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Jul- 2022 -17 July
Seizures Are Reported at Disney World
The Department of Agriculture recently shared data in a theme park injury report listing Walt Disney World injuries between April and June of 2022 and revealed that in the past three months, multiple injuries (including seizures, unconsciousness, and cardiac issues) have afflicted Walt Disney World Guests. Apparently, Walt Disney World does not have to reveal any information about injuries unless
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17 July
Disney Performer Interrupts Parade With Medical Emergency
Being a Cast Member in Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, or any other Disney Resort worldwide is not an easy job. Cast Members who are portraying Disney characters must stay in character at all times, even in the face of crises — and recently, a Disneyland Cast Member showed off this ability to maintain focus and avoid disrupting Guests' Disney Magic too much! During the classic M
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17 July
Disneyland Celebrates 67 Years Since Opening
As Walt Disney World Resort continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary, Disneyland has begun celebrating its 67th! On this day 67 years ago, in the year 1955, Disneyland theme park officially opened to the public with celebrations in person (that included founder Walt Disney and his family) and a televised press event that aired on the ABC Television Network. The years may pass, but the magic is
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17 July
K-Pop Stars Join Disney+
The K-pop sensation known as BTS or the Bangtan Boys is a boy band from South Korea that has taken the world by storm in recent years. Now, BTS is teaming up with Disney in a surprising collaboration for Disney+! “We have a very special announcement that you will soon be able to meet us on the global streaming service Disney+!” one BTS member said in a video shared by Disney+ on Twitte
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16 July
The ‘Bluey’ News Every Parent Has Been Desperately Waiting to Hear
Ok, I refuse to think I'm alone in this! Is Disney's animated Bluey series one that is on your television, tablet, or all streaming devices regularly? You understand then when this parent is thrilled to hear the Bluey news all of us have been desperately waiting for. For the readers new to Bluey; Bluey it's an Australian animated series that Disney Channel picked up to its Disney Junior television
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15 July
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is Getting a New Deli
As one experience ends, another one is incoming, and it sounds delicious! The BoardWalk Bakery at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn at the Walt Disney World Resort will be transformed into a full-blown deli serving everyone’s deli favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, from pastrami on rye to bagels. The news was shared on Twitter by Theme Park reporter Scott Gustin (@Scott Gustin), who said, “NEW
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15 July
Disney Increases Cost of Streaming Service by 43%
It appears that the Walt Disney Company will be instituting a price hike on one of its streaming services just as annual demand for the platform is set to skyrocket. According to CNBC, Disney is increasing the price of its sports streaming service ESPN+ to $9.99 per month, a 43% increase. The previous price of ESPN+ had been $6.99 per month. The increase will kick in on Aug. 23. An annual subscrip
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15 July
Lawmakers Proposing Special Tax Increase on Disney Park Tickets
If fans did not think Disney Theme Park tickets were expensive enough, one city government is looking to potentially make them even more so through a special tax increase. On July 19, the City Council of Anaheim will hear a proposal for a 2% admissions tax on entertainment or sporting events expected to boast over 15,000 people held at privately owned or operated facilities. With each taking in te
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15 July
Video: Guests Stuck Inside Tower of Terror with Lights On
On Thursday, July 14, Disney World Guests were given a unique perspective on a landmark attraction when they got stuck on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. TikTok user @victoriabarros_ shared a video of her and her friends in the elevator car at the point in the experience right before the big drop, staring at what appear to be doors that open to the outside world. C
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15 July
Recreate the ‘Disney Parks Around the World’ Trip Using Points and Miles
Just a few weeks before this article’s publication, Adventures by Disney revealed one of its most exciting trips yet: the chance to visit every Disney Park around the world and more via private jet. This trip would take Guests around the world, offering authentic cultural experiences along with VIP Disney treatment as well as stops at two World Wonders: the Taj Mahal and the Pyramids of Giza. Spot
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