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Jul- 2023 -6 July
International Guests Brutally Judge Countries at EPCOT’s World Showcase
EPCOT's World Showcase recently emerged as a unique platform for international Guests to openly critique the representation offered for their home countries. A social media discussion became the sounding board for their brutally honest assessments, shedding light on each nation's strengths and weaknesses in the iconic Walt Disney World Park. Lets delve into the unfiltered perspectives of these glo
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6 July
Woman Sues Disney for “Permanent Injury” After Monorail Mishap
In 1959, Walt Disney introduced a modern marvel to the world. America's first single-rail transportation system delighted Disney fans when it chugged into Disneyland, and the innovative train moved into Walt Disney World on October 1, 1971. With three lines and six stations at Walt Disney World, the monorail is necessary for navigating the 27,520-acre property. With stops at the Magic Kingdom, Dis
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6 July
Disney World Holiday Tickets Now on Sale, Princesses to Sing Your Favorite Christmas Classics
The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida wastes no time preparing for the upcoming holiday season. It might only be July, but now is the time to plan your vacation. The theme park has started ticket sales for its Christmas season, and several new offerings are sure to sell out fast. While Disneyland's Ooogie Boogie Bash sale had some technical hurdles that caused mayhem online, everything seems to
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6 July
Disney Just “Quietly Canceled” First-Ever Pixar Series Spin-Off
For Disney fans who grew up experiencing Walt Disney’s hand-drawn animated magic, it was hard to imagine how the Walt Disney Company could duplicate the success of classics like Snow White (1938) and Bambi (1942). But when the first Pixar film enthralled viewers of all ages with the iconic Toy Story in 1995, longtime Disney fans could see the direction for future Disney stories was a good one. Pix
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5 July
‘Indiana Jones’ Had a DISASTROUS 4th of July
More than 40 years ago, Harrison Ford first donned a now iconic fedora and introduced viewers to archaeologist Henry “Indiana” Jones. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark also starred Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood, Alfred Molina as Satipo, Paul Freeman as Dr. Belloq, Jonathan Rhys-Davies as Sallah, and Ronald Lacey as Major Arnold Troht. The film was an immediate hit and spa
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5 July
Cast Member Shares Heart-Warming Story of “True Magic” after Tragedy Strikes Young Guests
Disney Parks are places of wonder and magic for Guests of all ages and backgrounds. From the wonderful rides and attractions like Haunted Mansion and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort to the incredible shows like “Fantasmic!” at Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park, there's a lot to love and a lot o
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5 July
In Heated Battle, Disney Wanted Mediation, DeSantis Said No
It seems to be the fight that just will not end. For more than a year, The Walt Disney Company has been going back and forth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. DeSantis began targeting Disney after former CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's Parental Rights in Education Bill. It was a bill fully supported by the second-term governor. DeSantis said that Disney didn't control the state, and h
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5 July
Daniel Radcliffe Confirms If He’ll Appear in New ‘Harry Potter’ Series
In 2001, young actor Daniel Radcliffe took on the most iconic role of his career. He was only 12 years old at the time, but the young boy took on the role of Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The film was based on the hit J.K Rowling book of the same name, which came out just four years earlier. The film was an immediate hit and launched Radcliffe — as well as his costar
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5 July
Cast Members Step In After Family Sneaks Knife into Disney Park
A Disney Park was recently surprised by an unconventional birthday celebration inside the property. A family of enthusiastic Guests managed to sneak a birthday cake and knife through security, setting up an impromptu party right in the midst of a busy pathway near the iconic castle. Vigilant Cast Members quickly intervened, and the situation looked a little tense. Let's break down what happened an
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5 July
Disney Could WIN DeSantis Fight Due to Controversial Injunction from Trump-Appointed Judge
The Disney-DeSantis feud has many in the community constantly speculating on the impact this will have on pop culture and legal outcomes in the United States. The fight is one that was surprising when it came to pass when the entertainment giant, the Walt Disney Company, took on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a battle for free speech where the company asserts the Florida Governor is infringing on th
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