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Feb- 2024 -25 February
Artist Behind the Iconic Look of ‘Aladdin’ And ‘The Lion King’ Dies at 68
During Disney Animation Studio's renaissance in the early 1990s, CEO Michael Eisner was famous for letting his creative people just work and see what would come of it. One of those people was a young Kent Melton. Melton's job at Disney Animation Studios was as an animation sculptor who created maquettes made of clay. Kent Melton was one of the few artists who still worked with clay and helped give
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25 February
Doctor Dies After Eating At Disney World Restaurant, Family Alleges in New Lawsuit
According to a new lawsuit filed in the Ninth Circuit for Orange County, a 42-year-old doctor from New York died after she suffered an allergic reaction to the food she was served at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant at Disney Springs. Her husband filed the lawsuit on her behalf late last week. According to the court filing, Kanokporn Tangsuan, a doctor at NYU Langone in New York, traveled to D
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25 February
Disney Developing a Live-Action ‘Princess and the Frog’ Remake? Here’s What We Know.
It's no secret that The Walt Disney Company is currently pushing a live-action-centric agenda. Could The Princess and the Frog (2009) be next in line for the remake treatment? Here's what we know. In 2009, Disney released the stunning animated film The Princess and the Frog. The movie starred Anika Noni Rose as the voice of Tiana, a young woman living in New Orleans, Louisiana who worked hard and
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25 February
Guest Holds Illegal Event, Caught in Disney World
Instances of guests engaging in illegal activities at Walt Disney World, though rare, serve as reminders to guests to follow the rules while at Disney Parks. Walt Disney World Resort is home to four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Each Disney Park is home to thrilling attractions, shows, and much more for guests to experience. Isaiah Phot
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25 February
Testing Begins for Brand New Disney World Expansion
Testing has begun for one of EPCOT's newest and most exciting additions. Related: Disney Now Cracking Down on Bad Guest Behavior at Theme Parks It's been a long time coming, but Walt Disney Imagineering is making significant progress at EPCOT. Thanks to an update from a guest (@epcotboy220), we can now confirm that testing has officially begun inside CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT
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25 February
Closure Update: Disney’s Controversial Coaster Future Confirmed, Lawsuit Verdict Arrives
At Walt Disney World Resort, one thrill attraction that many have been wondering the fate of just received an update, and it appears that any worry guests may have had in regards to the ride leaving the park have just been whisked away. Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is one of the more popular attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios, located at the end of Sunset Boulevard next
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24 February
‘That’s Pretty Scammy,’ Leading Travel Website Calls Out Disney World’s Biggest Scam
It's been nearly four years since COVID-19 shut down the Walt Disney World Resort and most of the world. During that shutdown, Disney CEO Bob Chapek got rid of the old Fast Pass system at Disney World, and guests were told that it would be replaced by something better. But by “better,” what Chapek and Disney World meant was something guests would have to pay for. Enter Disney Genie Plu
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24 February
‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Star Died of Heart Attack Related to His Opioid Dependency
According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, nearly 130 Americans die every day from opioid-related overdoses. This includes those who overdose on Fetenyal and prescription painkillers, but that number does not include those whose death is related to their opioid addiction but wasn't directly caused by an overdose. Related:Â ‘Beverly Hills, 90210′ Star Tragically Dies
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24 February
Cast Member Allegedly Denies Disability Access Service Pass, Misinforms Guest
In a shocking turn of events, it was revealed that a cast member allegedly lied to a guest who really needed a Disability Access Service pass, denying the park-goer the help they needed. Cast members are the heart and soul of the Disney experience. Any Disney fan knows how instrumental cast members make going to either the Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort the incredible Disney vacatio
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24 February
Shut Down Disney Attraction to Make a Surprise Re-opening Sooner Than Expected
Walt Disney World refurbishments are nothing new to longtime fans. But an early reopening? Now that's a surprise! Maintaining theme parks of the size and scope of Walt Disney World Resort is no easy task. With millions of visitors flooding through the park gates every year, it is extremely difficult for Walt Disney Imagineering to keep everything running smoothly. To make sure that rides are getti
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