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Jan- 2024 -12 January
New Disney World Policy Allows Guns and Other Firearms?
Walt Disney World Resort offers many attractions that have “blasters,” such as Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Pirates of the Caribbean. Meanwhile, others actually put toy weapons in guests' hands, such as Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. Disney World Open Carry Policy But what about guests showing up with their own guns and firearms? According to one new outlet, it not only c
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12 January
Some Believe Josh D’Amaro “Failed In His Duties,” Do You?
Some fans are thoroughly unimpressed with Disney Parks chairman Josh D'Amaro and his performance in his role as the man in charge of the parks. The push and pull between Disney's corporate identity and its foremost aim of being an entertainment powerhouse is age-old. Often, fans disagree with choices that the Walt Disney Company makes or statements by its senior executives, feeling as though their
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12 January
“I’m Not Some Criminal” – Disney Refuses to Let Select Guests Into Its Parks
As first reported in October, Walt Disney World started clamping down on third-party guest tours in its theme parks. These tour guides were met by park security when they entered the park, were given a trespass notice, and were told to leave the park. These tour guides have worked in Disney World for decades, while Disney turned a blind eye to their practices. They provide guests with a lower-cost
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12 January
Expected Disney World Attractions Closures in 2024: Here’s What You Need to Know
The following Disney World attractions will close their doors in 2024 for various amounts of time: here’s what you need to know. Closures are part and parcel of the Disney experience. All Disney guests are used to the rides closing down temporarily for refurbishments and occasionally—unfortunately—even permanently, as with Splash Mountain or The Voyage of the Little Mermaid. Related: Your Guide to
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11 January
Has Disney Lowered Its Drinking Age? Here’s the Truth
Every so often, the question arises of if and how Disney has modified its drinking age, and we're here to provide an answer! There are always rumors and questions that abound about Disney and its processes. For a brief period a couple of years ago, there was a thought going around that Disney World was going to remove Cinderella Castle. That's not all. Some wondered if Disney was going to close An
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11 January
Disney Has the Next-Gen Targeted Ad Technology And It’s About to Unleash it on You
We've all been there. You head down a shopping rabbit hole of items you have no plans to buy. But then something strange starts to happen. Every time you look at an electronic device, no matter the website, ads for that weird item appear in your stream. And those ads follow you from your personal devices to work and back again. And no matter how hard you try, you can't shake that item. But since D
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11 January
We Just Might Have a Release Timeline for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 6’!
Recent news and whispers give us reason to believe that the sixth installment of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean' could well be on its way! Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most beloved franchises to have ever existed. Any Disney fan would agree with that fact. The movie series won hearts with its incredible cast—Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, and Johnny Depp—and quickly became a f
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11 January
Disgruntled Guest Finds Loose Condoms in Florida Theme Park, Management Asks: “What Do You Want Me To Do About It?”
Content Warning: Disney Fanatic is a family-friendly site. However, this topic is not suitable for children and should be read with caution. A guest vowed to cancel their AP to a Florida theme park after they found a loose condom in a restaurant, and management was indifferent—bordering on rude—to the situation. While more often than not, we cover news about The Walt Disney Company and its various
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11 January
Disney Performer Collapses on Pavement and Frightens Guests
After meeting a fur character like Goofy or Mickey Mouse in a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park, it's understandable to begin wondering about the person inside the burdensome costume. Many Disney Fanatics have done their own virtual digging to learn more about what it's like to be “friends with” (i.e., play the role of) Disney fur characters like Captain Hook or
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10 January
New Law Requires Disney To Create Gender-Neutral Toys
Being a large multinational corporation, the Walt Disney Company must comply with hundreds of laws across dozens of nations. At Disney's six theme park resorts, two domestic and four international, it's a logistical nightmare keeping up with the various laws of each country. But if you include Disney Stores, the company must comply with thousands of laws in 10 different countries, and as Disney is
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