The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at the Magic Kingdom is one of the most beloved attractions but also one of the most troublesome recently. It appears that the elevated tour of Tomorrowland is still experiencing operational problems. A photo posted to Reddit by u/smokeineyes a few days ago shows Cast Members literally pushing one of the blue trains along the ...
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‘Please Remain Seated’: Cast Members Increase Reminder on Top Attraction
It appears that Walt Disney World Cast Members have thought it necessary to increase the intensity of their reminders to Guests to remain seated during a ride. On Saturday, June 11, this reporter visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park to experience what is, in his opinion, the top attraction in all of Orlando, Avatar: Flight of Passage. But there was a ...
Read More »Disney Stock Drops Below $100/Share for the First Time in Years
As its fiscal third quarter nears its end, the Walt Disney Company continues its tumultuous stock price slide. On Friday, June 10, Disney’s price dropped below $100/share, closing in the double digits for the first time in over two years. Disney has unfortunately faced a steady slide for the entirety of its fiscal and actual 2022. Year to Date, the ...
Read More »Woes of Summer 2022 Disney World Vacations: Pilot Shortage, Record-High Gas Prices
Summer 2022 is upon us, readers. And with the long hot days and school breaks come those annual Disney World vacations for many families. But as we make our way back to Central Florida, and The Most Magical Place On Earth, there are two travel concerns we need to keep in mind: a pilot shortage among commercial airlines and record-high ...
Read More »Early Reviews Praise Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’
In just seven days, Pixar fans will return to the movie theaters for the first time since the release of Onward. Disney/Pixar’s Lightyear is an action-pact adventure set to tell the origin story of the hero behind the toy first discovered in Andy’s room almost 30 years ago. The early reviews are starting to come in, and they appear to be setting high ...
Read More »US to End Covid-19 Testing Requirements for International Travelers
Beginning at midnight on Sunday, June 12, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expected to lift its requirement for all US-bound air travelers to test negative for Covid-19. An unnamed senior official of Joe Biden’s administration said the announcement is expected to come today, and the administration is prepared to work with airlines and others in the ...
Read More »Photos: Ride Mechanic Drops in on Guests Riding ‘Guardians’ Attraction
If there is a ride operating at a Disney Theme Park, it has malfunctioned at some point. And if it has malfunctioned, there is a good chance it did so with Disney Park Guests on board. We at Disney Fanatic have shared several stories of malfunctions or other one-off events that were not supposed to happen on a Disneyland or ...
Read More »‘Disney Wish’ DELIVERED! New Ship Begins Voyage to Port Canaveral
A fifth ship has finally joined the Disney Cruise Line fleet! On Thursday, June 9, the triton-class cruise ship, the Disney Wish, was officially handed over to Disney Cruise Line in Germany to prepare for her long-awaited arrival to her first homeport in Port Canaveral Florida. The news comes via Twitter from Andrea McAlpine (@CruiseshipP), who shared pictures of the ...
Read More »‘Blindsided’: Disney Fires TV Content Head Peter Rice
In a sudden turn of events, The Walt Disney Company has removed Peter Rice as its Head of TV Content, replacing him with Dana Walden. According to Variety, multiple sources close to the situation reported that it was an “entirely business and strategy-related” decision made by Disney CEO Bob Chapek on Tuesday, June 7, and has nothing to do with Rice’s personal ...
Read More »Disney Genie+ Updates 2-Hour Rule Regarding Lightning Lane Selection
It appears that Disney Genie+ has clarified some things regarding its Lightning Lane access, particularly how long Guests need to wait between claiming a Lightning Lane access for another ride. Disney’s Genie+ series is a paid service that costs $15 (USD) per person per day and allows Guests access to the Lightning Lane entrances for “2 to 3 attractions or ...
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