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May- 2023 -16 May
Local Companies Surprise Struggling Family With Free Disney Trip
Even though the Disney magic seems to be in short supply sometimes these days, there are still plenty of heartwarming moments or experiences to found for people in dire need of some magical surprises — and one family in need has just been treated to some of that magic at a particularly important time! The Bruder family has been struggling in Cherry Hill, New Jersey ever since the two-year-ol
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16 May
Disney World Asks Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit Brought by New Reedy Creek Board
For more than a year, Disney has been embroiled in a heated fight with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. During that time, the Governor and the state legislature stripped Disney World of its right to self-govern. DeSantis dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement Act and appointed a new board to oversee the area. The new board's intention was to have near-complete control over Walt Disney World Resort. H
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16 May
Splash Mountain Passengers Continue Risking Lives For Horrifying Trend
A hazardous trend that we saw doctors warning against — and Disney Guests enthusiastically doing, despite said warnings — has begun to rear its ugly head again! When the classic Magic Kingdom ride called Splash Mountain closed permanently in Walt Disney World Resort earlier this year, Splash Mountain fans did not take it well. Some people took advantage of the situation and peddled bag
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16 May
Disney Crowds Disappointed Again: Workers’ Strike Causes Last-Minute Parade CancellationÂ
While the thrill rides, decadent dining, and ritzy Resorts captivate Disney Guests, the parades are the character-filled glue that holds the Parks together. Without parades and spectacular fireworks productions, the Walt Disney experience feels a little less magical. The magic was muted for Guests at Disneyland Paris on May 12, 2023, when the Park suddenly canceled the beloved Disneyland Stars on
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16 May
Disney “Superfan” Creates Amazing ‘Little Mermaid’ Room With Tiny Budget
When Disney Fanatics think about their ideal dream Disney home, they usually think of luxurious fare like this Beauty and the Beast house near Walt Disney World Resort or on-the-nose fare like this no-holds-barred Rapunzel tower across the pond. However, this British Little Mermaid fan's recently-renovated Disney house has just proved that you can turn any room into a Disney-movie-themed room for
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16 May
Comcast CEO Confirms Likely Selling Hulu to Disney
The Walt Disney Company has been working on cutting down its costs and streamlining its streaming services to be more profitable since current Disney CEO Bob Iger came back to take the helm last November. After former Disney CEO Bob Chapek was ousted from his position, one of Mr. Iger’s priorities was getting the company back on track and cutting costs as necessary. This resulted in the massive Di
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16 May
It’s Tough to Be a…kid: TikToker Captures Hilarious Reaction to Popular Disney Attraction
Innocently tucked beneath the Tree of Life in Disney's Animal Kingdom is an unassuming attraction. With air conditioning, ample shade, and intricate animal carvings along the queue, Guests are drawn to it like ants to a picnic. While a shaded, seated show sounds ideal for a scorching day at Animal Kingdom, kids' reactions to the 3-D and 4-D experience: ​​It's Tough to be a Bug might make you seco
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16 May
Fan Shares How Cast Member Saved Their Life During Disney World Vacation
The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are the ultimate Disney vacation spots. Be it the enthralling experience of Magic Kingdom Park or exploring the wonderful world of Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort, or taking a wondrous stroll through Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park at Disneyland Resort, there are always many thrills and enchantments awa
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16 May
Massive Brawl Breaks Out in Front of Disney World Train Station
Even though we are still over a month away from the start of summer, the temperatures are quickly rising in Florida. May is when the crowds — and the humidity – really start to go up. Not only are the days longer, but so are the lines. Guests can find themselves hot, sweaty, hungry, and waiting in a massive line, whether it's for food or an attraction. These hot temperatures and big cr
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16 May
The Original ‘Tinker Bell’ Returns to Neverland
If there's one thing that Disney fans always love, it's a classic Disney icon like Roy Disney or a Disney Legend like Jodi Benson. Many Disney fans want to feel a stronger connection to the Walt Disney Company and its history, as if they were able to speak directly to Walt Disney himself — but there are still some people alive today who did work on the classic Disney films of old, and one of
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