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Jul- 2023 -28 July
Here’s the Latest on the Hatbox Ghost Coming to the Magic Kingdom!
We all know the Hatbox Ghost is coming to the Magic Kingdom, but now, we know more about this favored specter, which will soon appear in Disney World’s Haunted Mansion. Going to the Magic Kingdom is one of the most cherished trips fans can take while indulging in a Disney vacation. From rides and attractions like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Space Mountain to amazing shows like Happily Ever A
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28 July
Designer Brings Groundbreaking Change to Disney Costumes
Many Disney fans are familiar with the Walt Disney Company's concentrated efforts to be more inclusive, particularly in the Disney Parks. Gender-neutral changes at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique recently caused quite a stir, and Disney's notable focus on inclusivity in its most recent films has also turned new movies like Elemental into the talk of the town. However, one of the pillars of inclusivit
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28 July
Disney World Guests Report Roller Coaster Assaults
Many hardcore Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort fans associate the Disney theme parks with “Disney magic” — which does still pop up once in a while, despite the onslaught of controversies that are currently encircling the Walt Disney Company. However, the Disney theme parks are also places where, by default, large crowds of people from all over the world (and with al
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28 July
Disney Star Makes “Historic” Donation to SAG Foundation as Strike Rages On
If there is one name that continues to dominate the Hollywood headlines, it's Dwayne Johnson. For almost a decade, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was one of the most popular wrestlers in the World Wrestling Federation. After he stopped wrestling, he parlayed his fame into a very successful acting career. Johnson has starred in a number of hit films and television shows, including The Mummy
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27 July
After Years of Fighting, Disney World Firefighters FINALLY Have New Contracts and Raises
Walt Disney World Resort is The Most Magical Place on Earth, but that doesn't mean that bad things can't happen there. With more than 150,000 people visiting the Parks every single day, accidents are inevitable. For a lot of people, a quick trip to the First Aid center in whatever Park they are in is enough. Sometimes, going back to the hotel and resting until the next day is the perfect solution.
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27 July
Classic Haunted Mansion Character is Disney’s Newest Sipper!
The time has come, and Disney's new live-action movie, Haunted Mansion, is ready to take viewers on a ride full of spooks and laughs. Both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have their own well-known Haunted Mansion attraction, but the film is based on the attraction at Disneyland. Haunted Mansion stars Rosario Dawson as Gabbie, Chase Dillon as Travis, Owen Wilson as Father Kent, Danny
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27 July
Disney Confirms Adored ‘High School Musical’ Character is Gay
It seems hard to believe, but it's been 15 years since fans last saw Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad, Taylor, and Kelsi roam the halls of East High. High School Musical premiered on The Disney Channel on January 20, 2006, and it was an immediate hit. Viewers couldn't get enough of the catchy songs and incredible dancing. The next year, High School Musical 2 was released on The Disney Channel,
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27 July
Disney World Just Got Less Safe. DeSantis’ Board Defunding The Police
At its meeting earlier this week, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District did something inexplicably nice for Walt Disney World. The Board, hand-picked by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, decided to cut the mill rate, which would cut the property taxes that the Walt Disney Company would have to pay to the Board. But just as soon as they gave, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District too
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27 July
Possible Suicide Reported at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Another possible suicide has been reported at the Walt Disney World Resort, this time at Disney’s Old Key West Resort Hotel. This week has featured tragic news from the “Most Magical Place on Earth.” Recently, we reported on a possible suicide that occurred at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Now, there is news that last week, another Guest reportedly died by suicide at Disney’s Old Key West Resort i
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26 July
Disney Responds to DeSantis’ Lawsuit Dismissal Motion and Use of “Weaponized Bureaucracy”
On April 26, in an unprecedented move, Disney World officially filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The lawsuit was the culmination of more than a year of back and forth between the popular company and the governor. The relationship between the two had always been decent, but that changed when ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's controversial Parental Rights in E
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