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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.

Hidden in Disney’s Latest Announcement Is a Message to Fans: Don’t Expect Disney World Projects To Be Completed Before 2029

Signage for DinoLand U.S.A.

This week, Disney fans held their breath as the company made another announcement regarding a beloved attraction at Walt Disney World. However, Disney fans were relieved this time as the company announced that DINOSAUR would remain open through 2025 and into early 2026.  DINOSAUR is on the chopping block to be replaced by an Indiana Jones ride to go along ...

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Disney’s Message to Guests: ‘Don’t Come to Disney World in 2025’

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Earlier this month, during The Walt Disney Company’s earnings call, the company admitted that it wasn’t worried about Universal Orlando Resort’s opening of Epic Universe in 2025. Disney believed more guests coming to Central Florida would benefit both theme parks. Despite its statements, everything Disney has done since that earnings call points to one point: the company fully expects fewer ...

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Iconic Disney Ride About To Undergo a Major Change

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The Sherman Brothers’ first connection with Walt Disney Studios came in the 1950s when the duo wrote “Tall Paul” for Mouseketter Judy Harriet. The Sherman Brothers’ relationship with Disney continued until Robert died in 2012 and Richard died in May. Their influence on Disney Parks can still be felt today at Journey Into Imagination with Figment, Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki ...

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The Reviews for Jollywood Nights Are In, and They’re…

The first version of Disney’s Hollywood Studio’s Jollywood Nights was released last year, and the reviews were disastrous, to say the least. Guests complained about massive wait times for everything, including snacks, and there just wasn’t enough to do. Disney made some adjustments after the first-night train wreck, but things only got slightly better during Jollywood Night’s 11-day run. Guests ...

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Disney Gives Major Update on Magic Kingdom’s New Cars and Villains Lands

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For Disney fans who haven’t followed, a second D23 Expo is happening this weekend. The ultimate Disney fan event kicked off on November 8 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and much like its American counterpart, Disney has offered fans some significant updates on projects announced earlier this year. At Disney’s American D23 Event, the company announced that a new Villains Land ...

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Disney’s Future CEO: Why the Successor Might Come from Outside the Company

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The race has officially started. Everyone in a management position at The Walt Disney Company has started running to succeed Disney CEO Bob Iger. The Walt Disney Company has four leading internal candidates for the job: Disney Entertainment Co-Chairs Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitara, and Head of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Josh D’Amaro. Each internal ...

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