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Sep- 2023 -18 September
VIDEO: Captured Magic Kingdom Bear Gets a New Home
September 18 was a truly wild day at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom Park — and we aren't talking about guests acting crazy. When the theme park opened, guests were told that Frontierland, Liberty Square, and parts of Adventureland were closed. However, it wasn't because the rides were broken or there was something wrong, like a broken pipe. It was because a wild bear was on the loo
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18 September
The Billionaire Has Left the Building. DeSantis Loses Major Donor Over Disney Feud
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' fledgling presidential campaign took another hit on Monday as billionaire Ken Griffin decided he would not financially support DeSantis moving forward. Griffin specifically points to DeSantis' feud with the Walt Disney Company as his reason for backing off, calling the fight “pointless.” In 2022, Griffin gave Governor Desantis $5 million for his re-electi
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18 September
CAPTURED! Magic Kingdom Bear to Be Relocated
On Monday, September 18, Walt Disney World Resort guests headed to the Magic Kingdom to enjoy a day of fun. However, when they arrived and walked through the gates, they were shocked that nearly half of the theme park was closed. Magic Kingdom cast members informed guests that they were unable to access Liberty Square, Frontierland, and parts of Adventureland. They were not able to enjoy the rides
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18 September
Disney Guest Reports Bloody Fingerprint at an All Star Resort
A Disney guest shared a shocking account of how they found a bloody fingerprint at one of Disney's All-Star Resort. Having the chance to enjoy a Disney vacation, especially at Central Florida's Walt Disney World Resort, is no small opportunity. The Disney resort is known for the incredible experience it provides guests, from myriad rides and attractions at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park or Dis
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18 September
Wild Bear Found in Magic Kingdom, Half of Park Shut Down
Wild animals sometimes show up on Walt Disney World property. Central Florida is home to some genuinely amazing yet dangerous creatures. Alligators have caused shocking and heartbreaking incidents at the theme park, and bears have been sighted around the grounds on multiple occasions. However, an extremely dangerous and imposing animal has never reportedly been found INSIDE a Magic Kingdom attract
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18 September
Beloved Disney Experience Appears To Be Closed Forever
Disneyland Resort attraction “The Royal Swing Band Ball” has been closed since before the pandemic, and fans are beginning to worry that the closure is permanent. The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are known to be some of the most incredible places on the planet to enjoy a Disney vacation. From incredible rides like Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad a
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17 September
Fans Want a Live-Action ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ But Tim Burton Will Never Work With Disney Again
Despite how enormously popular The Nightmare Before Christmas was, Tim Burton has made clear he’ll never work with Disney again. While the Walt Disney Company is all things magical and fantastical, when it comes to entertainment, it is, at its core, fundamentally a Hollywood studio. So when it comes to figuring out which movies it would like to make and how it wants to make those movies, more ofte
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17 September
Whoopi Goldberg Asks HIGHLY Inappropriate Question on Live TV, Shocks Fans
For almost thirty years, millions of people have tuned into ABC every weekday to watch The View. The View features notable women talking about some of the hot topics of the day. They are very outspoken, each having different opinions, and arguments can (and do) frequently break out. As the world has become more polarized, so have the women on the show. Some of the most famous women to cohost The V
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17 September
Disney Employees “Freaking Out” As Bob Iger Considers Dismantling Company
When Bob Iger was brought back as CEO of The Walt Disney Company in November 2022, he had one goal — to make Disney the powerhouse company it once was. Disney stock was dropping, theme park prices were soaring, and guests were more dissatisfied than ever. Additionally, Disney+ — Disney's streaming service — was costing the company billions of dollars. It was a tall order —
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17 September
“Literally No One” at Disney’s Newest Ride: Park Ostensibly Creates “False Scarcity” To Raise Prices
A guest shared a photo of Magic Kingdom's latest addition, TRON: Lightcycle/Run…only to note the ride is completely empty only a few short months after its opening. The Walt Disney World Resort is known for being “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” The Central Florida Disney resort is globally renowned for its attractions and rides, and four fantastical theme parks where people go
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