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Aug- 2023 -19 August
Disney Guests Film Fight With “Disrespectful” Cast Member, Internet Calls Them Out Instead
There are two sides to every story. While viral videos of altercations often sway certain people in a specific direction, many viewers can often recognize subtle details that paint a much different story. The beginning of a video is not necessarily the start of an encounter. Recently viral footage of a Disney guest seeking to find a “disrespectful Disney employee” turned out way differ
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19 August
Disney World Ride Repeatedly Shut Down Due to Unwelcome Guests
Ride shutdowns are not uncommon at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Certain attractions will close for many reasons, mostly for guest safety. However, a recent and somewhat unusual occurrence has reportedly been the source of multiple shutdowns at a Magic Kingdom attraction lately. The incredibly popular and beloved Pirates of the Caribbean ride has been forced to close several times due t
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19 August
Disney Quietly Replaces Animated ‘Little Mermaid’ Resort Experience
The Disney theme parks are in a constant state of change and growth. Without updating the experiences, guests can often get bored of offerings, and attendance could suffer. Walt Disney even said that his parks were never finished. With Disney's commitment to remaking its classics into live-action, some fans have not been receptive to the presence of these reimagined versions in the theme parks. Th
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19 August
Disney’s Losing Streak Set to End With Massive Success
The Walt Disney Company has had to humble itself quite a bit this year. The box office hasn't exactly been kind to it recently, and many critics claim the company has lost its spark. However, this week has added a glimmer of hope which could rival the success of Disney's cash cow, Frozen. All signs and feedback signal a major comeback for Disney this holiday season with its upcoming animated music
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18 August
Multiple Disney Cast Members Agree on Rudest Celebrity to Visit Parks
It's no secret that being a Disney cast member is very hard work. Cast members keep the parks clean, keep the stores organized, operate Disney's dozens of rides and attractions, and try to make each guest's day as magical as possible. A Disney cast member has a truly unique job that isn't for everyone. Because cast members work so hard to make magic, guests must also work to make sure they appreci
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18 August
Disney’s $100 Million Disney+ Series Lasted a Total of 6 Months
Over the past few years, streaming services have become one of the main ways people watch their favorite shows. Linear programming — shows on cable — has rapidly declined. More people are signing up for services like Hulu and YouTube TV instead of relying on providers like Charter Spectrum for their viewing needs. So, it seemed like smart business when Disney launched its own streaming
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18 August
Disney Filmmaker Piles On, Attacking New ‘Snow White’ Movie
There are some Disney heirs or Disney-affiliated people (such as Disney Legends or Walt Disney Imagineers from Walt Disney Imagineering) whose names are instantly recognized in the Disney Fanatic community. One name, however, might be a little less obvious! David Hand has recently spoken up about his own thoughts on the upcoming live-action Snow White remake, after experiencing a personal connecti
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18 August
Youtubers Boast After Vaping in Disneyland, Challenging Security
Any Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort guest has probably spotted at least one other theme park guest (be they children or Disney Adults) misbehaving and breaking rules in Disney theme parks like the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, or EPCOT. Sometimes, these misdemeanors are mild; sometimes, they are disturbingly violent and lead to arrests or lifetime bans for the offenders! In recen
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18 August
VIDEO: Disney Releases Teaser Trailer For New ‘Percy Jackson’ Series!
When The Walt Disney Company launched Disney+ in November 2019, millions of Disney fans were excited to have their favorite films and television shows all in one place. Just four months after the streaming service began, the world shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which made even more people sign up. Before long, Disney+ had more than 100 million subscribers and was launching the service
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18 August
28 People Experience Unique “Terror” While Trapped on Disney Ride
UPDATE: WFTV HAS REDACTED THEIR REPORT AND REMOVED THEIR STATEMENT ABOUT FIREFIGHTERS ASSISTING WITH THIS EVACUATION. Disney World and Disneyland roller coaster ride breakdowns or malfunctions are, unfortunately, extremely common in the Disney theme parks (and they're only going to become more common, according to this Cast Member). However, sometimes more serious malfunctions happen that require
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