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Apr- 2024 -7 April
New Photo Reveals What Will Be Destroyed in Record-Breaking Magic Kingdom Expansion
It has been a confusing week for The Walt Disney Company, and where fans thought there would be lots of noise on the huge financial investment being poured into the company, everything fell a little flat. That was until the House of Mouse filed a permit for the biggest park expansion in Magic Kingdom history. Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger has been fighting Disney naysayers on all fronts. Ron De
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6 April
Do They Even Know What ‘Woke’ Means? Iger Takes Down His Critics
Disney CEO Bob Iger has had a good couple of weeks. He successfully ended the Walt Disney Company's feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and won a proxy battle against activist investor Nelson Peltz. But since his April 3 victory, Iger has been busy showing off Disney World's new and future projects and updating Disney's slate of new movies, but he's also spent some time going after his enemies
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6 April
VIDEO: Guests on ‘Tower of Terror’ Catch Rare Sight
A Disney guest recently shared his experience riding on the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror when they got stuck on the ride and caught a rare sight. Going to a Disney Park means signing up for massive crowds. People from all around the world flock to the theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Going to Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal K
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6 April
Jimmy Kimmel Compares Disneyland to Japanese Bathrooms
For many Disney fans, going to all the Disney Resorts around the world is a bucket list item. There are six Disney Resorts around the world — Disneyland Resort in California, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Shanghai Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Tokyo Disney. Each of these Resorts has its own unique magical feel, incredible rides and attractions, mouthwatering
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6 April
Former Cast Member Says These Disney Guests are the Most Entitled
Who are the worst tourists? One Cast Member gives us a possible answer… Like scores of destinations around the world, the Walt Disney World Resort is a target for tourists from a variety of different states and countries. From Singapore to Spain, from Australia to Alabama, a day at any Disney theme park can serve as a lesson in international relations, and one of the questions many have aske
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6 April
Thinking of Moving To Be Near Disney World? Floridians Have A Message For You: Don’t Come
It's a dream that every Disney World fan has: to pick up your life and move to Central Florida to spend your days basking in the glory of Walt Disney World. Or to retire from your 9-5 in a cold state and pick up and move to the sunshine of Florida. Related: Disney World Cast Members Are Being Pushed Out of Florida But sometimes, that dream can turn into a nightmare. Northerners often struggle with
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6 April
“Uncomfortable,” Entitled Disney Guest Believes Bus Cast Member Should Have Listened
It's no secret that Disney guest behavior hasn't been great lately, but on the brighter side, it's not as bad as it could be! That is to say, we at Disney Dining haven't reported on any guest brawls in a while, so things could definitely be worse. Still, while guest behavior isn't as bad as it can be, it's…not perfect. Guest entitlement is still quite a big issue in Walt Disney Parks. Guest Entitl
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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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