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Feb- 2025 -15 February
Hundreds Forced To Leave Disney Resort on Valentine’s Day
A sudden evacuation disrupted the evening for guests at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa last night, as emergency crews responded to an alert at the luxury resort. Anaheim Fire & Rescue was dispatched at approximately 6.50 p.m. on February 14. However, the incident seems to have proven to be a false alarm, with guests allowed back inside after a brief wait outside the hotel. The Grand Califo
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14 February
No, Even After Everything That’s Happened This Week, Splash Mountain is Not Coming Back
Current Fan Sentiment Towards Splash Mountain Fans are currently rallying for the return of Splash Mountain, driven by a wave of nostalgia. The recent removal of Disney's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has reignited discussions about the beloved attraction, which closed in 2023 to make way for Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Now that @Disney has supposedly is getting rid of DEI, do yo
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14 February
Disney Guests Stunned as Major Hollywood Studios Rides Shut Down
This morning, guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios experienced unexpected ride closures, particularly affecting two of the park's most favored attractions: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Reports revealed that these closures were due to an overnight power outage, causing both rides to remain out of service for a significant part of the morning. The unexpect
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14 February
Soarin’ Around the World Ending at Disneyland, Replacement Confirmed
A fan-favorite attraction is making a limited-time return, and Disney enthusiasts won’t want to miss out. Before those 70th anniversary festivities kick off at Disneyland Resort, Disney California Adventure Park will host its much-loved Food & Wine Festival. Running from February 28 through April 21, this annual event brings an array of food marketplaces, culinary showcases, and specialty beverage
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14 February
Disney Prepares for Spring Break Surge With All-Time High Prices
As the peak of spring break nears, Walt Disney World Resort is gearing up for what’s expected to be another jam-packed season. With only weeks to go before spring break, Disney is bracing for heavy crowds. Recent data highlights Orlando as one of the top-searched destinations for the season, making it clear that the resort is set for a busy period. The only wildcard now is Florida’s unpredictable
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13 February
New Muppets Movie in the Works? Disney Insider Weighs In
In 2004, The Walt Disney Company acquired The Muppets from The Jim Henson Company for $75 million. Since then, Disney has produced numerous Muppets TV shows, films, and specials. In recent years, Muppets Haunted Mansion debuted on Disney+ for the 2021 Halloween season, and fans were thrilled by how it paid tribute to the beloved Disney attraction while adding a Muppets twist. Disney also attempted
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13 February
Say Goodbye to These Classic Magic Kingdom Attractions
Disney World is no stranger to change, but the upcoming transformation of Frontierland is one of the biggest shake-ups in years. In a bold move, Disney has decided to repurpose part of the land to make way for a brand-new Cars-themed expansion, bringing the fast-paced world of Radiator Springs to life inside Magic Kingdom. While the project is exciting, it comes at the cost of several classic attr
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13 February
DeSantis Disney District Employee Alleges Sexual and Racial Discrimination
Allegations of Hostile Work Environment An employee of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that she has experienced a hostile work environment characterized by racial and sexual discrimination. The plaintiff, Thinh Rappa, a Vietnamese-American woman, claims that the atmosphere in her workplace has become intolerable since the DeSantis-appointed board
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13 February
“Pandering to MAGA”: Disney Employees Turn On Bob Iger Over Controversial Changes
Bob Iger is at the center of growing backlash as employees speak out against changes within The Walt Disney Company. Not even a month into President Donald Trump's second term in the Oval Office, his administration has aggressively pursued policies dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Executive orders have defunded and banned DEI programs within the federal government, a
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13 February
New Walt Disney Experience Faces Delay — Here’s What We Know
For the first time in Disney history, Imagineers have crafted an audio-animatronic version of Walt Disney, aiming to capture his essence in a way never seen before. Walt Disney: A Magical Life will run in rotation with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln at the Main Street Opera House, offering guests a chance to experience Walt’s story in an immersive, emotional tribute. To ensure authenticity, Imagin
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