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Zach Gass is a writer from East Tennessee with a passion for all things under the Disney name. From Disney history to the careers of Mickey, Donald, and Goofy, Zach tries to keep his finger on the pulse of the mouse. While he would certainly love to see the parks around the globe, his home park will always be the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. When he's not rubbing elbows with Mickey, Zach enjoys reading fantasy novels, retro video games, theatre, puppetry, and the films of Tim Burton.

Disney’s New Lightning Lane Policy Axes Several Popular Rides

Lightning Lane

The new Lightning Lane system at Walt Disney World is much simpler than the infamous Genie+ program, but is it really as effective as it seems? Earlier this summer, Disney introduced a new system designed to drastically cut white times by introducing a new line-skipping program. With the use of the new Lightning Lane and Lightning Lane Multi Pass, guests ...

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False Alarm Puts Disney on Lockdown: How To Stay Safe in the Future

Magic Kingdom Caution

If you’ve been keeping up with the latest news coming out of the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, you already know about the supposed shooting incident that took place this week. Although this was thankfully a false alarm, that doesn’t mean guests shouldn’t know how to stay safe. Chaos erupted from the Magic Kingdom after an incident involving a ...

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Walt Disney Contributions Erased From Disney World

Walt Disney

The company made multiple and massive announcements at this year’s D23 Expo, and it’s safe to say that the Walt Disney World Resort will soon be unrecognizable. However, how much of this is keeping in touch with Walt Disney and his original vision? Nothing stands in the way of progress, and Disney’s eternal maxim of keep moving forward has steadily ...

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Disabled Guest Denied Care at Disney Park, DAS a Joke

Disney Magic

Although The Walt Disney Company has made leaps and bounds in the name of inclusion and representation, some of the practices at the theme parks leave much to be desired. The DAS system at places like Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resort has undergone a massive shift that is proving to do more harm than good. After a major ...

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Walt Disney Designs to Be Erased at Magic Kingdom

A black and white photo of Walt Disney in a suit and tie with a mustache is superimposed on a colorful animated background. The scene, reminiscent of a Walt Disney project, depicts a smiling animated car with people inside racing through a mountainous landscape on a bright day.

Big changes are coming to the Magic Kingdom, and fans are incredibly divided. As the curtain finally parts on Walt Disney World’s Beyond Big Thunder project, thousands of Disney park guests finally realize that all magic comes at a price. This year’s D23 Expo was stuffed to the gills with new announcements and updates. From new Marvel and Star Wars ...

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Winnie the Pooh Officially a ‘Star Wars’ Character

Pooh and his honey jars

From Gungans at Hutts to Ewoks and many, many Bothans, the Star Wars franchise is home to some of the most strange and unusual creatures in the realms of popular culture. Since being acquired by The Walt Disney Company, the universe has only grown in size, story, and species. After decades on our screens, many fans have grown quite accustomed ...

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Disney World Evicts Multiple Guests, Families Feel Betrayed

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 The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, is one of the most enchanting vacation spots in the world, but it can also leave a sizable dent in your wallet if you don’t plan ahead. However, multiple families are reportedly in debt after their last visit. The Walt Disney Company recently came under some massive heat for up-charging and price ...

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Disney World Makes Amends with Guests After New Report

A child wearing a cowboy hat and a yellow shirt laughs joyfully next to a person in a Woody costume from Toy Story. They are at an amusement park with colorful signs in the background, creating a lively and fun atmosphere.

The Walt Disney World Resort is the place where dreams come true, but recent outcries from guests and cast members have made things an absolute nightmare. However, that doesn’t mean the House of Mouse sits idly by. As reports of price gouging, wage disputes, cast member strikes, and outrage from parents continue to plague The Walt Disney Company. After all, ...

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Disney Puts All Rides Behind Second Paywall

FastPass

After recent controversy at Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resort, the parks take another step towards mending fences with their vocal and dedicated fanbase. As Genie+ falls, a new and familiar system rises from the ashes in the form of the new Lightning Lane Multipass. As of today, guests venturing into the Disney parks have the option to use ...

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Country Bear Musical Jamboree Catches Fire After Opening

Big Al at Country Bear Hall

Barely a day after its official public opening, The Country Bear Musical Jamboree had a major malfunction that forced Disney World cast members to lead guests out in an emergency exit procedure. One guest, @marvelousmousetravels, caught the incident on camera and shared it in the footage below. In the video, the fiddle-playing bear (identified as Ernest) is seen frozen mid-performance ...

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