NEWS: Disney's $3 Million Ticket Scanners Arrive at a NEW Park

NEWS: Disney’s $3 Million Ticket Scanners Arrive at a NEW Park

Disneyland’s NEW entrance is almost ready.

Disneyland entrance

2025 is shaping up to be a big year for the “Happiest Place on Earth.” For most of 2024, construction has been ongoing at the entrances to both of the Disneyland Resort’s theme parks: the original Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. The work has been installing new $3 million turnstiles — dubbed “tapstiles” by many — which replace the traditional physical turnstiles with kiosks that allow users to tap their MagicBand+ to enter the park through a small gate. Said kiosks also feature facial recognition technology.

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NEW Hidden “Junk Fees” Ban Could CHANGE Your Disney World Vacation

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The era of hidden ticketing and reservation fees is about to end.

Magic Kingdom

If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you’ve encountered “junk fees” at some point in recent years. Whether purchasing tickets to an event or booking plane tickets or a hotel room for a vacation — even at Disney World — you’ve probably come across the concept: there’s one ticket or booking price listed, only for a ton of previously unannounced fees upping the price considerably at checkout. Thankfully, this frustrating experience is soon to be a thing of the past.

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“Mom, What’s Wrong with Dad?!” The Most Wholesome Things We’ve Overheard in Disney World

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People love to complain about Disney World. And, while there are plenty of things to complain about, sometimes it’s nice to just remember the reasons why we all love it in the first place.

Cinderella Castle

We go to Disney World every day and we’ve overheard plenty of complaints, confusion, conspiracies, and a whole lot more. But, we wanted to hear about the wholesome moments that pop up every now and again in the parks — so we turned to you, our readers!

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NEWS: Transgender Storyline Cut From ‘Win or Lose’ Series Coming to Disney+

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The Walt Disney Company is preparing for a new Pixar original animated series to debut on Disney+ this February. Ahead of the premiere, reports indicate that Disney is still making changes to its new series, Win or Lose.

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Win or Lose is the first-ever original series by Pixar Animation Studios. The series will follow the stories of eight characters as they prepare for a big championship softball game. Disney explained that each episode will focus on a different character’s point of view, ranging from “the insecure kids” to “a lovesick umpire.” While the show was initially set to be released on December 6th, 2024, the date was later shifted to February 19th, 2025. Now, it has been confirmed that Disney is making some changes to the story.

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DFB Video: SECRETS of Disney Cruise Line’s Gigantic New MEGASHIP — The Treasure

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Come aboard Disney Cruise Line’s NEWEST ship – the Disney Treasure. This ship is filled with secrets and nods to some of our favorite Disney movies, closed attractions, and current fan-favorite attractions.

Disney Treasure

There are so many things you’d miss without knowing what to look for, and we’re gonna make sure you are a Disney Cruise pro in no time.

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What Is the Loungefly Organizer and Why Is Everyone Buying It in Disney World?

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There’s nothing like that feeling you get when you know that you’re ready for anything at Disney World, right?

Magic Kingdom

You know what were talking about. You’ve made a list (and you checked it twice). You’ve got your poncho, your reusable water bottle, extra portable chargers, you’ve got your favorite SPF, and it’s all sorted perfectly with packing cubes in your hardside carry-on with wheels. Sounds like you’ve just about got everything you need for that trip to Disney World. But there’s one thing that you might’ve missed — an organizer for your park bag. So, let’s talk about what it is and why everyone is grabbing one for their next trip to Disney World!

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REVIEW: We Ate Breakfast at Disney World’s NEWEST Restaurant and Our Favorite Item Might Surprise You!

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We’re checking out a NEW hotel in Disney World, and we’re taking you along!

Island Tower

We’ve been visiting the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for its grand opening, and it has been a blast so far! We’ve been able to check out the hotel rooms, explore the lobby, and of course, take a look at all the amenities. But you know what we’re really excited to find out more about? The FOOD.

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Disney Files Permit for Construction at Magic Kingdom Snack Spot

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Disney World is constantly loaded with various construction projects!

Cinderella Castle

When we visit the parks, we see everything from bathrooms to rides to restaurants under construction, usually getting small refurbishments and updates. Sometimes, we can even tell before the project starts, thanks to the permits that Disney files with the government. And now, we’ve got some info about the next spot to get a refurb!

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Disney Adults Are Running to Amazon for 40% Off These Disney Souvenirs

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We’re getting close to Christmas, and that means last-minute gift shopping!

Christmas at Magic Kingdom

If you’re still trying to find those perfect gifts for your kiddos, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! Shopping on Amazon is a great way to ensure your gifts get delivered on time, especially for those of you who have Amazon Prime. Luckily, now is a great time to grab those last-minute gifts since some really great Disney toys and games are on sale now!

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A SECRET Disney World Shortcut Has FINALLY Reopened

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It’s HERE! The gorgeous Polynesian Village Resort near Magic Kingdom just got a little better! There’s a brand-new Island Tower that finally opened on December 17th, 2024.

Island Tower

This new tower is a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) property, but ANYONE can book a stay here. There are plenty of new experiences to enjoy, including a new pool and a restaurant called Wailulu Bar & Grill, but one of the things we’re happiest to see is something that has been closed for a while now has officially REOPENED.

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