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Feb- 2024 -15 February
Disney World Ride Will Not “Return to Normal,” Closed Indefinitely
A popular Walt Disney World Resort attraction is not expected to return to “normal” anytime soon. When planning your Disney park vacation, it's important to take note of the closures and refurbishment calendars for attractions at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Animal Kingdom, and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Though unexpected downtimes occasionally happen through the Disney World theme
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15 February
Disney Officially Removes Pronouns, Inclusivity Mission Underway
Disney has been moving in a more inclusive direction for quite some time, specifically with their greetings and how they address guests. Now, The Haunted Mansion at Tokyo Disneyland is following suit, removing the “ladies and gentlemen” remark from their welcome speech. For those who may have never been to Tokyo Disneyland and are not used to the phrasing “ladies and gentlemen, w
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14 February
Disney Once Rejected a Job Application Because “Women Do Not Do Any of the Creative Work”
In a letter that is going viral online, we learn the shocking reason that Disney once rejected a woman's job application. The world has changed quite rapidly over the last 100 years. Technology has progressed in ways many might have never thought possible, and developments like AI have become some of the most integral parts of our everyday (be it through recommendation algorithms or ever language
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14 February
Disney Finally Fixed This ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Plot Hole, Bodes Well for Upcoming Live-Action
With a recent release, Disney fixed a plot hole that fans had noticed in the beloved Lilo & Stitch Disney movie, making us even more excited for the live-action film! For decades, Lilo & Stitch has been one of the most universally beloved Disney movies. The story of the alien who was escaping certain imprisonment, crash landing in Hawai'i, and finding a family with a young girl and her sister is o
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14 February
Video Claims Disney Created Miley Cyrus and Zac Efron in a Laboratory
Perhaps it was former President Abraham Lincoln who said it best when he uttered, “Don't believe everything you read on the internet.” Or maybe it wasn't; who can remember? Related: Video Claims Disney Cannot Obey Florida Law, It's Owned by the British Crown But with the internet ending its third decade as a controlling force in our lives, stories that were posted as farcical are being
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14 February
Critical Condition: Disney Performer Struggles to Recover After On-Stage Trauma
WARNING: The following article mentions and/or discusses topics that may be distressing for certain audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. A Disney cast member who suffered a devastating fall during a live performance inspired by Disney's Beauty and the Beast (1991) over the weekend is reportedly “fighting for her life.” On Saturday, 31-year-old Anastasia Olsen, a professional ice s
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14 February
Florida Residents, Disney World Guests Need to Pay Attention to This 84-Year Broken Record
Florida recently broke an 84-year-old record, and this not only has implications for this winter at Disney World but could also impact the summer of 2024. Going to the Walt Disney World Resort is one of the most coveted experiences for any Disney fan around the world. The Central Florida Disney Park is universally agreed upon to be one of the best places to bask in the Disney experience; one of th
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14 February
Tiana Trends as Social Media Debates the Best Disney Princesses
There's a Disney storm brewing—and no, it's not one Disney World's classic thunderstorms. This one involves a debate for the best Disney Princess, and Tiana is at the forefront of the discussion. Over the weekend, a heated debate on X (formerly Twitter) questioned Disney's most graceful characters. With Disney's finger forever on the pulse of nostalgia, the stories surrounding Disney's princesses
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14 February
Disney World Reopens Experience 1 Year Later for Limited Time
Disney enthusiasts embarking on a journey to Walt Disney World Resort during the enchanting period of Valentine's Day are in for a treat. As they step foot into the realm of magic and wonder, they'll find themselves immersed in a world where love and romance intertwine with fantasy and adventure. While guests heading to Disney World will not experience the same events as Christmas or Halloween at
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14 February
Confirmed: Disney Adds New Restriction to Parks, No Longer Allowed Inside
When guests visit Disney World, or any of the Disney parks around the globe, they are entering private property, which means that there are rules and regulations that guests must adhere to if they want to enter the theme park. Now, one item has been added to the list of restricted and banned objects that guests are not allowed to use in the parks. Before guests can enter a Disney park, they will h
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