When visiting almost any theme park or amusement park, there are certain rules in place that all guests must follow. They are expected to act in a certain manner, not run around the park, and always wear shirts and shoes (except at water parks). One of the biggest rules revolves around the height requirement for rides and attractions. As many ...
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Iconic Magic Kingdom Attraction Finally Gets a Reopening Date!
Since Walt Disney World Resort opened in 1971, the Country Bear Jamboree has been a staple show at the Magic Kingdom. The show featured a group of animatronic bears singing fun songs. Guests could not get enough of Henry, Liver Lips McGrowl, Wendell, Teddi Berra, Ernest, Terrence, Trixie, Big Al, and all the other bears. Country Bear Jamboree remained so ...
Read More »Disney Cancels Park Show Amid Budget Cuts
At the 2017 D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, Disney made some huge announcements when it came to its theme parks. One of those was that A Bug’s Land in Disney California Adventure Park at Disneyland would be closing. A Bug’s Land had been a popular spot for those with younger guests since it opened with DCA in 2002. The area ...
Read More »ABC Star Murdered While Protecting Coworker
On May 25, fans of the long-running ABC soap opera General Hospital were shocked and heartbroken to learn that actor Johnny Wactor had died at the young age of 37. The popular actor starred as Brando Corbin for more than 160 episodes, from 2020 until 2022. According to reports, Wactor was shot and killed when he confronted thieves trying to steal ...
Read More »Billionaire Investor Sells Millions in Disney Stock
To say that things have been difficult for Disney CEO Bob Iger since his return in November 2022 would be an understatement. The once-beloved CEO has been dealing with less than happy guests at the theme parks, frustrated cast members, a dropping stock price, costly Disney+, and so much more. Disney is not the company it was when Iger stepped ...
Read More »Fans Accuse Starlet of Lying About Being Drunk at Disney
Every day, thousands of people celebrate their special occasion at a Disney theme park, including honeymoons, proposals, first visits, and birthdays. Disney loves to make each guest feel special during their celebration and offers complimentary pins for various events. Guests can also purchase extras during their stay, like room decorations and custom Disney cakes. Sadly, one YouTube star’s birthday celebration ...
Read More »Disney Replaces Entire Land with Exciting New Attraction
You gotta dig a little deeper — or, in Disney’s case, a lot deeper — if you want to open a Princess and the Frog (2009) attraction. It’s been nearly four years since Disney shocked fans by announcing the closure of its iconic Splash Mountain attraction at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. The ride had been getting a lot ...
Read More »Disney Implements No-Lawsuit Agreement for All Guests
On April 9, Disney shocked and angered guests when it announced major changes to its Disability Access Service at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. For years, guests with nearly any kind of cognitive or medical disability could use the parks’ DAS program and wait in a shorter line. On that day in April, Disney said that beginning in ...
Read More »Pixar Faces Major Layoffs Amid Disney’s Spending Cuts
When Bob Iger returned as Disney CEO in November 2022, a slew of problems were immediately heaped onto his plate. One of the biggest issues was the company’s streaming service, Disney+. Disney+ launched in November 2019 and saw initial success, especially when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and millions were forced to stay indoors. That success quickly faded, and in just ...
Read More »Disney CEO Bob Iger Acknowledges Major Disney+ Blunder
On November 12, 2019, The Walt Disney Company took a huge leap into the streaming game when it launched Disney+ — the ultimate streaming library for Disney fans. Disney+ included hundreds of movies and thousands of television episodes. And there were not just classics like The Lion King (1994), Beauty and the Beast (1991), and Cinderella (1950). There were also several original ...
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