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Apr- 2024 -30 April
VIDEO: ‘Disney Adult’ Runs Over Child at Resort Pool
A ‘Disney Adult' accidentally ruining the magic is nothing new for Walt Disney World Resort, but this situation is especially uncomfortable… Walt Disney World is for the young and young at heart, but sometimes the two groups collide–literally. One such case occurred at Disney’s Riviera Resort at Walt Disney World. A TikTok video was uploaded by @daniellesmagicallifestyle shared a
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30 April
‘Go Back to Walt’s Original Vision’ but What Does That Look Like for Disney?
“When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.” This line comes from the John Ford western The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), but it could easily apply to Walt Disney. Since his death in 1966, the man behind Mickey Mouse and Disney World has become a mythological legend, primarily through his own design and creation. During his lifetime, Walt Disney carefully crafted his image
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30 April
Disney Tries To Erase the Last Remnants of Splash Mountain at Every Theme Park
With just weeks left before it opens, Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom has hit a few milestones in the past few weeks. Fans at Disney World could see the ride vehicles running through rehearsals, and for the first time, music could be heard coming from the ride. So, with Tiana's Bayou Adventure's ride animatronics ready to go, Disney World will be the first to welcome the new attractio
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30 April
With No Fanfare, DeSantis Signs Two Bills That Allow Disney To Hire Kids for Dangerous Jobs
When politicians sign a bill, they want everyone to know about it. They will hold grand bill-signing ceremonies with dignitaries and hand out pens to everyone who helped pass the bill. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is no different. Two weeks ago, when DeSantis signed a bill promoting harsher penalties for shoplifting, he did it at a local Walgreens, surrounded by supporters. Florida Gov. Ron DeSan
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29 April
Universal’s ‘Harry Potter’ Expansion Ready for Launch, Disney World Braces for Impact
If you are a fan of Universal Orlando Resort, get ready to have the summer of your life. For a while, many of us Universal fans have been awaiting the news that the theme park had hinted after posting a slew of social media videos. The first was a time capsule-style video that possessed items from E.T., Back to the Future, Jaws, Ghostbusters, Nickelodeon, as well as the new DreamWorks land. Then,
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29 April
Disney Park Dreams Canceled After Strikes Sweep Through
A guest’s Disney vacation was thrown into complete disarray after strikes swept through, canceling flights at Charles De Gaulle Airport. Thursday, 25 April, saw widespread flight cancellations across one of the busiest airports in the world, Charles De Gaulle in Paris. SNCTA, the largest union representing air traffic controllers in France, threatened to go on strike for 24 hours to demand better
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29 April
Love at the Parks: Singles (and Swingers) Search for Romance via Disney Dating Platforms
Dating at Disney can be a dream come true for Disney fans looking for love. With the rise of Disney dating sites, connecting with like-minded individuals who share a passion for all things Disney has never been easier. These niche dating sites cater specifically to individuals who are hardcore Disney fans, making it a magical place to find love. For many Disney fans, finding a partner who apprecia
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29 April
“It Was Mass Hysteria”, Universal Accused of Downplaying Devastating Tram Crash
They thought they were going to experience the magic of a Hollywood movie studio, but they ended up being sent to the hospital after a terrifying crash. Late in the evening of Saturday night, April 20, reports came flooding in of a tram crash on the Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour. The cause of the crash was — and still is — unknown. All we knew was that a tram had crashed, the
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29 April
Disney Teases New ‘Coco’ Land, PLUS Another ‘Encanto’ Area!
The family Madrigal is on the cusp of getting a whole heck of a lot bigger. In 2021, Disney released its newest animated film, Encanto, which told the story of the magical Madrigal family. The story revolved around Mirabel Madrigal, the only one born into her family without any magical abilities. This caused Mirabel to be cast aside by her grandmother, since she wasn't like everyone else. Of cours
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29 April
‘I Will Not Support It,’ Fans Call for Boycott Over Introduction of First LGBTQ+ Characters
The children's show Bluey has become internationally popular and a lightning rod for controversy. Unlike other shows, the Australian show tackles real-world issues like infertility, death, and miscarriages in a way children can understand. The sensitive topics require families to watch Bluey together and discuss the issues, as the Heeler Family does in the show. It's this bringing together of fami
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