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Disney World Left in Total Darkness as Park Lights Shut Off

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A Walt Disney World theme park went totally dark. Related: Disney Theme Park Sells Out in Record Time as Prices Continue to Rise EPCOT has undergone the most significant changes at Walt Disney World, with several new rides, attractions, and areas opening up in the last few years. Just recently, a massive new area opened up after being closed to ...

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Dwayne Johnson Is Florida’s Newest Neighbor

Dwayne Johnson with a field and sunrise behind him

Can someone live a couple hundred miles away and still be neighbors? Sure, they can as long as their states border each other! With that in mind, we’re happy to announce that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is Disney World’s newest neighbor! Okay, we admit that’s a bit of a stretch, but the famous Black Adam star just purchased a historic farm right ...

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Is It Worth It? 3 Reasons to Travel to Disney World as a Californian

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A tale as old as time, the ongoing debate between Walt Disney World (Orlando, Florida) and Disneyland (Anaheim, California) is harder to settle when you live within earshot of either. Disneyland made its mark on the U.S. as the first Disney Park in 1955. Less than an hour’s drive from Los Angeles (depending on the traffic), Disneyland quickly became a ...

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Disney Feud Costs DeSantis Donors, Incites Immense Backlash

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The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis feud, initially sparked by disagreements surrounding the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill introduced by Governor DeSantis in February 2022, has long since escalated into a complex and prolonged conflict. Just when we thought one side had emerged victorious, the other would strike back and reignite the conflict. It’s been a rollercoaster ...

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DeSantis Considers Imposing New Tolls, Taxes on Disney World

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As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to lead Tallahassee’s efforts to put Disney in its place, his latest consideration could ironically fall back on many of the very Floridians whose interests he is trying to put first. Last night we at Disney Fanatic shared that Gov DeSantis reaffirmed his battle with The Walt Disney Corporation over actual control over the ...

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Florida Government Supermajority Votes for Disney District Takeover

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The Walt Disney Company is officially one signature away from losing its special powers in the Reedy Creek Improvement District. After passing by a supermajority in the House of Representatives, Florida’s State Senate did nearly the same thing on Friday, February 10, 2023. The Orlando Sentinel reports, The Senate voted 26-9 to approve a bill giving DeSantis the power to appoint the ...

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Disney Sued by Investor Over Florida Fight

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One of The Walt Disney Company’s investors filed a lawsuit against it over the actions it took in opposition to the State of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Law. According to a report from Bloomberg, the investor Kenneth Simeone argues that The Walt Disney Company created “far-reaching” financial risks by publicly opposing the legislation, specifically in the loss of control over tax ...

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No, Florida is Not Reversing Its Disney World District Decision

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Recent reports are coming out that The Walt Disney Company will be able to preserve its special district in Florida, as those familiar with the situation shared that lawmakers in Tallahassee were willing to work with The Mouse House to keep the Reedy Creek Improvement District alive and well. Journalists on both sides are touting this as Florida’s “U-Turn,” but ...

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Surprising Creatures You May Encounter on Disney World Property

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If you were asked about where to find wild animals onsite at Walt Disney World Resort, you’d probably be poised to spout off the more obvious designations. Both Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge come to mind first and foremost. And for those who are more marine-focused, The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion at EPCOT is ...

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Universal Announces ‘Phased Reopen’ After Disney World’s Announcement

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Latest Update: 9/30/22 3:18 pm EDT – Universal Studios Confirms Parks’ Status, Halloween Horror Nights Tonight Published: 9/29/22 7:07 pm EDT Walt Disney World Resort already confirmed its plans to reopen — in a phased reopening, that is — tomorrow, September 30, as the worst of Hurricane Ian passes over the Disney Parks. Apparently, Universal Orlando Resort is now following ...

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