Fan-favorite Walt Disney World Resort water park Blizzard Beach will be closing temporarily for the safety of guests due to extreme winter weather conditions. The Walt Disney World Resort is one of the best places in the world to enjoy a Disney vacation. From incredible rides and attractions like Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom and ...
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Infamous Dictator’s Secret Disneyland Trips Disclosed
Since Disneyland opened in California in 1955, Disney Parks have been the destination of many politicians and leaders, from Harry Truman and Richard Nixon to Princess Diana and even King Mohammed V of Morocco. But one story has come to light that exposed one would-be dictator made his own secret visit to one of the Disney Theme Parks. Credit: Tokyo ...
Read More »Walt Disney World Has Another Bear Problem
It’s a bad time to be a bear in Orlando. Credit: Canva Disney’s War on Bears First, Walt Disney World Resort decided to change Splash Mountain to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Credit: Disney And with that change comes the removal of Brer Bear, including multiple animatronics on the ride, merchandise featuring the character, and perhaps even a costumed version of the ...
Read More »â€˜Vampire Diaries’ Star Gets Birthday Surprise at Disney
The hit supernatural teen television series The Vampire Diaries fostered many careers in Hollywood. Among them was Nina Dobrev, who portrayed Elna Gilbert (and Katherine Pierce). Related:Â Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom Named Worst Smelling Celebs Disneyland Resort Surprise The actress was recently gifted a trip to Disneyland Resort by her boyfriend, Shaun White. The couple shared photos on social media ...
Read More »Expected Disney World Attractions Closures in 2024: Here’s What You Need to Know
The following Disney World attractions will close their doors in 2024 for various amounts of time: here’s what you need to know. Closures are part and parcel of the Disney experience. All Disney guests are used to the rides closing down temporarily for refurbishments and occasionally—unfortunately—even permanently, as with Splash Mountain or The Voyage of the Little Mermaid. Fantasyland, Magic ...
Read More »Do You Go Left or Right First at Magic Kingdom? Here’s Our Pick
Are you planning a magical getaway to Walt Disney World Resort? Chances are visiting Magic Kingdom Park and the iconic Cinderella Castle are on your Disney must-do list. But, when arriving at the Disney Park, do you take a left or right when you reach the hub in front of the Castle? To start your magical journey – here’s our ...
Read More »Disney World Brings Back Popular 1982 Policy
Effective today (January 9), Walt Disney World Resort will allow guests with a Park Hopper ticket to jump between theme parks without any restrictions. Related:Â A New Roller Coaster Being Built Behind Space Mountain Disney Park Hopper Tickets Park Hopper tickets were introduced in 1982 when Walt Disney World Resort added the EPCOT Center. With the addition of the second theme ...
Read More »Some Believe Disney Won’t Catch a Much Needed Break In 2024
Some are questioning whether Disney will have an equally tough time in 2024 as it did in 2023 for a whole host of new reasons. The Walt Disney Company is coming off a difficult 2023. The company saw massive restructuring in the first half of the year, with Disney CEO Bob Iger back at the helm, which meant layoffs to ...
Read More »Florida Takeover of Disney’s Monorail System Is Now Complete
After stripping Walt Disney World of the Reedy Creek Improvement District and replacing it with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and the new Board he appointed realized that Disney had essentially stripped the new Board of any power, leaving both of them a little embarrassed. As a way of getting back at Disney, Governor DeSantis ...
Read More »Central Florida Wonders If Disney World Is Actually Worth $40 Billion
Amid its feud with Florida Gov Ron DeSantis, the Walt Disney Company commissioned Oxford Economics to conduct a study on Walt Disney World’s impact on Central Florida. The results showed that Disney World adds $40 billion to the local economy through guest spending, Disney World’s spending, and direct and indirect jobs. But now, some in Central Florida are starting to ...
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