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A Disney World Guest since before she could walk, Kaitlin is a Jersey girl and former Virginia Tech Hokie. When she's not listening to the 'Moana' soundtrack on repeat with her baby daughter, she's writing, singing, and strumming the ukulele. Kaitlin is passionate about finding the best Disney Park tips n' tricks and moments when pop culture and Disney collide. She's looking forward to eventually taking her first Disney trip with her favorite fan in the making: her daughter.

Scene From ‘Indiana Jones’ Gets Backlash for a Controversial Effect That Disney “Almost” Got Right 

Indiana Jones De-Aging Scene

Hollywood is notorious for pushings its actors to age backward. Seemingly segmenting anyone over 30 into an “aging” category, it’s an anomaly when actors withstand the test of time with silver screen appearances. Sometimes it takes being associated with an artisan class of box-office-breaking films, especially ones like Indiana Jones. Harrison Ford, the man behind two of Disney and film ...

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Disney’s Biggest Loss of the Decade Is a Major Win for the LGBTQ+ Community

Mickey Mouse looking terrified at Nimona

Disney has been hurting for an animated hit for the last year, and Netflix just swooped in and turned its rejected project into animated gold. Debuting with a fiery 94% freshness score on rotten tomatoes, the film Disney passed up, Nimona, resonated with millions of fans. Premiering June 30, the tale of empathy, acceptance, and perseverance didn’t just stick it to ...

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Disney Parks “Absolutely Dead” on Typically Crowded Holiday Weekend

Walt Disney World Empty,

Two surefire ways to step into a sprawling queue at Walt Disney World are because of a summer trip or a holiday weekend vacation. On the weekend before July 4, Disney Guests are confronted with both—making it the perfect recipe for a shoulder-to-shoulder Disney Park experience. Not to mention the House of Mouse specializes in Independence Day festivities as the ...

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6 Disney Characters You Can’t Meet in the Parks

Kermit and Miss Piggy

No matter how old you are, spotting Goofy or Donald Duck at Walt Disney World makes 100 years of Disney magic feel real. Seeing a child light up when they lock eyes with Mickey or Minnie Mouse makes any amount of money and planning worth it. Guests had to adjust to a Disney Park experience without this magical touch with ...

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Nick Fury Can Sing Like an Angel? First Look at Disney’s All-New Summer Musical

Rogers The Musical Captain America

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is taking over Hyperion Theater tomorrow. Starting June 30,  “Rogers: The Musical” will show Marvel fans what happens when Broadway and heroes collide. Just in time for Independence Day, Captain American, a.k.a. Steve Rogers, will share his origin story in the only way he knows how: with Disney live entertainment. Joined by Nick Fury, Peggy Carter, and ...

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Beloved Disney Attractions Closing Summer 2023

Toy Story Mania!

With ticket purchases open for Halloween happenings like Oogie Boogie Bash, the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is top of mind for many Disney Guests. The summer season is in full swing, and the Park is getting significant updates at the Disney California Adventure Park. Although sections of Pacific Wharf, like the beloved beer cart, are permanently parting ways with Disney ...

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5 Best Resort Pools at Walt Disney World

Disney's Beach Club Resort

Dole Whips, churros, and fireworks are certified Disney favorites, but something outside of the Resorts might top the charts as a must-do for Guests. Walt Disney World has established its reputation for meticulous theming in every corner of the property, from its Remy-themed sewers in the France Pavilion to its masterfully hidden Mickeys. One of the unmatched advantages of staying ...

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Character Meets Getting Too Realistic? Live-Action “Remy” Spotted at Disney Park

Rat Remy Disneyland

Today marks 16 years since the culinary phenomenon in the form of a rodent captured the hearts of Pixar fans everywhere. Remy the Rat was an underdog in the restaurant industry who mastered French cuisine behind the guise of a chef’s hat in Ratatouille (2007). Earning $623 million at the box office during its theatrical run, Remy won over more ...

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Genie+ Prices Drop One Day After Park-Specific Pricing Announcement

Disney Genie+ price presidents day weekend

The Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are climbing an uphill battle with their line-skipping policies. Many Guests have hoped the paid line-skipping system, Genie+, would be a temporary fix to curtail crowds after the COVID-19 closure. But Guests haven’t gotten their wish—Genie+ appears to be sticking around, and it recently got a controversial update. Since Disney did away ...

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Guests “Become Belligerent” at Disney Park, Disney Police Department Intervenes

Casey's Corner

Securing prime real estate to view the fireworks has become an extreme sport at Disney. The crown jewel of the Parks, Guests of all ages have locked down top-secret viewing points from locations across Walt Disney World, from Disney’s Contemporary Resort to catch Magic Kingdom’s “Happily Ever After” to Topolino’s Terrace to watch “EPCOT Forever,” the masterful productions are can’t-miss ...

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