Rick Lye

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Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster Set to Become Largest Building at Hollywood Studios

21 hours ago | disneydining.com | Rick Lye

New Coaster and Its Massive FootprintDisney is set to introduce the highly anticipated Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster at Hollywood Studios, which will dramatically reshape the park’s layout. The attraction is poised to take up approximately 10 acres of land, effectively overtaking part of the cast member parking area. This move will allow the new ride to boast a significant footprint. With its projected building size of over 103,000 square feet, the Monsters, Inc.
New Details Show Monsters, Inc. Coaster Building Will Be Enormous

21 hours ago | insidethemagic.net | Rick Lye

With Muppet Vision 3D and Muppet Courtyard closed and construction fences up, Disney revealed the size and scope of its new Monsters, Inc. Land Door Coaster, and it’s going to be massive. According to new documents from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, the new Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster will be located a little further back in the new land, allowing it to overtake a portion of the cast member parking area at Hollywood Studios.
After Closure of Splash Mountain, Disney Fans Rally to Save 'Song of the South'

1 day ago | disneytips.com | Rick Lye

Fan Movements for Film RevivalDisney fans are increasingly mobilizing to revive Song of the South, particularly following the controversial closure of Splash Mountain, a ride that drew inspiration from the film. This grassroots movement is gaining traction, with many supporters initiating petitions for the film to be recognized by the National Film Registry.
Fans Mobilize to Save 'Song of the South' Before It Goes the Way of Splash Mountain

1 day ago | disneydining.com | Rick Lye

Fans Take Action for Song of the South RevivalFans of classic Disney films have begun a renewed effort to bring Song of the South back into the public eye, ignited by recent discussions surrounding the closure of Splash Mountain. The reimagination of the ride into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has left many fans nostalgic for its original inspiration, Song of the South, which has been relegated to obscurity by Walt Disney Pictures.
After Failing on Splash Mountain, Fans Are Now Trying To Save ‘Song of the South'

1 day ago | insidethemagic.net | Rick Lye

It’s been years since Disney announced that Splash Mountain would close and be replaced by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. It was, and continues to be, one of Disney’s most controversial decisions regarding ride replacements at its parks. Despite their best efforts, Splash Mountain fans couldn’t save the ride, and despite its issues, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is now entertaining guests in Frontierland.
Man Arrested for Allegedly Waving Gun at Family During Disney World Vacation

1 day ago | disneytips.com | Rick Lye

Overview of the IncidentDuring what was supposed to be an enchanting Disney World vacation, a family found themselves at the center of a terrifying road rage incident. On a typical Tuesday afternoon, they were driving from Fort Wilderness Lodge towards the Orlando Convention Center when they encountered aggressive driving behavior that quickly escalated. Traffic ahead had slowed down due to obstructions, prompting the family to honk their horn in frustration.
Gun Waving Man Arrested After Threatening Disney World Vacationing Family

1 day ago | disneydining.com | Rick Lye

Incident OverviewA serious road rage incident occurred near Disney World on Tuesday afternoon as a vacationing family traveled from Fort Wilderness Lodge to the Orlando Convention Center along International Drive, close to State Road 528. Traffic slowed when a 33-year-old driving in front of them encountered an obstruction. When the family, consisting of a husband, wife, and child, honked their horn in response, tensions escalated quickly.
Disney Bubbled Popped: Family’s Disney Vacation Nearly Ends in Tragedy After Alleged Road Rage Incident

1 day ago | insidethemagic.net | Rick Lye

The Disney World bubble creates a universe of imagination and wonder, but on occasion, that bubble is broken, and the brutal reality of the real world comes through. One family on vacation discovered just how dangerous the world outside the Disney bubble can be. On Tuesday afternoon, a family traveled from the Fort Wilderness Lodge to the Orlando Convention Center. They were traveling along International Drive near State Road 528 when a nearly tragic incident occurred.
Families Urged to Exercise Caution When Visiting International Disney Parks

4 days ago | disneytips.com | Rick Lye

Global Tensions Impacting Travel to Disney ParksRecent geopolitical events have challenged families planning vacations to Disney Parks worldwide. Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, particularly following U.S. airstrikes and Iranian missile attacks, have prompted the U.S. State Department to issue travel advisories.
Disney Guests Advised to Exercise Caution Following State Department Warning

4 days ago | disneydining.com | Rick Lye

Global Travel Warning Impacting Disney TripsRecent tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated, creating ripple effects that impact international travel, including visits to Disney Parks. Following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian military assets, Iran responded with missile strikes on a U.S. base in Qatar. Although these recent developments have not resulted in casualties, they have heightened regional geopolitical tensions.