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Feb- 2023 -23 February
Brand-New Stage Show Coming to Disney!
For 14 years, Guests visiting Disneyland Resort had the opportunity to see Disney's Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure Park. The show was a hit, as people loved seeing the animated film brought to life in a fun new way (plus, the Genie and his jokes were hilarious). Sadly, the show closed in 2016 and was replaced by Frozen, which was still popular
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23 February
Annual Passholders: Disney Shares Start Date For Change in Park Reservation Requirements
January 10, 2023, was a big day for Disney fans and, in particular, Walt Disney World Guests. Disney announced a whole host of changes and amendments to the Disney experience for Disney World Guests, including a new complimentary Photopass service through the Disney Genie suite. They also announced the return of free parking at Disney hotels. All of this was huge, but at the time, Disney didn't gi
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23 February
Disney World Guests! Disney Has Announced the Start Date for this Complimentary Genie Service
Disney Fanatics rejoice! Disney has officially announced the start date for the added enhancement to the Disney Genie service that was previously announced for the Disney Parks. The update is specific to the Central Florida Walt Disney World Resort and also includes some more context for Guests from the Disney Parks Blog. Here's the latest on the complimentary Photopass service through the Disney
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23 February
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort: Hidden Happy Hour Heaven
In the eyes of the mainstream, The Walt Disney World Resort has become known as the Most Magical Place On Earth to have a drink. But let's be honest: not all Disney drinking spots are created equal–in matters of quality and also accessibility. Since the secret about Trader Sam's got out, the overall quality of the subtropical speakeasy's experience remained the same, but it has gotten increa
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22 February
Prolific Pixar Producer Explains What Went Wrong With ‘Lightyear’
For nearly twenty years, Disney and Pixar have made some of the most beautiful and incredible stories The Walt Disney Company has released. This includes films like Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Ratatouille, Inside Out, UP, Soul, Luca, and more. Many of these movies were massive successes, with sequels, attractions, and even areas of Disney theme parks dedicated to them. Pixar and Disney have been so
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22 February
Disney Dodges Major Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
It’s no secret that making a movie or television show takes A LOT of work. If you’ve ever sat through the credits for a film or television show, then you know that hundreds of names scroll across the screen. However, it’s not just the people that make the film happen, but also the incredible technology that exists today. That technology brings viewers into the Quantum Realm, turns a man into a bea
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22 February
Disney May Have Lost the Rights to Winnie the Pooh, but It Might Work Out For the Best
Winnie the Pooh is one of the most beloved Disney characters there is. The honey-loving bear has captivated hearts and minds for decades. A.A. Milne's Pooh and friends have become some of the most popular character interactions at the Disney Parks and also have an enormous nostalgia factor. Because of all of this, many fans have been notably unhappy at Disney losing the official copyright to Pooh-
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22 February
Disney Fed Up with Dangerous TikTok Trend, Warns Guests With Official Response
It seems Disney can't get enough of a break from entitled TikTokers. From climbing onto parade floats to sharing dangerous TikTok trends (followed by non-apologies) or simply being completely disruptive while on Disney rides. It's wonderful to be able to document and share the Disney experience on TikTok, yes, but to do so at a cost to fellow Park Guests and even one's own safety is not only incre
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22 February
TikToker Called Out For Non-Apology Over Dangerous Park “Hack”
In mid-February, the popular TikTok account The Kelly Fam (@the.kelly.fam) found itself going viral for all the wrong reasons. The family has more than one million followers on TikTok, and they frequently post about their lives, including parenting hacks and vacations. However, one of their “hacks” involved their youngest child and how to get them onto rides at Disney theme parks. The video quickl
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22 February
It May Not Be a Disney Park But Here’s What Is Opening in Texas Next Week
It's common knowledge in the Disney community and among Disney Fanatics that fans have been asking for a third domestic Disney Resort and Disney Park to manage crowd levels alongside Southern California's Disneyland Resort and Central Florida's Walt Disney World Resort. Of all the 50 states that Disney could pick from, one of the most commonly mentioned states that should house this possible third
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