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Steven has a complicated relationship with Disney. As a child, he visited Walt Disney World every few years with his family. But he never understood why kids his age (and older) were so scared of Snow White or Alien Encounter. He is a former participant of the Disney College Program (left early…long story), and he also previously worked in Children’s publishing, where he adapted multiple Disney movies and TV shows. He has many controversial opinions about Disney…like having a positive view of Michael Eisner, believing Return of the Jedi is superior to The Empire Strikes Back, and that Toy Story Land and Galaxy’s Edge should have never been built (at least not at Hollywood Studios). Every year for the past two decades, Steven has visited either Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani or went on a Disney Cruise. He’s happy to share any and all knowledge of the Disney destinations (and he likes using parenthesis a lot…as well as ellipses…)

How Much Money Does Bob Iger Make?

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As of last Friday, May 26, 2023, The Walt Disney Company has officially completed its 7,000 layoffs. RELATED: Disney Stock Drops After Bad News The 7,000 Cast Members The Walt Disney Company’s decision to let go of 3.2% of its workforce was announced by CEO Bob Iger earlier this year. The layoffs were set to target the media and entertainment divisions ...

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Remember Disney’s Former Limo Service?

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In 2001, Disney introduced the world to something unique. Something special. Something made for a “Superstar.” RELATED: The Disneyland Rides That Disney World Does Better “What could that be?” you may be wondering. Well, one of the most controversial, short-lived, unpopular, and hated rides that the Walt Disney Company ever created – Superstar Limo. Bring back superstar limo pic.twitter.com/z3jTZKOIrW — William ...

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Guests Crash Walt Disney World Website

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On May 31, Disney World fans had the first opportunity to book their 2024 vacations to the happiest place on Earth. RELATED: Delicious Disney Dining Details Disney Crashes But very quickly, many experienced a booking problem as Disney Guests flooded the website. Guests had a higher-than-normal interest in booking their 2024 Walt Disney World trips. Why? Perhaps it’s the many changes ...

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Delicious Disney Dining Details

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Say that tens times fast! In early May, Disney announced that its Dining Plans would be returning. This news was met with much fanfare as it has been absent from every Disney World theme park since 2020. RELATED: New Table Service Dining Coming to EPCOT The plans won’t officially return until January 2024, but new details regarding the pricing have recently ...

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Another Classic Disney Ride Closes Forever

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Tuesday May 30 is a unique day in Disney Parks history. Closed Forever It marks the officially closing of the original Splash Mountain ride at Disneyland Park in Anaheim. RELATED: Where to See ‘Homeless’ Tiana at Disney World Based on the film Song of the South (1946) and also stemming from an idea of what to do with a bunch of ...

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2024 Park Hopping Info You Need to Know

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Walt Disney World has made many announcements regarding changes to their theme park experiences. They have decided to bring back dining plans, eliminate hotel parking fees, and bring back extra magic hours, plus more. Some of these changes, however, won’t go into effect until 2024. RELATED: Disney World Offers New 4 Park Ticket 2024 Park Hopping Another one of the big ...

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Will ‘The Little Mermaid’ Have Legs or Flounder?

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For months, The Little Mermaid (2023) has been discussed, debated, and analyzed by Disney fans and movie buffs. It has also seen a fair share of controversy and pushback regarding casting choices, quality of the computer animation, and changes to the original film’s songs by Lin Manuel Miranda. Disney’s new live action remake stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, Melissa McCarthy ...

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Disney Pushes Forward Educational Agenda

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The Walt Disney Company has been focused on education for years, particularly in underprivileged communities. While in Florida, Disney continues to battle with Governor Ron DeSantis; sparked by an education-focused bill, Disney VoluntEARS is trying to make a difference in California. RELATED: Disney Fights Back Against DeSantis First Book For over 20 years, Disney has generously contributed millions of books to ...

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Best & Worst Restrooms in EPCOT

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The EPCOT theme Park takes visitors on an incredible journey into science, discovery, and other countries. And while there are multiple restrooms throughout the Disney Parks, they are all different. Some are magnets for large crowds, not cleaned as frequently, or inconvenient when a little one must go ASAP. Meanwhile, others can be a porcelain paradise – or at least ...

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Disney More Polarizing Than Twitter, Pfizer, and Facebook

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The Walt Disney Company has been in the news a lot over the past year. Whether one agrees or disagrees with their decision to dump Bob Chapek, bring back Bob Iger, push back against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, or double down on live-action remakes, much of their press could have been better. Disney used to be a company on the ...

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