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Aug- 2022 -3 August
Storm Blows Through Disney, Causing Screams and Evacuations
When visiting Walt Disney World Resort in the summer months, two things are certain… crowds and storms. Disney Park Guests recently videoed a massive August storm that blew through, causing Guests screams and ride evacuations. With Disney in the heart of Central Florida, Walt Disney World has been known to take on hard-hitting weather such as heavy rain, lightning, and winds. We've seen Gues
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3 August
Man Arrested at Disney World After Shoving Girlfriend, Baby to the Ground
Yet another heated confrontation has occurred under the summer heat at the Walt Disney World. This time, it occurred at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. According to an eyewitness report shared by Disney Dining, a man was arrested after turning a verbal altercation between him and his girlfriend physical, shoving her and their baby to the ground. The man was later identified as Matthew Johnson from Por
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3 August
Ursula Takes Over Disney’s Iconic Haunted Mansion
The Disney fandom is mourning the loss of the extremely talented Pat Carroll. While the name “Pat Carroll” may not be familiar to all Disney fans, does “Ursula” ring a bell? Carroll, the gifted voice of the iconic Disney villainous Sea Witch, is now taking over the Haunted Mansion. Images Credit: DisneyFandom / Disney RELATED: Target Is Selling a 6-Foot Inflatable Ursula, a
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3 August
Disney Makes ‘Gender-Inclusive’ Change to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
It appears that The Walt Disney Company’s push towards its ideals of “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” has made new ground in a beloved Disney World experience: the princess-making salon, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Since its inception, the troupe of hair-dressing Cast Members was called “Fairy Godmothers in Training.” However, it appears that the name has been changed, and upon Bibbidi
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3 August
Disney Changes Mind; Select Attractions Will Remain Genie+ Options
We previously shared the news that beginning August 7, 2022, several current Disney Genie+ attractions would become part of the Individual Lightning Lane selections. Now, it seems like Disney has changed its mind! Previously, Walt Disney World's website noted several popular Disney Genie+ attractions would be dropped from the list of rides available to Guests purchasing the $15 per person, per day
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2 August
Disney Shares Details on Return of ‘small world,’ Haunted Mansion Holiday Overlays
It may only be the beginning of August, but it appears that Disney Parks are already getting fanatics hyped up for the holiday season. On Tuesday, August 2, Disney Parks Blog released some new information on what Guests can expect at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort later this year, including the return of some very special attraction overlays. Yes, Disneyland’s Christmastime overlay
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2 August
Change On The Way for Magic Kingdom Stage Show
Change is in the air! We are wrapping up the summer fun at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney's fall festivities are beginning to arrive – and we're all for it! Take note, however, as changes are coming for a popular Magic Kingdom Park stage show. One of the very best ways to experience the Disney magic is by watching the Disney Park entertainment unfold. From the popular Magic Kingdom parade,
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2 August
Disney Guest Turns Amazon Error Into Magical Moment
Magical moments are what Disney is all about! And one Disneyland Resort Guest brought those magical moments to fellow Disney fans with an Amazon error she turned into pixie dust. Disney may be in the spotlight recently for things like Disney Park fights and ride vehicle maintenance issues, but there is an overload of good, pixie dust-filled moments that keep the magic alive and well. Credit: Disne
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2 August
Disney Announces Magic Kingdom Halloween Dessert Party!
The most “spook-tacular” time of the year is fast approaching! Walt Disney World Resort is preparing to bring out the fall decor with spectacular Halloween-inspired activities. Disney said goodbye to last year's After Hours Boo Bash and has announced the return of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to be held at Magic Kingdom Park on select nights between August 12 and October 31, 2
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2 August
“it’s a small world” Boat Begins Sinking With Guests Stuck Over an Hour
It's a magical day at Walt Disney World Resort, but sometimes not-so-magical moments occur, leaving Guests stranded… in this situation, for over an hour. Whenever a sinking boat is being reported at Walt Disney World, typically, it centers back to Magic Kingdom Park and the iconic attraction Splash Mountain. And as moments of Splash Mountain boats sinking have been caught on camera, it seems
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