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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…)

Disney Releases First Trailer for New Movie

Disney Movie Logo with TInker Bell

Is there anything more exciting than the first trailer of a new feature film?  A Big Year for Disney Movies The Walt Disney Company has been churning out movies at a breakneck pace between Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, and Disney Animation. This year alone, Walt Disney Studios is releasing The Little Mermaid (2023), Guardians of the Galaxy 3 (2023), Haunted ...

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Introducing a New Souvenir to Celebrate Disney’s 100 Years

Mickey and Minnie mouse standing in front of cinderella castle

Disney continues to roll out new surprises in celebration of their 100-year anniversary. In addition to the big changes coming to the Parks of both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, including nighttime shows and character costumes, there’s another change showing up on some menus. Introducing… The Cinderella Premium Popcorn Bucket! This Magic Kingdom exclusive displays Cinderella inside her royal carriage ...

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Changes Coming to EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth

Exterior of Spaceship Earth

As part of Disney’s 100th anniversary, Walt Disney World is busting out a series of special events. Among these, many changes include a unique lighting display on Spaceship Earth. The iconic geodesic dome structure is visible from nearly all of Walt Disney World’s EPCOT. Through the years and many celebrations, it has undergone past enhancements (some controversial). These changes included ...

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World Wish Day Helps Dreams Come True for Sick Children

Mickey Mouse with Make a Wish Child

Make-A-Wish was founded based on the idea that children with critical illnesses deserve a chance to have their dreams come true. The organization’s hope is that these life-changing experiences can bring about a renewed sense of optimism and positively impact the lives of sick children and their families. Throughout the years, Disney has partnered with Make-A-Wish on many occasions. It ...

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Live-Action Disney Film Set to Begin Filming This Fall

Moana

Disney live-action remakes have become a staple in modern cinema. Despite their mixed reviews by critics and audiences and often lukewarm performance at the box office, Disney continues to produce feature films based on animated classics. Although the quality and reception of each remake have varied on a scale from Cinderella (2015) to Pinocchio (2022), many Disney animation fans are ...

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Registration Opens for Virtual Disney Event

As some of you may or may not be aware, 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Disney is hosting a series of theme park events, specialty merchandise, and unique surprises throughout the year to celebrate this one-in-a-lifetime milestone. Among these experiences is the 2023 runDisney Virtual Series, featuring Mickey Mouse throughout the years. Each virtual event ...

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A New Change Coming to Cast Member Costumes?

Walt Disney World Cast Members

Great consideration has always been placed on the design and aesthetics of Disneyland and Disney World Cast Members. Nearly every element a Guest may see on the costumes of ride operators, servers, custodians, cashiers, and every other role is carefully thought about before its final iteration. Something Old In the past, Disney has even had strict requirements on facial hair, ...

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Disney World Monorail Targeted by DeSantis

Monorail at Disney World

The battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney World continues. Disney’s Iconic Monorail Walt Disney World’s monorail is the Resort’s iconic transportation system. It carries Guests between the Transportation and Ticket Center, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and premium hotels, including the Contemporary Resort. The Florida government has argued that Disney World has operated for nearly 50 years without much ...

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Man Arrested for Disturbing Behavior on Popular Disney World Ride

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure

A Guest at Walt Disney World was arrested for lewd behavior at a beloved attraction in EPCOT’s World Showcase. The 36-year-old man garnered suspicion among Disney Cast Members when he requested to be seated alone in his vehicle on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. The ride’s rat-shaped cars fit up to six riders–traditionally families enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime Disney World vacation. Once the ...

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Do Muggles Belong in the Magic Kingdom?

Harry and Mickey

Hardcore Harry Potter fans venturing to Orlando are likely to hit up the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios (and Islands of Adventure). However, there will be a number of Muggles and Squibs who may be visiting Walt Disney World with friends or family and don’t have the time, money, or resources to go to additional theme parks. ...

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