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Author Archives: Krysten Swensen

A born and bred New England girl living the Disney life in Southern California. I love to read, to watch The Golden Girls, and love everything to do with Disney and Universal. I also love to share daily doses of Disney on my Disney Instagram @BrazzleDazzleDisney!

‘Harry Potter’ Star Confirms Exit From Iconic Franchise

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley

It’s been nearly thirty years since J.K. Rowling introduced excited readers to a young wizard named Harry Potter and changed the world. In that time, there have been seven books about “The Boy Who Lived,” eight movies, multiple spinoff books, including The Tales of Beedle the Bard, and a spinoff film franchise — Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. ...

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Mother Arrested for Punching Daughter in Fight Over Disney Genie+ Reservations

Slinky Dog Dash Andrea Hill arrested

For many years, guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort were able to use the popular (and free) FastPass system. FastPasses allowed guests to receive a return time for an attraction, and then, when it was their time, they would be able to wait in a shorter line. Unfortunately, in 2021, Disney eliminated its free FastPass system and implemented a controversial ...

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Disney Now Making Guests Agree Not to Sue

A child with Down syndrome joyfully interacts with a person in a Mickey Mouse costume on a colorful street. The child is wearing a red T-shirt and smiling broadly, creating a heartwarming scene in what appears to be a theme park. Disney Disability Pass

On April 9, Disney shocked and angered guests when it announced major changes to its Disability Access Service at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. For years, guests with nearly any kind of cognitive or medical disability could use the parks’ DAS program and wait in a shorter line. On that day in April, Disney said that beginning in ...

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Matthew Perry’s Death Now a Criminal Investigation

Matthew Perry

On October 28, 2023, millions of fans around the world were shocked and devastated to learn that Friends star Matthew Perry had died at the age of 54. A 9-1-1 call was made from Perry’s home when the actor was found unconscious in his hot tub. Sadly, paramedics were unable to revive Mr. Perry, and he was pronounced dead just hours after ...

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Massive Layoffs Hit Pixar as Disney Cuts Spending

An image featuring various Pixar characters including Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Wall-E, Joy, Mike Wazowski, and others, standing on either side of a torn Pixar Animation Studios logo. The background is a light blue gradient.

When Bob Iger returned as Disney CEO in November 2022, a slew of problems were immediately heaped onto his plate. One of the biggest issues was the company’s streaming service, Disney+. Disney+ launched in November 2019 and saw initial success, especially when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and millions were forced to stay indoors. That success quickly faded, and in just ...

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Elton John Canceled by Disney

Elton John

In 1994, Disney released its newest animated film, The Lion King, which told the story of a young lion cub named Simba. Simba was set to become King of the Pride Lands, following in the paw prints of his father, Mufasa. But when Mufasa is killed in a stampede, Simba runs away, thinking it is his fault. However, Simba is forced ...

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Why Is Disney So Terrified of Following Universal?

Cinderella Castle Disney World and Hogwarts Castle Universal

For nearly twenty years, Walt Disney World Resort was the place to vacation in Central Florida. It was the reason most people visited the area in the first place. Then, in 1990, 19 years after the Magic Kingdom opened, Universal Studios Orlando opened just down the road. The new theme park gave guests another option for their Florida vacation. Nine ...

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“Clearly Wasted” Starlet Annoys EPCOT Guests With Forced Sing Along

JoJo Siwa gets drunk at EPCOT

For decades, every Disney theme park remained dry, meaning guests could not purchase alcohol while visiting. That all changed when EPCOT opened at Walt Disney World Resort in 1982. Guests could travel around the World Showcase lagoon and taste different alcoholic beverages from a variety of countries. Now, despite Walt Disney’s wishes, alcohol has become a core part of Disney’s ...

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Former Disney Screenwriter Says Earlier Movies Weren’t “Trying To Be Woke”

Ariel The Little Mermaid 1989

For nearly 80 years, Walt Disney Animation has been creating films that hold a special place in our hearts. They have brought some of the most memorable princesses to life with releases like Cinderella (1950) and Beauty and the Beast (1991). Disney animators have created some beautiful friendships and iconic love stories with films like The Fox and the Hound (1981), Lilo & Stitch (2002), The Lion King (1994), ...

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