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May- 2023 -17 May
Brightline Unveils Details, Begins Ticket Sales for Select Dates
High-speed rail company Brightline has been the talk of the town and is one of the most exciting additions to come to Orlando. The station has been open to the public at Orlando International Airport (MCO) for a while now, and the “Brightline Orlando Station offers a new connection between Orlando’s world-famous attractions, thousands of flights, and top destinations in South Florida.” We at Disne
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17 May
Disney’s Newest Snack Offering Has Guests Intrigued
One of the best parts about visiting a Disney Park is trying the delicious and unique food that the Park offers. Disney food isn't your traditional amusement Park food, it can be something really special. Certain Disney snacks have even become legendary amongst Guests. Think DOLE Whips, Turkey Legs, Cheeseburger Spring Rolls, and Mickey Premium Bars. Is your mouth watering yet? In addition to its
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17 May
‘I Was Never Trying to Indoctrinate My Students.’ Teacher at Center of Florida/Disney Fight Resigns
If you've ever been in a classroom after a state-wide test, you know that the kids have nothing left to give. They have been sitting at their desks trying to focus on these tests and give their best effort. That's precisely what happened in Jenna Barbee's fifth-grade classroom in Brooksville, Florida. So, Barbee decided to give her students a break in the afternoon and let those who had finished t
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17 May
The First-Ever Original Pixar Series Is Coming to Disney+ in 2023
Pixar Animation Studios is up to bat with a groundbreaking Disney+ production that has been in talks for the past three years. Introduced at a Disney Investor Day meeting in December 2020, the first-ever long-form series, Win or Lose, will finally take a swing at Disney+ streamers. On Tuesday, Pixar announced Win or Lose will be available for streaming in December 2023. With 26 feature films start
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16 May
‘Avatar’ Sequel Coming to Disney+ Next Month!
In 2009, director James Cameron took viewers on an incredible journey to the exomoon Pandora in the film Avatar. There, they were introduced to the Na'vi, a peaceful people whose planet was being invaded by humans in their quest to mine the rare mineral Unobtanium. The humans threaten the Na'vi and their way of life, and they must fight to save their home. The film starred Sam Worthington as Jake
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16 May
Bob Chapek Round 2? Josh D’Amaro’s Popularity Plummets
The Walt Disney Company has had its fair share of negative press in the last few years. Much of that surrounded former Disney CEO, Bob Chapek. Colloquially referred to as Bob “Paycheck,” the Disney CEO’s tenure was characterized by many price rises at the Disney Parks. During his time at the helm, many families were priced out of being able to enjoy a Disney vacation, though the price rises have c
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16 May
Walt Disney World Location Next in Line to Close
Going to a Disney Resort is an experience to write home about, particularly the Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida and the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. People from all over the world dream about visiting any Disney Park at either Disney Resort, and that Disney vacation is made even better by staying on-property at a Resort hotel. It completes that quintessential Disney experi
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16 May
Boy Filmed Climbing Into Restricted Area and Sliding Down Disney Display
If there is one thing that can be said for Disney theme parks, it is that they are all very beautiful and clean. Disney Cast Members work very hard to keep things looking nice for the thousands of people who visit every day. From picking up trash and spilled food to trimming the hedges and planting fresh flowers, there's no detail that the Cast Members overlook. Each night, after Guests leave the
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16 May
Disney World Tests Out New Genie+, Lightning Lane Updates
The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are two of the best places to enjoy a Disney vacation. Going to either Disney Resort is an experience to write home about. With experiences and attractions like Cinderella Castle and Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park, Kali River Rapids at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and lands like Avengers Campus at Disney Califo
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16 May
Disney Had Harry Potter and Let It Walk Out the Door to Universal
In fairness to Disney, nearly everyone passed on Harry Potter in the 1990s. Dozens of publishers passed on the books. As the story goes, controversial writer J.K. Rowling had to use her initials rather than her full name so that no publishers would know she was a woman and someone would buy the books. But after the release of the seven Harry Potter books, passing up the opportunity to create a Wiz
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