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Jan- 2023 -17 January
Disney World Guest Had Seizure on Popular Roller Coaster
Another round of reported injuries have been released from Walt Disney World Resort from the tail end of last year and include instances of injured limbs, cardiac issues, and a seizure. Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcome Guests of all ages, often in almost any physical condition. While Disney rides and attractions come with very clear warnings, ac
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17 January
Fans Slam Suggestion That Lack of Homeless People is Why Guests Love Disney World
An interesting discussion surfaced this week when a fan suggested that Disney World's popularity came down to walkable entertainment without homeless people in the vicinity. It is commonly held that the Walt Disney World Resort is one of the best places in the world for a Disney vacation. The Central Florida hotspot (pun not intended) is home to four Disney Parks, including Magic Kingdom Park and
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17 January
Disney World Disappoints Guests With PhotoPass Replacement
To say that Walt Disney World Resort has been disappointing its Guests lately seems to be an understatement, if the number of Guest complaints regarding their Disney vacations and overall customer experience has been anything to go by — and now Disney World has inadvertently alienated Disney World Guests once again! The Disney PhotoPass service tends to be popular with Guests who want some n
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17 January
Princess Meet and Greets Will Return as Disney Genie+ Options
When two long-overdue character experiences return to The Walt Disney World Resort, they will also be immediately available as Lightning Lane options on Disney Genie+. Disney Fanatic just reported that starting January 22, Magic Kingdom Park Guests will once again be able to Meet Ariel at Her Grotto and then experience Enchanted Tales with Belle starting on February 19. But it appears Disney Parks
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17 January
Celebrity Couple Chooses Disney Baby Name and Incites Controversy
America-based Disney fans might not be familiar with the British television show called Strictly Come Dancing, but the dancing competition show has become a staple in the United Kingdom. The show is often simply referred to as Strictly, and the dancers on the show often continue to be famous household names after their season of the competition show (which is paralleled by the show Dancing With th
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17 January
GLAAD Says the Walt Disney Company Has Come a Long Way With Inclusivity… But Isn’t There Yet
According to the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), Disney has come a long way in its effort to be inclusive of multiple identities. When it comes to the topic of inclusivity, the Walt Disney Company has been in the news over and over again. The media and entertainment giant has released multiple films that include more LGBTQ+ identifying characters (think the transgender character
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17 January
Disney Park Resumes Annual Pass Sales
Once again, Disney Parks has opened the vault to sell more coveted Annual Passes to Disney Fans. On January 17, the Disneyland Resort announced it would sell more of its Magic Key Passes. NEW: Disneyland is preparing to resume new sales of select Magic Key annual passes today (Jan. 17). The Magic Key sales queue link is live. https://t.co/er96cqr0LG pic.twitter.com/hIZIXOULYd — Scott Gustin
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17 January
Confirmed: Two Princess Experiences Finally Returning to Disney World
Updated – 12:38 pm EDT More character interactions are finally returning to the Most Magical Place on Earth. After an extended hiatus due partially to the enduring Covid-19 excused policies, beloved meet and greets are finally returning to Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Fanatic already shared that Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, Donal Duck, and Goofy will be returning to Pe
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17 January
Disney Pushes Back Against Activist Investor’s Advances
The Walt Disney Company is closing the castle gates and is making its push to keep activist investor Nelson Peltz out of the proverbial round table that is the Board of Directors, arguing that he knows nothing of their business and is no friend to the current established leadership. In a presentation filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, the Mouse House made its case tha
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16 January
Here’s Why You Teach Your Children About Disney’s Safety Rules
Many parents and Guests shared scary photos and stories of children at Disney Parks breaking “harmless” rules only to face occasionally severe consequences. The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are two wonderful and magical places for a family vacation. From character meet ‘n' greets to myriad rides and attractions that excite children and adults alike, a Disney
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