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Dec- 2023 -30 December
Walt Disney World Resort Broke An Important Record Yesterday
This post is being written on December 30, 2023. For context, when referring to “yesterday,” we mean December 29, 2023. New Year's Eve Weekend Anybody at the Walt Disney World Resort this week, especially yesterday, may have noticed large lines at each park (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom). In fact, certain wait times for Avatar Flight of Pass
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30 December
Heard of Disney’s New R-Rated-Movie-Inspired, “Wildly Inappropriate” Children’s Book?
Disney is releasing a new children's book—but the franchise it's inspired by has many fans unhappy with the Mouse House. A recent announcement from the Walt Disney Company has some fans shocked and has the Mouse House on the receiving end of a fair amount of backlash. The company shared that they were going to be taking a franchise that inspired what is commonly agreed to be one of Disney's scarie
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30 December
A Disturbing Trend: Disney Guests Share the Parks With Hallucinating Visitors
WARNING: The following article contains content that may not be suitable for younger readers. Viewer discretion is advised. Disney World is often referred to as “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” providing families with unforgettable memories and magical experiences. However, sometimes, guests choose to enhance that magic by taking substances that have a variety of effects on their br
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30 December
Reality Stars Detained at Magic Kingdom Over Accusations of Bringing Ashes Into Park
WARNING: The following article contains language that may not be suitable for younger readers. Viewer discretion is advised. In 2011, viewers were introduced to a little firecracker named Alana Thompson on Toddlers and Tiaras. Thompson — nicknamed Honey Boo Boo — and her family quickly became fan favorites, which resulted in their very own spinoff show. Here Comes Honey Boo Boo ran fo
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30 December
Beware! Attractions Closing Across Every Disney World Theme Park Next Month
Guests may have flocked to the Walt Disney World to celebrate the Christmas season, but next month, certain attractions will be closed across every theme park at the resort. Per the official Walt Disney World Resort website, it can be seen that attraction closures are happening across each of the four Disney theme parks in January. Over at Magic Kingdom Park, Disney will be closing the second of i
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29 December
Disney Just Got Its 2023 Report Card, And It’s The Worst in Class
We've all been there. Think back to your school days. The teacher goes around the room, handing back your grades for a big test. You wait nervously as she moves around the room. Other kids start to celebrate as they get their grades, and then she stops at your desk. She shakes her head and drops a terrible grade on your desk. You look around, hoping that someone did worse, but everyone else in the
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29 December
New Florida Law Would Ban the Pride Flag in DeSantis’ Disney District
In every office and cubicle in America, decorations adorn the walls or desks of the employees. It makes work just slightly more bearable. Whether it be family pictures, decals from your favorite sports teams, or just some inside joke that makes you laugh when you look at it, we all have those things that bring our offices to life. And in some of our cases, those decorations may include a Pride Fla
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29 December
Iconic EPCOT Attraction to Undergo Reimagining Soon
You may remember in September, the 2023 D23 fan event at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida dropped some major announcements. There was plenty of new information, considerable changes, and reveals involving many rides and lands across the entire Orlando theme park. Among the considerable disclosures is a dramatic reimagining of an iconic EPCOT attraction. The History of Test Track Test Track is a
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29 December
The Worst “Karens” We’ve Seen at the Disney Parks
Over the past few years, there is a term that has taken the internet by storm — Karen. The term “Karen” typically refers to a middle-aged woman who is exhibiting outrageously privileged behavior. The term really started to take off in 2020, after a woman went viral for calling the police on a black man who was birdwatching in Central Park. She was deemed the “Central Park K
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29 December
Disney World (Mostly) Unavailable for New Guests Over Upcoming Days
We have some important information for any guests hoping to go to the Disney World theme parks over the next few days! The Walt Disney World Resort is one of the most sought-after Disney vacation spots in the world, and understandably so. With four amazing theme parks like the Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom, and two water parks, there's a lot to look forward to at the Central Florida Di
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