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November 3, 2025, 7:01 PM · The State of California is honoring a company that creates beloved characters for the theme park business.To celebrate the state’s 175th anniversary this year, Governor Gavin Newsom’s social media accounts have been sharing video tributes to notable California businesses. (To be clear, these are from the official state Governor’s …

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For even the most tuned-in Imagineering aficionado, Shanghai Disneyland tends to feel really, really far away. At least until “Disney Abu Dhabi” manifests, Shanghai Disneyland is probably the farthest of Disney’s six global resorts both geographically and figuratively for most of us. Many readers here (inherently, a very deep Disney Parks fan, I think) probably …

The “Zootopia” Paradox – Why A Disney Movie Filled with Animals Doesn’t Belong at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Read More »

November 1, 2025, 6:36 PM · Welcome to November, and the final two months of the year.Today is the day when we open voting for the annual Theme Park Insider Awards, which we will announce on January 1, 2026. We invite all Theme Park Insider readers to vote in our year-end polls, which will determine …

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The premise of Better Zoogether! is that all citizens of Zootopia are planning to celebrate Zoogether Day!, a musical, lively party that features Clawhauser as an animatronic DJ. Just like in the original movie, our favorite police officer from Bunnyburrow, Judy Hopps, senses dastardly forces at play as things start to fall apart. With the …

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If you’re planning a Walt Disney World trip this holiday season, you should be aware that arrivals and departures at Orlando International Airport (MCO) are subject to significant delay and cancellation. This post covers what’s already happening, what to expect going forward, and more. Air traffic controller absences delayed or temporarily halted operations at several …

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Holiday Characters at Disneyland Resort At Disneyland park, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their pals are debuting new holiday looks that put a festive spin on their 70th Celebration attire. Disney California Adventure park character entertainment includes ‘Mickey’s Happy Holidays,’ ‘The Story Time with Deadpool Holiday Special,’ and more. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa …

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