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Jul- 2022 -30 July
Cast Member Uses Emergency Signal During Meet and Greet
Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and international Disney Park Cast Members have shown time and time again that they are dedicated professionals when it comes to their jobs. Disney Cast Members, particularly character performers, are trained to stay calm and maintain their character's behaviors even in the face of emergencies. Recently, a Cast Member playing Goofy handled an emergency
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30 July
Disney Reportedly Approves ‘Inside Out’ Sequel
One of fans' favorite Pixar Animation Studios movies, the 2015 animated movie Inside Out, is supposedly getting a sequel! A report has been shared that suggests the Walt Disney Company has begun working with Pixar on Inside Out 2! If this report is to be believed, then Inside Out 2 will focus on the protagonist, Riley, and her teenage years as she goes through puberty at the age of 15. We saw hint
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30 July
This ‘Peter Pan’ Performer Had to Leave Disney After Becoming Too Popular
As if Disney Cast Members already didn't have hard enough jobs, these Disney employees also apparently have to worry about being too good at carrying out their tasks! A former Disney Cast Member and current Disney Travel Agent recently spoke up about the negative impact that a particularly successful performer can have on their own employment with the Walt Disney Company — and revealed that
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29 July
Will Smith Posts Apology Video After Oscars Slap
The 2022 Academy Awards were among the Academy's most memorable — and, unfortunately, not for a good reason. Footage of Aladdin actor Will Smith hitting stand-up comedian Chris Rock live onstage after a comment about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett-Smith meant that the actor was hit equally hard by controversy — not to mention by a 10-year-ban from the Academy. The actor and father of three
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29 July
‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ Will Debut at the D23 Expo
Disney fans have reacted strongly (and oftentimes negatively) to plenty of Disney announcements in recent months — but the closing of the Magic Kingdom water ride Splash Mountain and the induction of the replacement ride, which is the Princess and the Frog ride called Tiana's Bayou Adventure, has gotten particularly strong reactions from Disney Guests. We already know a bit about the plans f
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29 July
Disney Employee Reveals That Viral Videos Cost Performers Their Jobs
Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort Guests' use of social media has made a huge impact on both their visits to Disney Resorts or Disney Parks as well as their fellow Guests' visits. Sometimes, footage shared on social media has been heartwarming (like this video of a sweet interaction between Minnie Mouse and a deaf child) — but in many cases, more upsetting events like fistfights
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29 July
BoardWalk Deli’s Opening Date Is Announced
There have been a lot of announcements about closing dates and opening dates for Disney attractions in recent months, with some news making Disney fans happy and some news making Disney fans upset. Now, Disney has inadvertently shared some decidedly happy news: the new BoardWalk Deli is going to be opening very soon! This deli is replacing the BoardWalk Bakery in Disney's BoardWalk Inn and will be
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28 July
VIDEO: Argument Breaks Out on Walt Disney World Tram
Hold onto your pixie dust, Disney fans. It looks like another dispute has unfolded… this time on the Walt Disney World Resort transportation Tram. Last week, the infamous Magic Kingdom Park brawl hit social media as a family fought over what was suggested as line cutting. Here's the video below if you missed it the first time around: This video of a Magic Kingdom fight posted on Facebook is
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28 July
Disney Loses ‘Best Theme Park’ Status
The Walt Disney Company arguably has some of the most recognizable theme parks in the world, especially in North America. Walt Disney World Resort theme parks like the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Animal Kingdom, and Disneyland Resort highlights such as Disney California Adventure Park have always made Disney destinations a favorite among travelers — but not in 2022!
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28 July
Family Prepares to Pay $1,000 Per Meal at Disney
It is no secret to Disney fanatics and frequent Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort visitors that prices have increased for anyone who is visiting a Disney Park or a Disney Resort. Some Disney fans have actually renounced Disney because of the price increases (among other things). Still, one British family is determined to visit Disney despite the high prices — and despite the fact
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