Rick Lye
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The Final Barrier Falls: Disneyland Scraps Its Last Pandemic Policy This Tuesday, Unlocking Total Freedom
For more than six years, theme park travelers have adjusted their mornings around a strict, invisible clock. Ever since the global pandemic…
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Eyesore at the Monorail: Massive Construction Footprint Doubles at Disney’s Contemporary Resort as Deluxe Overhauls Take Over
Paying a premium price for a Walt Disney World Deluxe Resort hotel usually comes with the expectation of pristine views, world-class amenities,…
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Frontierland Swallowed: Inside Magic Kingdom’s Aggressive New ‘Cars’ Land Construction Push
The landscape of Frontierland inside Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is changing at a breakneck pace. Ever since the permanent closure of…
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Magic Kingdom Transformation Complete: Cinderella Castle Moat Refilled After Massive Makeover
The heart of Walt Disney World has officially returned to its iconic, picture-perfect state. For the past several months, guests stepping onto…
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“Fend For Yourselves!”: Stunned Disneyland Guests Forced to Self-Evacuate Haunted Mansion After Unprecedented PA Announcement
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, has spent over seven decades positioning itself as the absolute gold standard of global theme park operations.…
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The Haunted Mansion Is Disappearing: Why Disney Just Expanded Construction on Its Most Iconic Ride
If you have walked through Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom recently, you might have noticed that the land’s grim, grinning centerpiece is…
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Taylor Swift Shatters the Internet With New Original Song Confirmed for Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’
The worlds of elite pop music and legendary animation have officially collided in what is shaping up to be the ultimate pop…
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The Illusion of “New”: Why Disney’s Cheap Strategy to Recycle Old Rides Is the Key to EPCOT’s Future
The theme park arms race has reached a fascinating critical mass. Historically, the playbook for keeping attendance high and forcing families to…
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Disneyland Summer Bottleneck: Why 7 Major Rides and Shows Are Shutting Down This June
Summer is officially rolling into Southern California, and for the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, that usually means operating at maximum capacity. As…
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Box Office Bomb: Why IMAX Is Reportedly Booting ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ After a Historic Star Wars Collapse
The unthinkable has officially happened to the world’s most powerful cinematic franchise. For decades, the arrival of a new Star Wars movie…
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