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Were Walt Disney’s Last Words Really ‘Kurt Russell’? The Truth is Complicated
With the Walt Disney Company turning 100 this year, it’s time to look back at some of the more bizarre stories that have happened at Disney since its inception. One persistent rumor about Walt Disney himself is that his dying words were “Kurt Russell.” The reality of the situation is a little more complicated. First, the facts. Walt Disne
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Florida Leader Hints At Splash Mountain’s Return
Walt Disney World Resort fans, Florida residents, or Walt Disney Company stockholders may all be familiar with Floridian leader Governor Ron DeSantis. DeSantis has been at odds with Walt Disney World Resort often in the past year, particularly when it comes to the Reedy Creek Improvement District where Disney operated with significant aut
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Disney Makes Controversial Update To Resort Rooms
The Walt Disney Company has certainly made plenty of controversial decisions in recent months — including decisions around the return of retired CEO Bob Iger and the permanent destruction of the Magic Kingdom ride called Splash Mountain — but one smaller issue that upset many Disney Guests actually involved something supposedl
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Disney World Hit With Criticism For Its Celebration of Women’s History Month
The Walt Disney World Resort is known as “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” and it earned that moniker in spades. From the incredible attractions and rides that make each Disney Park at the Disney Resort stand out uniquely—think Cinderella Castle or Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom Park—to the wonderful shows that have fans flo
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Enjoy Luxury Living: Disney Unveils New Look Into Disney Resort
The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are some of the best places in the world for a Disney vacation. From the myriad rides and attractions like Haunted Mansion and Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park or Guardians of the Galaxy: MISSION BREAKOUT! (called Twilight Zone Tower of Terror) at Disney Califor
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Unlikely Candidate May Be Bob Iger’s Second Round Draft Pick
In just under two years, Bob Iger’s contract as CEO of The Walt Disney Company will run out. At that time, a new CEO will take over and, hopefully, create better memories than Iger’s last pick, Bob Chapek. Chapek’s less than three years as CEO were marred by controversy, price hikes, and unhappy customers. With Iger now back in control, y
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The Best Meal at Hollywood Studios. Period.
When Hollywood Studios opened in 1989 as Disney MGM Studios, it was meant to drop you in the glamour of the movie’s early days. On the Backstage Tour, you watched as thousands of gallons of water flowed over your head or as Disney’s animators worked on their latest creation. It was like a journey into the past—Old Hollywood with the Earff
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I Can’t Wait to be a Disney Dad
At the time I’m writing this, I am a proud single “funcle” to two amazing little boys and a Godfather to the youngest. They joined me for a day of my last Disney trip, and while I am in no actual rush, I realized how excited I am to one day be a Disney Dad. Related: Father Stuns Audience With Surprise Performance At Disney Resort While mo
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Orlando Airport Prepares to Receive Flood of Spring Breakers
INCOMING! The only time of year Floridians dreads more than snowbird and lovebug season is about to descend upon the Sunshine State once again. I am, of course, talking about Spring Break. Whether they come as packs of college students or families fitting in a mini vacation, the time between Late March and Mid-April remains a constant bat
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Should TRON Have Been Disney’s First Dueling Coasters?
Walt Disney Imagineers are adding the finishing touches on TRON: Lightcycle/Run at Magic Kingdom Park, but something about the latest news is making me think that Tomorrowland’s newest coaster would have been better off as a dueling roller coaster experience. We reported on Friday, March 3, that a new color lightcycle was being added to t
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