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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.

Disney’s New Pricing Policy Targets Larger Guests With Higher Fees—What This Means for Your Next Trip

Disney Guests Family

Every large person knows that a trip to Disney World or Disneyland can be a little complicated. Getting in and out of rides or simply moving around the parks can require extra effort. Larger guests know how complicated it can be to get into or out of Space Mountain or either of the Goofy rides, especially Goofy’s Flying School at ...

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What’s Next for Animal Kingdom? Disney World’s Latest Decision Raises Questions

The Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in front of a clear blue sky.

Disney World has an Animal Kingdom problem right now, and there is no good way to solve it. Disney’s latest announcement shut down one of the few remaining attractions at the park, and with construction on the new Encanto-theme Central/South American land taking years, nothing to replace it. Disney announced yesterday that it would close the Mickey and Minnie Meet ...

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Disney’s Busy with New Projects, but These Rides Are Long Overdue for an Update

Tomorrowland Speedway Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World has promised billions to add new attractions and update rides at its theme park. The work has already begun, turning large portions of Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom into construction zones.  Disney has chosen to remove beloved shows like Muppet Vision 3D and attractions like Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America. However, there are ...

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As Disney World Prepares to Spend Billions, DeSantis Restructures Park Oversight Board

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis looking sad in front of the Cinderella Castle at Disney World.

It has been just over two years since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the law stripping the Walt Disney World Resort of the Reedy Creek Improvement District and creating the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Since its inception, the Board and its members have been controversial, and now, just two years into its existence, it is undergoing another major overhaul. ...

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Disney & Universal Target International Visitors Amid Global Travel Challenges

Mickey and Minnie Mouse

As President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the leaders of those countries quickly instructed their citizens not to spend money in the United States, especially in states that Trump carried in November. While the tariffs have been delayed by 30 days, the bitter feeling from Canadiens and Mexicans remains. The threat of tariffs has caused many Canadiens ...

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CDC Issues Health Advisory as Multiple Illnesses Surge—What Disney World Guests Should Know

Mask for pandemic at Magic Kingdom

With winter in full swing, Florida experienced its coldest January in nearly two decades. The state known for sun and beaches even got up to eight inches of snow, crippling travel in the northern part of the state. Besides the obvious issues with the weather in Florida, there is an unintended side effect that could make winter even worse and ...

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