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Ride shutdowns are not uncommon at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Certain attractions will close for many reasons, mostly for guest safety. However, a recent and somewhat unusual occurrence has reportedly been the source of multiple shutdowns at a Magic Kingdom attraction lately. The incredibly popular and beloved Pirates of the Caribbean ride has been forced to close ...

The Disney theme parks are in a constant state of change and growth. Without updating the experiences, guests can often get bored of offerings, and attendance could suffer. Walt Disney even said that his parks were never finished. With Disney’s commitment to remaking its classics into live-action, some fans have not been receptive to the presence of these reimagined versions ...

The Walt Disney Company has had to humble itself quite a bit this year. The box office hasn’t exactly been kind to it recently, and many critics claim the company has lost its spark. However, this week has added a glimmer of hope which could rival the success of Disney’s cash cow, Frozen. All signs and feedback signal a major ...

It’s no secret that being a Disney cast member is very hard work. Cast members keep the parks clean, keep the stores organized, operate Disney’s dozens of rides and attractions, and try to make each guest’s day as magical as possible. A Disney cast member has a truly unique job that isn’t for everyone. Because cast members work so hard ...

Over the past few years, streaming services have become one of the main ways people watch their favorite shows. Linear programming — shows on cable — has rapidly declined. More people are signing up for services like Hulu and YouTube TV instead of relying on providers like Charter Spectrum for their viewing needs. So, it seemed like smart business when ...

There are some Disney heirs or Disney-affiliated people (such as Disney Legends or Walt Disney Imagineers from Walt Disney Imagineering) whose names are instantly recognized in the Disney Fanatic community. One name, however, might be a little less obvious! David Hand has recently spoken up about his own thoughts on the upcoming live-action Snow White remake, after experiencing a personal connection to ...

Any Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort guest has probably spotted at least one other theme park guest (be they children or Disney Adults) misbehaving and breaking rules in Disney theme parks like the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, or EPCOT. Sometimes, these misdemeanors are mild; sometimes, they are disturbingly violent and lead to arrests or lifetime bans for the ...

When The Walt Disney Company launched Disney+ in November 2019, millions of Disney fans were excited to have their favorite films and television shows all in one place. Just four months after the streaming service began, the world shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which made even more people sign up. Before long, Disney+ had more than 100 million ...

UPDATE: WFTV HAS REDACTED THEIR REPORT AND REMOVED THEIR STATEMENT ABOUT FIREFIGHTERS ASSISTING WITH THIS EVACUATION.  Disney World and Disneyland roller coaster ride breakdowns or malfunctions are, unfortunately, extremely common in the Disney theme parks (and they’re only going to become more common, according to this Cast Member). However, sometimes more serious malfunctions happen that require formal rescues! Not Your Average ...

During a recent Disney Junior & Friends Playdate event held at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California, the main cast of Disney Junior’s Ariel was finally revealed. Announced back in June, the show reimagines The Little Mermaid and is aimed at preschool audiences. To add to the mix, Disney revealed King Triton and Ursula with the actors who will ...