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Sep- 2023 -8 September
“It Definitely Killed the Magic”: Guest Depressed After Interaction with “Aggressive” Cast Member
A guest recently detailed a harrowing experience with a “loud” and “aggressive” Walt Disney World cast member that left her depressed. Cast members are the heart and soul of the Disney experience—whether at the domestic Disney Parks like Disney World or Disneyland Resort, or the global theme parks like Disneyland Paris. They keep the Disney Parks running, and guests' experi
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8 September
Climate Change “Disrupting” Business at Disney World, Other Florida Theme Parks
A recent report explains that climate change has been more instrumental in disrupting attendance and business at Disney World and other Florida theme parks than we might have realized. The Walt Disney World Resort has not had the easiest year, much like its parent corporation, the Walt Disney Company. Disney—the company—has seen massive reorganization with significant 7000-person layoffs (wherein
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7 September
Fantasmic! Replacement Coming to Disney in Just Weeks!
If you have visited Disneyland Resort recently, then you may have noticed that the nighttime show Fantasmic! has been unavailable. The show suffered a serious setback in April and hasn't been shown since. Thankfully, that is not Disney's only nighttime spectacular. Guests could stay in Disneyland Park to watch the fireworks show Wondrous Journey, or they can head over to Disney California Adventur
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7 September
Disney Drops Multiple Claims in Lawsuit Against Ron DeSantis
It's hard to believe, but the battle between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been dragging on for almost two years. Trouble began brewing when DeSantis championed the controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill — also called the Don't Say Gay Bill. Now-fired Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against the bill, saying Disney would work to see it overturned in th
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7 September
Major Hurricane Heading Towards Florida, Will It Hit Disney World?
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a major hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean. As of Thursday evening, the storm has turned into a Category 4 hurricane and is expected to strengthen as it continues west. With a course seemingly heading toward Florida, will Walt Disney World dance with another hurricane soon? Hurricane Lee is a Monster The ongoing 2023 Atlantic hurricane season has been inter
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7 September
As Disney Starts To Show Its Warts, Apple Slowly Backs Away
In Disney CEO Bob Iger's dream scenario, the Walt Disney Company's problems would be solved with a large influx of cash from Apple buying the company. It's a dream that Iger has had for years. He even admitted in his book that Apple and Disney would have already merged if Steve Jobs had survived. But now, with all of Disney's issues on public display, it has become virtually impossible for Apple t
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7 September
How You Can Get a FREE MagicBand+!
Ten years ago, Disney introduced something that changed the theme park game — MagicBands. MagicBands were bands that guests would wear around their wrists and could use as their theme park ticket, PhotoPass, hotel room key, and charge card. At first, MagicBands only came in several solid colors, but now there are dozens of designs and guests are sure to find one that represents their favorit
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7 September
Disney Board Member Warns Openly Gay Characters Are “Too Polarizing”
The Walt Disney Company has been dealt a reputation that it caters to “woke” ideologies and pushes an agenda on children. While the studio has included LGBTQ+ characters in some films, it only ever truly put one at the forefront in Strange World (2022). Behind closed doors, a prominent Disney voice has reportedly warned to keep these characters seen and not heard or risk the ire of the
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7 September
Attention WDW Passholders: Disney Announces Preview Dates For Highly-Anticipated ‘Moana’ Attraction
Disney has just announced preview dates for Annual Passholders who might want to check out Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. One of the best parts about being an Annual Passholder at the Walt Disney World Resort is how the Central Florida Disney Park practically becomes like your own personal playground and backyard. Depending on which tier you choose, you can frequent the parks to different de
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7 September
Shocked Guest Bemoans “Massive” Price Jump at Disney Resort: “This Is An Extra $1000 I Wasn’t Budgeting For”
A guest recently bemoaned a shocking price increase that happened overnight when they were making reservations for Walt Disney World's Dolphin Resort. The Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida and the Disneyland Resort in Southern California are known to be some of the best places in the world for a Disney vacation. From incredible attractions and rides like Haunted Mansion and Big Thunder M
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