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New Verse by Richard Sherman Debuts in “It’s a Small World” Finale for Disneyland and Walt Disney World

New Verse by Richard Sherman Debuts in “It’s a Small World” Finale for Disneyland and Walt Disney World

Disney Parks just introduced a new verse in the finale of the beloved attraction “It’s a Small World.” The verse, penned by the late Richard M. Sherman, debuted at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World on July 17, 2025—marking Disneyland’s 70th anniversary and coinciding with celebratory events at Magic Kingdom.

Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic Figure Breaks Down During Disneyland Debut as Robotic Company Founder Glitches

Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic Figure Breaks Down During Disneyland Debut as Robotic Company Founder Glitches

On July 17, 2025—exactly 70 years after the chaotic opening of Disneyland—the Walt Disney Company’s latest tribute to its founder faced its own series of mishaps. The controversial new show, Walt Disney – A Magical Life, featuring a cutting-edge audio-animatronic figure of Walt Disney himself, experienced multiple technical failures on its debut day.

Protesters Disrupt Vice President Vance and Family’s Disneyland Vacation; Disney Ramps Up Security

Protesters Disrupt Vice President Vance and Family’s Disneyland Vacation; Disney Ramps Up Security

Vice President J.D. Vance’s family visit to Disneyland over the weekend sparked protests and a significant increase in security measures at the Anaheim resort. Vance, his wife Usha, and their three children, ages 8 years old and younger were enjoying a private family getaway at Disneyland when demonstrators gathered outside the park and the adjacent Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

Disneyland Unveils First Look at Walt Disney Animatronic Figure

Disneyland Unveils First Look at Walt Disney Animatronic Figure

On July 14, 2025, Disney released details about an Audio-Animatronic figure of Walt Disney, scheduled for inclusion in a new show at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California.

The figure incorporates technology that Walt Disney helped develop in the 1960s for attractions such as “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.” Disney Imagineers have described the animatronic’s movements, including eye contact, facial expressions, hand gestures, and posture shifts, as an advancement in their capabilities.

Disneyland Unveils First Look at Walt Disney Animatronic Figure

Disney Bringing Back Controversial and Unpopular Virtual Queue System for “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” at Disneyland

Disneyland Park has announced that a virtual queue will be in place for its newest attraction, Walt Disney – A Magical Life, when it opens on July 17, 2025. The experience, which includes a highly controversial animatronic Walt Disney will be located in the Opera House on Main Street, U.S.A.. It will explore the life and legacy of Walt Disney through immersive storytelling, rare historical artifacts, and interactive exhibits, along with the aforementioned animatronic figure.

CNN Commentator Says Disney Adults should go to “Alligator Alcatraz”

CNN Commentator Says Disney Adults should go to “Alligator Alcatraz”

A recent on-air comment by CNN commentator Scott Jennings has sparked backlash after he mocked adults who visit Disney theme parks without children. During a July 1, 2025, episode of CNN NewsNight, Jennings remarked, “If you’re over the age of 21 and you go to Disneyland or Disney World and you don’t have children — straight to Alligator Alcatraz, El Salvador.”

Longtime Disney Influencer Mally Mouse Announces She Won’t Renew Disneyland Annual Pass Over Rising Costs, Cultural Shift

Longtime Disney Influencer Mally Mouse Announces She Won’t Renew Disneyland Annual Pass Over Rising Costs, Cultural Shift

An X video posted by longtime Disney fan and annual pass holder “Mally Mouse” has gone viral this week. Wearing Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Ears, Mally documents what she calls her “last trip” to Disneyland, marking the end of what she described as a lifetime tradition. In this clip that resonated with many X commenters, she noted the rising cost of trips as well as the cultural shift from the Disney company.

Disney World and Disneyland Release Mobile App Update to Help With Dining Reservations

Disney World and Disneyland Release Mobile App Update to Help With Dining Reservations

As we continue to listen to guests, we’ve made updates at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World to make planning your vacation simpler. Now, it’s easier than ever to find dining reservations for whatever you’re craving on a whim or visit that bucket list location you’ve been dreaming about for your next Disney trip.