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Feb- 2023 -2 February
Late Night Evacuation Reported at Disney Resort Hotel
In the early morning hours of February 2, Walt Disney World Guests reported being suddenly awakened by blaring fire alarms and being evacuated from their Resort Hotel. The Walt Disney World Resort can truly be the Most Magical Place On Earth, and its level of safety and security is a crucial reason it can achieve that potential. But sometimes, the safety measures are not at all magical. In this la
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2 February
Deadly Crash Reported on Disney World Property
Published: 2/2/23 – 10:34 am ET Update: 2/3/23 – 3:52 pm ET: Collision on Disney World Property Ends in Death Yet another deadly car crash has been reported on Walt Disney World Resort property involving an SUV and a bicyclist. Just yesterday, Disney Fanatic reported that a massive accident involving an overturned car blocked the entirety of westbound interstate traffic, causing seriou
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1 February
“We Were Seriously Surprised”: Family That Almost Called Off Disney World Vacation Makes The Trip
One family shared their story about their recent Walt Disney World vacation, and the trip ended up surprising them. The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are renowned for being the ultimate destination for a Disney vacation. However, many fans have recently reported that the Walt Disney World experience or Disneyland experience has been less than ideal. In fact, just recently, one
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1 February
Who’s On Deck? Disney Fans Debate Which Ride Will Close After Splash Mountain
Now that Walt Disney Imagineering has dove straight into the transformation of Disney's Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom Park, Disney fans are left turning away from the remains of Chik-a-pin Hill and asking, what’s next? Posing the question to the Walt Disney World Subreddit, one fan asked “What Disney attraction do you guys think is next on the chopping block?” The original poster we
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1 February
A Man With Brain Cancer Was Assaulted By Teens At Hollywood Studios, He Ended Up Banned
Last July, Ramon Aponte Jr., his wife, and two daughters traveled from New Jersey down to Orlando, Florida, ready to enjoy some time at The Most Magical Place on Earth. The family was looking forward to their vacation, as not long ago, Mr. Aponte had been diagnosed with brain cancer. Mr. Aponte Jr. had undergone brain surgery to remove the tumor, as well as multiple rounds of chemotherapy. The Dis
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1 February
Did Disney Just Drop a MAJOR Hint About a Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Retheme?
Walt Disney World Resort is one of the best places for families to vacation, as there are a ton of great places to stay, amazing places to eat, and even more incredible rides for everyone in the family to enjoy. Each of Disney World's four theme parks has areas that children — and children of all ages — will love. While much of the Resort is designed to be family-friendly, there are so
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1 February
Disney Stands by “Company Rights” to Close Parks, Experiences Without Warning, Refunding Tickets
On January 31, Walt Disney World Resort Guests walked through the Transportation and Ticket Center to find a notice in front of the Monorail Station which said the Magic Kingdom would be closing at 4:30 pm that night for a private event. Almost 5 hours earlier than usual. Read More: Reminder: Disney World Park Closing Before Sunset Today Now, Disney World made it known months in advance that its C
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1 February
Disney 100 Brings Fans EXCLUSIVE New Look Into the World of Disney
The Walt Disney Company is certainly pulling out all the stops for the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration this year. It's by no means news that the Walt Disney Company is celebrating its centennial this year. The Mouse House has been around for a while now and has expanded to become one of the foremost names in entertainment, be that through its Theme Park enterprise or even for the various me
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1 February
More Rare Character Meet and Greets Coming to Disney World!
A visit to Walt Disney World Resort is always a one-of-a-kind experience, no matter how many times you have been there before. Every trip to Disney World is different from the last, from the attractions you ride to the locations you dine in, and the hotels you stay at. There is so much to do at The Most Magical Place on Earth, and it seems there’s never enough time to do it all. In addition to gre
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1 February
Does Giving Birth at Disney World Get You a Lifetime Pass? Here’s the Truth
Disney fans are at it again, and this time, one fan shared she was trying to give birth at Walt Disney World to ensure her baby gets a lifetime pass. The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are places of incredible magic and wonder. Fans clamor to get their chance to enjoy the Disney experience at the Parks and find ways to cement the memory. But this latest story is certainly one o
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