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May- 2023 -16 May
Bob Chapek Round 2? Josh D’Amaro’s Popularity Plummets
The Walt Disney Company has had its fair share of negative press in the last few years. Much of that surrounded former Disney CEO, Bob Chapek. Colloquially referred to as Bob “Paycheck,” the Disney CEO’s tenure was characterized by many price rises at the Disney Parks. During his time at the helm, many families were priced out of being able to enjoy a Disney vacation, though the price rises have c
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16 May
Walt Disney World Location Next in Line to Close
Going to a Disney Resort is an experience to write home about, particularly the Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida and the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. People from all over the world dream about visiting any Disney Park at either Disney Resort, and that Disney vacation is made even better by staying on-property at a Resort hotel. It completes that quintessential Disney experi
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16 May
Boy Filmed Climbing Into Restricted Area and Sliding Down Disney Display
If there is one thing that can be said for Disney theme parks, it is that they are all very beautiful and clean. Disney Cast Members work very hard to keep things looking nice for the thousands of people who visit every day. From picking up trash and spilled food to trimming the hedges and planting fresh flowers, there's no detail that the Cast Members overlook. Each night, after Guests leave the
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16 May
Disney World Tests Out New Genie+, Lightning Lane Updates
The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are two of the best places to enjoy a Disney vacation. Going to either Disney Resort is an experience to write home about. With experiences and attractions like Cinderella Castle and Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park, Kali River Rapids at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and lands like Avengers Campus at Disney Califo
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16 May
Disney Had Harry Potter and Let It Walk Out the Door to Universal
In fairness to Disney, nearly everyone passed on Harry Potter in the 1990s. Dozens of publishers passed on the books. As the story goes, controversial writer J.K. Rowling had to use her initials rather than her full name so that no publishers would know she was a woman and someone would buy the books. But after the release of the seven Harry Potter books, passing up the opportunity to create a Wiz
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16 May
Scene Removed from ‘Bluey’ After Being Accused of Fat Shaming
Tired mums and dads everywhere rejoiced when Disney+ announced Season 3 of the steaming phenomenon Bluey would be available in August 2022. A series that has gained a cult following on TikTok and beyond, Bluey is an insanely popular Australian BBC series that has reached Disney fans' living rooms and heartstrings all over the map. Recent data has positioned Bluey in the top 10 most popular shows o
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16 May
Local Companies Surprise Struggling Family With Free Disney Trip
Even though the Disney magic seems to be in short supply sometimes these days, there are still plenty of heartwarming moments or experiences to found for people in dire need of some magical surprises — and one family in need has just been treated to some of that magic at a particularly important time! The Bruder family has been struggling in Cherry Hill, New Jersey ever since the two-year-ol
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16 May
Disney World Asks Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit Brought by New Reedy Creek Board
For more than a year, Disney has been embroiled in a heated fight with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. During that time, the Governor and the state legislature stripped Disney World of its right to self-govern. DeSantis dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement Act and appointed a new board to oversee the area. The new board's intention was to have near-complete control over Walt Disney World Resort. H
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16 May
Splash Mountain Passengers Continue Risking Lives For Horrifying Trend
A hazardous trend that we saw doctors warning against — and Disney Guests enthusiastically doing, despite said warnings — has begun to rear its ugly head again! When the classic Magic Kingdom ride called Splash Mountain closed permanently in Walt Disney World Resort earlier this year, Splash Mountain fans did not take it well. Some people took advantage of the situation and peddled bag
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16 May
Disney Crowds Disappointed Again: Workers’ Strike Causes Last-Minute Parade Cancellation
While the thrill rides, decadent dining, and ritzy Resorts captivate Disney Guests, the parades are the character-filled glue that holds the Parks together. Without parades and spectacular fireworks productions, the Walt Disney experience feels a little less magical. The magic was muted for Guests at Disneyland Paris on May 12, 2023, when the Park suddenly canceled the beloved Disneyland Stars on
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