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Disney World guests eating ice cream and looking at cell phone

New Entry Changes Now in Effect at Disney’s Orlando Parks

By Alessia Dunn
Entrance to Walt Disney World Resort. Disney World resort pool closures. Walt Disney World Signature Portrait Sessions

New $400 Private Experience Launches at Disney World as Park Prices, Closures Rise

By Emmanuel Detres 1 Comment
Iconic Walt Disney World entrance arch featuring Minnie and Mickey Mouse, framed by palm trees under a bright blue sky.

Multiple Airlines Merge With Disney World, New Luxury Service Confirmed

By Alessia Dunn
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The Most Anticipated Coaster at Disney World Just Got Its Virtual Queue

By Erica Lauren

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Don’t Buy the Rumors: Magic Kingdom’s Villains Land Redesign is False—But the Real Plans Are Still a Total Mystery

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Posted on May 17, 2026May 18, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
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Posted on May 17, 2026May 18, 2026 by Alessia Dunn 4 Comments
The Disney Store exterior in Manchester. Disney Store Limited Time.

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in The Walt Disney Company, Merchandise

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The Mouse House Pivot: Why Disney is Trading Childhood Wonder for Adult Wallets

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on May 16, 2026May 17, 2026 by Rick Lye
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Disney Just Dropped a Free Daily Sweepstakes Worth Nearly $1900 for ‘Star Wars’ Fans

in Star Wars, Disney+, Walt Disney Studios

Posted on May 16, 2026May 17, 2026 by Erica Lauren 3 Comments
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in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on May 16, 2026May 17, 2026 by Rick Lye
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in Movies & TV, Television, Walt Disney Studios

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The iconic Disneyland marquee.

The Death of the Third Gate: Why Disney’s New “Shopping Mall” Permits Just Killed the Disneyland Expansion Dream, For Now

in The Walt Disney Company, Disney Parks

Posted on May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
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Posted on May 14, 2026May 15, 2026 by Rick Lye
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in Travel, Disney Cruise Line

Posted on May 14, 2026May 15, 2026 by Erica Lauren 1 Comment
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in Walt Disney World

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