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Apr- 2024 -6 April
Disney Park Encourages Fans To Mourn Classic Attraction Before Its Permanent Closure
One of Disney’s most iconic attractions is closing down for good soon — and the resort is encouraging guests to get a headstart on mourning Space Mountain ASAP. As of right now, you can find five versions of Space Mountain dotted around the world. Like the original at Walt Disney World, each indoor roller coaster puts its own spin on a manned mission into outer space, with two — Disneyland Paris a
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6 April
New: Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ No Longer Returning to Netflix as Predicted
If you were planning on watching Wednesday this year, we are sorry to inform you that season two of the hit Netflix series will no longer be coming to the streaming platform in 2024. Tim Burton's latest spooky masterpiece, Wednesday, took Netflix by storm in 2022. Following the iconic Wednesday Addams (played by Jenna Ortega) as she navigates adolescence at Nevermore Academy, a boarding school for
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6 April
Bob Iger Waves “Goodbye” to ‘Star Wars’, Solidifies Cancellation Plan
Bob Iger and The Walt Disney Company have once again decided to ignore instead of acknowledge the once-promised Star Wars expansion in Disneyland Paris after silently cutting it from the budget. Today, Disney held their annual Shareholders Meeting, where it was confirmed that Nelson Peltz would not be getting a seat on the board. During the call, Bob Iger shared details on the future of The Walt D
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5 April
Disney Announces Major Film Shakeup, Including ‘Moana’ Delay and ‘Mandalorian’ Release Date
It's been a busy week at the Walt Disney Company. After Disney CEO Bob Iger defeated activist investor Nelson Peltz, Disney announced a flurry of activity to show investors that changes were coming. Most of the early announcements involved changes to Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Disney also announced updates to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT and new attractions for Disneyland Forward. Here's a l
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5 April
Disney Announces Test Track Closing Date For Year-Long Refurbishment
We've known this was coming for a while, but now we know precisely when it will happen. Last September, Josh D'Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, announced significant changes to Walt Disney World, including an update to EPCOT's Test Track. we like to see it pic.twitter.com/Y1DTuj84EX — Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 5, 2024 Last month, rumors started spreading t
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5 April
Guests Complain As ‘Star Wars:’ Galaxy’s Edge Ride Languishes in Disrepair
Disney may be an entertainment empire, but that doesn't mean that each Disney ride is up to the typical standards associated with the company… Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is a popular Hollywood Studios area with more than one appealing attraction—but not everybody thinks it will remain popular these days because the ride is apparently in some visible distress! In a conversation on the website c
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5 April
Man Sues Disney After Magic Kingdom Ferry Crashes, Allegedly Throwing Him Into Trash Can
WARNING: The following article mentions and/or discusses topics that may be distressing for certain audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. The Magic Kingdom Ferry is an iconic mode of transportation at Walt Disney World. This ferry boat provides guests with a picturesque journey across the Seven Seas Lagoon to the Magic Kingdom Park. As one of the primary water transportation options within the
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5 April
Critics Trash “Bamboozled” Owners of Disney: “They Have No Idea What’s Going On”
Critics took to social media to call out Disney's “bamboozled” institutional shareholders and their ignorance when it comes to the realities of the Walt Disney Company. The Walt Disney Company has faced its fair share of criticism from fans, shareholders, activist investors, and more, and the company has been fielding these for years. At this point, Disney CEO Bob Iger even believes th
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5 April
Controversial Disney World Restaurant Overhauls Menu
There are nearly four hundred places to grab a bite to eat at Walt Disney World Resort. They range in everything from snack kiosks, where guests can grab a Mickey pretzel, to quick service spots like Flame Tree BBQ at Animal Kingdom and Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café at the Magic Kingdom. And, of course, there are plenty of places where guests can sit down and enjoy a top-notch meal while being waite
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5 April
Disney Quietly Releases New “Pirates of the Caribbean” Series
Fans of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise are raising their eyebrows after a new series was quietly released on the company's streaming platform. The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has captivated audiences worldwide with its blend of high-seas adventure, supernatural elements, and unforgettable characters. Debuting in 2003 with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,
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