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Mar- 2023 -19 March
Gorgeous Disney Engagement Ends After 1 Day Due to Cheating Fiancé
For many Disney fans, there are a ton of things that are on their Disney bucket lists. Some dream of visiting all of Disney’s global theme parks. Others envision staying at one of Disney’s fanciest hotels on their trip. A lot dream of either having their wedding at Disney, getting engaged at Disney, or both. No matter what your Disney dream is, all of them are magical. However, one woman’s dream o
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19 March
‘Hocus Pocus’ Star Reveals Original Cast “Weren’t Invited” Back For Sequel
In 1993, Disney released the spooktacular live-action film Hocus Pocus. Hocus Pocus starred Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker as Winifred, Mary, and Sarah Sanderson. The three witch sisters are brought back from the dead after the virginal teenager Max Dennison lights the Black Flame Candle. The film was released in the summer of 1993 and was a theatrical flop. However, since th
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19 March
Disney Park Defaced as Guests Put Sports Stickers Everywhere
One of the best parts about visiting Disney Parks is that they are a step above your average amusement park. Disney Cast Members work hard to make sure that Guests have a magical experience every time they walk through Disney’s gates. One of the ways Disney tries to be a step above the rest is by keeping the Parks as clean as possible. Sometimes it’s hard to keep everything spotless — as it
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19 March
Hey Disney Dads, Turns Out Our Jokes Actually Help Our Kids
If you watch the Lion King, you’ll notice lots of Simba-lism. Where does Captain Hook go to get his hook replaced? The second-hand store. Why did Mickey Mouse become an astronaut? He wanted to visit Pluto. Dad jokes are as classic as Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse. We all remember going to the Magic Kingdom for the first time, and our dads would bust out one of the classic dad jokes. We would roll o
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18 March
Weather Wrestles MCO into “Ground Stop,” 100+ Flights Delayed
Flights in and out of Orlando International airport have been affected by intense storms striking through Central Florida. According to WESH2 Meteorologist Eric Burris, “A ‘Ground Stop' has been issued for MCO due to storms in the area… This will of course impact inbound and then outbound flights.” A 'Ground Stop' has been issued for @MCO due to storms in the area-
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18 March
Travel Writer Bashes Disney Restaurant After “Disappointing” Experience
Some of the Disney restaurants in the EPCOT Disney Park are known as purveyors of fantastic international cuisine. However, according to travel writer Jennifer Greene, one EPCOT restaurant in the Japan pavilion of the Walt Disney World Resort World Showcase is most definitely not worth the hype! Teppan Edo is a hibachi restaurant that can be found in the Japan pavilion within EPCOT and its World S
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18 March
Meet Disney’s New Caribbean Competition (No, It’s Not a Cruise Line)
The Caribbean is getting a brand new Theme Park, and it is opening right in the middle of Spring Break 2023, potentially putting another tropical destination in the running for those tourists flocking to Florida for the “thrills and beach” combination. It's called Katmandu Park, and it is opening in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Named and themed after the capital of Nepal and jumping
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18 March
Disney Alarms Fans With Massive Round of Delays
It will be no surprise to many Disney fans to hear that Disney has been going through some pretty dramatic shake-ups in recent months (with the ousting of now-former Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek and the reinstatement of formerly-retired Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger being a big standout in Disney history). CEO Bob Iger has wasted no time in making more big changes now that he is back (inc
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18 March
Disney Promotes Controversial Lifestyle, Shocking Its Guests
Many Disney fans are familiar with the Walt Disney Company and Disney Resorts' recent visible efforts to promote more inclusivity in the Disney Parks and Disney movies (even if, according to this report, Disney still has a lot of work to do on that front in the moviemaking department). Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have made many changes recently involving gender pronouns and incl
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18 March
TikToker Accidentally Exposes Pass Renting “Hack,” Disney Resort Takes Action
Once again, a social media influencer has said too much in a video and now scores of Disney Park regulars could face serious consequences due to their involvement in ticket fraud. Over the past decade or so, Cast Members at the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort have taken extensive measures to ensure that the only person who can use a Theme Park Ticket or Annual Pass is the person
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