Disneyland has removed its tribute to legendary songwriters Richard and Robert Sherman from the Main Street Cinema, bringing the exhibit’s roughly 13-month run to an end.
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New Disneyland Haunted Mansion Shop Faces Redesign After Flooding Exposes Major Design Flaw
The new Haunted Mansion gift shop—Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond—is making waves in the news, though, once again, not positively. Following a significant flooding incident that exposed serious design flaws, Disney has decided to redesign the store to ensure that it can better withstand future challenges and maintain its aesthetic alongside the main attraction.
New EPCOT Lounge in Spaceship Earth Changes Course to Exclude Families as Walt Disney World Continues to Court ‘DINK’ Disney Adults
It seems like Disney is once again turning its back on the families who built its empire in favor of the DINK (Dual Income No Kids) crowd and so-called Disney Adults. The latest evidence? EPCOT’s brand-new GEO-82 Spaceship Earth lounge, which is making headlines not for family-friendly offerings, but for being an exclusive, adults-only experience.
YouTuber Mark Rober Sneaks LiDAR Camera Into Space Mountain, Makes Wild Pivot To Claim Tesla Vehicles Are Unsafe
A recent YouTube video from former NASA engineer and popular content creator Mark Rober has left many viewers questioning not only his methods, but also the true intent behind his latest experiment targeting Tesla’s autopilot technology. What started as an attempt to map Disneyland’s Space Mountain by sneaking a LiDAR camera into the park through security turned into something far more controversial, with critics calling out inconsistencies and misleading presentation in Rober’s subsequent Tesla tests.
First, Do No Harm—The Bare Minimum Oath All Disney Imagineers SHOULD Take But No Longer Do, An Editorial by LW Ghost
I’ve spent the last hour or so listening to some wonderful music from the past—not the Mozart kind of past, but the EPCOT past, and it made me think more than just warm, nostalgic, and happy thoughts of good times back in those yester-decades called the 1980’s which, I know, many of you were not blessed to be around in.
Walt Disney World Crowd Levels Expected to Not Reach Same Highs for Spring Break in 2025 According to Expert
Spring break season at Walt Disney World is historically known for substantial crowds, and 2025 will likely continue that tradition, albeit with some notable shifts compared to previous years. Tom Bricker over at Disney Tourist Blog has done a marvelous job...
Universal Sells Single-Day Tickets to Epic Universe in a Move That Could Spell Disaster for Walt Disney World
Universal Orlando has made a major move in the battle for Orlando theme park dominance by officially releasing single-day tickets for its highly anticipated Epic Universe park. Until now, tickets for the park were only available as part of multi-day bundles, ensuring guests committed to extended stays at Universal’s resort.
Walt Disney World Annual Pass Down Payment Cut in Half Ahead of Epic Universe Opening as Execs Look to Save the Summer
There has been much talk about how Disney is seeing its summer bookings "go up" even as Epic Universe gets ready to open. From my vantage point, I don't always pay attention to what companies like TWDC say publicly with carefully worded phrases. Instead, I'm more...
Former Imagineer Proposes Alternate Plan to Save Rivers of America—Proves Disney Could ‘Have It All’ Without Destroying Tom Sawyer Island
Former Walt Disney Imagineering Senior VP Eddie Sotto has once again challenged Disney’s controversial decision to bulldoze the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom. But this time, he isn’t just criticizing—he’s offering a fully imagined alternative that would preserve the park’s history while still allowing Disney to build its planned Cars and Villains expansions.
How Disney Imagineering Was Infected By Ideology and Political Bias to Turn Magic into Messaging
For decades, Walt Disney Imagineering was the gold standard of theme park innovation, balancing timeless storytelling with technological breakthroughs to create immersive, unforgettable attractions. But in recent years, Imagineering has been consumed by progressive ideology, turning classic rides into sanitized, politically correct shells of their former selves.
Disney Proudly Touts New Attractions That Will Destroy Classic Walt Disney World Experiences Like The Rivers of America and MuppetVision 3D, Fans Respond With Mockery and Anger
Walt Disney World has long been a place of nostalgia, where memories are made that will last a lifetime, where generations have enjoyed the classic attractions that make up its rich history. But Disney’s latest announcements at SXSW 2025 confirm what many fans have feared—some of the most beloved elements of Disney World like Rivers of America and MuppetVision 3D are being erased to make way for new, modern IP-driven experiences.
Walt Disney World Called Out in Viral Song ‘What Walt Would Say’ by Tyler Dean McDowell—Son of Country Music Legend
Tyler Dean McDowell’s song What Walt Would Say has struck a nerve with disillusioned Disney fans, taking direct aim at Disney CEO Bob Iger and the corporate leadership that has, in McDowell’s eyes, strayed from Walt Disney’s vision. In an exclusive interview with That Park Place, he shared his deep connection to Disney, what inspired the song, and why he believes the company is losing its magic.
Butterbeer Season Calls Harry Potter Fans to Celebrate With New Products and Events
Warner Bros. and Universal Studios have launched its second annual Butterbeer Season—a Harry Potter celebration themed after the iconic wizarding drink. Here’s the breakdown of what fans can expect this year.