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Thousands Participate In Polar Plunge For Special ‘Disney’ Cause

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Disney magic might be lacking these days for many Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort Guests — at least, if recent reports are anything to go by — but sometimes there is still Disney magic afoot outside of the Disney Parks or Disney Resorts! In the coastal city called Newport, located in Rhode Island far further north than Disney ...

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Disney Park Thrills Fans With New Trailer for 100 Years of Wonder Show

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Disney has just released the trailer for its upcoming 100 Years of Wonder fireworks show, “World of Color—One,” debuting this month. The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th year next year, and it’s pulling out all the stops. From new shows and spectaculars to all-new decor and decorations across the Parks to new outfits for Mickey and Minnie for this celebration in particular. ...

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The Biggest Complaints at Disney World Right Now

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Walt Disney World Resort is often hailed for being the most magical place on Earth, but it certainly isn’t perfect. At any given time even the most contested Disney fan can easily spout off a whole host of complaints about Disney World. And the current—still growing—list of complaints is skyrocketing. From familiar burdens that are nothing new to problems that ...

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If It Flops In Theaters But Soars When Streaming, Is It A “Good” Movie? No, It Is Not.

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Let’s stop kidding ourselves. If it fails in theaters, it fails as a movie. Disney’s latest animated feature film Strange World was a box-office disaster–the reasons for which have been highly debated–, but it is now the #1 most popular movie offering on the Mouse House’s flagship streaming service, Disney+.   This same phenomenon was seen with Disney’s Encanto in early 2022, ...

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Marvel Actor Is Rushed to Hospital After Shocking Accident

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UPDATE 1/3/2023 2 p.m. EST: According to CNN, Jeremy Renner has undergone two surgeries for the “blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries” that he suffered during a snow plowing accident in Nevada on New Year’s Day.  Hawkeye and Avengers fans will be saddened to learn that a popular actor and singer from the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been airlifted to a hospital in ...

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This was the Best Time to Visit Disney World in 2022

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2022 was a crazy year for the Walt Disney World Resort, especially in matters of crowds. At no point during the year did the flow of Guests seem to slow down as it had in the past. Post-holiday slow seasons appeared to be non-existent as a combination of “revenge travel” and families taking advantage of their school systems’ over-drawn covid-justified ...

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Most Popular Disney World Rides of 2022

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2022 has officially come to an end, which means that definitive statistics are finally able to come in and answer some of the most pondered questions of the year, such as, “what were the most popular Disney World rides of 2022?” Well, now we know. @WDWStats has kept tabs on ride operations at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and ...

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Video: Disney’s “Wishes” Fireworks Makes Return to Disney Park

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Before Disney Enchantment and before Happily Ever After, the skies above Cinderella Castle at The Walt Disney World Resort were illuminated by the fireworks show Wishes. It was a nighttime spectacular that called all of us to wish upon a star and make that wish come true, featuring an unforgettable song of the same name. Sadly, it came to an ...

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Final Numbers Are In: Disney Lost over $120 Billion in 2022

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The clock finally ran out in 2022, giving us a final tally on the damage The Walt Disney Company was dealt, and the results are not pretty. Reports show that The Walt Disney Company lost $123 billion in market value in just the past year as its stock price closed the year down 44%. Down Jones Market Research shows 2022 ...

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Disney World Announces Full-Day Theme Park Closure

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The Walt Disney World Resort announced an entire-day Theme Park closure for some of its Parks on January 8 of the new year. The Disney Resort is home to four incredible Theme Parks—Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom—as well as two water Parks—Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Blizzard Beach—that Guests love to frequent and take ...

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