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May- 2023 -8 May
Walt Disney World Listens to Fans, Announces Planned Changes to Genie+
The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort have most definitely earned their monikers of “The Most Magical Place on Earth” and “The Happiest Place on Earth,” respectively. Any Disney Theme Park at each Disney Resort is filled with myriad entertainment offerings for Guests of all ages. Guests from all over the world flock to the Disney Parks for their chance at living that quintessentia
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8 May
Disney World Announces Groundbreaking Reservation-Free Days For Certain Guests
If you're a Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholder or you work for Disney World as a Cast Member, then you're about to be very, very happy! According to journalist Scott Gustin, “Disney is introducing ‘good-to-go' days for APs and CMs…Disney will offer ‘select days' that will not need a park reservation at all. The days will be rolled out on an ongoing basis.” Dis
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8 May
DeSantis Winning Disney Feud With People Who Matter Most to Him: Republican Voters
Taking on your state's largest employer and one of its largest taxpayers was a risky move for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. With an eye toward running for the White House in 2024, DeSantis made a calculated gamble by attacking the Walt Disney Company over its response to Florida's “Don't Say Gay” bill and crusading on making Florida the state where “woke goes to die” would
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8 May
Disney Dining Plan is RETURNING!
One of the best — and sometimes most stressful — parts of planning your Walt Disney World Resort vacation is picking all the places you want to eat. Between the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, and the Disney Resort hotels, there are nearly 400 dining options available to Guests. There is something for every budget and nearly every palate. Guests
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8 May
Disney Amends and Expands Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis, Uses His Own Words Against Him
On April 26, Disney showed that they were fed up with their year-long fight against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The company felt that the governor had repeatedly been punishing them for exercising their First Amendment rights and sued. In its lawsuit, Disney stated that it didn't want to sue, but was left with no choice. They cited the numerous actions DeSantis had taken against them, including
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8 May
What Mom Really Wants for Mother’s Day Is at This Disney World Hot Spot
Walt Disney World is the unofficial capital of treating yourself, so it's no surprise Disney pulls out all the stops to treat mom on Mother's Day. While Disney Parks and Resorts offer an array of delectable Mother's Day treats across the board, one spot knows how to put Mom on a pedestal: Disney Springs. Related: Video: Jim Cummings Shares Mother’s Day Message as ‘Winnie the Pooh,’ ‘Tigger,’ and M
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8 May
Report: Writers Strike Forces Studios to Suspend Show Deals
The Writers Guild of America continues its strike into another week, and the studios are beginning to feel its effects. According to new reports, studios such as NBCUniversal, CBS, and Disney have all been forced to send out letters to striking writers and producers with “overall deals” notifying them that those deals are now suspended. The reports come from a reporter at Deadline, who
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8 May
Tigger Accused of “Inappropriately Touching” Guest at Magic Kingdom
One of the coolest parts about visiting a Disney theme park is all the great character interactions you can have. Disney's Cast Members are trained so wonderfully to become the characters they portray. A wonderful character interaction can be one of the most memorable parts of a Disney vacation. Some people may remember the food they ate and what their favorite attraction was, but an unforgettable
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8 May
Long-Awaited Character Hugs Are Back at This Disney Resort
Over three years since its temporary closure due to COVID-19, Tokyo Disney Guests have had to keep their distance from characters—until now. As of May 8, 2023, the masks are off, and the characters' arms are open to the hugs that make the Park feel like magic. This update comes over a year after Walt Disney World Resort lifted character hug restrictions in the US. After 3 years, character hugs ar
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8 May
This Disney Star is the Reason ‘Hannah Montana’ Actually Happened; No, It’s Not Miley Cyrus
The Disney Channel has been the foundation for many of our childhoods. It's given us (and this writer might well date herself with this admission) shows like Lizzie McGuire, That's So Raven, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Phil of the Future, and more that we grew up watching. However, of all of these shows, one truly stood out—Hannah Montana. Hannah Montana aired on the Disney Channel from 2006
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