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Apr- 2023 -13 April
Walt Disney World Cast Members are FINALLY Getting Their Due
The fight between Walt Disney World Cast Members and the Walt Disney Company is well-documented and raged on for months before coming to a conclusion that favored the former, giving Cast Members their due after months of negotiations, back-and-forths, protests, and more. Many reports have surfaced about the work environment and lack of proper compensation for Cast Members, and now as of last month
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13 April
Bob Iger Says He Would be “Glad” to Meet With Ron DeSantis
If you've been watching or reading the news for the past year, then you know that things between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis could not be much worse than they are. It all began when ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's highly controversial Parental Rights in Education bill. Chapek even promised that Disney would work to see the legislation overturned i
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13 April
Writer Argues Kids Shouldn’t Watch Disney Movies Because of ‘Studio Activism’
One thing that brings generations together is Walt Disney films. Ever since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released in 1937, every generation has had a Disney film to build childhood memories. Kids growing up in the 1950s and 60s got Peter Pan (1953), Cinderella (1950), Lady and the Tramp (1955), and The Jungle Book (1967). Sadly if you grew up in the 70s or early 80s, there was a bit of a lu
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13 April
Guests Trash Magic Kingdom After Nighttime Spectacular
When it comes to the layout of a Disney theme park, there is no detail that isn't thought of. Decorations, paint colors, door shapes, light posts, everything is where it is and looks the way it does for a reason. Even the trash cans. There are several stories about the history of Disney trash cans, but the prevailing one is that, when Guests entered Disneyland Park when it first opened, they were
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13 April
Resellers Bring Fake Toddlers to Parks to Buy More Disney Merch
There are so many aspects of a Disney Parks vacation. Where are you going to stay? Where are you going to eat? What Parks are you going to visit? What rides and attractions are at the top of your list? It takes a lot of planning to experience a magical Disney trip. In addition to all the planning, there is also another very important thing to think about — budget. Hotels, restaurants, Park t
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13 April
Iger Compares Himself to Steve Jobs in Interview
Disney's Returning CEO has made TIME Magazine's list of the Top 100 Most Influential People of 2023 and shared some reflections on his victory lap. Disney CEO Bob Iger has made the list of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2023. Iger was interviewed and he talked about returning to Disney, the reorganization of the company and the situation in Florida with DeSantis. pic.twitter.co
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13 April
Disney Introducing New After-Hours Event!
For almost 70 years, Guests have headed to Southern California to visit The Happiest Place on Earth — Disneyland Resort. Every day, they ride fun attractions, eat delicious food, interact with classic characters, and watch nighttime spectaculars light up the sky. A day at Disney is always a magical experience. However, Disney also gives Guests the chance to extend their magical day even late
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13 April
Disney World Website Struggles as Annual Pass Sales Reopen
The Walt Disney World Resort began reopening Annual Pass sales in the early hours of Thursday, April 13, 2023, but its system was immediately hit with issues. When Disney Parks made the announcement that all four Disney World Annual Pass options would be open to purchase, they clarified that Disney Vacation Club members would get first dibs at the second-highest tier, the Disney Sorcerer Pass. How
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12 April
Disney Announces Arctic Expedition With Former Imagineer
There are numerous kinds of Disney experiences one can enjoy. Whether that's visiting the Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort with their Theme Parks—think like Magic Kingdom Park or Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park at the former or Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park at the latter—or a cruise with the Disney Cruise Line vessels like Disney Dream, Disney Wish or the upco
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12 April
Disney’s Solar Energy Focus on Park with LEAST Amount of Annual Sunshine
As The Walt Disney Company seeks to further develop its integration of renewable energy, one of the most noticeable ways they are going about it is through the adoption of solar energy. Recognized best by the “hidden Mickey” solar array at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Parks has continued to expand the practice to all of the Theme Parks are Resorts, including those with very little
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