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Jun- 2023 -16 June
Unsettling Head Found Inside Disney Attraction Lighting Fixture
A head is the last thing you want to stumble across when visiting a Disney theme park. While most fans would be happy to chance upon a hidden Mickey or Dole Whip concoction, the idea of a random noggin just sitting in some place it shouldn't be isn't exactly comforting. Two weeks before the closure of Splash Mountain at one Disney location, some Guests began to report an unsettling object in the l
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16 June
“We Will Not Return” Guest Shares “Ludicrous” Reasons for a Disney Trip That Fell Short
On the heels of a Neo-Nazi demonstration right outside Walt Disney World and radio silence from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after the protesters represented his name, it’s a wonder how the rest of the world views America’s hot-blooded politics. With divisiveness characterizing American culture and tensions mounting in the Most Magical Place on Earth, Walt Disney World is garnering unwanted attention
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16 June
DeSantis’ Overzealous Victory Dance: Is Disney Really Defeated?
You would have to look hard to find someone without knowledge of Florida's dramatic ongoing legal cage match. Governor Ron DeSantis has been at odds with The Walt Disney Company over clashing beliefs on major social issues. This is a fight for the history books, and neither one is backing down. As tensions rise between the conservative leader and the entertainment giant, both sides have dug their
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16 June
Original ‘Indiana Jones Spectacular’ Stuntman Meets Indy at ‘Dial of Destiny’ Premiere
They say, “Don’t meet your heroes,” but an encounter from Wednesday night’s Dial of Destiny premiere would state otherwise. For 34 years, Hollywood Studios has hosted eager Disney Guests gathering to watch their favorite heroic archaeologist circumvent boobie traps from depicted scenes of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). Of course, Harrison Ford was on movie sets around the globe throughout the las
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16 June
Hope You Like Legal Fees, You’re Paying For DeSantis’ Lawyers in Disney Fight
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took a break from the campaign trail to sign the state's budget. It's a relatively benign act that every governor nationwide must do. But, as is always the case, the devil is in the details, and in this budget, the details are messy. The $177 billion budget is the largest in Florida's history. It carries with it several items that DeSantis personally wanted so that he
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15 June
Limited-Time Holiday Sing-Along Coming to Hollywood Studios
The Walt Disney Company has been as busy as an elf in Santa's workshop this week. While we are still only halfway to the upcoming holiday season, it hasn't stopped the company from revealing all of its delicious events and festivities coming to the Parks, with a particular focus on Walt Disney World in Orlando. We get it. Florida is not the best example of a winter wonderland destination for the s
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15 June
Guests Invited to “Showering With DeSantis” at Typhoon Lagoon
It's been more than a year since the relationship between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company devolved into an all-out war. Disney spoke out against a controversial Florida bill that the governor was a big proponent of. Governor DeSantis did not take kindly to the perceived slight and began working with the Florida state legislature to punish the Mouse House. The governor and
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15 June
Disney Fans Stand Up Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Protestors Outside Disney
When the gates of Disneyland opened, Walt Disney famously said, “To all who come to this happy place, welcome.” For many years, Disney theme parks have been a place where anyone can go and feel welcome and accepted. For decades, Disneyland and Walt Disney World have even become the unofficial hosts of Gay Days. Those are days when thousands of people from around the world travel to the
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15 June
Disney Dad Training: 5 Child-Carrying Pro Tips for Every Park Scenario
Disney dads are built differently. They have no choice—navigating Walt Disney World crowds with kids in tow is no joke. From hauling Park bags stocked with water bottles to fireman-carrying crying kiddos back to the Resort, it’s only possible for dads to enter Disney with some proper prep. While a well-kept itinerary, eyes on Genie+, advanced dining reservations, and an onsite Disney Resort are su
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15 June
Every Disney Family Should Have These Picture Frames Up In Their Home!
Visiting Walt Disney World Resort as a family is something every Disney fan can relate to. The magical experiences often create memories that'll last a lifetime. The best way to preserve these memories is to present them in a picture frame, and what better frame than a Disney frame? Disney Fanatic participates in affiliate advertising programs. We may earn a commission when you make a purchase thr
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