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Dec- 2022 -9 December
Disney Legend Josh Gad Says Goodbye to Splash Mountain
Apparently, run-of-the-mill Disney World and Disneyland visitors are not the only Disney customers who are going to miss Splash Mountain. Disney Legend Josh Gad (a Disney darling who is known for voicing Olaf the snowman in all of the Frozen films or shorts, and who played Le Fou in the 2018 Beauty and the Beast adaptation) was just paying a visit to the Magic Kingdom within Walt Disney World Reso
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9 December
Could Typhoon Lagoon Receive More Disney Movie Characters?
There has been a changing of the [Life] Guard at The Walt Disney World Resort recently, as Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park closed for refurbishments and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park finally reopened. But when Blizzard Beach reopened, Disney unveiled some new characters now included in the Park. The melting ski Resort now has a touch of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen franchise. Disn
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9 December
Guest Called Out for Taking a Photo at Disney Park
A Disney Guest reported that he was “yelled at” by Cast Members and fellow fans for taking a photo at a Disney Park. The Walt Disney World Resort with its four Parks—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios—and the Disneyland Resort—with Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure—are known to be some of the most accepting and inclusive places o
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9 December
Bob Iger and James Cameron Discuss Changing ‘Flight of Passage’
Avatar fans have been waiting for news about the very-long-awaited sequel (make that multiple sequels) to the original 2009 Avatar film — especially since Walt Disney World Resort only whetted fans' appetites by installing the popular Flight of Passage simulator ride in the Animal Kingdom, which can have as high as a four-hour wait in line and allows Guests to experience riding Banshees as t
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9 December
Here’s Where Disney Fans Can Still Experience Splash Mountain
Published: 12/9/22 5:37 pm ET Updated: 1/23/23 11:26 am ET Latest Update: 1/27/23 4:07 pm ET January 22, 2023, was officially the last day Disney Park Guests got to experience Splash Mountain at The Walt Disney World Resort as Walt Disney Imagineers closed down both log flume rides starting January 23 to transform them into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Related: Everything We Know So Far About Splash M
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9 December
Disney World Offering Bonus Park Reservations to Annual Passholders
‘Tis the season of giving, and The Walt Disney World Resort is attempting to make this season even more magical for its Annual Passholders by giving them bonus Theme Park Reservations. Disney World states on its website, Holiday Bonus Reservations at Walt Disney World Resort Don't forget to check the calendar for bonus reservations and availability during the holiday period––from December 12 throu
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9 December
Fans Criticize Disney’s “Boring” Animated Movies
Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort fans have found plenty of fodder for complaints in recent months from within Disney Parks like the Magic Kingdom theme park or Animal Kingdom theme park — but apparently, Disney enthusiasts are disgruntled when it comes to the Disney streaming service that can be found within their own homes, too! The new animated movie Strange World has made a
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9 December
PHOTO: Latest SpaceX Launch Spotted at Disney World
While the Walt Disney World Resort is already known for being the home of a plethora of magical experiences, it is also becoming a place to watch SpaceX rockets launch into space. Located less than 2 hours away from the Kennedy Space Center, Disney World and its Theme Parks are a prime location to watch Falcon 9 rockets take off into the sky. One of the most recent launches was spotted in the Magi
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9 December
Fan Accuses Disney of ‘Robbing’ Guests After Spending Thousands
It will be no surprise to many Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort Guests to hear that the Walt Disney Company and Disney Parks have been facing many complaints about high prices — even after former CEO Bob Iger has returned and the much-maligned CEO Bob Chapek has left the role. One TikTok user and influencer named Summer Reign Henning (@_reignland) has just highlighted how high
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9 December
List: Disney Parks Attractions Closing in 2023
Every year Disney’s attractions are closed for routine “refurbishment.” This is quite a normal part of keeping the rides clean and safe. However, there are notably more closures than many expected. The following is the complete list of closures as well as reopenings and well-overdue unveilings. Please be sure to check back in for more updates as we find out about them. Walt Disney World Resort Mag
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