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Jul- 2022 -14 July
Bob Iger Calls Chapek’s Promotion One of His ‘Worst Business Decisions’
Ever since Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger left Disney in February 2020 and his co-worker Bob Chapek became Disney's new CEO, Disney fans have become more and more disgruntled — so much so that a petition against Chapek's leadership is still going strong with over 115,000 thousand digital signatures. Bob Iger recently spoke to Business Insider about what actually happened during the shift f
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14 July
‘Hide and Squeak’ Scavenger Hunt Begins
When the France Pavilion in the World Showcase (one of the highlights of the Disney Park EPCOT) was updated with new restaurants, locations, and the Genie+ ride Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, it brought new attention to the 2007 heartwarming animated tale Ratatouille. Now, Remy the rat and his culinary-loving friends are getting some extra attention again in the form of a special EPCOT Internationa
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14 July
Video: Hail Storm Hits Disney World
The Walt Disney World Resort gets its fair share of crazy weather throughout the year, and normally it and its Guests suffer the usual weather commonly known to hit Central Florida. Namely, scorching heat and hurricanes. But it appears that the list of weather also includes hail! Yes, on the evening of July 14, 2022, a hail storm came to The Walt Disney World Resort, specifically the Magic Kingdom
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14 July
Family Loses Home in Fire While on Disneyland Vacation
A Disneyland Resort vacation can be a magical experience that allows families to momentarily escape the world of today and return home rejuvenated. But for the Vang family of Yuba County, California, a magical vacation turned to disaster when they received video of their home burning to the ground. According to ABC10, the horrific event took place over Independence Day Weekend: “Homeowner Ja
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14 July
Pixar, Disney Animation to Reveal ‘Never-Before-Seen’ Footage in September
On Thursday, July 14, D23 announced that Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios would share some first looks and sneak peeks into their upcoming feature films and Disney+ Original shows. According to the announcement, On Friday, September 9, thousands of Disney fans will be welcomed to Hall D23 for a special look at upcoming films and series. Pixar Animation Studios’ Chief Creat
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14 July
It’s GONE. Iconic Disney Landmark Has Been Demolished
Driving into Walt Disney World Resort is a magical experience all in itself! The iconic Walt Disney World arches and directional signs along the way get those butterflies of excitement fluttering. But, sadly, an iconic billboard is now GONE. We previously shared the news that it was being reported that the iconic Tower of Terror billboard on World Drive was being removed. The billboard was an adve
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14 July
End Date for Disneyland Fireworks, Main Street Electrical Parade Announced
The clock is ticking for two beloved nighttime spectaculars at the Disneyland Resort, and they will be closing before Fanatics” gather for the D23 Expo. On Thursday, Disney Parks announced that the Disneyland Forever Fireworks and the revived “Main Street Electrical Parade would have their final performance on September 1. The news was shared on Twitter, saying: “Two limited-time nighttime s
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14 July
Dismantling Begins on 26-Year-Old Disney Venue
“Out with the old, in with the new.” That famous phrase seems highly relevant for many Walt Disney World Resort experiences as of late. Now, dismantling has begun on a 26-year-old Disney World Resort venue. It's hard to watch change unfold when it comes to Disney favorites. The current demolition of the former Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney's Polynesian Resort is underway to mak
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14 July
Should Dwayne Johnson Run in the 2024 Presidential Election?
The ever-so-popular Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson is a Disney fan favorite as his acting career has exploded with Disney features and far beyond. But, should Johnson plan to run in the 2024 United States Presidential Election? The former professional wrestler known as “The Rock” turned actor is now a massive Hollywood Star and involved in numerous entrepreneurship endeavors. Credit: Disney For D
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14 July
Disney World’s Fire Fighters Endorse DeSantis Reelection Despite Corporate Clash
The Reedy Creek Fire Department officially endorsed Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis as he faces his first re-election bid this fall. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the professional firefighters made their decision clear to join other unions at an endorsement event at the Hilton Orlando on Tuesday, July 12. But it comes at a tumultuous time in The Reedy Creek Improvement District’s history. The
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