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The decision to cast Rachel Zegler as Snow White (Walt Disney’s first-ever princess) has resulted in a tumultuous debate, but here’s what we think… It’s hard to say which topic is more controversial in the minds of Disney Fanatics: the replacement of Splash Mountain with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, or the casting of West Side Story actress Rachel Zegler in the role of ...

The Central Florida Disney parks are busier than ever, with millions of guests visiting Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney Springs each year. With so many diverse visitors, culture clashes are unavoidable–but in a rare moment of unity this week, a dress code debate united hundreds of Walt Disney World Resort fans from different ...

We all remember the first time we entered a Disney Park. You head through the gate, under the train tracks, and out into Main Street, U.S.A.. You are immediately transported to another world. You round the corner and see the iconic castle. It doesn’t matter if your first visit was to Walt Disney World in Central Florida or the Disneyland ...

During Disney Animation Studio’s renaissance in the early 1990s, CEO Michael Eisner was famous for letting his creative people just work and see what would come of it. One of those people was a young Kent Melton. Melton’s job at Disney Animation Studios was as an animation sculptor who created maquettes made of clay. Kent Melton was one of the ...

According to a new lawsuit filed in the Ninth Circuit for Orange County, a 42-year-old doctor from New York died after she suffered an allergic reaction to the food she was served at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant at Disney Springs. Her husband filed the lawsuit on her behalf late last week. According to the court filing, Kanokporn Tangsuan, ...

While, for the most part, guests were incredibly happy to see all signs of COVID-19 leave Disney World, there’s one policy they’re glad for. The COVID-19 pandemic left its mark on the world; the Walt Disney Company even noted recently they were still recovering from the effects of the pandemic. As we move back to our new normal, most of ...

It’s no secret that The Walt Disney Company is currently pushing a live-action-centric agenda. Could The Princess and the Frog (2009) be next in line for the remake treatment? Here’s what we know. In 2009, Disney released the stunning animated film The Princess and the Frog. The movie starred Anika Noni Rose as the voice of Tiana, a young woman living ...

Instances of guests engaging in illegal activities at Walt Disney World, though rare, serve as reminders to guests to follow the rules while at Disney Parks. Walt Disney World Resort is home to four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Each Disney Park is home to thrilling attractions, shows, and much more for guests ...

Testing has begun for one of EPCOT’s newest and most exciting additions. Related: Disney Now Cracking Down on Bad Guest Behavior at Theme Parks It’s been a long time coming, but Walt Disney Imagineering is making significant progress at EPCOT. Thanks to an update from a guest (@epcotboy220), we can now confirm that testing has officially begun inside CommuniCore Plaza ...

At Walt Disney World Resort, one thrill attraction that many have been wondering the fate of just received an update, and it appears that any worry guests may have had in regards to the ride leaving the park have just been whisked away. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is one of the more popular attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, ...