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10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years

10. Alligators Following the tragic alligator attack at the Grand Floridian last year, fences were put up near the shoreline. Some guests argued that the fences were visually offensive. However, in an effort to keep everyone safe, most guests appreciated the additional security measures.  Despite numerous controversies, Disney World remai

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10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years

9. Alcohol Sales The sale of alcohol in Disney parks is always a point of debate. Some say that alcohol takes away from the family-friendly nature of the environment. For a long time a compromise was reached that allowed for alcohol sales in all parks except Magic Kingdom. But with the opening of Be Our Guest restaurant, that line has bec

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10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years

8. Disability Policy In 2013 Disney learned that some wealthy guests were hiring a disabled person to join their group for the sole purpose of gaining access to the disability pass, effectively allowing them a loophole to long lines. Changes were made to the policies regarding disabled people as a result. But families with legitimately di

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10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years

7. Price Changes Recently Disney introduced a fluctuating price system where park tickets were considerably more money during peak seasons. Guests with school aged children grumbled over the change, since school breaks obviously coincided with the higher prices. However, those who had previously complained of overcrowding grudgingly welco

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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

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10 Biggest Disney World Controversies Over the Years

5. Maelstrom Closing The Norwegian boat ride Maelstrom used to be considered an irreplaceable classic by purist Disney fans. As you can imagine, when Disney announced that the ride would be given a Frozen-inspired facelift, those fans were immediately up in arms saying that movie themed rides had no place inside World Showcase. However, F

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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

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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 pr

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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

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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 h

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