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Dec- 2023 -31 December
Fans Are Still Confused Over Disney World’s Christmas Day Special
Every year, after the stockings have been opened and the presents have been unwrapped, Disney invites fans around the world to celebrate the magic of Christmas with its annual Christmas Day Parade. But it is so much more than just an incredible parade down Main Street, U.S.A. Disney's Magical Christmas Day Parade features musical performances at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort. This i
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31 December
Big Thunder Mountain Evacuated After Child Allegedly Jumps Ride’s Fence
Please note that the story outlined in this article is based on a personal Disney Parks guest experience. No two guest experiences are alike, and this article does not necessarily align with Disney Dining's personal views on Disney Park operations. Riders at Disneyland Resort recently found themselves in an unexpected situation when they were evacuated from the thrilling Big Thunder Mountain Railr
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31 December
‘Percy Jackson’ Tops Disney+ Releases, Could Bring Success to Streaming Platform
Disney+ has been struggling for the last trying to maintain its subscribers while also trying to make the streaming platform profitable amidst other losses that The Walt Disney Company has been facing. With the release of the latest original series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, it seems as though it may have found a way to reach the success it's been striving for for so long. Percy Jackson and
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30 December
Guest Punches Disney World Cast Member, TikTok Video Claims
According to several reports, a Disney park guest physically attacked a Walt Disney World Resort cast member on Friday night (December 29). The Alleged Disney World Fight The incident allegedly occurred at night at Magic Kingdom Park's monorail station. A few videos have surfaced on TikTok from Walt Disney World Resort guests claiming they were delayed at the station due to a fight between a fello
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30 December
Despite Not Releasing a Film, ‘Star Wars’ Is Still America’s Favorite Franchise
It was a quiet year for the Star Wars franchise. While Walt Disney Studios struggled with its Marvel franchise and George Lucas' other franchise, Indiana Jones, Star Wars only released two TV shows all year. But despite that, Star Wars fans still want more, and according to Fandom, Star Wars was the most popular franchise of 2023, even without releasing a single film. Related: Disney Learns a Bill
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30 December
Sync Your Disney New Year’s Countdown to These Movies…
Year after year, New Year's Eve is often the same. A countdown to the end of the year with your local TV station or personality, ending with champagne, confetti, and the “ball drop.” But if you're a Disney Fanatic… there's another way to celebrate your New Year's Eve countdown. A better way. Synchronizing the midnight countdown to your favorite Disney character or Disney movie sc
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30 December
‘I Can’t Equate This To Anything Else,’ Disney Feud Has Dragged Down DeSantis’ Presidential Hopes
This year will be the year of “what might've been” for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company. The Florida governor started the year with high hopes of being the Republican nominee for President of the United States. While the Walt Disney Co. believed they had a slate of films that would solidify the company as the best in all of entertainment. But despite those high
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30 December
Walt Disney World Resort Broke An Important Record Yesterday
This post is being written on December 30, 2023. For context, when referring to “yesterday,” we mean December 29, 2023. New Year's Eve Weekend Anybody at the Walt Disney World Resort this week, especially yesterday, may have noticed large lines at each park (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom). In fact, certain wait times for Avatar Flight of Pass
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30 December
Heard of Disney’s New R-Rated-Movie-Inspired, “Wildly Inappropriate” Children’s Book?
Disney is releasing a new children's book—but the franchise it's inspired by has many fans unhappy with the Mouse House. A recent announcement from the Walt Disney Company has some fans shocked and has the Mouse House on the receiving end of a fair amount of backlash. The company shared that they were going to be taking a franchise that inspired what is commonly agreed to be one of Disney's scarie
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30 December
A Disturbing Trend: Disney Guests Share the Parks With Hallucinating Visitors
WARNING: The following article contains content that may not be suitable for younger readers. Viewer discretion is advised. Disney World is often referred to as “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” providing families with unforgettable memories and magical experiences. However, sometimes, guests choose to enhance that magic by taking substances that have a variety of effects on their br
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