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Feb- 2023 -26 February
The Absolute WORST Part of Disney Genie+
Back in 2020, while both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort were closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney announced that it would be ending the incredibly popular FastPass program, which had been a staple at the Parks for two decades. In its place, Disney would be introducing a paid system — Disney Genie+. The move was a controversial one, considering Disney vacations are
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26 February
Tigger Performer Goes “Off-Script” And Steals From Cast Member
The lovable tiger named Tigger, from Winnie the Pooh and the Hundred Acre Wood, is up to some antics in at least one Disney Park! While enjoying the offerings of Disneyland Paris recently, a Disney Guest (@mademoiselle_angelique) saw the character Tigger blatantly stealing a large quantity of balloons from a Cast Member who was selling them. Tigger then proceed to run away with the balloons, dodgi
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26 February
Disney’s Newest Movie Just Broke a Terrible Record
Over the decades, The Walt Disney Company has become one of the greatest movie studios in history, creating lasting hits like Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, The Princess and the Frog, Frozen, Coco, and more. Disney has also had its ups and downs when it comes to success, but while its recent animated movies have seen high highs and low lows, one thing has remained constant — su
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26 February
How to Survive Disney When Your Kids Become Teens
The first time we took my youngest daughter to Disney, she couldn’t have been more than two. She was a huge fan of Mickey Mouse’s Clubhouse and wanted to meet all of her friends. We walked into EPCOT for the first time; standing right near Spaceship Earth was Goofy. Without even thinking, she ran right toward him, slid under the rope, and before I could react, she was hugging Goofy. I quickly apol
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26 February
The Story of Walt Disney’s Last “Ride”
By the 1960s, Walt Disney was on top of the world. He had already conquered films, television, and theme parks. He had also secretly begun work on his “Florida Project,” which would become the Walt Disney World Resort. Despite all of his fame and fortune, Disney was incredibly frugal. Walt lived in the same house for decades and only moved to the Holmby Hills outside Los Angeles when his family gr
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26 February
Ron DeSantis Finally Addresses Irony of Disney World Wedding
For nearly a year, The Walt Disney Company has been in a heated battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The trouble started when now-fired Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill. Critics of the bill claimed that it would unfairly target the LGBTQ+ community, with Chapek — after weeks of silence — saying that Disney would protect all of it
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25 February
Disney Guest Called Out for Insane Camera Set Up, Shushing Kids
Influencers and streamers, in general, already have a bad reputation among Disney fans and Park Guests, but it appears that a new negative posterchild for the social media users has emerged. Related: Disney Park Bans Vlogging, Streaming Capabilities–Fans Rejoice! One part of every Disney Park day where regular Guests are likely to crash with the smartphone-happy vloggers is during the nighttime sp
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25 February
“The Company Has Gone Crazy”: Fan Organizes Protest at Disney Park
Disney fans are certainly a passionate community. Between showing up in droves to experience their favorite upcoming ride or attraction or even to express their love for a ride that is currently undergoing a major retheme—yes, we're talking about Splash Mountain—Disney fans are committed to everything Disney. But is it possible fans can take that too far? One Disney fan who will be going to Disney
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25 February
Disney Instituting Notable Changes for Resort Hotel Guests
The Walt Disney Company has been doing a massive clean-up and reorganization recently. The Mouse House has been making a few notable operational and leadership changes, starting with the ousting of former Disney CEO Bob Chapek in November of 2022, to most recently, the announcement of the 7000-person layoffs the company will see. However, it's becoming apparent that these aren't the only operation
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25 February
Sign of Big Change to Come? Iconic Disney World Attraction Might Get Complete Facelift
The Walt Disney World Resort is home to some of the best entertainment offerings for Guests who want to enjoy that quintessential Disney vacation. Whichever Disney Park Guests might choose to go to visit, from attractions like Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to ones like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Disney Fanatics have the widest array of attractions and rides to pick
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