June 19, 2025, 9:07 PM · No one wants to wait in line for a theme park attraction only to find out that they cannot ride.That is why parks long have posted height sticks and warning signs at the front of their queues. People – at least those who can be bothered to read – …

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Chez Alcatraz is a small bar situated next to the San Francisco Candy Company, offering a selection of draft and canned beers, wine, and mixed cocktails. This fun, open-air bar and the Bruce the shark suspended next door are the only remaining vestiges of the JAWS movies in Universal Studios Florida. Here, guests can get …

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Walt Disney World has several construction alerts for Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower, including a new one that extends the ongoing refurbishment by a full year to July 2026. This covers the latest updates to the hotel, plus our commentary about what we hope to see happen during this lengthy project. It’s odd how …

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It wouldn’t be “The Most Magical Party of All” without a brand-new name tag to celebrate! Hong Kong Disneyland Resort cast members will soon be receiving their much-anticipated name tags as they prepare to kick off the 20th anniversary celebration.  Name tags are a time-honored tradition, connecting cast all around the world and worn as …

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June 16, 2025, 11:52 PM · The following passage comes from a newspaper article published in 2006.The problem isn’t necessarily the teens in the park — it’s the park itself, which is rundown and expensive. It took forever for a tram to pick me up from the parking lot. Too many drinking fountains were broken. …

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regular dining rotation, there’s no cost to eat at Worlds of Marvel on your sailing. And you’ll automatically be assigned to eat here on at least one night. The restaurant hosts an interactive show during your meal with – no surprise – a Marvel-based plot. There are two shows; depending on the length of your …

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The Jim Henson Company has released its own statement about the future of MuppetVision 3D in response to Walt Disney World’s announcement of its closure and replacement at Hollywood Studios. This shares a new development post-closing, plus the full official statement along with background about the rocky relationship with Disney as well as other commentary. …

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