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Aug- 2024 -17 August
Sanity-Saving Tips For Walt Disney World with a Baby or Toddler
Visiting Walt Disney World Resort with a baby or a toddler can be a dream vacation…or not. There are many factors that may play into the success of such an endeavor. But the most important one is you (or the adult bringing the child) prepare for it. Taking a few moments (or hours) to plan, prepare, and research can make the difference between the best vacation of your life and a nerve-wracki
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17 August
Disney Confirms 2D Characters Are Back After Outcry Over Live-Action ‘Lion King’ Decision
Disney confirms it will be leaning on its original animated Lion King film for its upcoming theme park project. Related: Guest Behavior Could Be the Reason for Disney’s Rivers of America Closure The Walt Disney Company recently held its D23 event, which brought several major updates for both fans of Disney's theme park and entertainment divisions. Officially called “D23: The Ultimate Fan Eve
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17 August
Disney Enacts New Cell Phone Ban in Parks
Disney has begun warning guests against using their phones inside the parks. Related: Disney Villain Park Opens Early Preview Each Disney theme park has its own set of rules guests must follow, and these can range from simply refraining from wearing inappropriate clothing to only smoking in designated areas. Guests are also asked to treat guests and cast members with kindness and respect, as this
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17 August
Fans Claim to Know What Caused J.K. Rowling’s Transphobia
In 1997, unknown writer J.K. Rowling changed the world when she released a book about a young English boy who learned that he was a wizard. That book was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. When the book arrived in the United States, it would be known as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. That first book was the start of Rowling's incredibly successful career, one that would launch her t
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17 August
Disney World Confirms Massive Magic Kingdom Renovation, Half of Park to Be Replaced
Chairman of Disney Experiences Josh D’Amaro provided details on significant changes coming to Magic Kingdom Park at D23 Expo last weekend. They include two Cars (2006) rides in Frontierland, a Pirates of the Caribbean lounge opening in 2025, a Villains Land “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain,” and the first nighttime parade at Walt Disney World Resort in almost a decade. The Main Street Electrical Parad
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17 August
Disney Offers to Sell Off Television Channels to Speed up $8.5 Billion Merger
Disney is prepared to begin shutting down television channels if it means it can avoid a government crackdown on its attempts to create a monopoly, a new report says. Earlier this year, The Walt Disney Company announced a “strategic joint venture” between itself, Reliance Industries Limited, and Viacom18 Media Private Limited. While Disney may dominate the entertainment industry in Nor
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16 August
Bringing Your Loved One’s Ashes to Disney World is a Terrible Idea
We need to talk about death. I know. Not exactly the subject you want to discuss when thinking about “The Most Magical Place On Earth.” It’s the one mystery in life that you never want to solve. Each of us deals with it in our own way based on our own beliefs. But bringing and spreading your loved one’s ashes to Disney World is a terrible idea. Apparently, stories of people spreading a
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16 August
Fans Suggest It’s Time For Iconic Disney Ride to Move On
Disney fans speculated earlier this week about the reason behind the constant breakdowns of a classic ride, even suggesting it was time it moved on. The Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are two of the best places in the world for guests to enjoy a Disney vacation. Each Disney Resort has Theme Parks that are beloved by fans—like, Magic Kingdom Park, Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt
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16 August
Another Iconic Disney World Spot Bids Farewell Permanently
Walt Disney World Resort has closed another location for good. Another Disney World Location Closes Down Forever Disney Springs, the lively shopping, dining, and entertainment district at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, continues to evolve. Formerly known as Downtown Disney, Disney Springs is divided into four unique areas: The Landing, Marketplace, West Side, and Town Center. Severa
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16 August
Global Health Crisis Declared by UN: Disney Vacations Put on Hold
A branch of the United Nations, the World Health Organization (WHO), has declared a global health emergency due to a highly contagious disease that might impact your upcoming Disney vacation. Related: Knott’s Berry Farm Confirms Permanent Closure After Halloween Outing All Disney Vacations Now on Red Alert as Global Health Emergency Declared by World Health Organization The World Health Organizati
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