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May- 2022 -23 May
Video: Disney Park Guest Breaks Attraction Mid-Ride
A Disneyland Resort Guest single-handedly broke one of the rides at Disney California Adventure, literally. A TikTok video posted by @mksoh728 shows Guests stuck on WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in Marvel's Avengers Campus. Apparently, a Guest stuck his or her hand out of the ride vehicle, and that action caused the entire ride to break down. Check it out: @mksoh728 End of the night breakdo
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23 May
“Revenge Travel”: Walt Disney World Here We Come
It's been a LONG two-plus years, Disney fans! When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, we had no idea the impact it would have on the world. Now over two years later, people are ready to make “revenge travel” plans. Credit: Disney While typically, “revenge” sounds like a super negative word, in this case, it's actually being used in a positive connotation! CNN recently relea
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23 May
Season Four of ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ Is Announced
When High School Musical first came about as a Disney Channel Original Movie back in 2006, it became a huge sensation that catapulted Disney actors like Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens into stardom. Disney Channel maximized the franchise's potential by creating two High School Musical sequels (as well as a movie about Sharpay, who is played by Ashley Tisdale) and continued the practice with a Disney
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23 May
Disney’s 50th Anniversary Tweet Gets Torn Apart by Disney Fans
Walt Disney World Resort is in the midst of celebrating its 50th Anniversary with “The World's Most Magical Celebration” which kicked off on October 1, 2021, and runs a full 18-months. A recent social media post from Disney, however, is being torn apart by Disney fans in an overwhelming way. Credit: Disney It's no secret that Disney fans have felt like “The World's Most Magical C
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23 May
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Virtual Queue Added to Disney World App
Only four days now stand between Disney World Guests and the official opening of the highly-praised new roller coaster Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and another milestone has been reached. It appears that the virtual queue for the new attraction has been added to the My Disney Experience app in preparation for the big day. Check it out: According to the app's page, “Starting May 27
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23 May
Biggest ‘Roger Rabbit’ References in ‘Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers’
Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers dropped on Disney+ on Friday, May 20, and fans immediately began comparing the film to another cartoon caper, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? While there are admittedly enough similarities to warrant a separate comparison article, let's take a moment to look back at the direct references to Robert Zemeckis' instant classic. Cameo and Direct Reference to Roger and Jessi
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22 May
Disney Legend, Dick Van Dyke Makes Rare Public Appearance with Wife
As one of Hollywood's most beloved actors, we're fairly certain we aren't the only ones that enjoy hearing about the 96-year-old Disney Legend, Dick Van Dyke. Van Dyke was recently spotted making a rare public appearance with his wife, Arlene Silver. Dick Van Dyke is well-known to us Disney fans for his talented appearance in the classic Disney film Mary Poppins in 1964. Van Dyke played
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22 May
Disney Adds Security to Attraction Conflict Area
Just last year Walt Disney World Resort introduced its new upcharge service that replaced the former complimentary FastPass system. Now, it seems like security has been brought in to help alleviate disgruntled Guests in the Parks. Credit: Disney Fanatic RELATED: Video Captures Yet Another Fight at Walt Disney World, This Time in the Magic Kingdom In fall 2021, Disney introduced Disney Genie, Disne
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21 May
Disney Ambassadors Discuss Auditions
The Disney Parks Blog recently shared an interview between Better Nate Than Ever star Rueby Wood and Walt Disney World Resort's current Disney Ambassadors (i.e. Cast Members who have been chosen as Disney Ambassadors for a year). Although Rueby Wood has just made it big in a Disney film (streaming now on Disney+), the interview revealed a lot about the Disney Ambassadors, instead! https://twitter.
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21 May
Disney Interviews Hawaiian Diver and National Geographic Explorer For AANHPI Heritage Month
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as well as International Biodiversity Day, the Disney Parks Blog has shared a conversation with National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Live speaker Dr. Kakani Katija, who is a bioengineer and research diver! Learn how National Geographic Explorer Dr. @KakaniKatija‘s beginnings in Hawaii propelled her int
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