In April, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that would officially dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District. The Reedy Creek Improvement Act was first signed into law in 1967 and created the special district of Reedy Creek, which could essentially function as its own government. The Reedy Creek Improvement District was created by Walt Disney himself as ...
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May the 4th Be With You As You Enjoy These Limited-Time Disney World Treats!
It is nearly May 4th, and you know what that means. Star Wars Day! This year, as in years past, Walt Disney World is once again releasing some limited-time delicious treats from a galaxy far, far away. Most of these treats will be available for sale on both May 4 — National Star Wars Day — and May 5 — known ...
Read More »Disney World Pulls MagicBand+ From Shelves After Accidental Release
On May 1, Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort were shocked and elated when they saw Disney’s new MagicBand+ on sale. Disney had announced the new bands would be coming to the Parks in 2022. There was no official announcement of the release from Disney, so these Guests thought it was just a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately, they soon learned that ...
Read More »TRON Could Be Preparing to Open Soon Based On New Permits Filed
It seems like it has been forever, but we may finally be getting close to a TRON: Lightcycle/Run opening date! The roller coaster — which already exists at Shanghai Disney — was announced for Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom Park all the way back in 2017 at the D23 Expo. Originally, the plan was to have the ride built ...
Read More »Here’s What’s New on Disney+ This Month
April showers have brought May flowers — and a ton of great new content to Disney+! While you’re no longer going to be snowed in without anything to do, sometimes cuddling up on the couch and binging on some great TV is just what you need. Fans of Disney will have a ton of great television shows and movies to ...
Read More »‘Parent Trap’ Star Joanna Barnes Dead at 87
When it comes to Disney villains, there are certain ones that immediately come to mind — Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, the Evil Queen in Snow White, Captain Hook, Ursula. However, not all villains have horns, hooks, tentacles, or want to cut your heart out. Some just want to marry your dad and ship you off to boarding school. Such was the case ...
Read More »Lin Manuel Miranda Confirms ‘Encanto’ Attraction Is In the Works!
Back in November 2021, the world was taken by storm when Disney released its newest film, Encanto. Encanto told the story of Mirabel Madrigal, the only non-magical born member of her family. While not having a special power like the other Madrigals made Mirabel feel like she was less-than, in the end, she realized that what made her different was what made ...
Read More »Exec. Who Leaked Cosmic Rewind Opening Is OUT As Head of Corporate Affairs
Another one bites the dust. After just four months with The Walt Disney Company, Geoff Morrell is out as Disney’s Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. According to a memo sent to employees, the role will now be filled by relative Disney newcomer, Kristina Schake. Schake made headlines earlier this month when she was named Disney’s Head ...
Read More »Part of Iconic Attraction to Be Demolished During Retheme
Back in September, Guests visiting Disneyland Park were surprised to see the classic walkthrough attraction Tarzan’s Treehouse covered in construction materials. Disney had not announced that the attraction would be closing, and they did not say what was going on or how long the attraction would be closed for. The attraction has remained closed for months without Disney sharing what ...
Read More »Gov. DeSantis Says That, Despite Law, Florida Won’t Pay Disney’s Debt
On Friday, April 22, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will officially dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District on June 1, 2023. The signing was just another punch thrown in the fight between the state of Florida and the House of Mouse. It all began when Disney spoke out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill. Governor DeSantis ...
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