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Illustration of numerous dollar bills floating in the air in front of the iconic Disney castle under a clear blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

Inflation Remains Steady for Most Vacations Unless You’re Heading to a Disney Park

By Rick Lye
Dolly Parton in front of the Dollywood sign

As States Cut Back, Dolly Parton Charity Finds Itself Defunded

By Rick Lye
Night view of Epcot's iconic Spaceship Earth geodesic sphere at Walt Disney World, Florida, illuminated with colorful lights in shades of purple, blue, and orange. Palm trees line the entrance as Disney World rides buzz nearby, and the sky is deep dusk, adding to the vibrant atmosphere, where Disney World rides exist.

Disney World Guest Draws the Internet’s Ire for Building Backpack Fort To Protect Her Fireworks Viewing Area

By Rick Lye
The image shows a picturesque area featuring tall wooden totem poles and intricate carvings on a wooden structure, reminiscent of a forgotten park. In the background, there's a castle-like stone building under a partly cloudy sky, with trees flanking the sides. A few people are seen walking in the distance.

‘No Self-Respecting Canadian Would Go,’ Neighbors to the North Canceling Trips to Central Florida in Droves

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A brightly colored Cinderella castle with blue and gold conical roofs and ornate spires, framed by a vibrant pink and blue sky. The castle exudes the Magic Kingdom’s whimsical and magical ambiance at Disney World.

Disney Is on a Construction Spree, but They Missed These Rides That Desperately Need an Update

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
Ron DeSantis, looking aggrieved, against a giant highway sign for Florida.

DeSantis’ Latest Proposal Will Hand Disney Billions in Tax Breaks

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Posted on February 16, 2025 by Rick Lye
The exterior of Jellyrolls with pastel blue and white stripes catches the eye. A bright red canopy with the sign "Jellyrolls" in purple proudly marks its place at Walt Disney World. Nearby, another structure is labeled "Crest of the Wave," while the shiny ground glistens as if freshly kissed by rain.

The Final Duel: Jellyrolls Announces Its Closing Date

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Posted on February 16, 2025 by Rick Lye
Two actors in 18th-century attire engage with children outdoors. One reads from a book, while the other stands nearby, holding papers. The children sit on the grass under trees on a sunny day, attentively watching.

A Long Dead Disney Theme Park Idea Is Taking Shape Again in Utah

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Posted on February 15, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser concept art

Disney’s Failed ‘Star Wars’ Hotel Is Returning as a Feature Film

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Posted on February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
Ron DeSantis in front of Disney World Cinderella Castle with the CFTOD logo

As Disney World Prepares To Spend Billions, DeSantis Shakes up the Board Overseeing the Parks

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Posted on February 15, 2025February 16, 2025 by Rick Lye
The old Splash Mountain attraction in Disney World

With Disney’s DEI Programs Dead, Fans Again Petition Disney To Bring Back Splash Mountain

in Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Rick Lye 7 Comments
The new District Fire Department logo over Walt Disney World and the CFTOD building.

Days After Disney Scrubs DEI Programs, DeSantis’ Disney Board Facing Federal Lawsuit for Racial and Sexual Discrimination

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
Elsa and Anna from Frozen embracing in front of the Disney+ logo

Feels Like ‘Corporate Phantom Menace,’ Disney+ Super Bowl Ad Went for Nostalgia but Instead Felt Stiff

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Posted on February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
Ron DeSantis, with a shocked expression, against the iconic Disney World EPCOT.

Disney World Could Be Ruled by Another DeSantis After 2026

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Rick Lye
Hiro Hamada and Baymax from the Disney movie BIig Hero 6 on an interactive Disney Parks meet and greet at EPCOT in Walt Disney World Resort

Disney’s Newest Live-Action Remake Could Take Its Story to the MCU

in Movies & TV, Marvel

Posted on February 9, 2025February 10, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
A brightly colored Cinderella castle with blue and gold conical roofs and ornate spires, framed by a vibrant pink and blue sky. The castle exudes the Magic Kingdom’s whimsical and magical ambiance at Disney World.

The Magic Is Gone: Disney World No Longer Seen as a Desirable Workplace

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Posted on February 9, 2025 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
Snow White (Rachel Zegler) looking shocked

Disney’s Live-Action ‘Snow White’ Could Actually Be Saved From Itself

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Posted on February 8, 2025 by Rick Lye 10 Comments
Patrick Mahomes riding on a float celebrating a Super Bowl victory with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse

The Unexpected Origins of ‘I’m Going to Disneyland’ for Super Bowl Winners

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Posted on February 8, 2025 by Rick Lye
Mickey Mouse stands in front of Cinderella Castle in the new Walt Disney World commercial

Disney World and Universal Orlando Appeal Directly to International Visitors, Despite Tariff Threats

in Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
Madame Leota's Somewhere Beyond Shop sign

Without Evidence, Fans Claim DEI To Blame for Disney Imagineering Issues

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Posted on February 7, 2025 by Rick Lye 16 Comments
Ron DeSantis (L) with Mickey Mouse (R) with Disney World in the background

During Its Feud With DeSantis, Disney World May Have Wildly Overstated Its Value to the State

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Posted on February 6, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
Cast members walk down Main Street, U.S.A. for the Cast Service Celebration

New Report Holds More Bad News for Disney World Cast Members

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Posted on February 3, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
Mickey Mouse in front of Magic Kingdom wearing a face mask with COVID viruses floating in the background with this Disney World travel issue.

