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Aug- 2022 -14 August
Fallen American Marine Honored at Disneyland
Lance Cpl. Dylan Merola of the United States Marine Corps was killed in Afghanistan during the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. troops from the capital city, Kabul. But the American hero was also an avid Disney fan. According to American Military News, Disneyland was Merola’s “happy place,” and his favorite attraction was Space Mountain. So, it was arranged for his family to receive a posthumous medal c
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14 August
Cast Members Lash Out After Guest Breaks Disney Property
With Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Disneyland Paris Resort Guests brawling in fistfights, climbing on attractions, and disrespecting Disney employees, it's no wonder that many Disney Cast Members seem like they have had enough. One social media influencer recently shared a “hack” involving breaking Disney 3-D glasses during a Disney trip, and several Cast Members hav
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14 August
Personal Stylists Offer Solution to Disney’s ‘Dress Code’ Problem
Even though the dress code for a theme park might seem easy to grasp, Guests at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have been struggling with the concept (or taking advantage of it) in recent months. Now, a small business is offering a special service to help Disney or Universal Guests avoid any dress code infractions — and get some cute new Disneybounding outfits along the way fo
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12 August
Disney World Offers Compensation for MagicBand+ Delays
It appears that the rollout of Disney World’s next-generation Magic Bands is going a little slow, leaving Guests to start their vacations without them. But it appears that Disney Parks is acknowledging the problem and is intent on making up for the delay. Related: MagicBands vs. MagicMobile: Here’s What to Know According to Theme Park insider Scott Gustin, Disney is emailing Guests who will not re
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12 August
Are Fans Okay with Disney Park Price Increases?
Earlier this week, Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared the news that Theme Parks recorded more profits with lower attendance, crediting fans’ adoption of extra-cost systems like Genie+ and Lightning Lane options for assisting in the jump in numbers. Related: Disney Sees Positive Growth Despite ‘Boycott’ Push The Press Release explains, Operating income growth at our domestic parks and experiences was due
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12 August
Guest Rides ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ 28 Times in One Day During Special Fundraiser
The Walt Disney Company and its locations (especially Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort) have gone through many ups and downs lately, with negative news running rampant — but Disney magic does present itself again occasionally. This summer, one former Cast Member has used his visit to the Magic Kingdom to raise thousands of dollars for charity! Tomorrow is the big and crazy day!
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12 August
‘Splash Mountain’ Fans Collect Last-Minute Memorabilia and Mourn Loss of Ride
The classic Magic Kingdom ride Splash Mountain is heading to the wayside as its replacement Disney Park ride, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, arrives. Splash Mountain fans were originally angry about the closure of the Magic Kingdom attraction, with a petition gaining traction as fans submitted their signatures — but now that the Disney Park ride's closure grows closer and reality has set in, fans
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11 August
Walmart Sets Its Sights on Disney+
Streaming services have been a groundbreaking development in the world of entertainment — and apparently, Walmart wants a piece of the pie. According to the New York Times, Walmart is making a play for its own streaming platform or streaming “bundle” arrangement, and one of the company's desired partners is Disney+! Walmart might be best known as a large grocery store with a wide
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11 August
Universal Adds Curfew After Fight Breaks Out
The Disney Parks and Disney Resorts (particularly Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort) have had to contend with an unprecedented level of violence from Disney Guests in recent months — and apparently, Disney's biggest competitor Universal Studios Orlando Resort is also struggling with the same problem! A large-scale fistfight recently broke out between juveniles at Universal Studi
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11 August
Disney Removes Mickey Wreaths from Fall Decorations
Fall is on its way (even though summer might make that change hard to believe), and Walt Disney World Resort is clearly ready for it. However, the Magic Kingdom's usual autumn decorations might look a bit different this year, since the recognizable Mickey Mouse wreaths are not being used! Mickey Mouse wreaths have become a fall staple for many Disney fans (including Walt Disney World Resort fans w
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