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May- 2023 -31 May
“Today Is a Hard Day”: ‘Little Mermaid’ Star Shares Vulnerable Video About Filming
With $120 million at the box office for the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, praise from critics, and hints at the Oscars, it would seem the film’s star is on top of the world. But anyone who witnessed the reimagined Ariel, Halle Bailey, persevere through racist attacks, unnecessary criticism, and media backlash would know her journey has gone anything but swimmingly. Related: Break-out ‘
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31 May
Disney Dining Plan Details Released!
When Walt Disney World Resort reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic, there were a lot of things that were different and a lot of things that were missing. One of the biggest missing things was the Disney Dining Plan. Many restaurants were closed and character dining was non-existent, so not having the Dining Plan made sense. However, nearly all Disney World restaurants are back open, and character
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31 May
Colorado Governor Bets DeSantis on the NBA Finals. The Prize: Disney World
It's not unusual for Governors or Mayors to make fictional bets on significant sporting events. It's usually pretty harmless, mostly involving food from the other city, or perhaps the losing Mayor has to sing about the victorious city. During this year's Super Bowl, the Mayors from Kansas City and Philadelphia bet a food care package, with the KC Mayor getting some of Philly's beer and sandwiches.
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30 May
Guest Fights With Cast Member on PeopleMover
Many people visit Walt Disney World Resort because they love the incredible rides and attractions. Guests can board a train and venture up to the Himalayas, or become a rat and join Remy on a race through a Parisian kitchen. Those who love thrills can board Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Featuring Aerosmith, and Disney's newest ride, TRON: Lightcycle/Run. The
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30 May
Disney Officially Breaks Ground on $400+ Million Attraction Set to Open in 2027
At this Disney Park, construction is underway to complete a reimagined Tomorrowland and Space Mountain attraction. While Star Wars fans have gotten a taste of Disneyland’s Hyperspace Mountain for short stints in 2022 and 2023, a whole new level of Imagineering is taking place lightyears away from Anaheim. Hailed by Disney enthusiasts as “Disney’s best Park,” Tokyo Disneyland is undertaking a massi
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30 May
Disney Named One of the Most Polarizing Companies
It has been a rough 14 months for The Walt Disney Company. The beloved company has been locked in a heated battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The issue began when then-Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's Parental Rights in Education Bill. From there, things have devolved into DeSantis targeting Disney with new legislation. In turn, Disney has filed a lawsuit against the Gover
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30 May
No Matter Who Wins Disney/DeSantis Fight, It Will Break New Legal Ground
There is always the possibility that cooler heads will ultimately prevail. The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will realize they need each other, and all this mess will disappear. The two parties will come to a mutual understanding that benefits both of them, and that will be the end of all this. Cooler heads prevail, and that's the end of it. But then again, probably not. Di
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30 May
Disney World Makes Disappointing Decision for Park Hopping Restrictions
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Walt Disney World Resort — along with every other Disney Resort — had to shut down. The Most Magical Place on Earth was closed for a record 116 days. However, it was the Disney Resort that was closed for the least amount of time. When the Disney World Parks reopened, many things were different. The Parks could only be at 25% capacity, masks were required a
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30 May
Distressed Disney Guest Jumps out of Moving Attraction, Shuts Down Ride on Final Day of Operation
In the final hours of this famed Disney attraction's run, one Guest took a dangerous turn. With wait times stretching over 170 minutes, Disneyland has been swarmed with Guests determined to take one final plunge into the briar patch before Splash Mountain gets movin' along for good. Walt Disney World nailed up Splash Mountain on January 23, 2023, but Disneyland Guests have gotten more mileage out
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30 May
Cast Member Makes Confession About Disney’s Extremely “Difficult” Guests
If you've been noticing less and less welcoming environments on your latest Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort trips, then rest assured that you are (unfortunately) not imagining the unpleasant phenomenon. Disney Guests really are being more rude, unkind, ungrateful, and downright violent than they have been in the past. Mutilations, Beatings, and More We have seen Guests mutilate each
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