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Will Walt Disney Imagineering Add Splash Mountain Easter Eggs to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure?

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Walt Disney Imagineering is no stranger to hiding easter eggs within attractions, often referencing the former attraction’s legacy. Now, Disney fans are wondering: will the Imagineers do the same with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? If you ride The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at Magic Kingdom Park, and you look closely when you pass through Owl’s broken house, you will ...

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Slowly but Surely, Disney Is Erasing the Original ‘Cinderella’ Film as We Know It

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Cinderella (1950) may be one of Walt Disney Productions’ most iconic films. So, why is The Walt Disney Company determined to erase it from history? If there’s one thing The Walt Disney Company specializes in, it’s nostalgia. In its centenary year, Walt Disney Animated Studios rolled out restored original works on Disney+ for families to enjoy. With these animated classics, ...

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Disney World Imposes New Ban: 200,000 Guests Restricted

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Walt Disney World Resort, like any theme park, is compelled to enforce rules and regulations to ensure all guests’ safety, comfort, and enjoyment. These rules are necessary to maintain order and create an environment where families and individuals can have a positive and memorable experience. Guests undergo screenings and bag checks before entering Disney parks to enhance security measures. This ...

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Are Disney Parks Safe? Guests Sneak Smoke Bomb Into Park, Raising Security Concerns

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There are a lot of life-changing moments that can happen while on vacation at a Disney Park. Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney parks around the globe have seen dozens of marriage proposals (although not at Shanghai Disneyland anymore) to a child’s first visit. When a guest has one of these life-changing moments at a Disney Park, it becomes etched ...

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Disney Called “Woke” for Latest Pride Collection

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The Walt Disney Company is under fire once again for its support of the LGBTQIA+ community. This time, right-wing social media users are outraged about rainbow Mickey Mouse tissue packaging, a collaboration with Kleenex for Pride Month. The last few years were ripe with culture wars against Disney. Of course, conservatives were never happy about Pride Month merchandise at the ...

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Disney Guests Suspended Backwards on ‘Guardians’ Ride

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A Walt Disney World Resort guest took to social media last week after a rare and unusual incident on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. The rotating EPCOT rollercoaster’s cars allegedly stayed in one position for the entire ride, suspending guests backward. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind features the first-ever reverse launch on a Disney Parks coaster and is ...

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With DeSantis on The Sideline, Former Trump Advisor Takes His Turn Suing Disney

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Since leaving the White House in 2020, adviser to former President Donald Trump, Stephen Miller, has been on a crusade to rid the country of DEI programs and race-based hiring practices. Miller and the law firm he founded, America First Legal, have sued Target over its pride campaign, M&M’s over its race-based hiring practices, and NYU for its alleged discrimination ...

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“Disney Runs the News Media and Government”: Some Think Disney Will Buy Anaheim’s Angel Stadium

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It seems some Americans are distrustful of Disney’s intentions when it comes to purchasing Anaheim’s Angel Stadium. Some fans are not only skeptical of the Walt Disney Company when it comes to their inclusivity efforts but are also suspicious of the Mouse House’s intentions of buying an iconic Anaheim stadium in Southern California. Related: Court Blocks Florida’s Newest Law, Now ...

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Op-Ed: It’s Getting Harder and Harder to Openly be a Disney Dude

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As physically grown and financially independent adults, I believe we should all be free to pursue our own definitions of happiness within the confines of the law. That being said, though, the current evolution of Disney adults has made it incredibly difficult for me to publicly claim that I am a Disney fan, and I put a lot of blame ...

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Disney Has Indefinitely Postponed Highly Anticipated ‘Princess and the Frog’ Series

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Nearly 15 years ago, Disney released the animated film The Princess and the Frog (2009). The film was a major success, as it featured Disney’s first black princess — Tiana — and brought back the feel of the classic Disney animated film. The film — between its vibrant colors, incredible characters, and amazing music — was an immediate hit. Since ...

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