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Oct- 2022 -25 October
Disney Secures ‘Doctor Who’ for Latest Disney+ Subscriber Push
One of the Western World’s biggest fandoms outside of the Disney Umbrella will have a new home on Disney+. In 2023, the beloved British Sci-Fi show Doctor Who will begin streaming new episodes on Disney+ for global viewers, while the BBC will continue to broadcast the show for viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. BBC states, The BBC and Disney Branded Television – two giants of enterta
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25 October
Man Caught in Magic Kingdom Parking Lot with Loaded Gun
In a chilling turn of events, a man was handcuffed and caught by the police for carrying a concealed weapon in the Magic Kingdom parking lot. The Walt Disney World Resort is known for being “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” Whichever Theme Park you choose to go to—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But this week, we have some less-than-magical news to re
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25 October
Ride Evacuations from a ‘Disney Adult’ Perspective
Under most circumstances, attraction malfunctions at Disney Park are received negatively and seen as yet another sign that Cast Members and the powers that be can no longer maintain the level of magic experienced in years past. Like a football fan watching his team’s star receiver drop a touchdown pass when he was wide open, we can only look at the Theme Park fumble and say, in one way or another,
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25 October
Fans Catch Potential Testing for Long-Awaited Disney World Ride
Fans of Walt Disney World's Railroad might have cause for celebration soon, as some fans spotted the train possibly being tested recently. Visiting Walt Disney World Resort, whether Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, or Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida, is always an experience to write home about. One of the main draws at the Disney Parks are those quintessential rides and at
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25 October
Gina Carano Fans Call Out Hollywood Double Standard Once Again
In the wake of Kanye West’s anti-Semitic comments, which several companies like Adidas have used to justify ending their business relationships with him, it appears that some celebrities have seen this as an opportunity to go to Twitter and re-affirm their stance against anti-Semitism. Actress Susan Sarandon and director Quentin Tarantino, for example, decided to share a warning quote. The only pr
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25 October
Disney World Water Park to Get ‘Frozen’ Theme
When Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park reopens to the public, it will be a new permanent home for Olaf and Disney’s Frozen franchise. According to a Disney World Press Release, “It’s a ski-riffic time at Walt Disney World Resort as Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park prepares to reopen Nov. 13 when guests will once again set off on arctic adventures in the warm Florida sun and discover new
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24 October
‘Friend of Princess Anna’ Shares Pet Peeve Regarding Guests
With Disney Park Guests come incorrect labeling of Disney rides and characters. In most cases, most people would probably agree those one-off mistakes are not worth worrying about. But what if someone had to deal with the same blatant misinformation day in and day out? Well, those somebodies are more often than not Cast Members, and for one such employee who was “friends with Princess Anna,” her p
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24 October
Video: Buzz Lightyear Animatronic’s Hand Falls Off
Another animatronic malfunction has been reported at Disney World’s Tomorrowland. But, surprisingly enough, this one story does not involve The Carousel of Progress. The animatronic in question is the life-size Buzz Lightyear action figure found in the briefing section of the queue for Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom Park. A video uploaded to TikTok by @everythingdisney123 shows
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24 October
Disney World is Home to the Most Expensive U.S. Luxury Hotel
While it may not come as a surprise to any of our readers, a recent report proves the popular assumption that the most expensive hotel in America is, in fact, found at the Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida. The report comes from a study conducted by Chrono24, an online luxury watch marketplace, which pointed to the annual average cost per night. The “winner” turned out to be The Four Sea
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24 October
Woman Tried to Bring Husband’s Ashes to Disney World, Airline Loses Them
Spreading the ashes of one’s relative on Walt Disney World Resort property is not a novel idea and is often criticized by other fans. But it appears one woman’s attempt tragically ended before she could even have a chance. Joyce Jackson, 78, was on her way to Disney World from her home in Wales when errant baggage handlers lost the bag containing her late husband’s ashes and their wedding rings. S
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