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Rick is an avid Disney fan. He first went to Disney World in 1986 with his parents and has been hooked ever since. Rick is married to another Disney fan and is in the process of turning his two children into fans as well. When he is not creating new Disney adventures, he loves to watch the New York Yankees and hang out with his dog, Buster. In the fall, you will catch him cheering for his beloved NY Giants.

How Disney World’s 2025 Construction Projects Are Leading Some Passholders to Reconsider Renewals

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It started with a simple question on social media, but as with most things on social media, things quickly got out of hand. Guests were asked if they were renewing their 2025 Walt Disney World season passes, and the answer was overwhelmingly “no.” Most answered that a Disney World season pass was no longer cost-effective. With Disney increasing charges on ...

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The Staggering Amount of Money Disney World Makes Every Day Will Blow Your Mind

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Disney made news last week when the company filed a dozen lawsuits in Orange County Court to contest the assessments done on the Walt Disney World Resort. Disney has already won several lawsuits against the county for its tax assessments on Disney-owned properties, and the company is hoping this latest round of lawsuits will help lower its tax bill. Documents ...

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Why Disney Buying Build-A-Bear Would Be a Brilliant Move

The image shows a brightly lit retail store with various themed merchandise. Shelves and racks display clothing, plush toys, and other items. The decor features magical motifs, including a prominent golden wand and musical notes on the walls and ceiling.

With the new Donald Trump administration taking over the government on January 20, most businesspeople believe that it will spur a boom in mergers and acquisitions. However, what’s left for The Walt Disney Company to buy? During Bob Iger’s first tenure as CEO, Disney went on a spending spree, gobbling up Pixar, Marvel, ESPN, 20th Century Fox, and LucasFilm. At ...

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Disney’s Latest Permit Filing Reveals Changes Fans Have Been Dreading

A water taxi taking guests from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort.

Walt Disney World’s duel with the South Florida Water Management District has seemingly ended with Disney’s latest permit application. However, parts of the application confirm Disney fans’ biggest fears. Disney has been negotiating with the South Florida Water Management District over the permits to demolish Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island at the Magic Kingdom. Disney World submitted its ...

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