One disappointing guest experience on Kali River Rapids at Walt Disney World Resort revealed deeper, disturbing issues with the water ride. Just weeks after closing for refurbishment, the Disney’s Animal Kingdom attraction experienced serious, ongoing technical problems. Kali River Rapids was one of the first attractions Walt Disney Imagineers conceived for the fourth Central Florida Disney park. “Skim across an ...
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DeSantis Issues Controversial Ban: Disney Cast Members Restricted from Florida
On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that could impact hundreds of homeless Walt Disney World Resort cast members. As of October 1, 2024, homeless Floridians are banned from camping or sleeping in public places. The law also outlines additional mental health services, rehabilitation programs, and a plan for approved camping sites where alcohol and drugs ...
Read More »DeSantis Makes Appearance at Florida Theme Park Amid Disney Dispute
Amid a years-long war against The Walt Disney Company–the largest employer in Florida–Governor Ron DeSantis was spotted patronizing Walt Disney World Resort’s rival, Universal Orlando Resort. As Universal gears up to open its third gate, Epic Universe, Walt Disney World Resort is trying to fight back. Though not building a new theme park, Walt Disney Imagineering plans to premiere its ...
Read More »FBI’s Involvement in Disney World Incident Raises Eyebrows
Walt Disney World Resort guests were ushered away from a motionless parade float at Magic Kingdom Park last week after a major malfunction. One guest shared a video of the incident online, noting that it felt like “the whole FBI” was dispatched to prevent guests from approaching the vehicle on Main Street, U.S.A. Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and ...
Read More »Disney Shuts Down Theme Park, Thousands Affected
While most Americans are stuck deciding whether to wear a sweater or a tank top in this unpredictable March weather, dedicated George Lucas fans are planning two months out from Star Wars Day. As of this week, Walt Disney World Resort’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios is officially sold out to all tiers of Annual Passholders on May 4, 2024. Related: Lucasfilm Confirms ...
Read More »Government Assumes Control of Disney Park Construction Amid Controversy
On Monday, Anaheim’s Planning Commission will finally review and vote on the proposed DisneylandForward expansion project. If approved, Walt Disney Imagineering plans to invest $2.5 billion into new attractions, Disney Resort hotels, and even a third Disney park in Southern California. The vote comes after multiple public workshops about DisneylandForward. The Walt Disney Company laid out plans to construct new ...
Read More »Space Mountain Horror: Guests Stranded Overnight in Disney Park
An exhausted Disneyland Resort guest spoke out on TikTok this week after getting stuck on Space Mountain after the theme park closed. The ride broke down in the middle of the night, leaving the guests longing for their Disney Resort hotel beds. Space Mountain is one of Walt Disney Imagineering’s most iconic creations. The pitch-black indoor roller coaster first opened ...
Read More »Disney Greenlights Top-Secret Construction Project
Downtown Disney is shaking things up. Walt Disney once said that Disneyland Resort would never be finished: “It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” Following its founder’s vision, the Southern California Disney park is changing once again. Disneyland Resort isn’t lacking newness. Weeks ago, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel reopened as the reimagined ...
Read More »Distress Signal: Disney Character Issues Emergency Alert Before Collapse
A Walt Disney World Resort character performer signaled an emergency in front of thousands of guests during Fantasmic! on Friday night. During the show’s last scene, Donald Duck visibly injured his leg while parading around Steamboat Willie’s steamboat. Multiple Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests, including Reddit user u/InteractionNo7782, witnessed the incident. They stated that after Donald Duck signaled an emergency to ...
Read More »Disney Character Startles Guests by Screaming and Fleeing in Costume
Entertainment cast members take the magic of Disney movies and television offscreen, immersing Disney Parks guests in worlds they’d previously only imagined. To maintain the highest possible level of immersion, Disney characters are bound to strict rules when “on stage” at Walt Disney World Resort. Behind every Disney character is a person with a life full of unique challenges and ...
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