Walt Disney World has announced several confirmed projects coming to its many theme parks over the next few years. However, there have also been rumors and dreams of Disney fans circulating. RELATED: Does Moana Really Belong in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? A Case for DinoLand U.S.A. DinoLand Going Away It has already been confirmed that Zootopia and Moana-themed experiences will have an increased presence ...
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Disney World’s Best Resort Pools
Walt Disney World has over 50 pools among its many resorts. However, most people may think of Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach as the best places to cool off on property. But it’s important to remember that some Resort hotels have amazing pools with slides, sprinklers, and splash pads. RELATED: Popular Disney Resort Water Slide to Close in January Every Resort ...
Read More »DeSantis Signs Bill to Improve Ride Safety
Ride safety at Florida theme parks is a constant concern for Park owners, Guests, and the Florida government. However, even with the best intentions and efforts, accidents occasionally happen. RELATED: Disney Resort Guest Fears for Her Safety as a Stranger Opens the Door to Her Room A Terrible Accident Last year, 14-year-old Tyre Sampson was vacationing in Florida. While riding the ...
Read More »Florida Targets Disney’s Monorail
The ongoing battle between the State of Florida/Governor Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company/Bob Iger has reached a new chapter. This one goes after the Walt Disney World monorail system. Monorail Inspections Governor Ron DeSantis had previously mentioned monorail inspections coming to Disney World, but it wasn’t official until yesterday, May 11, 2023. The new bill (HB 1305), passed ...
Read More »Refurb Underway at Disney’s EPCOT
The Walt Disney World Resort always has a ride, restaurant, Resort hotel, or something else being refurbished. It can be disappointing when it ends up being something that affects your vacation such as a refurb of Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom or the Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios. However, it’s Disney’s dedication to upkeep that makes it a ...
Read More »Disney/DeSantis Feud May Benefit Disney Guests
It’s no secret that over the past year, there has been a lot of bad blood between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. RELATED: Disney’s Bob Iger Threatens Florida The Background The feud began when Florida passed the Parental Rights in Education Bill, and then Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against it (after remaining silent). The back ...
Read More »Almost 7 Hour Wait for Disney Ride
Long wait times are familiar at any theme Park–especially a Disney Park. But even if one expects a two or three-hour wait for Space Mountain, they certainly don’t expect to see a 400-minute wait for any ride. Mission: Waitout! With Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023) recently released in theaters, there appears to be an increase in the popularity ...
Read More »Animal Sidekicks in ‘The Little Mermaid’
Much has been said about Halle Bailey as Ariel, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, and Javier Bardem as King Triton in the upcoming The Little Mermaid (2023) film. But regardless of how the film does at the box office, it’s worth discussing the many animal sidekicks who often get side-lined. RELATED: Disney The Little Mermaid Inspired Attractions to Enjoy Before May 26 ...
Read More »Disney+ Merging with Hulu
On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, The Walt Disney Company held its Q2 earnings call. During the call, it was announced that Disney+ and Hulu streaming services would merge their content libraries into one app. RELATED: Disney’s Bob Iger Threatens Florida Streaming Together The Walt Disney Company currently owns a 67% stake in Hulu, which makes the merging possible. Current Disney+ subscribers ...
Read More »Disney’s Bob Iger Threatens Florida
The battle between the Walt Disney Company (and its CEO, Bob Iger) versus Governor Ron DeSantis continued during the Q2 earnings call. RELATED: New Bill Makes Way for DeSantis 2024 Previous Comments “It seems like he’s decided to retaliate against us,” Iger had previously said during the Walt Disney Company’s annual shareholders meeting on April 3. He also referred to DeSantis attempting ...
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