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Mar- 2024 -22 March
‘Where is Everyone?’ Spring Breakers Flee Disney World Leaving the Park ‘Virtually Empty’
This week, the Orlando Sentinel reported that Orlando International Airport broke a single-day record for the most passengers. On Saturday, March 16, more than 200,000 passengers passed through Orlando's busiest airport. But now it appears that they were all leaving. Reports show that Walt Disney World has been virtually empty all week. Rides and attractions that usually see triple-digit wait time
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22 March
Fans Devastated as Disney Ignores Beloved Film in Animal Kingdom Expansion
Changes are coming to Animal Kingdom, and fans aren't entirely thrilled about the direction the theme park is going in… From September 9-11, 2023, Disney hosted Destination D23 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The event is a mini-D23 Expo where guests get secret sneak peeks at upcoming movies and television shows. They are also the first to hear about exciting park updates, cruise
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22 March
Johnny Depp Makes His Long-Awaited Return to Disney’s ‘Pirates’ Franchise in a Brand-New Poster For the Sixth Film
Actor Johnny Depp has finally made his long-hoped-for return to Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, but not quite into scenes from the Pirates 6 film just yet. Depp's Long-Standing Success in Hollywood Johnny Depp began acting in the early 1980s with a tiny role in Wes Craven's Nightmare on Elm Street. He then landed a starring role in the television series 21 Jump Street, though televisi
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22 March
Disney Strategist Unveils Plans for Massive New Theme Park, Opening in 2026
There's been a lot of talk about plans for Disney World to pack up and move to another state–like Texas. At one point, the FBI even got involved when plans to move Disney to Texas got out of hand, and federal charges were ultimately filed. But a former Disney Parks strategist has an even better idea, and she's determined to see it through to fruition–no federal charges necessary. Relat
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22 March
Iconic Piece of Disney World History Sold and Hauled Off for $50k
An old piece of Disney World history was spotted on the highway. Related: Disney Teases Game-Changing Fortnite Collaboration There are always changes happening at the Walt Disney World Resort, with the cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness being the latest example. Disney began remodeling the iconic cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort several months ago, with work finally starting to wrap up on
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22 March
New Disney Merchandise Features Problematic ‘Splash Mountain’ Character
It looks like Splash Mountain is still alive and well at Walt Disney World Resort, as new merchandising featuring a famous but controversial rabbit has just been released. Splash Mountain Character Remains at Disney World as New Merchandise Drops Disney's Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, closed its doors in January 2023 for a redesign and is set to reopen a
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22 March
Disney Delivers Once Again with Secret Society
Walt Disney Imagineering has once again proven why it's the best at what it does with this secret society woven into the parks… if you know where to look. One of the best things about the Disney experience is how wholly immersive it is for guests and fans. It's one of the reasons that the Disney Parks have earned the reputation they have globally for being centers for entertainment. Walt Dis
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22 March
Half of Disney Resort Attractions Left Dead After Powerful Lightning Storms
At least half of all Disneyland attractions were left dead in the water, so to speak, following a powerful storm in the area a few days back. Disneyland California Closes Half of Attractions Following Onslaught of Lightning Storms in the Area In an uncommon occurrence for Coastal Southern California, numerous lightning strikes illuminated the skies on Monday, defying the region's typical weather p
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22 March
Florida Attorney General Issues Dire Warning For Travel To Disney World This Spring Break
Even though we like to believe that Walt Disney World is a world apart, we tend to bring our problems with us when we go, especially if that problem happens to be an addiction to drugs. As it turns out, Florida leads the nation as the state where people die the most from a drug overdose during a vacation. During a news conference this week, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a dire warni
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21 March
Disney Park Hit With One Closure After Another
Southern California's Disneyland Resort will soon face the temporary closure of one of its most popular lands. Going to the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort are known to be some of the best places in the world to enjoy the Disney experience. From the amazing rides and attractions like Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, there's a lot on offer for Disney guests to enj
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