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Feb- 2023 -3 February
“Naive,” “Unfair”: Fan Slams Disney Adult Who Wants Parents to Stop This Practice
Inconsiderate and bad behavior has been at the forefront of much Disney news recently, but it appears not all Guests are on the same page about what constitutes this. Stories of poor Guest behavior at the Disney Parks abound. Many times in the recent past, we've covered news items where Guests have either been reportedly selfish, treated fellow Guests inappropriately, or even been incredibly rude
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3 February
DeSantis Sets Date for Disney District’s Special Session
A meeting has officially been called in Tallahassee as the hour nears midnight for The Walt Disney Company's free reign in the Central Florida land known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District. According to the Orlando Sentinel, “The Florida Legislature will convene a special session Monday to consider a state takeover of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District. … The bill ha
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3 February
Disney Surprises Fans With Unexpected Disney100 Products
Since the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary celebrations are coming to a close, many Disney fans might feel like they already know what to expect when it comes to the merchandise, souvenirs, apparel, and commemorative memorabilia that accompany a Disney Park or Disney Resort anniversary. However, for the 100th anniversary of Disneyland that is beginning as the Disney World anniversary ends
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3 February
Central Florida Puppets: How Disney Controlled Its Crony Kingdom
As Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members, fans, and Guests wait with bated breath to see how the Florida State Government plans to eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District’s autonomy, let’s take a look at how that “self-government” operated. Where one would expect to find legitimate communities of landowners, we instead find what is essentially a mini-puppet state of one of the largest media
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3 February
PHOTO: Guest Vents About Inconsiderate Behavior at Disney World
A Disney World Guest recently shared a PSA for visitors to be more considerate of fellow Park-goers at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Visiting the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort is undoubtedly one of the best ways to have that quintessential Disney experience. Any Disney Park at either Resort is home to myriad rides, attractions, and entertainment offerings that Guests can enjoy. Howe
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3 February
Rude Guests Climbs Onto Disney Float During Parade
When you visit a Disney Resort, there are so many amazing things to do to have a truly magical vacation — from incredible attractions to delicious food, great hotels, fun shopping, and more. Disney Resorts truly feel like another world, but it is important to remember that they are in the real world. Real people work at a real place with real rules. While Disney and its Cast Members always w
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3 February
Disney Fights Back Against Annual Passholder Lawsuit
When Walt Disney World Resort reopened after its forced pandemic closure, there were many procedures in place that altered the Disney experience. Most notably, there were strict capacity limits in the Parks, masks were mandatory, and social distancing was enforced. Perhaps the biggest change came in the form of theme park reservations. To enter the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, or Anima
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3 February
One Disney Resort Lifts Park Hopper Restrictions!
A great, yellow-shoed step back to pre-pandemic normalcy will be taken tomorrow as the changes to Disney Parks’ Park Hopper restrictions finally take effect. Last month, Disney Fanatic reported that the Disneyland Resort would be lifting its Park Hopper restrictions and start allowing Guests to move to and from Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure as early as 11 am. While a restriction
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3 February
“You Asked. They Listened.” Guest Complaints Trigger Changes to Disney Park Ride
Most of the time when a self-declared Disney fan complains about a ride at a Disney Theme Park, it is because they care. The opinions are vocalized–or typed–in the hopes of manifesting a needed change through Walt Disney Imagineering’s intervention. Most of the time, fans' efforts appear to be in vain, but one Disney Parks insider reports that they have been heard and improvements to a
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2 February
Disney’s Best Parade Is Gathering Dust, That Needs to Change
Over the years, Disney has had a number of absolutely amazing parades — from classics like Walt Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade and SpectroMagic to ones only found at hard-ticketed events like Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade. Newer parades have also been a hit, like the Festival of Fantasy parade, which debuted at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom in 2014 and Magic Happens
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