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Mar- 2024 -7 March
Guest Says Attitude of Disney Cast Members Has Changed, Redditors Fight Back
Being one of the Walt Disney World cast members has never been an easy job. Between dealing with thousands of guests, trying to make each one of them feel special, and making each day magical, it takes a lot. Things for cast members have gotten even harder since the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of them were furloughed when the parks closed. Then they had to deal with guests who didn't want to follow th
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7 March
Op-Ed: Disney Should Totally Host an EPCOT Spring Holiday Festival
Winter, summer, fall, or spring, EPCOT always has a celebration and a festival up its sleeves to entice guests. But it's about time the theme park expands its arsenal… From November to Early January, EPCOT's International Festival of the Holidays is a global celebration of Christmas, Chanukkah, and all of the other holidays celebrated at the end of the year throughout the world. But come spr
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7 March
Brand-New Experiences Coming April 5 to Disney World, Disneyland & Disneyland Paris
Disney Parks has just shared news of brand-new experiences coming to the Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort in California, and Disneyland Paris on April 5, 2024. Related: CONFIRMED: Disney World to Breathe New Life Into Now-Defunct $400 Million Attraction What's Not to Love? If you're among the tens of millions of guests who visit The Walt Disney Company's theme park resorts every year, y
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7 March
4 YEARS LATER: Reservations Finally Open at Popular Disney World Restaurant!
Nearly four years ago, Walt Disney World Resort was forced to close its gates due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resort was closed for four months — something that never happened before. When the parks finally reopened, the Disney experience was only a shell of what it once was. Guests were required to wear face coverings at all times, could only eat and drink in designated areas, and were re
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7 March
Magic Kingdom Making Major Changes to 53-Year-Old Ride
Magic Kingdom was the original theme park in Walt Disney World. While some things remain the same as opening day, others have changed immensely. In a sweeping transformation, Frontierland at Walt Disney World Resort in Magic Kingdom is undergoing a major facelift ahead of the debut of Tiana's Bayou Adventure this summer. The Disney World park is bidding farewell to the iconic Splash Mountain ride,
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7 March
Universal Studios Discontinues Complimentary Service in Florida
Universal Studios has discontinued a very popular and useful service in Florida. Related: Chris Evans Defends Captain America, Says Marvel Doesn’t Get Enough Credit The Universal Orlando Resort is filled to the brim with fun and magical experiences, ranging from thrilling roller coasters like Jurassic World and VelociCoaster to cult-classic attractions like E.T. Adventure. The theme park is arguab
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7 March
Disney Removes Haunted Mansion Character After 52 Years
The Haunted Mansion is one of the most recognizable and iconic attractions at the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland, and it has one of the biggest fan followings amongst any Disney park. However, a recent addition caused debate amongst the fanbase and even more discord upon removing an opening day fixture. The infamous Hatbox Ghost recently made his long-overdue appearance in the Magic Kingd
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6 March
Sorry Disney Fans, A Day After Iger Announced Disney ‘Could Build Seven New Lands,’ The Company Walks It Back
While speaking yesterday at a conference hosted by Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger made waves with what appeared to be a massive announcement about the future expansion of Disney Parks. Iger said:Â We have thousands of acres of land still to develop. We could actually build seven new full lands if we wanted to around the world, including the ability to increase th
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6 March
Willy Wonka Fiasco Leaves Marvel Star Begging For Role
If you have been on the internet over the past week or so, then you have probably heard of the viral Willy Wonka experience that was an unmitigated DISASTER. Willy's Chocolate Experience was set to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, and promised to transport guests to a chocolate wonderland, complete with an Enchanted Garden, an Imagination Lab, and a Twilight Tunnel. The photos used on the site sho
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6 March
Haunted Mansion’s Demolition: Bulldozers Destroy Area Where Ride Once Was
Fans are once again shocked by the amount of destruction happening on the Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland Park in Disneyland Resort. Right now, the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Resort is currently undergoing a significant expansion, which promises an exciting enhancement to the eerie atmosphere of this iconic attraction. Embracing the rich storytelling and captivating lore of Disneyland'
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