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Oct- 2022 -16 October
‘Disney is a Gamble’: Parent Says Disney ‘Isn’t for Little Kids.’
Even though Disney is known to be the site of family-friendly vacations, one parent posits the Parks are not for toddlers. Going to a Disney Park is an experience to be treasured. The Walt Disney World Resort and its Parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, are one of the best places for a Disney vacation. The Disney Resort leads the way in immersive Th
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16 October
A Holiday Fan Favorite Returns to a Disney Park
The holidays are a magical time at any Disney Park, and this year is even better with the return of a favorite location. There's nothing quite like celebrating a holiday at a Disney Theme Park. Whether it's the Halloween season, with all the spooktacular decor and parades, or the Christmas season with the Very Merry Christmas Party and more, Disney Guests love frequenting the Disney Resorts and th
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15 October
PHOTOS: TRON Progress, Railroad Tracks Install Completed
Another day and another update on Walt Disney World’s long-overdue Tomorrowland roller coaster. But things are looking promising! Theme Park insider known as Bioreconstruct was in the Magic Kingdom recently and shared some pictures of the construction on Twitter this Saturday. With the canopy and coaster track seemingly done–or at least assumingly after Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro and
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15 October
Resellers Hoard Piles of In-Demand Disney Replicas
Resellers are at it again! Many Disney fans might feel like they have a lot of Disney-related enemies these days, such as increased prices, badly-behaved Disney Park Guests, and Disney CEO Bob Chapek or Disney Chairman Josh D'Amaro. However, Disney Fanatics also have a bone to pick with resellers — and apparently, this reseller problem extends beyond Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland R
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15 October
Disney Increases Genie+ Price Again
Even though Disney fans have been reporting more and more discontent with their customer experience in regard to Disney vacations (particularly due to increased Disney prices, bad Guest behavior in the Disney Parks, and current Disney leadership), Disney has continued to alienate its fans in many ways. This week, multiple price increases were put into place, with the most notable price increases b
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14 October
Disney Park Charging Unvaccinated Guests More for Theme Park Tickets
It has been two years, but it appears that there is still a push by some to continue to push pandemic-era restrictions and policies and make life more difficult for those who choose not to comply. One such example of this authoritarian endurance can be found at Tokyo Disney Resort. According to its website, a new “discount” has been issued that is only available to “fully-vaccinated” Guests (both
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14 October
Cast Members Reflect on ‘Traditions’ Amid Turbulent Period for Theme Parks
A lot has changed at Disney Theme Parks throughout the years, especially in the last three. Since the Parks shuttered in compliance with covid lockdowns, the Magical experience has never been the same. However, Disney Parks insists that some “Traditions” have remained intact, literally. Related: Rigorous Requirements For Being a Disney Cast Member Disney Traditions is the name of the orientation p
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14 October
Universal Orlando Resort Releases Statement on ‘Harry Potter’ Actor’s Death
It is a sad day over in Disney World’s rival Parks, as well as one for all Harry Potter fans. Robbie Coltrane, the man who brought JK Rowling’s Half-Giant Rubeus Hagrid off the page and onto the screen, has passed away. He was 72 years old. Universal Orlando Resort tweeted its reaction to the news, saying: “The Universal Parks & Resorts family is greatly saddened to learn of the passing of R
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14 October
Disney Surprises ‘Disenchanted’ Fans With Date Change
Princess Giselle and Enchanted enthusiasts have already been eagerly anticipating the Disney princess movie sequel that took 14 years to make, which is called Disenchanted and is finally coming to Disney+ for its big debut after lackluster reactions led to reshoots. Now, it looks like another change is coming — but this one might actually bring the movie to its fans sooner rather than later,
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14 October
Guests Share More Woes Because of Lightning Lane
Disney and Disney Guests can't seem to escape numerous issues and complaints when it comes to some recent developments, it seems. Pick any Theme Park of the four at Walt Disney World Resort – Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, or the Animal Kingdom or Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure in Disneyland Resort. Visitors planning a visit there know to expect long wait
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