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Jess Colopy is a Disney College Program alum and kid-at-heart. When she’s not furiously typing in a coffee shop, you can find her on the hunt for the newest Stitch pin.

Beloved Disney World Ride Risks Major Retheme, End of an Era Approaches

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Walt Disney World Resort guests report some major issues with EPCOT’s Living with the Land attraction. The slow-moving boat ride takes guests through the Disney park’s active greenhouse, where cast members grow some of the food served throughout the Central Florida Disney Resort’s restaurants! Living with the Land–then known as Listen to the Land–opened alongside EPCOT in 1982. The original Disney Park ...

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Disney Secret Revealed: Why Is a Theme Park Scanning My Kid’s Fingerprint?

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Some families are surprised to learn that Walt Disney World Resort requires ticket and fingerprint scans for theme park entry. Let’s review these scans, why the Disney parks require them, and how The Walt Disney Company handles your private information. Purpose Behind Fingerprint Scanning at Disney Ticket Fraud Prevention At Walt Disney World Resort, fingerprint scanning serves a critical role ...

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The ‘Avatar’ Movies Make Billions. Why Does No One Remember Them?

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Avatar (2009) and its sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), made billions of dollars at the international box office. So, why do we all forget about the James Cameron franchise months after it leaves movie theaters? The Cultural Impact of Avatar Statistical analysis website Stat Significant recently analyzed the cultural impact of the Avatar film franchise. Just over a ...

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“Offensive” Pirates of the Caribbean Ride Faces Closure After Mysterious Incident

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Recently, a mysterious incident prompted the closure of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Walt Disney World Resort. This sudden halt puzzled many guests, including one who blamed a friend for not believing in a ghost that allegedly haunts the ride. Related: Disneyland Paris Working on New Multi-Billion-Dollar Theme Park, Update Given The closure came amidst ongoing discussions and ...

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Space Mountain Flagged for Closure After Guests Report Ride “Snapping”

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Walt Disney World Resort guests are reporting a potential issue on Space Mountain that, if identified as a technical problem, could result in the roller coaster’s indefinite closure. Located between TRON Lightcycle / Run and the Tomorrowland Speedway, Space Mountain is one of Magic Kingdom Park’s most popular attractions. The indoor roller coaster was the first of its kind at any Disney ...

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Exciting Developments: Disney World Plans Overhaul of Hollywood Studios for Villains Spectacle

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In an exciting development for Walt Disney World Resort fans, major changes are set to take place within Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Recent filings indicate that Walt Disney Imagineers are ready to build the new Disney Villains show coming to the Sunset Blvd. area of the Disney park. New Disney Villains Show Announcement Theme and Concept of the Show As previously ...

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Disney World Replacing Multiple Characters, Here’s How

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A Disney influencer recently shared her experience at an audition to play some of Walt Disney World Resort’s characters. If you’re looking to step into Mickey Mouse’s yellow shoes or Cinderella’s glass slipper, there’s a lot you’ll need to know about the process! Typically, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort hold open-call group auditions. Entertainment leaders might want to ...

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Disney Character Signals Emergency, Calls for Backup After Guest Attack

In an incident that was captured on video, Winnie the Pooh collapsed after being attacked by an adult man at Shanghai Disneyland. Character attendants swiped the Disney Park guest’s hand away, and he laughed as the Disney character performer fell to the ground. Related: Magic Kingdom Park Ceases Most Operations, Ejects Guests in Crisis Character performers are specially trained cast ...

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Disney World To Offer More Alcohol to Guests This Year

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Walt Disney World Resort has released its official 2024 Foodie Guide for Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The festive after-hours event, now in its second year, features new and returning treats, including ample alcoholic offerings for grown-up guests! Disney Jollywood Nights stands out as a premier holiday celebration at Walt Disney World Resort, blending the magic of Christmas ...

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Disturbed Disney Characters Disrupt EPCOT Ride

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Repeated malfunctions on Frozen Ever After are disturbing countless EPCOT guests. The Walt Disney World Resort ride has long faced criticism for its facial projection animatronics. Frozen Ever After replaced Maelstrom in EPCOT’s Norway World Showcase Pavilion. Walt Disney Imagineers kept the same boat ride track but added scenery and animatronics of Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, Sven, Marshmallow ...

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