“To all who come to this happy place, welcome!” – Walt Disney Ever since Walt Disney said those words on Disneyland’s opening day, it has been a guiding principle. Recently a Disneyland character performer proved that no matter who you are or how differently abled you may be, at Disney, you are welcome! Shang-Chi was roaming around Disneyland Avengers ...
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Hello Fall, Good Bye Summer Crowds!
It’s time to do a happy dance because our favorite time of year in the parks is here! We’re going to let you in on one of Disney Fan’s worst-kept secrets: as soon as school starts, crowds drop off dramatically. So dramatically in fact that this is the only time of year my “Disney Grump” husband will go. This year ...
Read More »Disney Surprises With Massive Donations
Disney has always been passionate about giving back. From their conservation programs to programs to help teachers, community outreach and making the world a better place have always been at the forefront of company culture. Recently they have given a considerable amount of money to help feed the hungry in both Orlando and Anaheim. In addition to donating to charity, ...
Read More »Our Favorite Food and Wine Accessory is BACK!
EPCOT’S International Food and Wine Festival is happening NOW, and you won’t want to miss it! With delectable bites from all over the world, this Festival is a theme park for your taste buds. For those who just love to eat their way around the world, we’ve got excellent news! Back again this year are specialty-themed gift cards to help ...
Read More »Still Need Tickets to MNSSHP? You’ll Want to Buy Soon!
If you haven’t gotten your tickets for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party yet, you’ll want to hurry! This year has seen a record number of sell-out dates. In fact, there are only 11 dates left open, and almost all of them are in October, so forget a spur-of-the-moment trip next month. In recent years, September has been a pretty ...
Read More »A Toddler Goes Viral With Her Creepy Doll and Magical Disney Experience
For some, Spooky Season is a time of year. For others, it’s a frame of mind. Take 3-year-old Briar Rose. Her mother shared a story on social media that has now gone viral, and it just proves that if Halloween lives in your heart, then it’s always Spooky Season. The toddler and her mom, Brittany Beard, went to Spirit Halloween, ...
Read More »Is Woke Marvel Ruining the Franchise?
Marvel has a problem. People just…. don’t care anymore. The most recent films have been flops compared to the older films. They also aren’t buying merch. It begs the question, why? One enthusiast thinks he knows the answer: Woke Marvel has lost its fan base. Matt McGloin of Cosmic Book News knows a thing or two about Marvel, and his ...
Read More »Why We Shouldn’t Wish to Be Rid of Bob Chapek
Hello Disney fans, I’m Jill, and I’ve got a confession to make. I don’t want to get rid of Bob Chapek. There, I said it. It feels good to get that off my chest. Before you grab your pitchforks and let me explain: Step into my time machine, if you will, and let’s go back to 1984. A man named ...
Read More »Surfs up: Bad Guest Behavior Continues With FOUNTAIN SURFING!?!?
Disney Springs certainly sees its fair share of action. From 8-hour lines to buy a cookie, to bringing a grill from home to have a cookout…there’s no shortage of things in the Springs to make you go “huh”? Today we can add surfing to that list. Today a man decided to hang ten at Disney Springs. As seen in the ...
Read More »Has Disney CONFIRMED This Haunted Mansion Theory?
It’s me, your spooky neighborhood Haunted Mansion lover, and I’m back with another fan theory. This one seems to have been confirmed by Disney. In fact, this theory is so ubiquitous I almost forgot it was just a theory…until now. You’ll notice in my last theory that I casually mentioned it as though it were fact. That’s how far this ...
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