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Jun- 2023 -6 June
Fans Yank Disney’s Chain on Release of TRON: Lightcycle/Run’s Brand New Trailer
Disney is known for its immersive rides and attractions—from the renowned Cinderella Castle and the spooky Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom Park to Kali River Rapids in Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park and the Tower of Terror in Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park. Disney Imagineers from Walt Disney Imagineering are constantly working to keep bringing fans innovative new experiences through wh
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6 June
Who Needs Disney Princes Anyway?
Disney Princesses are some of the most prominent Disney characters. From the classics — Snow White (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs), Cinderella (Cinderella), and Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), to the more modern Disney Princess like Moana (Moana) and Tiana (Princess and the Frog), these women have captured our hearts and minds and become embedded in pop-culture. But that leaves one category o
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6 June
Popular Disney World Vacation Option Ending
Taking a Walt Disney World Resort vacation is always a memorable and magical experience. While going to the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios is always fun, there are certain things that Guests can do to make their trip even more exciting. Several Disney theme parks have after-hours events, as well as fireworks dessert parties. But, did you know that there are special thi
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6 June
Cast Members Block Castle, Shut Down All Nighttime Events
This is starting to get a little out of hand. Cast Members have surrounded Sleeping Beauty Castle and shut down all evening events. Last week, striking Cast Members promised organized events beginning on June 6, and today they delivered on that promise. The crowd’s reaction moments ago when tonight’s entertainment was canceled due to the Cast Member strikes: pic.twitter.com/DDBdziXeyl — DLP
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6 June
Pirates of the Caribbean Closed, Here’s When it Reopens
Closure announcements are par for the course in the world of Disney. While it certainly is disappointing to hear about our favorite attractions closing, most times, we can rest easy knowing that that favorite ride or attraction will reopen soon after. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule (think Splash Mountain and its Tiana’s Bayou Adventure retheme). However, today we bring tidings
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6 June
Guests Strip as Disney World Skyliner Breaks Down, Leaving Them Stranded
For years, Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort had several ways to travel between the theme parks, water parks, hotels, and Disney Springs. The most common mode of transportation is the Disney buses. Certain Resorts hotels are also able to utilize the iconic Walt Disney World monorail. Other Guests love to travel by boat or ferry. Of course, Guests staying at the hotels, as well as those just
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6 June
Disney is About to Run Into Huge Problems With Its Florida Expansion Plans
Earlier this year, when Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Disney would be spending $17 billion and hiring 13,000 Cast Members, Disney fans everywhere started speculating on what they might be building. For that much money, it could be a new Park. And maybe even a few new hotels and restaurants thrown in. The possibilities were endless. But then Disney Chairman of Parks, Experiences, and Products
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6 June
The Fatal Disney Vacation Error Experts Say You Should Avoid
We all remember our first Walt Disney World vacation. Whether we were hugging a plush Mickey Mouse in a stroller seat or sprinting ahead of our siblings to catch the first Thunder Mountain Railroad ride of the day, that first soiree down Main Street leaves its mark. With Lightning Lanes, Genie+, dining reservations, and extra magic hours, planning a Disney vacation has taken on a life of its own.
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6 June
Disney Park Lures Locals with HUGE Resident Discount this Summer
Are you a Southern California resident looking to spend a few days this summer at the Disneyland Resort without breaking the bank? Disneyland California has got you covered by announcing the return of its summer Disneyland California resident discount ticket offer for 2023. While the theme park is notorious for consistently raising its pricing over the years, you might be shocked to find that Disn
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6 June
Racism Tanks Disney’s Newest Live-Action Movie
On May 26, Disney released its newest live-action remake, The Little Mermaid. The film starred Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Awkwafina as Scuttle, and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric. The title role was given to young actress and singer Halle Bailey. Bailey's casting made major headlines when it was announced, since
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