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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.

Pro-Palestinian Protestors Arrive at Disney’s Front Door

Disney Israel Palestine

The nation has been gripped by the pro-Palestinian protests that have erupted on college campuses across the country. From Columbia in New York to UCLA in Los Angeles to the University of Florida, thousands of college students have been arrested protesting the Israel/Hamas War. Those pro-Palestinian protests have started to come for the Walt Disney Company and its films and ...

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Disney Neglects Disabled Guests’: Guests Fight Back After DAS Cuts

Space Mountain DAS

For years, guests who desperately needed Disney World’s Disability Access Service have complained about the rampant fraud in that program. In response to those complaints, Disney has decided to change the DAS program, but those changes will exclude most people with disabilities who need the Service. DAS was previously defined to assist guests who have difficulty tolerating long queues due ...

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Disney Plans to Restart Political Donations in Florida, Despite Support for ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law

A whimsical castle with blue turrets stands under a clear sky, as cartoonish dollar bills float around, echoing Disney's recent decision to restart Florida political donations—adding an unexpected twist to this playful and fantastical scene.

Now that the Walt Disney Company’s feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is over, there is both fear and hope that Disney is about to restart its political donations to Florida lawmakers. During the nearly two-year spat with Gov Ron DeSantis, they halted all political donations to Florida lawmakers they believed weren’t sympathetic to their cause or who support the ...

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Disney Makes Massive Land Purchase for New Park, Not in Florida

Back when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company were fighting, reports started circulating that Disney was considering moving Walt Disney World to another state. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley even offered Disney World her home state for its next park. Texas judges and North Carolina lawmakers even tried to lure Disney away from Central Florida. Related: With ...

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Disney World Cast Members Reportedly Forced Out of Florida

Flamingo Crossings Cast Members Housing

Disney World cast members find themselves being squeezed on all sides. Last year, they fought for and won a raise to $18 an hour, but while that was happening, prices for rent and food exploded in Central Florida. The average rent in Central Florida is $400 more than the national average, which costs cast members $1,900 a month. A Disney ...

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