With the recent loss of Splash Mountain making headline news, we can’t help but want to take a look back at things we’ve lost at the Walt Disney World theme parks. From spectacular shows and thrilling rides to children’s experiences and character meet-and-greets, the Walt Disney World Resort has seen many attractions come and go since its opening in 1971. ...
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Don’t Fall For These Sneaky Disney Tricks That Make You Spend More
First, the free Magical Express service ended, then the free MagicBands, then the free FastPass offering. Disney Park Guests have seen a lot of changes come to the theme park experience at Walt Disney World, with costs increasing and the price of a Disney vacation rising. And with budgets getting tighter, Guests are looking for ways to save money at the ...
Read More »Disney Starts Whopping 50% Discount For Troubled Starcruiser
It seems the Force is not with Star Wars:Â Galactic Starcruiser. Since its launch back in March 2022, the ambitious Star Wars hotel at Walt Disney World has received mostly positive reviews from Guests who have experienced the immersive voyage first-hand and mixed opinions from those who have not taken the trip. The big price tag is one such complaint for ...
Read More »That Was Quick! Disney Already Removes Virtual Queue from Popular New Ride
If you’ve wanted a chance to ride some of Disney’s newest attractions, you’ve had to have quick fingers, an early morning alarm, and a good internet connection. Yes, we’re talking about Disney’s virtual queue system, which has had mixed reviews from theme park fans since its debut for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in 2019. The virtual queue is ...
Read More »Which Magic Kingdom Attraction Matches Your Age? Let’s Find Out!
Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, or Splash Mountain? We all have our favorite Disney rides, the ones with the most nostalgia, magic, or thrills. But do you know which Magic Kingdom attraction matches your age? Well, let’s adventure down memory lane and find out! (Of course, if you were born before the Walt Disney World Resort opened on October 1, ...
Read More »Universal Attempts to Poach Disgruntled Disney Cast Members
It’s an ongoing debate for central Florida theme park fans – which is better, Universal Orlando Resort or the Walt Disney World Resort? One has the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the other has Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. One has more big thrills and 3D rides, the other has pixie dust and magic. But with recent budget cuts and Cast Member pay ...
Read More »How Disney Changed The Super Bowl Halftime Show
It seems everyone had a ball this weekend watching the intense Super Bowl LVII. In a nail-biting game, the Kansas City Chiefs overcame the Philidelphia Eagles and won 38-35. And completing the famous Super Bowl tradition, on Monday, February 13, Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs made their grand appearance at Disneyland Park. This year’s Super Bowl ...
Read More »Disney Set To Bring Walt Back to Life This Year
Have you ever wished upon a star and hoped you could meet Walt Disney? Well, it looks like the Fairy Godmother is making wishes come true this year because as part of the Disney100 celebration, Disney is bringing Walt back to life. Yes, you read that correctly. Walt Disney is making an appearance for this huge year for The Walt ...
Read More »Bob Iger Contacts Disney Cast Members About “Difficult” Layoffs
Disney’s first quarterly earnings call was full of surprises, Iger’s first since the firing of former Disney CEO Bob Chapek. Among the topics was the future of Disney movies, the reshaping of the company, and, unfortunately, thousands of employee layoffs. Now, Disney CEO Bob Iger has messaged Cast Members about the reduction of the Disney Company workforce, addressing how “deeply ...
Read More »Disney+ Has Its First Major Upset in Shocking Report
Disney+ has brought fans a ‘whole new world’ of television shows and movies from Marvel, Star Wars, and more since its launch back in 2019. The streamer has had some big hits for Disney, from the premieres of Pixar’s Soul (2020) and Turning Red (2022) to fan-favorite Grogu (or Baby Yoda) from The Mandalorian. And though long-running comedy series The Simpsons and Star Wars series The ...
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