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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.

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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Shocking New Evidence Could Derail Disney Lawsuit

The interior of Raglan Road restaurant

Earlier this year, Disney was named in a wrongful death lawsuit after a patron at a Disney Springs restaurant had an allergic reaction to a meal she ate there. While Disney is fighting the lawsuit, new evidence has come to light that could damage The Walt Disney Company and sink its entire case. The Case The family of Dr. Kanokporn ...

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

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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’

A picturesque view of a fairy tale Cinderella Castle with spires, under a clear blue sky with the sun setting behind, casting a warm glow over the scene at Walt Disney World Resort.

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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