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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…)

Former Disney Imagineer Proposes New Disney World Lands

Moana concept art from D23 at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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

wilderness lodge pool disney

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 ...

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DeSantis Signs Bill to Improve Ride Safety

DeSantis Sampson

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 ...

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Florida Targets Disney’s Monorail

Monorail and Flowers

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 ...

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Refurb Underway at Disney’s EPCOT

Exterior of Spaceship Earth

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 ...

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Disney/DeSantis Feud May Benefit Disney Guests

DeSantis

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 ...

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Almost 7 Hour Wait for Disney Ride

Delayed Guardians

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 ...

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Animal Sidekicks in ‘The Little Mermaid’

Little Mermaid Posters

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 ...

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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 ...

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Disney’s Bob Iger Threatens Florida

Iger and Desantis

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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