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Apr- 2023 -17 April
Ron DeSantis Introducing New Legislation to Overturn Reedy Creek Deal
Another day, another punch thrown in the fight between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The two sides have been battling for more than a year. In February, DeSantis signed a bill that took away Disney's right to self-govern. A new board — handpicked by the governor — took over control of what used to be the Reedy Creek Improvement District. However, not long a
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15 April
New ‘Harry Potter’ Series Will Last For a Decade!
More than 20 years ago, the wizarding world of Harry Potter was brought to life on the big screen. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone premiered in 2001 and starred Daniel Radcliffe as the titular boy wizard, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley. The Harry Potter book series was already a cultural phenomenon, and the film brought the game to an entirely new level. In
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13 April
Guests Want Pin Traders Banned From Disney, Call Them Scammers
For more than twenty years, Guests visiting places like Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have been able to purchase collectible pins and trade them with other Guests and Cast Members. While Disney has always had pins for sale, pin trading as Guests know it today didn't start until 1999. Disney introduced pin trading as part of its Millennium Celebration. Pin trading is now an incredi
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13 April
Bob Iger Says He Would be “Glad” to Meet With Ron DeSantis
If you've been watching or reading the news for the past year, then you know that things between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis could not be much worse than they are. It all began when ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's highly controversial Parental Rights in Education bill. Chapek even promised that Disney would work to see the legislation overturned i
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13 April
Guests Trash Magic Kingdom After Nighttime Spectacular
When it comes to the layout of a Disney theme park, there is no detail that isn't thought of. Decorations, paint colors, door shapes, light posts, everything is where it is and looks the way it does for a reason. Even the trash cans. There are several stories about the history of Disney trash cans, but the prevailing one is that, when Guests entered Disneyland Park when it first opened, they were
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12 April
Dozens of New Animatronics Announced For Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!
Back in 2020, Disney shocked fans when it announced that the iconic Splash Mountain attraction would be permanently closing at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. The ride was being changed because it was based on the racially-insensitive film, Song of the South. Not many details were released when the announcement was first made. However, we now know that the ride will be getting
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12 April
Popular Disney Toy Maker Is About to Dump $30 Million Worth of Toys in a Landfill
The Walt Disney Company has created some of the biggest fandoms in the world. And now that they own Marvel and Lucasfilm, those fandoms have only grown. Many Disney fans can tell you that the best way to express your fandom love is to purchase some truly great merchandise. Over the years, certain things have become staples for Disney fans. Things like themed Minnie Mouse ears, spirit jerseys, Loun
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12 April
Disney Announces Second Splash Mountain Closure Date!
It looks like the time has come, my fellow Disneylanders. After months of waiting, Disney has announced that Splash Mountain will be closing next month to make way for Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Disney first announced that Splash Mountain at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort would be closing back in 2020. They didn't say when the attractions would close or what would replace them.
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11 April
Church Performs Disney Princess ‘Crucifixion’ For Easter
Many people think of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, and a tastefully-assembled pastel ensemble when they think of the April holiday — but if you're part of the Church of the Rock congregation in Winnipeg, Manitoba, then you're going to be in for a different kind of day that might just involve the crucifixion of a beloved Disney character! The Church of the Rock is a church in Canada that has b
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11 April
Disney’s Spring Break Crowds Have Turned Vacations Into “Hunger Games”
A “tranquil community” featuring “shimmering waterways” and “swaying palm trees.” A bevy of “sun-soaked pools” and a Disney Resort oozing “the romance of the Florida Keys.” These are the sights and ‘delights' that are meant to be awaiting any Guests of Disney’s Old Key West Resort — but if you're headed to this Disney Resort
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