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Jun- 2023 -1 June
Fans Bemoan the Return of $100,000+ Disney Experience
One of the most common complaints when it comes to the Disney experience is its pricing. Whether it's going to Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort, or even any international Disney Park like Disneyland Paris, one common complaint is how expensive going to a Disney Theme Park can be. Guests have noted and expressed frustration and disappointment with the high cost of Disney Park tickets
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1 June
Redditor Shares a Terrifying Look at a Classic Disney Attraction With the Lights On
Disney Guests know to keep their hands, arms, and legs firmly inside the ride vehicle for one of Walt Disney World's most iconic—and oldest—attractions. Prominently placed in the heart of Walt Disney World's Tomorrowland stands a permanent fixture in Disney fans' hearts. Visible from Disney's Contemporary Resort and recognized worldwide, Space Mountain is a symbolic Disney ride that's been around
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1 June
Twitter Jumps to Defense of Disney Cast Member Who Wore Dress
Over the past few years, Disney has been changing what it means to be a Cast Member. Disney used to have stringent rules about how the Cast Members looked, from how their hair had to look to the jewelry they could wear and what their nails had to look like. However, Disney has realized that not all Cast Members are the same, and the company wants them to be able to express that. Cast Members are n
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1 June
New Location Opens for Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World
2023 saw a revitalization of the Disney Parks after former Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s era. During Chapek’s time as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company, many Disney fans expressed frustration at the rising Park prices without a commensurate increase in the quality of the Disney Park experience. Many fans even went so far as to say they would be boycotting Disney—though part of that came after the Walt
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1 June
Out With the Old, in With the Bayou: Disney Releases New Details on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
With over 230-minute queues, a dangerous log flume exit, and viles of the attraction's water stowed by Imagineer Tony Baxter, it's safe to say Disneyland's Splash Mountain left a br'ery big impression on its last day at the Park. As of May 31, 2023, the equally controversial and iconic Disneyland Resort attraction shut down for good. Banished for its racist roots from The Song of the South, Disney
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1 June
‘The Little Mermaid’ Actress Fondly Describes Halle Bailey’s Hidden HabitÂ
Jonah Hauer-King (Prince Eric) and Halle Bailey (Ariel) might have on and off-screen chemistry that sparked romance rumors, but a different budding relationship has caught everyone's attention. Typically, an evil sea witch on a mission to steal your voice (and your prince) isn't the best friend candidate. Thankfully, the actress behind Ursula, Melissa McCarthy, has a personality more like a cuttle
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1 June
Walt Disney World Sees More Signs of Pride Month Celebration
One of Disney’s biggest draws is its inclusivity. Whether with Disney Parks, Disney movies, or Disney merchandise, the Mouse House has made a notable effort to have a more diverse cast and diverse representation of people and identities in its properties. In the Disney Parks, we’ve seen this with their celebrations of different cultures and celebrations, and one of the most talked-about Disney cel
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1 June
NAACP Issues Travel Warning Ahead of Pride Month at Disney
It's June 1, and pride is blooming all over the Walt Disney World Resort to support the LGBTQ+ community. To get the party started, hundreds of LGBTQ+ Guests are headed to Orlando to celebrate a four-day-long set of events called “Disney Gay Days.” The sold-out “Gay Days” host hotel, the Doubletree by Hilton at SeaWorld, will house proud members of the LGBTQ+ community sett
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1 June
We NEED Disney to Make These Movies
Disney movies are some of the best in the industry. All Disney Fanatics know that familiar feeling of excitement that comes with the opening credits of the Walt Disney Studios theme, complete with the magical castle, the music, and the stunning animation. Some of Disney's biggest hits include Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Jungle Book, and Sleeping Beauty; Disney movies have set a high standard
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1 June
Disney Issues First Response to Striking Cast Members
After a series of Cast Member protests, Disney is finally responding on behalf of Guests. At the beginning of May, the tightly-drawn Disney curtain was cracked open by a suddenly canceled parade at Disneyland Paris. Emboldened by Paris Unions and a countrywide workers' strike, Cast Members took a stand at Disneyland Park—swapping magic for mayhem. The famous “Stars on Parade” had lines
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