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Aug- 2024 -15 August
Street Racers Cause Fatal Crash, Killing Family Leaving Theme Park
Nothing is more American than taking the family out for a day at a theme park. It is the basis for every commercial or ad for theme parks worldwide. It's built as the perfect way to spend a day. However, that American dream became a nightmare for one family after they left Six Flags Over Texas. The Rosales Family was hit by a car that was street racing at the time, killing four of the five family
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15 August
Disney Replaces Mickey Mouse, Classic Character Deemed “Creepy”
The Walt Disney Company debuted its latest replacement for Mickey Mouse at the D23 Expo last weekend. Fans weren’t happy with the technology, which could eventually replace physical character meet-and-greets at the Disney parks. D23 Expo took place from August 9 to August 11, 2024, in Anaheim, California. This ultimate Disney fan event delivered announcements about Disney theme parks and entertain
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15 August
Disney Versus Universal Takes on Whole New Meaning After Disney Channel Is Arrested at Theme Park
Former Disney Channel star Skai Jackson was arrested at Universal Studios Hollywood last week. Over the decades, Disney has pumped out dozens of child stars via the Disney Channel. The TV network – which is primarily aimed at children and pre-teens – has kickstarted the careers of multiple big names in acting and music, such as Miley Cyrus (via Hannah Montana), Ryan Gosling and Britney Spears (bot
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15 August
Legendary Actress Gena Rowlands Dead at 94 After Alzheimer’s Battle
It is always a sad day when we lose someone who is so important to the film and television industry. Unfortunately, we have such news to share today. Reports are coming in stating that actress Gena Rowlands, the actress most well-known to many fans for her role in the 2004 Nicholas Sparks film The Notebook, has died. Rowlands' death was confirmed by her family, who spoke to TMZ. The actress died s
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15 August
Mother Reconsidering Visiting Disney World After Being Told Her Disabled Son Isn’t Disabled Enough
As many Disney theme park guests are aware, back in April, Disney announced major changes were being made to its Disability Access Service (DAS). Instead of anyone with a disability being able to use the service and wait in a shorter queue, only guests with developmental disabilities like autism would be able to use the service. Everyone else would have to either purchase the Lightning Lane MultiP
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15 August
Miley Cyrus Says She and Bob Iger Were Part of a Plan to Revitalize Disney
The House of Mouse has announced 14 new Disney Legends at the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event weekend and Miley Cyrus has one thing to say: Disney owes her and Bob Iger a whole lot. Miley Cyrus's long career with Disney is well-documented, so we will just do the short version. Beginning in 2006, Cyrus portrayed Miley Stewart in Hannah Montana, an ordinary teen with a secret side gig as a massi
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14 August
Social Media: Turning Normal Disney Family Struggles into Viral Controversies Since 2021
It's a tale as old as time. A family spends the day in a public place. The little kids start acting up, and the parents attempt to alleviate the situation as they see fit. But visiting the Disney Parks in the age of social media has created entirely different circumstances… Credit: DisneyOdds are that if you spend a day in a Disney theme park, especially on a long, hot day in the Florida sum
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14 August
“This Is Absolutely Not What I Signed Up For” – Disney Guest Faces Backlash After Complaining
Walt Disney World guest complaints aren't unheard of. In fact, considering Disney guests pay so much for what can sometimes be a subpar experience, many of us can even sympathize with guest complaints…That being said, this complaint may have reached the wrong audience… Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort guests often have high expectations when it comes to their Disney vacat
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14 August
Disney World to Temporarily Lower Prices Amidst New Expansions
Walt Disney World Resort is undergoing significant transformation with an array of expansion projects set to redefine the visitor experience across its theme parks. Key highlights of these expansions include the introduction of new attractions, lands, and immersive experiences slated to debut between 2025 and 2027. But these expansions aren't the only upcoming changes to keep an eye on… Expa
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14 August
“Surreal”: Disney World Attempts to Hide Park Death, Guests Revolt
Disney World has been caught trying to sweep a tragic allergy-related death out of the public eye, and the public is shocked, betrayed, and furious that the Mouse House would be so callous. Credit: Inside The Magic Disney World “Would Likely Be Harmed in the Process” In October 2023, Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan visited the Walt Disney World Resort with her spouse, Jeffrey Piccolo, and mother-in-law, Ja
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