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  • Jan- 2024 -
    3 January
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    Disney’s Latest Deemed an “Eyesore” and “Terrible” by Fans

    The latest merchandise from Disney has fans up in arms once again, with some even going so far as to call it an “eyesore.” Enjoying the Disney experience is one of the best feelings in the world for any Disney Fanatic—all of us can agree with that. Whether that's through going to a Disney Park like the Walt Disney World Resort or through enjoying a cruise on a ship from Disney's fleet,

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  • 3 January

    Best Time to Visit Disney in 2024 To Avoid Crowds

    Welcome to 2024! As we start the new year, many of us will begin thinking of vacations. Where and when do we want to travel throughout 2024? If you plan on heading to Walt Disney World, we have the best times in 2024 to book your trip to the most magical place on Earth. As 2023 wrapped up, crowds are full force at Walt Disney World. If you have flexibility with your travel plans, we have a few tim

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  • 3 January

    Disney Character Changed Following Inappropriate Comments

    After inappropriate comments spread online, woody performers allegedly toned down their dancing in a Disneyland Resort parade. The Disney Character sits on an oversized rocking horse during A Christmas Fantasy Parade at Disneyland Park. Multiple clips of the Toy Story (1995) icon’s performances went viral on TikTok. This November 15 video from @danielleonate was first, garnering more than one mill

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  • 3 January

    Blake Lively Praised for Normalizing Breastfeeding, Pumping at Disney

    One of Hollywood's most recognizable names made a case for motherhood while visiting Disney. Related: New Rides and Attractions Coming To Disney Parks in 2024 Seeing celebrities visit the Disney theme parks is nothing new, and actress Blake Lively is no exception. Blake Lively is one of the most recognizable actresses and artists of our time, starring in classic series such as Gossip Girl and movi

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  • 2 January

    A New Disney Vacation Club Benefit Is Coming

    The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is a vacation ownership program the Walt Disney Company offers. Disney Vacation Club It operates on a points system, allowing its members to travel and stay at Disney properties worldwide. This includes Disney-owned properties, cruises, and other affiliated resorts. Additional benefits of being a DVC owner include exclusive member-only Disney cruises, special lounges

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  • 2 January
    Frozen and Wish

    Former Disney Animator Trashes ‘Wish’

    One of the most discussed Disney movies of 2023 was the animated film Wish. Related: ‘Wish' on Track To Be Disney's Biggest Bomb Disney Wish (2023) The Walt Disney Company promoted the film and pushed it as a celebration of the company's 100th anniversary. The Disney Wish movie received multiple marketing campaigns and was expected to be Disney's big Christmas holiday blockbuster. But after

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  • 2 January
    A still from 'Steamboat Willie.'

    After Only A Day in The Public Domain, Mickey Mouse Is Getting Brutalized On Social Media

    Clearly, people have been waiting for this moment for a while. They have been preparing for Mickey Mouse to enter the public domain so they can do whatever they choose with the beloved symbol of the Walt Disney Company without fear of repercussions. And that was probably the draw of all this: the ability to take a classic American icon and use him however you saw fit without the looming threat fro

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  • 2 January
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    Disney Fantasy Picks Up Cuban Migrants on New Year’s Eve

    Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Fantasy, picked up Cuban migrants just north of Havana, Cuba on the 31st of December. Whether you choose to go to a Disney park like the Walt Disney World Resort or you choose to enjoy Disney in a different way, there's always a lot to love about the Disney experience. But sometimes, things can take a turn. Even with Disney. In news that has certainly made waves

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  • 2 January
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    This New Florida Law Is a Must Know for Disney World Guests

    UPDATE: An earlier version of this erroneously listed CS/SB 76: State Park Campsite Reservations as a law that would affect the Disney Campgrounds as well; however, since these are private campgrounds, the law will not affect them.  Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed some new laws into existence beginning January 1, 2024, that will affect Disney World guests. While going to the Walt Disney W

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  • 2 January

    Actress Scarlett Johansson Finally Shares Latest Plans for Disney’s ‘Tower of Terror’ Film

    In recent years, The Walt Disney Company has added a new dimension to its movie-making prowess, but the idea isn't completely new. Twenty years ago, Disney released the first Pirates of the Caribbean film starring Johnny Depp as the incomparable Captain Jack Sparrow. But the Disney Parks ride that inspired the film was the first attraction to inspire a Disney film, whereas rides in the parks are o

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