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Photos: Disney Park Faces Protests Against Reservation System

Disneyland Paris Protest

Ever since it was initiated at the Disney Theme Parks, the Theme Park Reservation System has been a target of critique–and outright hate–by Park-going Disney Fanatics. But, recently, the tension between Disney Fans and Disney Parks over the reservations has continued to increase and evolve into something more than just online outrage. In 2021, Disneyland Passholders filed a lawsuit over ...

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Video: EPCOT Harmonious Barges Catch Fire

EPCOT Fire

In an unfortunate turn of events, a fire broke out at Walt Disney World tonight after one of its iconic nightly fireworks spectaculars. According to Theme Park Insider, Scott Gustin, “Disney confirmed the Harmonious fire only impacted a fireworks launch platform. ‘A fireworks launch platform had a contained fire after Friday’s show and was extinguished.'” Check it out: Disney confirms ...

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Policemen Raise Money to Send Girl Loosing Her Sight to Disneyland

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In 2020, an Arizona girl named Ana was diagnosed with a medical condition that would result in her permanent blindness in a few years. Some local policemen are working to ensure she gets to see Sleeping Beauty Castle, her favorite Disney characters, and the rest of Disneyland while she still can. Related: Guest Rides ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ 28 Times ...

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Dear Disney Cruise Line, Don’t Become Like Royal Caribbean

Icon of the Seas

Dear Disney Cruise Line, Earlier this week, your competitor, Royal Caribbean International, unveiled the look and details of its latest ship, the Icon of the Seas, I am so glad your ships are nothing like it. In fact, it is your complete opposite take on cruising that is what makes you so great. The Disney Cruise Line fleet is an example ...

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Disney Makes a Statement on Hiked Prices and ‘Pricing Out’ Guests

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In a statement made to CNN, Disney responded to its recent price hikes that have affected multiple potential Guests and priced them out. Disney fans have been on the receiving end of price hike after price hike recently. The Walt Disney Company announced a number of price increases from the Genie+ prices, to ticket price increases, to price increases for specific rides, and ...

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VIDEO: Cast Member Goes the Extra Mile to Rescue Stuck Guests

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Guests who were stuck for two hours on a broken-down Disney Park attraction were evacuated by a Cast Member who physically rescued them. There are myriad reasons, the Disney rides and attractions being one of the primary ones, that people from all over the world flock to the Disney Parks. Whether at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, or even abroad, most ...

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Jamie Lee Curtis: Disney’s Haunted Mansion Movie is ‘Something Yummy’

Jamie Lee Curtis Haunted Mansion Movie

At the time of this article’s publication, few details are still known about Disney’s upcoming redo of a movie inspired by its Theme Park icon, The Haunted Mansion. We do know that Jamie Lee Curtis is in it, though. Known for roles in both scary movies, like the Halloween franchise, and Disney movies, like Freaky Friday, she spoke to Entertainment Weekly on the ...

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Showtimes for Disney’s ‘Fantasmic!’ Announced

fantasmic show times disney world

“Fantasmic!” is back at Walt Disney World, and fans are thrilled, and now Disney’s released official show times for the beloved show. Walt Disney World Resort is home to some of the best Disney Parks: Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, and EPCOT. Each Theme Park has its own special rides and attractions that have Guests ...

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Disney Issues Statement on Passholders’ Lawsuit

Disney World Annual Passholder Lawsuit

Just over 24 hours ago, we at Disney Fanatic reported that two Walt Disney World Annual Passholders (APs) had sued Disney over the extended treatment of APs since reopening from the pandemic. The anonymous plaintiffs’ lawsuit claims, in part, “Disney’s conduct is a predatory business practice, aimed at exploiting the customers who support it the most, its annual pass holders.” ...

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Disneyland Launches New ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Experiences Despite Backlash From Fans

black panther wakanda forever

According to the Disney Parks Blog, a whole new series of Marvel attractions and offerings are coming to the Avengers Campus in Disneyland Resort — even though many Marvel fans are planning on boycotting the same movie that these new offerings are meant to celebrate! On November 11, Disneyland’s celebration of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will be opening and preparing to entertain ...

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