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Feb- 2023 -16 February
“How Can My Parents Marriage Be Fixed”: Disney Character Interaction Takes a Turn!
Visiting either the Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort is an experience many Disney fans treasure. Whether that is for the myriad attractions and rides on offer—think like Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, and more—the incredible shows like “Fantasmic!” or even the various character meet ‘n' greets and opportunities for character interaction—even ones like Turtle Talk with Crush—at the D
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16 February
Disney Imagineer Bob Gurr Inspires Young Fan: “Literally Anyone Can Do This”
The Disney magic is special because it can quite literally be for anyone; that has been one of the biggest draws of the creativity behind the Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney's vision for the Disney Parks—both at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort—and the giant entertainment empire that Disney has become today. When it comes to a Disney Park and Disney Resort, the creative minds behind
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16 February
Disney Leaves APs Frustrated After Messy TRON Registration
In less than two months, Walt Disney World Resort will open one of its most anticipated new rides in years — TRON Lightcycle/Run at Magic Kingdom Park. The new roller coaster was announced nearly six years ago and was supposed to be open in time for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Unfortunately, between COVID and other issues, construction fell way behind schedule, a
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16 February
“Abusive” Work Environment: Disney Hit With Lawsuit from Disabled Ex-CM
An ex-World of Disney Cast Member is suing Disney for discrimination and an “abusive” work environment, as excerpted from a longer statement; the lawsuit for lack of proper accommodations for the plaintiff's disability on the part of Disney was filed last week. Perhaps it comes with the territory of being one of the biggest household names in the world, but the Walt Disney Company, oft
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16 February
Disney World Shorts Some Passholders on TRON Access
It pays to be a Disney World Annual Passholder sometimes, but now it seems that Disney wants its Passholders to know that it really pays to get the upgraded versions. As TRON: Lightcycle/Run prepares to open at Magic Kingdom Park, Disney is taking a moment to make it unapologetically clear that not all Annual Passes are created equal. There are currently four Walt Disney World Annual Pass tiers. I
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16 February
Registration for TRON Passholder Previews Begin!
Prepare to enter the grid! The Walt Disney World Resort is gearing up for the long-overdue opening of TRON: Lightcycle/Run at Magic Kingdom Park, and it is time for the Annual Passholders to register for their exclusive preview! On the morning of February 16, Disney World Annual Passholders of every level should have received an email with a link to register that said, in part, Hey Passholders, we
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15 February
Disney Star Defends Decision to Be Baptized at Church That Practices Conversion Therapy
Earlier this month, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star Joshua Bassett shared a very emotional post with fans, letting him know that he had found religion and found God. The 22-year-old actor and singer has been through many difficult situations in his life and has been open about his mental health journey. In 2022, he also admitted that he nearly lost his life when he experienced st
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15 February
Impasse: Disney Refuses to Raise Union’s Wages Any Higher
Negotiations appear to have broken down just as they restarted between officials at The Walt Disney World Resort and the Cast Member Labor Unions. At the beginning of February, union members who represent much of Disney World’s Food and Beverage and Housekeeping Cast Members were offered a new deal that included an immediate $1/hour increase in base pay with subsequent guaranteed base pay raises b
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15 February
Guests Can Fly “Disney to Disney” Non-Stop For the First Time
In some exciting news for the day, Disney fans will be able to “fly Disney to Disney” because of a new flight route announced by Breeze Airways. Going to either the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort are undeniable ways to get the best of that quintessential Disney experience. Going to any Disney Theme Park at either Disney Resort is a wonderful way to feel the Disney ma
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15 February
Fans Share More Evidence of Disney World Getting Back on Track
Recently, Disney fans and Guests have been inundated with news about the magic being gone at Disney and the Disney experience at the Disney Parks being of a far lower quality than has been noted previously. After former Disney CEO Bob Chapek took over back in 2020, and on noting a lot of the decisions he made during his tenure, fans were incredibly unhappy to see the direction that the Walt Disney
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