Just over thirty years ago, The Walt Disney Company decided that it wanted to bring the magic of Disney theme parks to Europe. After some research, they decided that the perfect place for a Resort would be in the beautiful country of France. In 1992, Disneyland Park officially opened in Chessy, France, about 20 miles from Paris. Then, ten years ...
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Dozens of New Animatronics Announced For Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!
Back in 2020, Disney shocked fans when it announced that the iconic Splash Mountain attraction would be permanently closing at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. The ride was being changed because it was based on the racially-insensitive film, Song of the South. Not many details were released when the announcement was first made. However, we now know that ...
Read More »Popular Disney Toy Maker Is About to Dump $30 Million Worth of Toys in a Landfill
The Walt Disney Company has created some of the biggest fandoms in the world. And now that they own Marvel and Lucasfilm, those fandoms have only grown. Many Disney fans can tell you that the best way to express your fandom love is to purchase some truly great merchandise. Over the years, certain things have become staples for Disney fans. ...
Read More »Disney Announces Second Splash Mountain Closure Date!
It looks like the time has come, my fellow Disneylanders. After months of waiting, Disney has announced that Splash Mountain will be closing next month to make way for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Disney first announced that Splash Mountain at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort would be closing back in 2020. They didn’t say when the attractions would ...
Read More »Another Princess Dethrones Elsa
In 2013, Disney released its newest princess movie, Frozen. Frozen told the story of Princess Elsa, a young woman who stayed out of the spotlight as her family tried to hide her magical powers from everyone. This included Elsa’s younger sister, Anna. However, Elsa’s powers emerged when she became queen of Arendelle. Elsa ran off to be by herself, but Anna convinced ...
Read More »Could Disney’s Biggest Competition Soon Be Paying Team Members $25 Per Hour?
It’s no secret that living in Los Angeles is incredibly expensive. The average cost of renting an apartment is $2,700, and the average home costs more than $1 million. Many people who work a full-time job, but are paid minimum wage, cannot afford to live on their own. City and county officials say that there is a housing crisis, but ...
Read More »DeSantis-Appointed Board Seeking to Destroy Reedy Creek Land Deals
It has been more than a year since The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis began battling. Disney CEO spoke out against Florida’s controversial Parental Rights in Education bill. The controversial governor didn’t take kindly to that. He signed the bill into law and then worked to punish Disney for speaking out. DeSantis and the Florida legislature quickly ...
Read More »SNL Takes Aim at Ron DeSantis With Gay Jafar
Things are still heating up in the battle between controversial Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company. If you haven’t been keeping a close watch, here’s a recap. Last year, Florida passed its Parental Rights in Education bill — also called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Then-CEO Bob Chapek denounced the bill and said Disney would fight it. ...
Read More »TikToker Bashed For Ridiculous Complaints About Disney
A lot of people know that there is a lot that goes into planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation. Especially those who have gone on one before. Thankfully, the more you visit Disney, the easier it can become to book a trip. You learn the ins and outs, where you like to eat, what attractions you like to experience, ...
Read More »Disney’s Magic Keys Set to Go on Sale Once Again!
In March 2020, The Walt Disney Company was forced to shut down all of its theme parks because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This included Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. In January 2021, Disney emailed thousands of Annual Passholders, letting them know the program they loved so much was ending. Disney did say that a new Annual Pass Program was coming, ...
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