Centers for Disease Control Warns Disney World Guests at Risk of a ‘Quad-Demic’

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Posted on February 2, 2025February 4, 2025 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
The Island Tower at the Polynesian Resort

‘Disney’s Building Hiltons Now?’ Former Imagineer Takes Brutal Shot at His Ex-Employer

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Posted on February 2, 2025 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
Mickey Mouse (R) and Donald Trump (L)

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown/Tariffs Disrupt Disney’s Expansion Plans

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Posted on February 2, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
The inside of Madame Leota's Somewhere Beyond shop in Disneyland Park

Another Imagineering Blunder: Madam Leota Gift Shop Undergoes Major Renovation After Minor Flood

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Posted on February 1, 2025 by Rick Lye
Port Orleans French Quarter at night

Drunken Disney World Guests Allegedly Hit Her Own Mother, Gets Tasered by Police

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Posted on February 1, 2025February 2, 2025 by Rick Lye
Mickey Mouse stands in front of the iconic Spaceship Earth at Disney World inside of EPCOT.

Disney Heads to Fox News to Pitch Conservatives on Coming Back to Disney Parks

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Posted on February 1, 2025 by Rick Lye 8 Comments
Mickey Mouse stands in front of Cinderella Castle in the new Walt Disney World commercial

Media Sites Are Now Accusing Disney World of Creating a ‘Caste System’ With Its Pricing

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Rick Lye 15 Comments
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Scathing New Column Calls Out Florida Legislature for Allowing State Funds To Be Used for Disney World Tickets

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Posted on January 30, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Half an Inch of Rain Causes Flood in Disneyland’s New Haunted Mansion Gift Shop

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Posted on January 27, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Fans Convinced Disney Is Trying To Erase Eisner Era From the Parks

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Posted on January 26, 2025January 27, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
Halle Bailey gazing upwards as Ariel in 'The Little Mermaid'

Days After Trump Banned Diversity, Disney Announces Black History Month Lineup

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on January 26, 2025January 27, 2025 by Rick Lye 17 Comments
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A Scathing New Video Absolutely Destroys Disney’s ‘Snow White’ In Hilariously Funny Way

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Posted on January 26, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 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.

As Disney World Freezes, DeSantis Now Wants To Do Something To Help After Years of Inaction

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Posted on January 25, 2025 by Rick Lye
A wide street lined with tall palm trees and vintage buildings evokes a classic Hollywood setting, much like the magic felt during the best time to arrive and leave Disneyland. The sky is partly cloudy with a soft, warm light illuminating the scene.

‘What Even Is It Anymore?’ Guests Rue the Downfall of Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Posted on January 25, 2025 by Rick Lye 13 Comments
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Disney’s Next Five Years: Survey Results Spell Bad News for Disney Fans, Unless You’re Uber-Wealthy

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Posted on January 25, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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Despite Today’s Devastating Announcement, There’s a Glimmer of Hope for Muppets Fans

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Posted on January 24, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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LA Fire Arsonist Tries To Destroy Critical Piece of Disney History

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Posted on January 23, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Disney Extending Most Expensive Line-Skipping Option to All Guests

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Posted on January 20, 2025January 20, 2025 by Rick Lye 13 Comments
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As It Hits $1 Billion at the Box Office, ‘Moana 2’ Finds Itself Mired in Political Controversy

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Posted on January 19, 2025January 20, 2025 by Rick Lye
President Donald Trump to the left of the photo and Disney CEO Bob Iger to the right, are pictured on either side of a red zigzag line resembling a tear or division. The man on the left, wearing a suit with a red tie, speaks at a podium during what seems to be a Presidential Debate, while the man on the right, also in a suit and tie, speaks in front of a blurred background.

Trump’s Tariffs Will Hit Your Disney Vacation Hard

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Posted on January 19, 2025 by Rick Lye 9 Comments
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The Construction Zone: Yet Another Magic Kingdom Attraction Shuts Down Today

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Posted on January 19, 2025 by Rick Lye 15 Comments
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Disney’s 2025 Movie Slate: Remakes, Sequels, and the Controversies Fans Can’t Ignore

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Posted on January 18, 2025 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
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Former Disney Fans Pinpoint the Moment the Company Lost Them

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Posted on January 18, 2025January 19, 2025 by Rick Lye 31 Comments
Firefighters wearing protective gear walk through a grassy field towards a wildfire with tall flames and thick smoke under a clear blue sky.

Analyst Coldly Suggests LA Fires Will Hurt Disney’s Stock Price

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Posted on January 18, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Under Pressure From DeSantis, Orange County Passes Law Hurting Some Disney World Cast Members

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Rick Lye 33 Comments
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Fans Are Furious Over Disney World Latest After-Hours ‘Cash Grab’

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Rick Lye 10 Comments
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As DinoLand U.S.A. Heads Into Extinction, Universal Orlando Sends a Parting Shot

in Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Disney’s Next Big Move? Another Possible Magic Kingdom Overhaul in the Works

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Rick Lye
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