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Feb- 2024 -17 February
Disney Developing a ‘Tangled’ Musical For Broadway
Near the very bottom of an article on The Hollywood Reporter website, there was a throw-away line, but the line had a deeper meaning to fans of Disney and Broadway. The story was about the Actor's Equity Union, representing thousands of Broadway actors, authorizing a strike against the Broadway League. The Actrors' Equity Union wants pay increases for developmental work. Developmental work is wher
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17 February
The Shocking Truth Behind Disney’s Original Plans for Princess Tiana
These days, the 2009 animated Disney movie The Princess and the Frog is a hot topic due to Princess Tiana's upcoming Magic Kingdom ride, which will be called Tiana's Bayou Adventure and will reportedly open this summer. Princess Tiana has become an iconic Disney princess, with many Disney fans appreciating the movie's old-school animation style as opposed to the more modern CGI style from movies
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17 February
Disney’s Getting So Expensive, They Might Price Themselves Out of Business
The question of Disney's prices has come up time and again over the last few years. It's no surprise that this is the case, considering that the price of Walt Disney World tickets and Disneyland tickets have gone up consistently and exponentially in past years, and the cost of being at the parks or on a cruise has shot up as well. But in all these price rises, it's worth noting that Disney is begi
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17 February
Space Mountain Ride to Close Through 2027, But the Entirely New Experience Will Be Worth the Wait
The upcoming closure of the Space Mountain attraction extends through 2027–more than three years from now–but the end result will be well worth the wait, as the ride's complete overhaul will also extend to the Tomorrowland Plaza. In 2022, Disney Parks first announced the planned closure and reimagining of the Space Mountain attraction at one of Disney's international parks. Having open
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17 February
Confirmed: Disney to Begin Required “Secret” Password Protocol for Guest Entry
Did you know you will need a password to access certain areas of Disneyland Paris next month? The Disney parks across the globe are always finding ways to throw extra events for their guests. There are ticketed events that guests can attend, which provide special shows, parades and low wait times, which are very popular. At Walt Disney World Resort, for example, Magic Kingdom will hold Mickey's No
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17 February
Disney Acknowledges Abandoned Theme Park in New Announcement
Disney officially acknowledges its abandoned water park in its latest expansion in Walt Disney World. Related: Disney’s Extensive Pirates of the Caribbean Change Officially Closes Attraction It's an exciting time to be a Disney Vacation Club Member, with Disney sharing a first look at the new cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. These new cabins will be opening on July 1, 2024, at Walt Disne
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16 February
Guest Reports “Rough Start” to Disney World Trip, Left “Shaking and Crying” After Being Yelled At
A guest shared an awful encounter with fellow Disney guests after they were yelled at by a family at the beginning of their trip. The Walt Disney World Resort is more commonly known by its moniker, “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” for good reason. The Central Florida Disney Resort is known to have some of the best rides and attractions for guests looking to enjoy that quintessential
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16 February
U.S. Department of Justice Has Concerns Disney’s New Venture Could “Harm” Consumers
Disney might be all revved up for its latest streaming venture, but the company's upcoming project with Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery will first be put under the microscope by the U.S. Department of Justice. The Walt Disney Company is no stranger to major (and particular) scrutiny. Considering that they've been involved in some big-name projects over the years, the company is used to being in the
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16 February
‘Princess and The Frog’ Star Praises Splash Mountain Retheme, Calls ‘Song of the South’ ‘Hateful and Hurtful’
A year after Splash Mountain closed down at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Disney finally gave fans a positive update this week. Disney announced that Tiana's Bayou Adventure will be opening this summer. @disneyparks FIRST LOOK 👀 at one of the new Audio-Animatronics figures coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ✨💚 #Disney #DisneyParks #DisneyWorld #Tiana #TianasBayouAdventure #DisneyNews #Mar
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16 February
Disney to Change Ticketing System
Disney is working to apply for a patent using blockchain to protect its guests from fraudulent ticket sales. Going to both the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are known to be some of the best experiences for any devoted Disney fan. However, the Disney experience can be quite expensive, and many fans are constantly looking for ways to save money on their trips. Unfortunately, som
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