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Jan- 2023 -26 January
Guests Report Ambulances Crowd Disney Park, Attraction Closes
Recent reports from a Disney Park Guest show that an attraction was shut down to fellow visitors, the reason for which was not immediately apparent. While the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are known to be “The Most Magical Place on Earth” and “The Happiest Place on Earth,” respectively, occasionally, things do happen at the Disney Parks that contrast th
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26 January
The Most Popular Show on Disney+ Isn’t a Disney Show
In November 2019, The Walt Disney Company launched its very own streaming platform — Disney+. In that short time, the streamer has amassed nearly 200 million subscribers. Since the beginning, Disney executives have been honest that Disney+ would not see a profit until 2024, and the company is still on track to meet that goal. Experts have said that Disney+ is hemorrhaging too much money and
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26 January
Why You Absolutely SHOULD NOT Drink Splash Mountain Water
On January 23, Guests walked into Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom Park, unable to ride one of the most iconic attractions there. January 22 was the last day that Splash Mountain — which has been a Magic Kingdom staple for 30 years — was in operation. The attraction will be closed for almost two years, as Imagineers change it into Tiana's Bayou Adventure. On its final day, line
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26 January
Disney Makes Major Inclusive Change to Iconic Attraction
A lot of things have changed over the years, and everyone tries to work to adapt to these changes. People are not the only ones adapting; companies also adapt to modern sensitivities, including Disney. Most recently, Disney has closed Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom and is changing it into Tiana's Bayou Adventure. The catalyst behind this move was the fact that the orig
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26 January
Video: Disney 100 Monorail Livery Revealed
The Walt Disney Company's 100-year anniversary celebration, Disney 100, is set to begin tomorrow with brand-new decorations, rides, nighttime spectaculars, and even a new look for the monorail! This week, Walt Disney Imagineering revealed a brand new look for Monorail Blue at the Disneyland Resort, and it is a shining, shimmering, splendid tribute to the Disney 100 celebration! Disney Parks shared
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26 January
What Could Replace This Iconic Disney World Attraction?
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is losing yet another one of its staple attractions that has been a part of the landscape since its opening. Over the past decade or so, die-hard fans of the once-called Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park have watched several of the old favorites disappear, including the Studio Backlot Tour, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, the Osbourne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, and The
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26 January
Ever Wondered Why Cast Members Stay at “Godforsaken” Parks? Here’s an Answer!
Some Disney Cast Members shared what keeps them working at the Disney Parks, explaining what keeps them coming back for the day-to-day. Cast Members are truly the heart and soul of the Disney experience. They work incredibly hard every day to ensure that Guests visiting the Disney Parks can have the best of the Disney magic and Disney Park they're at while making sure they have a wonderful Disney
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25 January
Cast Member Reveals Horrifying Story of Guests Sitting in Human Feces
Of all the things you thought you might find at a Disney Park, fresh poop was probably not it… but this Cast Member's story tells us otherwise. While there's many wonderful things about a Disney vacation, sometimes things can go awry in the worst ways. We've reported previously on how Guests have behaved unacceptably, picking fights with Cast Members and fellow Park-goers. We've also previou
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25 January
Walt Disney to Replace Benjamin Franklin on $100 Bill? Here’s the Truth
It seems the rumors are never-ending, and we have another one making the rounds; recent reports claimed that Walt Disney was to replace Benjamin Franklin on the $100 bill, so what's the story? The internet is at it again and seems unable to get enough of the rumors. At the beginning of the year, we reported on a rumor that was going around that Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park was closing down p
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25 January
Fans Rage At “Racist” and “Pathetic” Splash Mountain Shirt
A t-shirt seen at Walt Disney World recently incited the rage of many Disney fans, with many calling it “pathetic” and “racist.” Splash Mountain saw its last day last week, yet fans are having a hard time accepting its closure. Even after the ride was gone, many took to Twitter, still petitioning to #SaveSplashMountain and imploring Disney to keep the classic fan-favorite r
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