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Apr- 2024 -8 April
Disney Lifeguard’s Job on Line After Hot Tub Incident
A Disney lifeguard lost her job because of a viral video of her in a hot tub circulated by a Disney fan hoping to gain some traction on TikTok. Cast members and Disney employees truly make the Disney experience. Many times, guests have called out cast members for going that extra mile to bring the Disney magic. Of course, the flip side is the opposite can also happen where guests pick fights with
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8 April
Is Disney World Going to Start Drug Testing Guests? Here’s the Truth
A recent article and viral video have people believing that Disney is soon going to require drug tests to enter the parks—here's the truth. Another day, another fact-check for Disney Fanatic. Over the years, we have debunked many rumors that have circulated online about The Walt Disney Company and the Disney Parks. From the possibility of Disney World removing Cinderella Castle to the rumor about
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7 April
Galactic Starcruiser Rides Again! D’Amaro Teases New Hollywood Studios Attraction to Replace Defunct ‘Star Wars’ Hotel
It's been a big couple of weeks for updates on Walt Disney World expansion plans. Disney filed permits to start working on its Animal Kingdom expansion, which will include a new South/Central American-themed land, including Encanto, and replacing Dinosaur with Indiana Jones Adventure. Related: Disney Finally Moving Forward With Its Magic Kingdom Expansion Disney World followed that up with announc
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7 April
Disney About to Restart Political Donations in Florida Even To Politicians Who Supported ‘Don’t Say Gay’
Now that the Walt Disney Company's feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is over, there is both fear and hope that Disney is about to restart its political donations to Florida lawmakers. During the nearly two-year spat with Gov Ron DeSantis, they halted all political donations to Florida lawmakers they believed weren't sympathetic to their cause or who support the Parental Rights in Education A
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7 April
“Frustrating” & “Awful”: More issues with Lightning Lane at Disney World
Despite Disney's report about the Genie+ and Lightning Lane, more guests are sharing issues they faced while using the service. There's nothing like a Walt Disney World vacation. Whether it's parks like Disney's Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom Park in Disney World, people from all over the world flock to many a Disney Park just to get their fill of the Disney experience we all know and love, be t
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7 April
Disney World Announces Return of Beloved Event, Only for Select Guests
Walt Disney World Resort is more than just a vacation destination; it's a realm of endless magic and wonder that captivates millions of guests every year. For those fortunate enough to hold an Annual Pass, the magic becomes a part of daily life. Walt Disney World is home to four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Animal Kingdom, and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Each Disney World park offer
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7 April
Disney Officially Casting New Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch
Disney is holding auditions for new Marvel actors and actresses. Related: ‘Stranger Things’ Officially “Sold” Amid Season 5 Troubles Disney is currently auditioning new actors and actresses for some of Marvel's most iconic and infamous roles. These auditions are currently being held for productions that are expected to begin soon. Disney's ownership of Marvel Studios has brought forth some of the
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7 April
Confirmed: Guests From One Country Can Eat and Drink for Free at Disney World
We have good news for international foodies wanting to visit Walt Disney World but not pay for the Disney Dining Plan. Home to the most popular theme park in the world (Magic Kingdom), it should come as no surprise that Disney World draws in millions of international visitors per year. A huge chunk of the resort's 58 million guests a year herald from outside the U.S., with many making Disney World
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7 April
New Photo Reveals What Will Be Destroyed in Record-Breaking Magic Kingdom Expansion
It has been a confusing week for The Walt Disney Company, and where fans thought there would be lots of noise on the huge financial investment being poured into the company, everything fell a little flat. That was until the House of Mouse filed a permit for the biggest park expansion in Magic Kingdom history. Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger has been fighting Disney naysayers on all fronts. Ron De
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6 April
Do They Even Know What ‘Woke’ Means? Iger Takes Down His Critics
Disney CEO Bob Iger has had a good couple of weeks. He successfully ended the Walt Disney Company's feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and won a proxy battle against activist investor Nelson Peltz. But since his April 3 victory, Iger has been busy showing off Disney World's new and future projects and updating Disney's slate of new movies, but he's also spent some time going after his enemies
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