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Split image: On the left, a colorful fairytale castle with blue spires, likely at a theme park popular with Disney Adults. On the right, close-up of two police cars with flashing lights, suggesting someone was Arrested in Parks.

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The final parade float for Magic Kingdom's Starlight parade featuring a new character Whimsy the Train

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The image shows a Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride at a theme park. People are seated in flying elephant-shaped carriages as they spin around. A castle-like building is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

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An image of Disney’s Cinderella Castle framed by an archway. A cartoon Mickey Mouse face and a stack of money with a question mark are superimposed, hinting at Disney World Annual Pass or Disney World 2025 ticket questions.

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