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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 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’ 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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This “#1 Tip” Could Save Your Disney Trip

Goofy in front of Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle

Going on a trip to the Parks is one of the most exciting experiences that many Disney fans sometimes spend years looking forward to. Actually getting to walk through the gates is such an overwhelming ordeal for some that many already start charting their plan of attack before they even buy their plane tickets. However, even the most seasoned of ...

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