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All the Dis things…
Magic Kingdom
Celebrity sightings at Walt Disney World are nothing new, as everyone from heads to state to famous athletes to the world’s biggest musical stars have been making pilgrimages to the company’s theme parks since Walt’s day. Recently one of the biggest rock stars in the world paid a visit to the “Most Magical Place on Earth.”
Nearly two weeks after Disneyland employee Bonnye Lear died due to injuries sustained in an accident at the park, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to aid her family.
Disneyland
Lear, an administrator at the park’s exclusive Club 33, fell from a golf cart in a backstage area on June 5th. She suffered massive trauma, and succumbed to her injuries on June 7th.
Atlantic Hurricane season is upon us.
Magic Kingdom during Hurricane Idalia 2023
Atlantic Hurricane Season began on June 1st and will run through the end of November. While most years typically see major storm development during the later summer and early fall months, that’s not a guarantee. In fact, the first tropical storm of 2024 has been named — and could make a massive impact — this week.
McDonald’s NEW ice cream is getting rave reviews.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s has a LONG history of ice cream treats, including the requisite cones, sundaes and shakes, as well many, many McFlurry variants. In that tradition, the chain recently launched a new vegan ice cream option for those who don’t or can’t eat dairy. However, there’s just one catch: If you live in the U.S., for now you’ll have to cross the Atlantic to try it.
We’ve got a new merchandise collection for you!
Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Sweatshirt
We are delighted to unveil our latest magical collection: Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow! Inspired by the elegant gowns of your favorite Disney princesses, these bows are perfect for adding a fairy tale touch to your everyday look.
Time to go back to a “Galaxy Far, Far Away…”
Kylo Ren!
Since Star Tours received its “Adventure Continues” refurbishment in the early 2010s, the iconic Star Wars-based attraction has seen many scenes added to its repertoire of interchangeable adventures as new Star Wars projects have been released. Now, after several weeks where every ride featured the latest batch of new scenes, we heard the attraction was returning to its unpredictable glory, and knew we had to find out for ourselves.
Just how much should a trip to Walt Disney World trip be “worth”?
Cinderella Castle
It’s no secret that a Disney vacation is an expensive proposition, and seems to become more and more of one every year. Unfortunately, that means that for many people, a Walt Disney World vacation isn’t in the cards… or at least maybe shouldn’t be.
We’ve got the creeps.
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Animatronics have been integral part of Disney theme parks since Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln first debuted at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. From classics like Pirates of the Caribbean and The Haunted Mansion to modern marvels like Rise of the Resistance and the Shaman of Song on Na’vi River Adventure, animatronics are arguably the most iconic technology Imagineering has at their disposal. However, not EVERY Disney animatronic is created equal. In fact, there are some at Walt Disney World that creep us out.
A “new” park requires a new map.
EPCOT
Maps have LONG been an integral part of the Disney theme park experience. Some of the initial concept art for the original “Mickey Mouse Park” that would eventually turn into Disneyland was done in a map format. A decade later, when Walt and Roy Disney were trying to secure investors, Walt had Imagineer and artist Herb Ryman design several pieces of concept art — including a map — to pitch the project. From the moment Disneyland opened two years later, physical maps were both a cherished souvenir and an important part of a guest’s day. That still holds true today as we’re sure you often consult physical and app-based maps when maneuvering around Disney’s theme parks, which is why an updated map is always a big deal.
For the THIRD week in a row, Disney World wait times fell this week… and something unprecedented happened.
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
The average wait time for the busiest ride in each of Disney World’s theme parks ALL decreased this week, with Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train BOTH seeing decreases in the DOUBLE DIGITS! Yeah, we’re shocked, too! These rides are among the most popular in the parks, so seeing their wait times decrease is amazing, especially as we enter the busiest season of the year.
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