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“Whistleblowers” Claim Disneyland Part of CIA Mind Control Project

Disneyland Mind Control Conspiracy Theory

Over its near-70-year lifespan, Disneyland has been referred to as a “hypnotic” place, with many a critic semi-jokingly citing “brainwashing” measures as the reason so many people would spend so much money to go back and visit “The Happiest Place On Earth” over and over again. It seems that Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California–and the Walt Disney World Resort near ...

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Disney Embraces ‘TRON’ Aesthetic With Futuristic New Snack Kiosk

strawberry dessert pork broccoli dumplings and watermelon drink from energy bytes

According to the Disney Parks Blog, yet another big change is coming to the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort. Disney World is capitalizing on the hype around the new Tron roller coaster by opening a new Tomorrowland eatery called Energy Bytes! This kiosk will focus on small food and beverage options for busy Magic Kingdom visitors, but will also feature ...

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The New ‘Little Mermaid’ Trailer Has Fans “Sobbing”

little mermaid trailer

Few movies have made as much of an impact on fans before their release as The Little Mermaid. Between the controversy of casting Halle Bailey as Princess Ariel and the accusations of Disney pandering to “woke” audiences to the hype surrounding the movie as a live-action remake of the classic and beloved animated feature, fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival ...

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Disney Character’s Quick Thinking Saves the Day in Religious Encounter

religious turtle talk crush

All fans love their chance to experience the Disney magic. But as we all know, there have been numerous strange encounters and interactions at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Parents have left their children with Disney characters as if the character were real-life babysitters, or even more extreme cases of picking fights and causing altercations with Disney Cast ...

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This Land in Magic Kingdom to Close, Here’s What We Know

Accusations fly that Disney gave DeSantis huge donation

Closures are part and parcel of the Disney experience, even though Guests are disappointed when they happen. From closing for refurbishments, closing for permanent rethemes—think Splash Mountain—or even simply permanent closures of attractions (or the closure of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park), the reality of periodic closures is one all fans are familiar with. And in line with this, we ...

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Husband Surprises Wife of 60 Years, Proposes at Disney World

husband renewed proposal disney

Walt Disney World Resort is a place of magic and dreams; the Disney Resort has well-earned its moniker, “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” whether because of the wonderful attractions and rides Guests can enjoy while at any Walt Disney World Theme Park or even because of what a fantastic destination it makes to celebrate a milestone, and have that ...

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Best Bets For March Madness at Disney World

Best Bars for March Madness

It’s that time of year again when everyone’s attention turns to college basketball briefly until your bracket is busted. But if you happen to be at Disney World, your options for watching the games are limited. If you are in the Parks during March Madness, there really is nowhere to watch the games. Disney wants you to enjoy the Parks ...

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Guest Uses Tinker Bell Meet and Greet to Break Restraining Order

tinkerbell shocked and a tinkerbell cast member

Character Meet and Greets can be magical (and sometimes, even life-saving) experiences for Walt Disney World Resort Guests. Even when the Walt Disney Company has faltered lately and Disney Park Cast Members have openly revealed some major downsides of the job, there are still plenty of Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, or Hollywood Studios Guests who love to meet their ...

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A Special So Bad It Needed A Documentary to Explain It

A Disturbance in the Force

In 2023, audiences fully expect and, in some cases, want studios to exploit all of the intellectual property they own fully. It is the basis of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Comics Universe. Well-known characters have movies that launch less-known characters and their films. And with everyone having a streaming service now, all those IPs can appear in ...

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Marvel Star Finally Reveals Details From Secret Wedding

karen gillan on her wedding day and in her wedding dress

The blue Guardian of the Galaxy has secretly become a bride! Scottish Jumanji, Gunpowder Milkshake, and The Bubble actress (who had her big break as Amy Pond in the British television series Doctor Who opposite Matt Smith, and who regularly undergoes a transformation to become unrecognizable as the blue semi-robotic Marvel character named Nebula) married last year in an ultra-private ceremony. The Castle ...

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