractions. Despite a recent price hike, fans cherish these magical keepsakes.

Disney World Needs To Steal This Cheap Guest Perk From Universal Immediately

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Rick Lye 9 Comments
The Disney Starlight parade led by the Blue Fairy in concept art from Walt Disney World Resort.

Update: Signs Are Pointing To a July Debut for Magic Kingdom’s Newest Parade

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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.

He Spent Lavishly on Disney World Trips, Now He’s Headed to Federal Prison

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on April 27, 2025April 27, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
Collage with a serious man in foreground, walt disney statue pointing, and disney castle in background, alongside a smiling elder man. bright and colorful design elements.

Bob Iger Faces Backlash From LGBTQ Community Over Controversial Comments

in The Walt Disney Company

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A man with gray hair and a light smile stands with his arms crossed in front of the Statue of Liberty and the New York city skyline on a sunny day with a clear blue sky. He is wearing a white shirt and a black sweater.

Disney’s ‘Dream Candidate’ To Replace Bob Iger as CEO Doesn’t Want the Job

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Posted on April 26, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
Bob Iger looking troubled against Disney World Castle, which is under a rainbow.

Disney May Have Just Mistakenly Admitted That Theme Park Expansions Are Being Significantly Reduced

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Left: Donald Trump at a podium. Right: Bob Iger in front of the Disney+ logo. Disney recently defended its DEI practices.

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Johnny Depp’s Pirates Return Is ‘Imminent’ With Multiple Films in the Works

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in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

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As Disney’s Stock Slides, Will Iger Pull the Plug on Park Expansion Plans?

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Universal Rumored To Reveal Major Expansion Plans Next Week as Epic Universe Prepares to Launch

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Drunken Teenagers Removed From SeaWorld, End up in the Hospital

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Posted on April 6, 2025April 7, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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Disney Legend Elton John Banned From Russia for ‘Promoting Non-Traditional Sexual Relationships’

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Another Racist Incident at Disneyland: Guest Shouts Racial Slur While Riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

in Disneyland Resort, Disney Parks

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
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Disney World Is Bringing Back Free Bag Service, but Fans Want the Magical Express Too

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

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Trump’s Tariffs: Airline Prices See Dramatic Increase Impacting Disney Vacations

in Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando

Posted on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Disney Execs Want Fans To Believe What They’re Doing at Disney World Is the ‘Equivalent of a New Theme Park’

in Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando

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Pedro Pascal Defends Rachel Zegler but Faces Criticism for Silence on ‘Mandalorian’ Co-Star

in Entertainment, Movies & TV

Posted on March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 by Rick Lye 14 Comments
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Guests Are Wondering if the ‘Barification’ of EPCOT Is Ruining the Park

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
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These Cast Members Work Behind the Scenes To Keep Disney World Running

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Rick Lye
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New Rumor Claims Universal Is Working On an Epic Universe Documentary

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Posted on March 30, 2025 by Rick Lye
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