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Dec- 2022 -23 December
Disney World’s Genie+ Price Hits Record High Again
Merry Christmas! On December 23, the controversial Disney Day optimizer and Disney FastPass replacement was made available for its current record-high price since launching just over a year ago. While the Disney Genie service is initially free, offering access to personalized tip boards and suggestions for food and beverage options, Disney Genie+ features some PhotoPass features, and Lightning Lan
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23 December
Disney World Railroad Finally Reopens After 4-Year Closure!
All Aboard! After four full years of waiting and speculation, The Walt Disney World Railroad finally reopened to Magic Kingdom Guests on Friday, December 23, 2023. Just in time for Christmas. The news was shared by Theme Park Insider Scott Gustin on Twitter, pointing to the update to the Disney World website. It’s official: The Walt Disney World Railroad is now open. Attraction hours posted for t
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22 December
Why Disney Parks Need to Prioritize “Disney Adults,” Annual Passholders Again
The Guest dynamic at Walt Disney World has changed dramatically over the past year, mostly thanks to the decisions made by Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro and former Disney CEO Bob Chapek. In an effort to harvest the most revenue per Park Guest per day, Disney altered its priorities and utilized the Theme Park Reservation System to favor the “binge-spending” families who come for one week every
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22 December
Here Are Wells Fargo’s Predictions For Disney to Recover From Its Current Predicament
While the Walt Disney Company has seen much reorganization in its present era under Iger's leadership, Wells Fargo predicts even more changes in the coming year. The Mouse House has had a very interesting and eventful end to its year. The Walt Disney Company has seen a “clean up” of sorts, with Bob Chapek being ousted from his position as chief executive officer of the Walt Disney Comp
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22 December
Fans Call Out Disney World for Dangerous Maintenance Issues
Disney fans were horrified at catching a ton of mold at a Magic Kingdom attraction and calling the situation “ridiculous.” The Disney Parks are an experience to write home about. People from all over the world flock to the Disney Theme Parks to get their fill of the Disney magic we all know and love, be that Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort. When visiting the Walt Disney W
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22 December
More Fights Break Out in Disney World, Guests Catch Them on Camera
“The Most Magical Place on Earth” is apparently seeing no shortage of altercations on its premises, with another heated fight breaking out in Animal Kingdom Park. The Walt Disney World Resort holds its own as one of the best places in the world to enjoy a Disney vacation. Whichever Theme Park you pick within the Disney Resort—Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Di
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22 December
Disney Shares First Look on Walt Disney World Railroad
After its recent announcement of the return of the Walt Disney World Railroad this holiday, Disney has shared an official first look on the attraction, including a special sneak peek of another upcoming ride. The Walt Disney World Railroad has been MIA for years now due to the construction of the TRON roller coaster, with Disney fans waiting with bated breath for its return. Earlier today, Walt Di
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22 December
Freezing Temperatures will Close Disney World Park
As uncommonly cold temperatures descend upon The Walt Disney World Resort for the Christmas weekend, we have confirmation that at least one Park will be closed for the next few days. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is confirmed to be closed starting on Friday, December 23, and will reopen on Monday, December 26. (Although Boxing Day temperatures are still expected to be cold by Floridian standa
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22 December
Will “Avatar 2” Come to Disney+ Sooner Rather Than Later?
By now, it's no longer news that Avatar: The Way of Water, the highly anticipated Avatar sequel, has not performed to expectations. But there's a chance that Disney set itself up for the situation it finds itself in. Avatar 2 has been in the news for various reasons, and only a few are good. While the movie opened with hitting $134 million, it still fell short of box office expectations. The film
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22 December
Disney World Confirms Railroad Reopening “This Holiday Season”
After what has to be one of the longest temporary closures of a Disney Theme Park attraction in the company’s history, The Walt Disney World Railroad is confirmed to reopen to the public this holiday season! Today, December 22, Disney Parks announced, We are delighted to share Walt Disney’s love of trains with the world once again, taking guests for the iconic grand circle tour of Magic Kingdom th
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