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Florida Banned Welfare at Theme Parks, But Taxpayer-Funded Disney Trips Are Still Perfectly Legal

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Florida residents navigating state assistance programs are facing a massive shift in what public funds can legally be used to buy. Governor Ron DeSantis recently enacted sweeping restrictions on Florida’s Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) program, officially banning the use of state welfare benefits for theme park admission, entertainment subscriptions, tattoos, and vaping products. Credit: Inside the Magic However, the political ...

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Disney World’s 2027 Expansion: Target Months Revealed for Animal Kingdom and Monstropolis

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Walt Disney World is preparing to make 2027 one of its biggest expansion years in recent memory. Two major lands are officially scheduled to open next year, bringing significant new additions to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Construction is already underway, and Disney used its 2026 D23 event to offer another look at what’s coming. But one major ...

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Fans Praise Replacement for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Disney’s “Biggest Mistake”

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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is widely regarded as one of the most impressive attractions Disney has ever built – and judging by its consistently long lines, it’s still popular over half a decade after it first opened. However, some fans are also incredibly enthusiastic about the idea of its replacement. Right now, Rise of the Resistance takes guests ...

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Disney World Guests Overlooking 3 Freebies at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Minnie and Mickey Mouse are dressed in bright green Halloween costumes with a castle illuminated in orange behind them. Minnie wears a witch outfit, and Mickey sports a top hat and bow tie. They stand on a bridge decorated with lights at night, posing for a photo.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party comes with a hefty ticket price, but Disney World guests can get a few things without spending anything extra once they’re inside. Magic Kingdom’s popular Halloween event is back, bringing costumes, candy, rare characters, special entertainment, and plenty of reasons to stay until midnight. With so much happening in five hours, it’s easy to focus entirely ...

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Disney Reportedly Drops Veteran Voice Actor Jim Cummings From Major Role

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One of Disney’s longest-serving voice actors appears to have lost one of the roles most closely associated with his career. Jim Cummings has worked with Disney since the 1980s, voicing characters across animation, television, film, video games, and theme park projects. His credits include Winnie the Pooh, Pete, Bonkers, Hondo Ohnaka, and Ray from The Princess and the Frog. He ...

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Disney World Ride at Center of Lawsuit After Guest Suffers “Dental Injuries”

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A Walt Disney World attraction is now at the center of a new negligence lawsuit. The resort sees a steady stream of guest injury reports each year, ranging from falls to medical emergencies. Some lead to lawsuits, although the existence of an injury does not itself establish that Disney was responsible. Recent cases have involved attraction queues, Main Street, U.S.A., ...

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Disney Quietly Restores Original Pirates of the Caribbean Redhead

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A familiar face has resurfaced inside one of Disney’s most famous attractions. Pirates of the Caribbean has changed considerably since its original 1967 debut. While much of its classic Disney Imagineering remains intact, several scenes have been rewritten or removed as the company has reconsidered how some of the attraction’s jokes and characters are presented. One of its biggest changes ...

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Secret Height Tests and AR: Inside the Making of Disney World’s New Lands

Enchanted Forest Adventure features a cursed well bubbling with vibrant green magic, while an imposing fairytale castle looms nearby and animatronic dragons soar overhead for an immersive experience.

Walt Disney Imagineering has released a new episode of its We Call It Imagineering documentary series, giving fans a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the massive expansions coming to Walt Disney World. The latest episode focuses on “parkitecture”—the art of creating believable, immersive environments that feel completely natural to their surroundings. From secretive sightline tests in Magic Kingdom to weathering materials ...

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Disney World Says Goodbye to Haunted Mansion: Emergency Permit Filed After Renovation Failure

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Disney World could be looking to make some major, historically altering changes to its classic Haunted Mansion attraction after a new permit has revealed even more work to be done at this 1971 location. Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Could Shut Down for Even Longer: Here’s Why Disney has filed another Haunted Mansion construction permit just as the Liberty Square ...

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