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Jun- 2023 -26 June
Guest Claims Man Used Child to Rob Them at Magic Kingdom
When you drive through the entrance to Walt Disney World Resort, it feels like you have entered a magical realm where nothing bad can happen. And it's pretty easy to feel safe while you are visiting the four theme parks, the two water parks, Disney Springs, and any Disney World Resort hotel. Disney Cast Members and Disney security work very hard to make sure that nothing dangerous is brought into
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26 June
Madame Leota, Ben Matthias and Kent Spotted at a Disney Park
The summer is upon us, bringing with it some of this year's most anticipated Disney movies! Starting with The Little Mermaid live-action remake that opened during Memorial Day weekend and the more recent Disney animated feature Elemental that opened to mixed reviews, this season is shaping up to be an interesting one. Fans are also looking forward to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny releasing
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26 June
Disney Guests Left Stranded Mid-Air on Popular Park Attraction
Disclaimer: if you're already afraid of heights, this story might unlock a new fear. Ride breakdowns happen. While they can put a damper on a highly-anticipated Genie+ reservation and slow down the queues for other Guests, even well-oiled machines need tune-ups. But certain rides are better than others regarding spots to get stuck. A Big Thunder Mountain Railroad stop to smell the sulfur isn't the
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26 June
It’s ‘626’ Day! Disney Parks Celebrate Stitch With Limited-Time Treats and Digital Fun
Dr. Jumba Jookiba's 626th experiment is taking over the internet—and Disney Parks. Sentenced to life imprisonment on a desert asteroid after being created to cause mayhem in the galaxy, Experiment 626 landed on the scenic island of Kauai instead. Reluctantly befriending an adorable girl named Lilo, 626 earned a new name: Stitch. In 2002, Lilo & Stitch highlighted the true meaning of “ohana,&
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26 June
Disney Officially Closes Popular Park Location
When one perk closes, another one opens. At least that's what Disney Guests need to tell themselves when the Parks undergo immense transformations. Disney fans are big on tradition, and although the latest Disney-Pixar crazes deserve to move into the Parks, their arrival only signals the departure of classic Park favorites. With the news of San Fransokyo Square paying homage to Big Hero 6 (2014) c
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26 June
‘Star Wars’ and ‘Thor’ Star Caught Doing Good Deeds at Disney Park
While it's commonplace for Hollywood's biggest stars to head the Disney to promote films like Haunted Mansion's Jamie Lee Curtis and The Little Mermaid's Halle Bailey, some celebrities are—just like us! Although VIP treatment is on the table for star-powered Disney Guests, many celebrities aim to give their families the quintessential Disney experience at the Parks. We can't blame them, right? Dis
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26 June
DeSantis Finally Addresses Neo Nazis Outside Disney World, Calling it a Media ‘Farce’
Weeks after the incident and nearly every elected official condemned the activity, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis finally addressed the Neo-Nazis waving swastikas and “DeSantis 2024” flags outside the Walt Disney World Resort. His response wasn't necessarily the condemnation that people were looking for. Governor DeSantis spoke with the Jewish News Syndicate on various topics, including
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25 June
Disney Star Fired From Children’s Show After Coming Out
In the early 2000s, some of the most popular Disney Channel Original Movies were musicals. It really started in 2006 with the hit film High School Musical. Then, in 2008, a movie came out called Camp Rock. The movie starred relatively unknown actress Demi Lovato. But it gained a lot of attention because it also starred the Jonas Brothers, who were becoming one of the top boy bands in the world. Ca
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25 June
Disney ‘Has a Lot of Problems.’ Rival Exec. Says the Quiet Part Out Loud
The Walt Disney Company is struggling right now. Over the course of the past year, Disney, Pixar, and Marvel films have lost more than $1 billion combined. Disney has been desperate for a hit, and while The Little Mermaid (2023) had solid returns, Disney's other releases have fallen flat. The latest is Pixar's Elemental (2023), which had the second-worst opening weekend for a Pixar release. Disney
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25 June
Fans Freak Out After Disney Star’s Death Begins Trending
In 2012, The Avengers introduced expert archer Clint Barton, AKA Hawkeye, into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The role was taken on by The Hurt Locker actor Jeremy Renner. Since his first appearance in The Avengers, Renner went on to star in a number of other Marvel films, including Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, and Avengers: Endgame. He also lent his voice to the animated v
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