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Are Disney Fireworks Approaching Extinction? Fans Say Yes

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These days, the attractions and spectacles that are associated with Disney vacations (particularly at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort) seem to be ever-changing. Traditional forms of Disney and theme park entertainment are shifting position in some Disney Guests’ priority lists as new roller coasters and high-tech offerings take hold — and fireworks-loving Disney fans have most certainly noticed! ...

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Disney Accused of “Anti-Whitism,” “Destroying Western Civilization”

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A fan (or perhaps, more accurately, former fan?) has once again accused Disney of “anti-Whitism” and “destroying Western civilization.” The Walt Disney Company has come under fire time and again for its supposed “woke” agenda and specifically for “pandering to woke audiences.” In large part, this criticism has come from Disney’s inclusion of LGBTQ+-friendly content on their platforms and in ...

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Dad, Daughter Caught Red Handed, Sent to Jail for Shoplifting $1500 Worth from Disney World

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A father and daughter were observed on camera shoplifting $1400 worth of items from Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs; they were detained and then sent to Orange County jail. While Disney World is undoubtedly the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” there are times when things go awry at the Disney Park. The magic is created by the work of Disney ...

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In a Major Blow, Federal Judge Dismisses Disney’s Case Against DeSantis

Federal Judge Dismisses Disney's Case Against DeSantis

This afternoon, Federal Judge Allen Winsor dismissed the Walt Disney Company’s First Amendment lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, saying that the Governor and the Florida Legislature were within their rights to strip Disney World of the Reedy Creek Improvement District and replace it with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Winsor also said that allowing Governor DeSantis to appoint ...

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Online Sellers Charge Thousands of Dollars for Disney VHS Tapes

$35,000 for a VHS tape? No, that price is not a typo. If you have a stack of old Disney movie VHS tapes lurking in the depths of your basement or in the back of your TV cabinet, know that you can actually (theoretically) try to sell these movies for a fortune! According to USA Today, “recent VHS tapes of ...

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What to Know about the Incoming Magic Kingdom Lounge

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“Drink up me hearties…” Magic Kingdom, the Disney park that was once adamant about excluding alcohol, is now preparing for its first-ever lounge. Alcohol at Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Resort once featured a “dry” Magic Kingdom Park, meaning no alcoholic beverages were served on the park property. However, in 2012, this all changed when the park welcomed Be Our ...

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Disney Would Very Much Like You to Forget That ‘Song of the South’ Ever Existed

Disney 'Song of the South' controversy explained

If you have been anywhere near the Walt Disney Parks or on Disney+ in the past several months, you have noticed the extensive advertisements for Disney’s 100th Anniversary. The celebration wrapped up in 2023, commemorating the 100th year since Walt and Roy Disney opened their animation studio, starting the brand and its connection to all of us. Disney decided to ...

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In Defense of EPCOT: Walt Disney World’s Best Park

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As Disney fans, we need to come to a simple understanding: Magic Kingdom is in its own unique category. It was the last park Walt Disney had a hand in designing, and as a result, it holds a special place in our hearts. So, now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, we can start talking about the other ...

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Universal Makes EPIC Announcement, Fans Mock Disney: “You Need to Deliver”

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Universal has officially upped the ante with its announcement of Epic Universe’s details; now, fans are questioning Disney’s ability to outdo their rival. D23 2022 was supposed to be a big deal. The fan event was back after a long break during the pandemic and fans were thrilled at the possibility of having all new information and announcements about what ...

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