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May- 2023 -8 May
Disney Getting Rid of Reservation Requirement For Select Guests!
When Walt Disney World Resort reopened after its months-long closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were a lot of things that were different. All Guests were required to wear masks and practice social distancing. All four Disney World theme parks — Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney's Hollywood Studios — also had to have extreme capacity limits to try to keep people
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8 May
Disney World Announces Groundbreaking Reservation-Free Days For Certain Guests
If you're a Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholder or you work for Disney World as a Cast Member, then you're about to be very, very happy! According to journalist Scott Gustin, “Disney is introducing ‘good-to-go' days for APs and CMs…Disney will offer ‘select days' that will not need a park reservation at all. The days will be rolled out on an ongoing basis.” Dis
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8 May
DeSantis Winning Disney Feud With People Who Matter Most to Him: Republican Voters
Taking on your state's largest employer and one of its largest taxpayers was a risky move for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. With an eye toward running for the White House in 2024, DeSantis made a calculated gamble by attacking the Walt Disney Company over its response to Florida's “Don't Say Gay” bill and crusading on making Florida the state where “woke goes to die” would
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8 May
Disney Dining Plan is RETURNING!
One of the best — and sometimes most stressful — parts of planning your Walt Disney World Resort vacation is picking all the places you want to eat. Between the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, and the Disney Resort hotels, there are nearly 400 dining options available to Guests. There is something for every budget and nearly every palate. Guests
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8 May
Disney Amends and Expands Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis, Uses His Own Words Against Him
On April 26, Disney showed that they were fed up with their year-long fight against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The company felt that the governor had repeatedly been punishing them for exercising their First Amendment rights and sued. In its lawsuit, Disney stated that it didn't want to sue, but was left with no choice. They cited the numerous actions DeSantis had taken against them, including
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8 May
Report: Writers Strike Forces Studios to Suspend Show Deals
The Writers Guild of America continues its strike into another week, and the studios are beginning to feel its effects. According to new reports, studios such as NBCUniversal, CBS, and Disney have all been forced to send out letters to striking writers and producers with “overall deals” notifying them that those deals are now suspended. The reports come from a reporter at Deadline, who
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7 May
With Disney on One Side and DeSantis on the Other, Florida Businesses Walk a Tightrope
We don't know how the feud between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will end. But while it is still going on, there is the possibility of real damage being done to the economy of central Florida. Just last month, several Disney Springs and local business owners spoke out at a Central Florida Tourism Oversight District meeting, voicing their concern about higher taxes to pa
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7 May
Woman Banned From Disney After Shoving Elderly Guests at Disney World
Anyone who has been on a Walt Disney World Resort vacation can tell you that it is not the most relaxing experience. It can seem more like an exercise program disguised as a vacation. Guests walk miles and miles each day, wait in long lines, and try to beat the intense Florida heat. All this exhaustion can lead to some very short tempers. While most people know how to act in public, some people se
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7 May
Disney “Hasn’t Made a Peep” Says DeSantis, Claiming Victory Over Company
It's been more than one year, and the raging battle between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is showing no signs of slowing down. Since their fight began, the governor has stripped Disney World of its right to self-govern, threatened to build a prison next to the Resort, signed laws to undo prior land deals Disney made, and signed a law that put Disney's monorail under sta
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6 May
Disney Makes Big Change to Dining Reservation Policy
One of the most exciting parts of planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation is thinking of all the great places that you would like to eat. With nearly 400 dining spots throughout the Resort, there is truly something for everyone. Guests can indulge in delectable delights like pizza, Mediterranean, Mexican, French, American Steakhouse, and so many other types of restaurants. There is also a res
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