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  • Apr- 2023 -
    13 April

    Guests Trash Magic Kingdom After Nighttime Spectacular

    When it comes to the layout of a Disney theme park, there is no detail that isn't thought of. Decorations, paint colors, door shapes, light posts, everything is where it is and looks the way it does for a reason. Even the trash cans. There are several stories about the history of Disney trash cans, but the prevailing one is that, when Guests entered Disneyland Park when it first opened, they were

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  • 13 April

    Resellers Bring Fake Toddlers to Parks to Buy More Disney Merch

    There are so many aspects of a Disney Parks vacation. Where are you going to stay? Where are you going to eat? What Parks are you going to visit? What rides and attractions are at the top of your list? It takes a lot of planning to experience a magical Disney trip. In addition to all the planning, there is also another very important thing to think about — budget. Hotels, restaurants, Park t

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  • 13 April

    Iger Compares Himself to Steve Jobs in Interview

    Disney's Returning CEO has made TIME Magazine's list of the Top 100 Most Influential People of 2023 and shared some reflections on his victory lap. Disney CEO Bob Iger has made the list of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2023. Iger was interviewed and he talked about returning to Disney, the reorganization of the company and the situation in Florida with DeSantis. pic.twitter.co

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  • 13 April
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    Disney Introducing New After-Hours Event!

    For almost 70 years, Guests have headed to Southern California to visit The Happiest Place on Earth — Disneyland Resort. Every day, they ride fun attractions, eat delicious food, interact with classic characters, and watch nighttime spectaculars light up the sky. A day at Disney is always a magical experience. However, Disney also gives Guests the chance to extend their magical day even late

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  • 13 April
    Disney World Annual Pass Sales

    Disney World Website Struggles as Annual Pass Sales Reopen

    The Walt Disney World Resort began reopening Annual Pass sales in the early hours of Thursday, April 13, 2023, but its system was immediately hit with issues. When Disney Parks made the announcement that all four Disney World Annual Pass options would be open to purchase, they clarified that Disney Vacation Club members would get first dibs at the second-highest tier, the Disney Sorcerer Pass. How

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  • 12 April
    disney arctic expedition Joe Rohde

    Disney Announces Arctic Expedition With Former Imagineer

    There are numerous kinds of Disney experiences one can enjoy. Whether that's visiting the Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort with their Theme Parks—think like Magic Kingdom Park or Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park at the former or Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park at the latter—or a cruise with the Disney Cruise Line vessels like Disney Dream, Disney Wish or the upco

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  • 12 April
    Disney Parks Solar Panels

    Disney’s Solar Energy Focus on Park with LEAST Amount of Annual Sunshine

    As The Walt Disney Company seeks to further develop its integration of renewable energy, one of the most noticeable ways they are going about it is through the adoption of solar energy. Recognized best by the “hidden Mickey” solar array at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Parks has continued to expand the practice to all of the Theme Parks are Resorts, including those with very little

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  • 12 April
    Pixar Retheme Disneyland Paris

    Massive Pixar Retheme Coming to Classic Disney Parks!

    Just over thirty years ago, The Walt Disney Company decided that it wanted to bring the magic of Disney theme parks to Europe. After some research, they decided that the perfect place for a Resort would be in the beautiful country of France. In 1992, Disneyland Park officially opened in Chessy, France, about 20 miles from Paris. Then, ten years later, Walt Disney Studios Park opened, expanding the

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  • 12 April
    Tiana's Bayou Adventure Mama Odie

    Dozens of New Animatronics Announced For Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!

    Back in 2020, Disney shocked fans when it announced that the iconic Splash Mountain attraction would be permanently closing at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. The ride was being changed because it was based on the racially-insensitive film, Song of the South. Not many details were released when the announcement was first made. However, we now know that the ride will be getting

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  • 12 April
    karen eames money disney trips

    Wife of Late Sheriff’s Deputy Stole $500,000 Used It to Pay for Disney Trips

    For many Disney fans, a visit to either the Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort is an experience to cherish deeply. From the many attractions and rides, such as the Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain, to the spectacular shows like “Fantasmic!” and opportunities for character interaction, such as meet ‘n' greets, and unique experiences like Turtle Talk with Crush, all of

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