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Jun- 2022 -10 June
Woes of Summer 2022 Disney World Vacations: Pilot Shortage, Record-High Gas Prices
Summer 2022 is upon us, readers. And with the long hot days and school breaks come those annual Disney World vacations for many families. But as we make our way back to Central Florida, and The Most Magical Place On Earth, there are two travel concerns we need to keep in mind: a pilot shortage among commercial airlines and record-high prices at the gas pump. According to Spectrum News 13, Southwes
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10 June
Early Reviews Praise Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’
In just seven days, Pixar fans will return to the movie theaters for the first time since the release of Onward. Disney/Pixar’s Lightyear is an action-pact adventure set to tell the origin story of the hero behind the toy first discovered in Andy’s room almost 30 years ago. The early reviews are starting to come in, and they appear to be setting high expectations. Here are what some critics are s
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10 June
US to End Covid-19 Testing Requirements for International Travelers
Beginning at midnight on Sunday, June 12, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expected to lift its requirement for all US-bound air travelers to test negative for Covid-19. An unnamed senior official of Joe Biden’s administration said the announcement is expected to come today, and the administration is prepared to work with airlines and others in the travel industry who have be
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10 June
Photos: Ride Mechanic Drops in on Guests Riding ‘Guardians’ Attraction
If there is a ride operating at a Disney Theme Park, it has malfunctioned at some point. And if it has malfunctioned, there is a good chance it did so with Disney Park Guests on board. We at Disney Fanatic have shared several stories of malfunctions or other one-off events that were not supposed to happen on a Disneyland or Disney World attraction. But a recent story out of Disney California Adven
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9 June
‘Disney Wish’ DELIVERED! New Ship Begins Voyage to Port Canaveral
A fifth ship has finally joined the Disney Cruise Line fleet! On Thursday, June 9, the triton-class cruise ship, the Disney Wish, was officially handed over to Disney Cruise Line in Germany to prepare for her long-awaited arrival to her first homeport in Port Canaveral Florida. The news comes via Twitter from Andrea McAlpine (@CruiseshipP), who shared pictures of the newest addition to Disney’s fl
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9 June
‘Blindsided’: Disney Fires TV Content Head Peter Rice
In a sudden turn of events, The Walt Disney Company has removed Peter Rice as its Head of TV Content, replacing him with Dana Walden. According to Variety, multiple sources close to the situation reported that it was an “entirely business and strategy-related” decision made by Disney CEO Bob Chapek on Tuesday, June 7, and has nothing to do with Rice’s personal behavior. Be that as it may, this was
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9 June
Disney Genie+ Updates 2-Hour Rule Regarding Lightning Lane Selection
It appears that Disney Genie+ has clarified some things regarding its Lightning Lane access, particularly how long Guests need to wait between claiming a Lightning Lane access for another ride. Disney’s Genie+ series is a paid service that costs $15 (USD) per person per day and allows Guests access to the Lightning Lane entrances for “2 to 3 attractions or experiences” per day at the Walt Disney W
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8 June
‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Part IV: Terrible Execution of a Crucial Part of the Story
Overall Fanatic Rating: 4.5/10 Warning: This Review Contains Spoilers Second Warning Third Warning Part IV of the Disney+ Original Star Wars Series Obi-Wan Kenobi dropped on Wednesday, June 8, and as we review this episode, dear readers, let’s talk about the difference between an idea and its execution. We are now 2/3 of the way through one of the most anticipated (and, in this writer’s opinion, h
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8 June
Confirmed: Disney World Resort Hotel will Remove Pirate-Themed Rooms
We have received confirmation that Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be removing its Pirate-themed rooms by the end of 2022. Upon first hearing unconfirmed word that such a decision had been made, we went to the Walt Disney World Resort website to find that there was no availability for the rooms after December of this year. Cast Member confirmation via the website’s help chat made it truly off
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8 June
Disney Park’s ‘Ultimate’ Line-Cutting Option Costs More Than Halloween Party Ticket
The days of the complimentary FastPass system are over at the Disney Theme Parks. Disney CEO Bob Chapek and CFO Christine McCarthy have made it clear that extra-cost line-cutting options like Lightning Lane Access are sticking around at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, as well as the Disneyland Resort in California and the Disneyland Paris Resort. The pay-to-cut systems differ based on the
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