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Feb- 2023 -4 February
Server Error? Cast Members Complain TRON is Least Inclusive Ride at Disney World
After seven years, TRON: Lightcycle/Run has finally begun welcoming its first “users” onto the grid, with Walt Disney World Cast Members flooding into Tomorrowland for their exclusive previews. However, there appears to be a server error on the grid. A significant number of Cast Members are reporting that they are too big to fit onto the standard Lightcycle ride seating, and social med
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4 February
Cast Member Union Officially Rejects Disney World Wage Offer
Once again, Walt Disney World officials and the Cast Member Union UNITE HERE LOCAL 737 are going back to the negotiating table. Earlier this week, it was reported that Union Leaders rejected the wage increase offered by Disney World. Despite the fact that the new contract would keep Disney's minimum wage increase vastly ahead of the State of Florida's current rate, and was above the argued baselin
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3 February
Guests Cheer as Man With Stroller Races Disney Boat Between Resorts
One of the coolest things about visiting Walt Disney World Resort is all the ways to get where you need to go. Sure, you can drive your car or take the bus from hotel to hotel, Park to Park, or hotel to Park. But there are also a few unique ways to travel around the massive Resort. Guests can take the monorail from the Ticket and Transportation to Polynesian Village, the Contemporary Resort, the G
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3 February
Movie-Loving Mom Defends ‘Disney’ Baby Names
Even though many Disney fans have been naming their children after Disney characters — be they Disney princesses, Disney princes, Disney sidekicks, or even Disney villains — there are always plenty of naysayers who criticize these baby names and criticize “Disney Adults” for placing their Disney fan status on babies who do not yet know if they themselves will actually like
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3 February
Disney Makes Exciting ‘Percy Jackson’ Announcement
Any fans of Greek mythology, middle-grade fantasy adventures, or the “Percy Jackson” adventure books have most likely been keeping a close eye on the development of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series that is being made for Disney+. The two Logan Lerman films that first tried to successfully bring Percy Jackson and his friends onscreen were famous for their poor performance afte
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3 February
Disney Adds More ‘Upgrades’ to Its Princesses
Disney has been making many changes to the beloved characters known as Disney princesses as of late — whether it has involved putting them into more edgy or couture attire, or changing the colors of their skin to be more diverse — and now one branch of Disney princess products has just made even more changes! Recently, the Barbie doll versions of Disney princesses, shopDisney princess
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3 February
Disney Called Out For Using White Performer to Portray Black Character During Meet and Greet
When visiting a Disney Park or having fun on a Disney Cruise, there are so many fun things to do. Guests can eat at one-of-a-kind restaurants, see Broadway-caliber shows, and ride fun attractions (yes, even on a cruise ship!), and so much more. On both land and sea, Guests can also meet some of their favorite Disney characters, whether they be from the Fab 5, Disney Princess, or superheroes. Unfor
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3 February
Collision on Disney World Property Ends in Death
On Thursday morning, a road accident occurred involving one SUV and a bicyclist which blocked off an entire exit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and involved at least one helicopter evacuation. We now know that the incident has resulted in one fatality. Previous Coverage: Deadly Crash Reported on Disney World Property According to later reports from Florida
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3 February
Iger Setting Right Chapek’s Mistakes, Follows Up Theme Park Changes With This New Strategy
It appears Disney CEO Bob Iger is keeping to his goal of setting right the immense losses of the Walt Disney Company with strategy changes. It seems the dust is settling after a dramatic end to the year for the Walt Disney Company in 2022. When the final numbers came to, it was clear that Bob Chapek had made decisions that weren't quite benefitting the Mouse House (despite his unfortunate nickname
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3 February
‘Disney on Broadway’ Star Takes Center Stage During Black History Month
Black History Month has started, and Disney is taking the opportunity to highlight one of its youngest Disney on Broadway performers! An actress, singer, and dancer who has played Nala in “The Lion King on Broadway” and now plays Young Elsa in the North American tour of “Frozen on Broadway” has just shared some of her inspirations — and her special meeting with the vo
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