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Aug- 2022 -2 August
VIDEO: Guest Lies About Birthday So Cast Member Does the Unthinkable
If you're looking for one of the best dining experiences at Walt Disney World Resort, it's not located in a Disney Park. Instead, a short boat ride from Magic Kingdom Park, you'll want to head over to Disney's Wilderness Lodge, where you'll find Whispering Canyon Cafe. It wasn't long ago that Disney removed the antics from this high-spirited restaurant. But, we're thankful that the family fun-fill
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1 August
Disney Park Shop Is Now Closed Indefinitely
We've all been waiting and watching the massive roller coaster project in Magic Kingdom unfold in the Tomorrowland portion of the Park. Now the construction has closed a Disney Park shop indefinitely. While we have no doubt TRON Lightcycle Run will be the incredible roller coaster we've all been dreaming of, the five-year construction project has been a hard one to remain patient through. Disney's
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1 August
New Changes Surprise Guests During Disney’s ‘Beauty & the Beast’ Stage Show
Not all change is bad! We're excited to learn new changes have been revealed for Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage at Disney's Hollywood Studios. It seems like Walt Disney World Resort is bringing back pops of magic all over the Disney Resort. With Harmony Barber Shop reopening at Magic Kingdom Park, and former character dining experiences returning to the Parks and Resort, it's a good time to vi
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1 August
VIDEO: Disney Legend, Bob Gurr, Tears up the Dance Floor
Disney Legend Bob Gurr, is well known among Disney fans as his long list of tremendous works with The Walt Disney Company are some of the most iconic Disney experiences today. Now, at the young age of 90, Gurr took his weekend to the next level by tearing up the dance floor! Bob Gurr (Credit: D23) Recruited by Walt E. Disney himself, Gurr took his Imagineer achievements to the next level with Walt
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1 August
Viral Video Shows Rapunzel Seemingly Ignoring Black Children at Disney
A viral video has surfaced showing two young black children seemingly being ignored by Princess Rapunzel during a family's recent visit to Disneyland Resort. It wasn't too long ago that a video from Sesame Place, a theme park in Pennsylvania, shows a character seemingly greeting white kids but ignoring black kids during a parade, as shown in the video below. The incident has sparked racism backlas
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1 August
Nostalgic Magic Kingdom Experience FINALLY Reopens!
It's a great time to be at Walt Disney World Resort! We're thrilled as we're seeing more beloved experiences reopen after the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered several attractions, restaurants, and experiences. Now, we're celebrating the return of one nostaligc Magic Kingdom experience. It wasn't too long ago we were sharing the news that Disney characters at Magic Kingdom, such as Merida, finally retur
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Jul- 2022 -31 July
Pat Carroll, Voice Of Disney’s Ursula, Has Died
Sad news to report, as we have learned, the legendary Pat Carroll passed away at the age of 95. Pat Carroll was a veteran actress and comedian on stage with multiple appearances in television and film. She is likely most known to the Disney fandom for her incredible voice role of Ursula, the villainous Sea Witch the Disney's animated classic film, The Little Mermaid (1989). Credit: Disney RELATED:
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31 July
Disney Genie+ Changes in Just Days, Dropping Its Value Drastically
UPDATE: As of August 3, 2022, Disney has changed its mind! Select attractions will remain Genie+ options. On August 7, 2022, the Disney Genie+ and individual Lightning Lane attractions are scheduled to change drastically at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Guests are working to navigate through the new Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, and individual Lightning Lane three-piece puzzle. But, just as we a
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31 July
Alarm Incident Sends Disney Monorail Into Reverse
Video captures one of Walt Disney World Resort's transportation systems going into reverse due to an alarm that took place at the Transportation and Ticket Center. When visiting Magic Kingdom Park, Guests are parked over a mile away at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC). At this location, Guests can take a ferry or Monorail to the Magic Kingdom Park entrance or make a decision to go on the
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30 July
Jack Sparrow Shares Sweet Moment with Blind Guest
Even if opinions regarding the American actor Johnny Depp are mixed after the defamation trial involving Amber Heard, many Disney fans are clamoring for the return of Depp's Pirates of the Caribbean character Captain Jack Sparrow. Captain Jack Sparrow has become known for his funny one-liners, pirate mannerisms, and his endearing moments with Disney Guests during Meet and Greets (not to mention th
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