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Feb- 2024 -16 February
Disney World Imposes New Ban: 200,000 Guests Restricted
Walt Disney World Resort, like any theme park, is compelled to enforce rules and regulations to ensure all guests' safety, comfort, and enjoyment. These rules are necessary to maintain order and create an environment where families and individuals can have a positive and memorable experience. Guests undergo screenings and bag checks before entering Disney parks to enhance security measures. This a
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16 February
Are Disney Parks Safe? Guests Sneak Smoke Bomb Into Park, Raising Security Concerns
There are a lot of life-changing moments that can happen while on vacation at a Disney Park. Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney parks around the globe have seen dozens of marriage proposals (although not at Shanghai Disneyland anymore) to a child's first visit. When a guest has one of these life-changing moments at a Disney Park, it becomes etched in their memories forever, and Disney becom
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16 February
Disney Called “Woke” for Latest Pride Collection
The Walt Disney Company is under fire once again for its support of the LGBTQIA+ community. This time, right-wing social media users are outraged about rainbow Mickey Mouse tissue packaging, a collaboration with Kleenex for Pride Month. The last few years were ripe with culture wars against Disney. Of course, conservatives were never happy about Pride Month merchandise at the Disney parks and on s
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16 February
Disney Guests Suspended Backwards on ‘Guardians’ Ride
A Walt Disney World Resort guest took to social media last week after a rare and unusual incident on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. The rotating EPCOT rollercoaster’s cars allegedly stayed in one position for the entire ride, suspending guests backward. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind features the first-ever reverse launch on a Disney Parks coaster and is one of the largest indoor
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15 February
With DeSantis on The Sideline, Former Trump Advisor Takes His Turn Suing Disney
Since leaving the White House in 2020, adviser to former President Donald Trump, Stephen Miller, has been on a crusade to rid the country of DEI programs and race-based hiring practices. Miller and the law firm he founded, America First Legal, have sued Target over its pride campaign, M&M's over its race-based hiring practices, and NYU for its alleged discrimination against white men. Related: Dis
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15 February
“Disney Runs the News Media and Government”: Some Think Disney Will Buy Anaheim’s Angel Stadium
It seems some Americans are distrustful of Disney's intentions when it comes to purchasing Anaheim's Angel Stadium. Some fans are not only skeptical of the Walt Disney Company when it comes to their inclusivity efforts but are also suspicious of the Mouse House's intentions of buying an iconic Anaheim stadium in Southern California. Related: Court Blocks Florida’s Newest Law, Now Some Are Worried
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15 February
Op-Ed: It’s Getting Harder and Harder to Openly be a Disney Dude
As physically grown and financially independent adults, I believe we should all be free to pursue our own definitions of happiness within the confines of the law. That being said, though, the current evolution of Disney adults has made it incredibly difficult for me to publicly claim that I am a Disney fan, and I put a lot of blame on social media. I am a lifelong Disney fan for multiple reasons.
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15 February
No, the Super Bowl Was NOT the Most-Watched Non-News Telecast of All Time
Taylor Swift's presence notwithstanding, the Super Bowl this past Sunday was not, in fact, the most-watched non-news telecast of all time. The Super Bowl LVIII that just happened this last weekend, wherein the Kansas City Chiefs played, and won, against the San Francisco 49ers, was one of the most watched sports broadcasts of all time. And understandably so. The Super Bowl is one of the most antic
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15 February
Love Him or Hate Him, Experts Believe Bob Iger Has Turned Disney’s Fate
Some experts espoused their opinions that the Disney CEO's work after returning to the helm has been beneficial to the company, and things are looking good for the Walt Disney Company (for the first time in a while). For the past year and change, many have been going back and forth, debating whether Disney CEO Bob Iger has genuinely had a positive impact on the company since his return. In fact, n
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15 February
Disney Guests Are Now Paying an Additional Fee to Ride Pirates of the Caribbean
Disney Parks like Walt Disney World and Disneyland are known for innovative Imagineering marvels that embrace the concepts of strong storytelling. Often, these beautifully crafted rides and attractions become immortalized as they easily stand the test of time. Although as old as its home, Disney Park, one particular ride at Disneyland, Pirates of the Caribbean, is a great example! Pirates of the C
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