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On Monday, four people were injured in an accident during a Disney cast member preview of the 3.0 version of Test Track at EPCOT. One of the special effects involved in the collision has been turned off since then. Test Track 2.0 (sponsored by Chevrolet) closed in the summer of 2024 to make way for its third refresh in almost three decades of operation at EPCOT. Disney cast member previews of the reimagined World Discovery attraction recently began, and the feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Credit: Disney Although the interactive car design stations are gone, Disney Parks fans say much of the ride’s original nostalgia has returned. A realistic pine scent in the air homages vintage EPCOT, and the ride vehicles have been given a much-needed futuristic paint job. The attraction is once again sponsored by General Motors (GM), as was its first iteration (even though GM owns Chevrolet, many fans missed the vintage GM signage). Unfortunately, some of the first negative news about Test Track 3.0 came out on Tuesday afternoon. BlogMickey has confirmed that on June 30, a Test Track ride vehicle impacted the foam doors that open to reveal the outdoor part of the attraction, as shown in the promotional image below: Credit: Disney According to reports, the foam doors failed to open, and the ride vehicle crashed into them. Four guests were treated on the scene for injuries sustained in the collision, but no one was hospitalized. The foam doors are

The Haunted Mansion at this Disney park will be closing, and we know when guests can ride it one last time before an overlay takes control. Credit: Disney This Disney Park Is Turning 70: But the Haunted Mansion Is Closing? Why? What’s Going On? As Disneyland Resort basks in the excitement of its dazzling 70th Anniversary—complete with the installation of the Walt Disney: A Magical Life marquee and the reopening of the beloved Enchanted Tiki Room—something chilling is lurking in the shadows. Guests planning their late-summer vacations to Disneyland Park may have noticed something odd on the calendar. A classic attraction, one that has captivated visitors for generations, appears to be… missing. Why would Disneyland pull one of its most iconic rides right in the middle of peak season? Credit: Disney Calendar Clues Raise Questions A quick glance at Disneyland Park’s official operating calendar shows that Haunted Mansion has no listed operating hours beginning August 11, 2025. That absence extends into August 12, leaving Disney fans scratching their heads and speculating what could be happening behind closed mansion doors. It’s not like Haunted Mansion to disappear without a trace—unless, of course, it’s making room for something spooky. Credit: Disney The Pumpkin King Returns: A Seasonal Tradition If you’re a seasoned Disney Parks guest,

Something strange is happening in the New York section of Universal Studios Florida—but this time, nobody’s scared. In fact, fans are downright hopeful. After months of rumors and speculation, it looks like Universal Orlando is finally making moves on what many believe is a brand-new Ghostbusters-themed attraction. And no, you’re not imagining it. The construction walls are up, and the clues are just too good to ignore. Credit: Sony Pictures A Ghostbusters Ride? Yes, Please. Let’s start with what we know. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, the towering coaster that’s been twisting and turning above Universal for over 15 years, is officially on its way out. Universal confirmed its closure date for August 18, 2025, and permits have already been filed to demolish the coaster and build something new in its place—a massive two-story building, to be exact. Now, here’s where things get exciting. Construction walls went up around the old Ghostbusters Firehouse facade, which was once part of the Ghostbusters Spooktacular show back in the 90s. These walls aren’t just your typical “Pardon Our Pixie Dust”-style barriers either. They’re themed specifically to look like the Firehouse is undergoing a “restoration.” That word choice—restoration—has fans raising their eyebrows and crossing their proton streams in hope. As soon as the themed walls went up, social media exploded with theories. From posts like “GHOSTBUSTERS COASTER WE WON” to others comparing the reveal to how Universal teased