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Apr- 2023 -5 April
New Disney+ Movie Will Tell Story of Pregnant Teen Who Falls In Love With the Devil
In 2019, The Walt Disney Company launched its very own streaming platform, Disney+. Disney+ was the ultimate place to go to watch everything from classic Disney movies to Disney Channel shows, and even Disney Channel original movies. Disney also has created a number of original shows and movies, just for Disney+ subscribers, including The Mandalorian, The Imagineering Story, Cheaper By the Dozen,Â
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5 April
Imagineers Begin Destruction of Disney World Landmark
It was only a matter of time, but it looks like the day is finally coming. As Walt Disney Imagineers progress on transforming Splash Mountain into Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort, attention has now been drawn to one of the tallest landmarks in the Magic Kingdom. According to one fan @EvanPatel11, scaffolding has been moved to the top of the once-called Chick-a-Pin Hill, where t
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5 April
What the Hell is ‘The Mandalorian’ Doing?
It happened in 1977. September 20, 1977, to be exact. It was season five, episode three of the classic TV show, Happy Days. The Fonz was challenged, so he put on swimming trunks and his classic leather jump and literally water-skied over a shark. In the most literal sense, Happy Days jumped the shark. The phrase has since morphed into something completely different. It has become synonymous with a
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5 April
“Anything For Views”: Guests Reach New Low With Disney’s Dress Code
Disney's dress code has been a subject of much contention for years now. Whichever Disney Park you choose, be it Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort, each Disney Resort has a specific dress code policy to ensure a family-friendly and respectful environment for all Guests. As Disney Fanatics would know, Disney's dress code policy applies to all Parks, restaurants, and attractions within t
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5 April
Reminder: DO NOT Buy Disney Genie+ to Ride TRON: Lightcycle/Run
TRON: Lightcycle/Run finally opened to the Walt Disney World Resort public on Tuesday, April 4, in Tomorrowland, Magic Kingdom Park. At the same time, the cost of Disney Genie+ hit another all-time high, and selling out before morning turned to midday. Noticing a connection, this reporter felt it prudent to remind his readers that all those would-be Guests seeking to enter The Grid for a ride on t
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5 April
Disney Park Ride Finally Opening After Years of Refurbishment
It's been closed for years, and Walt Disney Imagineering is finally ready to reopen it to the public! Originally created for the 1964 World's Fair by Walt Disney, Mary Blair, and Rolly Crump and featuring an unforgettable song by Robert Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, “it's a small world” has become a Disney Park staple. While the original can be found in Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Ca
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4 April
7000 Layoffs Later, Disney World to Hire 13,000 Cast Members
The Disney layoffs have taken center stage when it comes to Disney news since the announcement during the February 8 earnings call. When Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that the Walt Disney Company was going to be making significant changes with a notable restructuring of the company, the community at large was shocked by the magnitude of what this meant. Especially considering how many Cast Members
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4 April
Guest Says Disney World Locals “Kinda Suck”
Many people dream about taking a Walt Disney World Resort vacation. It's no secret that a Disney vacation is expensive, so it's not something a lot of people can do year after year. Booking a Disney World vacation is a memorable moment, and then the planning begins. Thinking about what rides you want to go on, what characters you want to meet, and what delicious food you want to indulge in. By the
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4 April
After Earnings Call and Beating DeSantis, Wall Street Heaps Praise on Iger
It's been a busy couple of weeks for Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger. He has slashed thousands of jobs in television and got rid of the entire meta division at Disney just before the earnings call with Disney investors. He got rid of several people loyal to former Disney CEO Bob Chapek and those who caused him headaches. He followed his layoff spree by besting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis by sne
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4 April
Women “Cause Scene” at Disney Park, Are Chased By Guests
There's a lot that goes into planning a day at a Disney theme park. What time do you want to get there? What rides and attractions are on the must-do list? What ride should you head to first? Where do you want to eat? Are there any characters you want to meet? Are you going to Park Hop? Will you pay for Disney Genie+ or just wait in the standby lines? As I said, there's a lot that goes into planni
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