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Jan- 2023 -23 January
Fans are Selling Water from Splash Mountain for Hundreds of Dollars!
Splash Mountain is officially closed at Walt Disney World, but it seems that plenty of “merchandise” is still available for those who were unable to return to the Briar Patch this weekend. The last day of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom was a day of celebration, with a mob descending upon the Frontierland attraction from Rope Drop to closing time, while a similar situation took place at Critter C
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22 January
Guests Notice Bizarre Discrepancies In Disney100 Decor
Even though Disney Parks and the team behind the Disney rides or shows (such as Imagineers from Walt Disney Imagineering) are known for their attention to detail, errors or mishaps can still occur — especially when Disney is rolling out a sweeping brand-new campaign for the 100th anniversary of Disneyland Resort in California! The Disney100 Years of Wonder celebration is beginning this Janua
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22 January
#SaveSplashMountain Trends on Disney Ride’s Last Day
As Disney fans get their last Splash Mountain experience at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, others continued the fight and debate over the log-flume ride’s removal on social media, as #SaveSplashMountain has been trending all day. There have been several different forms of fan pressure to save the ride ever since it was announced that it would be replaced by the Princess and the Fr
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22 January
Fans Defend Disney’s Value Resorts
When it comes to Walt Disney World Resort vacations, many Disney enthusiasts (or former Disney enthusiasts) have been saying in recent months that they are being “priced out” and are no longer able to afford Walt Disney World trips. While it is true that Disney prices have often been rising in a variety of departments, ranging from dining to Disney Park admission to merchandise offerin
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22 January
A Farewell Letter to Splash Mountain
Dear Br’er Rabbit, Br’er Fox, Br’er Bear, and all of the other critters of Splash Mountain, Well, y'all, it has truly been a Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah time. But it is time to be moving along. Like all good things, our fun in The Laughin’ Place has come to an end, and I wanted to take a moment today to say thank you for the thrills, the laughs, and the memories. Related: Splash Mountain Line Breaks 3-Hour
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22 January
Splash Mountain Line Breaks 3-Hour Wait, Extends Beyond Frontierland!
Today is officially the last day to ride Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom Park in the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Park, and fans are not missing the opportunity. As expected, Guests bee-lined to Chik-a-pin Hill right at rope drop, setting up a massive queue that will probably stand all day. Earlier this morning, footage shared by Ryan Geary showed the line to take one last ride extende
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21 January
A Brand-New Ariel Is Coming to Walt Disney World!
In less than five months, Disney’s newest live-action remake will premiere in theaters around the world. The Little Mermaid will tell the classic tale of Ariel and her desire to join the human world. However, the story will not be the one we all know. As with most live-action remakes, this story will have more depth, details, and twists. The biggest change will most likely come in the form of Prin
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21 January
Disney’s Newest Hotel CANCELING Reservations Due to Low Occupancy!
In March 2022, Disney opened a new, one-of-a-kind immersive hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort — the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. The Starcruiser is unlike anything Disney has ever done. Guests stay in the hotel for two nights, only leaving to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While on the Starcruiser, Guests will dine in a galactic supper club, complete wit
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21 January
Cast Member Reveals Management Was Racist, Unbearable Work Conditions
One former Disney Cast Member recently spilled the beans about working conditions when they worked at a Disney Parks, and the picture is not pretty. The Disney Cast Members are the heart of the Disney experience. Whether from the character meet ‘n' greets or simply from giving people surprises to make their Disney vacation more magical, Disney Cast Members are constantly working to put a smi
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21 January
Disney Making Major Moves With New Lake Nona Campus
Back in 2021, now-fired Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced that Disney would be building a massive new Imagineering Campus in Lake Nona, Florida. The campus would be just about 20 minutes away from The Walt Disney World Resort. The new Lake Nona area will include not only an Imagineering Campus, but also a Town Center Club, a Veterans Affairs building, two apartment complexes, an elementary school, a
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