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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.

Senate Passes Bill Prohibiting Influencers from Disney Parks

Disney Ban Influencer

If you’ve been on TikTok within the past two or so weeks, you’ll undoubtedly know that the House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would essentially get the platform banned. The bipartisan bill, dubbed the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” would bar American citizens from accessing the app, causing a ripple throughout the realm of social ...

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Disney World Slowly Removing Fan Favorite Fixture

Mickey Mouse Festival of Fantasy Parade

The Walt Disney World Resort is home to some of the most magical experiences on earth, but in order to keep moving forward, some experiences soon find themselves left behind. Big changes are underway for the Disney Parks in 2024, and the Magic Kingdom is no exception. Along with getting Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Frontierland, Main Street, U.S.A. is getting ...

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Disney Is Deceiving You! Parks Trick Guests Onto Attractions

Disney attraction

If there’s one thing Walt Disney World has over its competition, it’s how they handle their crowds. While the signs might read over 60-minute wait times, the company knows how to manage the flow of their rides. That all being said, it might not be all magic and Mickey bars, as the Parks are openly roping Guests into “people-eater” attractions. ...

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Disney Parks Take Charge Against Antisemitism

Minnie and Mickey Mouse playing

As the holiday season officially begins, many places go the extra mile to deck the halls. However, while most are trimming the trees with bits and bobs, the Jewish community has been left out… Unless they’re at Disney. Although it has arguably been less represented than Christmastime, Hanukkah is still one of the most prominent winter holidays that can be ...

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Animal Kingdom Expansion Threatens Guests and Animals

Disney Animal Kingdom

Disney has promised many changes coming to the parks, but the Animal Kingdom expansion and retheme have guests divided. As exciting as it is to enter a world of adventure, Josh D’Amaro’s plans might be doing more harm than good. From the day it was founded, Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort has been described as “the ...

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Disney Hosts Adult-Only Milestone

Disney Guests with Mickey Mouse

From the day Walt Disney first put his plans for Disneyland into motion, the brand has always been made with both children and adults in mind. However, the push for more adult-oriented spaces on Disney property has been growing for years, and the Walt Disney Company finally listened. Although the term “Disney Adult” might have some negative connotations in some ...

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New Content Announced Before Disney+ Shutdown

Bob Iger and Disney Plus

The winter holidays are a big season for streaming services, especially with more people staying home in front of a screen while that turkey roasts. But is Disney just baiting us with new material before it dissolves? CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, recently revealed plans that Disney+ as fans know it would be shut down in December, ...

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Problematic Characters End Disney World Experience

Mickey Mouse

Meeting Disney’s colorful cast of characters is practically a mandatory experience at Disneyland, the Walt Disney World Resort, or any of the other Disney Parks, but recent events could take some of them off the roster. Few sensations are more delightful than getting a hug from a Meet and Greet version of your favorite animated friends at the Disney Parks. ...

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Is Rope-Dropping An Effective Disney Hack?

Disney rope-dropping

Die-hard Disney Park fans are familiar with the practice of “Rope-Dropping” to cut down on their wait times. Although it might be popular and a part of the Disney fan culture, is it really as effective as some veteran Park-goers claim? The Mouselets might have the answer, or at least part of it. For those unfamiliar with the term “Rope-Dropping” ...

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Have You Tried This Soarin’ Hack?

Soarin' Hack

Soarin’ is one of the most immersive attractions in all of the Disney Parks. While there’s definitely a soft spot for the Californian variation, Soarin’ Around the World provides a wider variety of sights, sounds, and smells from various countries and environments. Known for taking EPCOT guests on an incredible sensory journey, the attraction has become one of the most ...

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