One woman dove headfirst into the magical world of Disney — and emerged with a $2,500 bill. Foodie blogger Bethany Vinton took on the challenge of trying Disney World’s most expensive restaurant, Victoria & Albert’s. The Oregon native shared her yummy experience on TikTok in a viral video, dishing that she spent thousands of dollars in … Read more
A theme park in China meant to rival Disney World is now an eerie, abandoned zombie-like wasteland. Travel-lover and urban explorer Bob Thissen spent two days adventuring in the shuttered park, which is located in Jiangxi province. Thissen posts about his many adventures on social media where he boasts hundreds of thousands of followers across … Read more
He’s not feeling the ken-ergy. Simu Liu, 34, who is a Marvel star and was also one of the Kens in the hit “Barbie” movie, announced on his Instagram Story on Thursday that he had to drop out of a planned appearance in Disney World’s 2023 Candlelight Processional, due to unspecified “health scares.” “I’m so … Read more
Don’t mind if I bibbity boob-ity do. A mom visiting Disney World in Orlando, Florida decided to breastfeed her daughter on the Frozen Ever After ride at Epcot and it was caught on the amusement park’s camera. The photo circulated the internet and the mom soon became the titular character of an online debate. However, … Read more
Walt Disney said Wednesday it will offer discounts on ticket prices for children at its theme parks for a limited period as it looks to boost traffic. Business at amusement parks took a hit during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 as the spread of COVID-19 forced closures and hit attendance. The business had, however, rebounded … Read more
The son of the original “Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs” director has bashed Disney’s forthcoming live-action remake of the film as a ‘pathetic’ do-over that would have his father and Walt Disney “turning in their graves.” David Hand, whose father by the same name directed the beloved fairytale animation that was released in 1937, … Read more
Unbelieva-belle! A Disney megafan claims she got dress coded at The Most Magical Place On Earth — but not for the reasons you might expect. The TikToker, who goes by @SouthernDisneyBelle and takes her 283,300 followers on daily Disney adventures, posted a video last week acknowledging her skirt was too long. According to the Florida … Read more
If you swim with sharks, don’t expect a dip in the kiddy pool. Therein lies a lesson learned by some entrepreneurs who emerged from “Shark Tank” dispirited, broken and not only “dead” to the likes of Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O’Leary (whose standard send-off is, “You’re dead to me”) but deep-sixed in a business sense as … Read more
Sometime this fall, a first-of-its-kind train will depart Southern Florida for a “magical” destination 236 miles north. Known as the Brightline, this privately-built, for-profit rail company will soon cut the ribbon on a 170-mile extension connecting the likes of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach with Orlando International Airport. Just beyond are many of … Read more
A trip to Walt Disney theme parks has been on many American families’ bucket lists for generations as the experiences have become more engaging and parents seek to make memories their children will remember for a lifetime. But there is a flip side to visiting a destination that thousands of other people want to attend at … Read more
A travel blogger who gushed about Disney’s “Star Wars”-themed hotel when it opened admitted that she “would not have paid” out of her own pocket to stay there — and told The Post she isn’t surprised that it’s closing. Benét Wilson was a senior editor at travel blog The Points Guy when she was invited … Read more
Mirror, mirror on the wall, whose nose is the prettiest of them all? A TikToker is denouncing Disney’s original princesses for sharing a similar trait: a tiny button nose. In a viral video, the creator posted a series of screenshots showing Belle, Aurora, Elsa, Anna, Ariel and Moana, circling their indistinguishable schnozes that featured a … Read more
This redefined Mountain pass. As if passing a kidney stone wasn’t intense enough on its own: A New Jersey woman made viewers wince after expelling one of the calcified pellets by riding a rollercoaster at Disney World — and she’s apparently not the only one. “Come with me to pass a kidney stone at Disney,” … Read more
Some Disney aficionados are using subtle color combinations and jewelry to pay respect to their favorite characters from movies like “Snow White,” “The Princess and the Frog” and others after Disney banned costumes for adults. These “Disney superfans,” as they were termed by The Washington Post, call their costume design choices “Disneybounding.” It is a style that … Read more
The “Happiest Place on Earth” became a real-life dungeon for one former Disney princess. Hunter Haag, a former Disney employee, revealed “traumatic and not-so-great things about being a Disney Princess” in a TikTok video she posted on April 6 that has garnered 2.5 million views. “I feel like it can be really hard working at … Read more
Fans just can’t let it go. “In 1966, the year of his death, he shared plans for an experimental prototype community in Florida,” read the Final Jeopardy! clue in the “famous names” category on Monday’s episode of “Jeopardy!” Contestants Robbi Ramirez, P.J. Brennan and Rachel Clark each offered the correct answer: “Who is Walt Disney?” … Read more
Where dreams come true. Dee Kolafa celebrated her 100th birthday at Disneyland — nearly 70 years after she attended the amusement park’s grand opening in 1955. Disneyland invited the centenarian and her family to commemorate not only her milestone birthday but the Walt Disney company’s 100th anniversary on March 29 in Anaheim, California. “I was … Read more
The Force is lukewarm with this one. Disney debuted a “real” lightsaber Friday at the SXSW film festival in Texas during a presentation led by Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro. The special effects device, an iconic piece of the “Star Wars” franchise, was unveiled as part of Disney’s insanely expensive Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience. “It’s … Read more
When you wish upon a credit card. Even with the cost of a trip to Walt Disney World and Disneyland soaring so high CEO Bob Iger can’t stomach the prices, a privileged few are shelling out still more money to avoid having to deal with post-pandemic crowds. The House of Mouse has never been shy … Read more
They thought she was too old to be having a bawl at Disney World. A video of a woman sobbing for joy at Disney World has divided folks on social media, with many critics dubbing her a prime example of a so-called “Disney adult” — a trending moniker applied to those who seem too old … Read more