The year was 1994, and OJ Simpson was one of the biggest stars on Earth. He was fresh off the release of Naked Gun 33 1/3 and had a squeaky-clean image across America. It only made sense that the Walt Disney Company would want to partner with the former NFL star and Heisman Trophy winner. After all, OJ Simpson was ...
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A trip to the Walt Disney World is expensive. That statement is not necessarily newsworthy; it’s just a basic fact about heading to Central Florida. But what truly makes it expensive isn’t necessarily the tickets—even those are pricey—but the add-ons that start to mount up over the course of a trip. Paying for Disney Genie Plus Lightning Lane access can ...
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It has been more than six weeks since the body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto was found in a remote area of Osceola County near Pearl Lake. Her mother’s boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, said he took her to school the morning of her disappearance; however, she never arrived. During their investigation, Orange County Sheriff’s Office detectives said they found what they called ...
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In 1998, Disney expanded its empire to the high seas with the launch of the first ship in the Disney Cruise Line — the Disney Magic. Since then, Disney Cruise Line has grown exponentially and sails all over the world. It has also gone from one ship to five — the Disney Magic, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wonder, and its newest ...
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Last year, the beloved nighttime spectacular Fantasmic! at Disneyland faced an unexpected interruption when a fire erupted during the middle of the performance. The devastating incident destroyed the attraction’s Maleficent dragon, which was an integral part of the show. As a result, the attraction was shuttered, with no notice of returning anytime soon. This unfortunate incident left fans eagerly hoping ...
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Big theme park vacation destinations such as Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort are known for their utmost dedication to safety. And yet, accidents can still happen… Please keep your hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the ride vehicle… That pre-ride warning seems to be as old as modern roller coasters and dark rides themselves, but it seems ...
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The merchandise drama never seems to end for Disney… Disney generates a significant portion of its revenue through the sale of merchandise at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. The parks are not only magical destinations for visitors but also bustling hubs of retail activity, offering a plethora of enchanting products for fans of all ages. From iconic character-themed ...
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As Walt Disney Imagineers complete the finishing touches on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park, a resurfaced video inspires nostalgia for the now-shuttered Splash Mountain. Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort’s versions of Splash Mountain shut down in 2023 to make way for Princess Tiana. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open first in Frontierland at Magic ...
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Long before actor Tim Allen lent his voice to Toy Story‘s futuristic Pixar character in a space ranger suit, he had fully embraced the character and the role of the man in the big red suit. And years before Disney approached the comedian about embodying Jolly Old St. Nick, Allen was busy taping episodes of ABC’s Home Improvement, a sitcom ...
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Will Smith is reviving the long-dormant Men in Black franchise, and he’s brought in an unexpected star to help him do so. The 1990s were undeniably a great time for Will Smith. Six seasons of the hugely popular NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air had primed him to emerge as a movie star, and Hollywood quickly obliged. After supporting ...
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