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Apr- 2024 -8 April
Another Fire Breaks Out at Disney World – Emergency Response Active!
On Friday, another raging fire terrified Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park guests three days after a blaze shut down the Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom Park. On Tuesday, a rogue firework ignited some brush near the railroad tracks during…
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7 April
Disney Confronts Major Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
The Walt Disney Company has been sailing in some very rocky waters lately. For months, the company and CEO Bob Iger had been fighting against an attempted hostile takeover by billionaire activist investor, Nelson Peltz. Much to Disney’s relief, Peltz…
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7 April
Disney Files Permits for Massive Magic Kingdom Park Land Expansion
That new Walt Disney World theme park land may be closer than we dreamed. Walt Disney World is making significant strides in preparing for a monumental expansion behind the iconic Magic Kingdom Park. This expansion, which is rumored to be…
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7 April
Bob Iger Defends Disney, Clarifies Misunderstandings on ‘Woke’ Values
Things have not been easy for Bob Iger since he returned as CEO of The Walt Disney Company in November 2022. Iger stepped down as CEO in February 2020, but remained with Disney as its Executive Chairman. Unfortunately, Iger’s successor,…
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7 April
52-Year-Old Magic Kingdom Ride Shut Down Following Fire
The Walt Disney World Railroad remained closed when Magic Kingdom Park opened on Wednesday after a rogue firework allegedly sparked a fire. Walt Disney World Resort cast members purportedly rushed to extinguish the fire during the Happily Ever After fireworks…
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6 April
Significant Section of Universal Orlando Closed Without Notice
Universal Orlando is a popular tourist location seeing hundreds of guests come through the parks daily. Universal is home to two iconic theme parks: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Beyond its world-class theme parks, Universal Orlando offers…
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6 April
Disney World Guests Join Effort to Legalize Marijuana in Florida
Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando are supporting the legalization of recreational marijuana in the Sunshine State. The House of Mouse has been a part of the Florida landscape for over 60 years. Even before the Magic…
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6 April
Bob Iger and Ron DeSantis Announce Plans for New Disney World Project
During Wednesday’s Annual Shareholders Meeting, the Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger made some surprisingly supportive statements about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The two-time executive put aside his legal, political battle against the former Republican presidential candidate. After…
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6 April
Florida Man Files Lawsuit Against Magic Kingdom After Trash Can Mishap
A Florida resident is suing Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, saying that he received permanent inju Credit: Chris Dikos. Flickr  Hardly a week goes by that the Walt Disney Company does not face some new lawsuit, whether it is…
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6 April
Governor DeSantis Approves $2.5 Billion Disney World Highway Bill
If you thought that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company would remain mortal (legal) enemies after the recent surprise lawsuit settlement, we are pleased to report that the two seem to be getting along well enough for…
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