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Feb- 2017 -9 February
10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years
6. Magic Bands The convenience of Magic Bands eliminates the need to constantly keep track of tickets, keys, and even credit cards in some cases. Why would anyone oppose such progress? Well, while Magic Bands are amazing pieces of technology, some feared the “big brother” aspect of Disney being able to keep tabs on individual’s locations via radio frequency. That feature may be unsettling, but it
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9 February
10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years
You can never please everyone. With millions of fans who hold millions of opinions, this sentiment is certainly true at Walt Disney World. Over the years, certain decisions have been cause for heated controversies. Here are ten of the biggest rifts…
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9 February
10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years
1. Removing Mickey’s Hat Hollywood Studios has arguably struggled when it comes having an appropriate icon. In the park’s beginning, the Earful Tower was used as an insignia. Later in 2001 the large Sorcer’s Hat was give center stage for the 100th birthday celebration of Walt Disney. Some fans immediately hated it, saying that the large hat blocked the view of the Chinese Theater. As time went on
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9 February
10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years
2. Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom has been a part of the Disney World family for so long, it’s hard to imagine that there was ever a controversy over its opening. However, back in 1998 animal rights groups feared for the welfare of various species after a few creatures died while being moved to the park. Protesters even arrived on opening day. It was soon realized though that Animal Kingdom was alw
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9 February
10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years
3. Starbucks Fans were in an uproar when Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom went under construction. Rumors flew around that Starbucks would be taking over the space, and guests were horrified that such commercialization would be replacing such a charming Disney classic. When Main Street Bakery reopened, Starbucks products were indeed present, though the name and ambiance remained the same. Today
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9 February
10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years
4. FastPass+ The paper FastPass system was considered cutting edge for years. A kiosk was installed near popular rides that spit out paper stubs for a specific return time. After you used your paper Fast Pass, you were eligible for another one. In 2014 FastPass+ rolled out, allowing guests the ability to reserve up to three Fast Pass time slots before ever entering the park. While many considered
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9 February
8 Things You Should Never Do On Disney’s Monorail
1. Smoke, Eat or Drink In order to keep the monorail in tip top shape, it’s important not to eat, drink, or smoke. Many guests have health issues and smoke can be a bother. The good news is that there are various stops along the monorails path, so if you really feel the need to light up, you’re only a few minutes away from doing so no matter where you are on the monorail. There are no trash can
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9 February
8 Things You Should Never Do On Disney’s Monorail
2. Speak Loudly Sometimes guests that take the monorail have to sit far away from their friends and families due to limited space. Last time I was riding the monorail, I was completely exhausted from being at the park all day and had to deal with two people practically yelling at each other across the center aisle. I could tell many were upset because they were being so loud. It’s one thing to
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9 February
8 Things You Should Never Do On Disney’s Monorail
3. Excessive PDA Disney is the happiest place on earth and when you spend it with your partner or spouse you’re bound to embrace and even give each other a sweet kiss here and there. While it’s common to see this happen, it’s important not to take it too far in public, especially on the monorail. This tight area is not the kind of place you want to go to second base in. There are children and f
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9 February
8 Things You Should Never Do On Disney’s Monorail
4. Change Diapers or Breast Feed Babies require a lot of care and while there is an emergency of some kind bound to happen, changing a diaper on the monorail isn’t the best idea. For starters, (as previously mentioned) there is a chance there will be lots of guests aboard making it difficult to maneuver. The monorail also isn’t the most sanitary place to change a diaper, and not to mention, the
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