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Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations are officially over, and we’re just a little bit nostalgic.
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After all, it was 18 months of special entertainment, EARidescent merchandise, and more blue food coloring in snacks than Disney World had probably ever seen. What a time to be alive! But now that the celebrations are over and Disney has moved on to the 100th Anniversary, one of our readers spotted something interesting.
The 4th of July is coming up REAL soon!
4th of July in Magic Kingdom | Picture taken in 2022
While we’re waiting to get confirmation on Disney World’s 4th of July fireworks plans and learn about all the 4th of July snacks we’ll get to eat, we’re also looking for other ways to celebrate Independence Day. Even if you can’t get to the parks, though, you can celebrate at home — and we’ve found the PERFECT tees just for the occasion.
If you’re planning on traveling to Disney World this summer, there are some things you NEED to know.
Cinderella Castle
Of course, you can expect LOTS of heat so you’ll want to pack for that. You’ll also want to be prepared for how hurricane season might impact your plans. Plus, there are new restaurants and experiences to look for. But before you get to any of that, you have to GET to Disney World and there are some key things about travel in the US in general that could affect your decisions.
Disney has issued an important warning about how the ongoing battles in Florida could really impact the Company.
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We’ve got a long post on the history here, but the basic story here is that following Disney’s statement against the Parental Rights in Education Bill (what critics called “Don’t Say Gay”), Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida legislators took steps to dramatically change the Reedy Creek Improvement District Disney had controlled and operated under for 50+ years. Disney has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that this was all a plan of retaliation by the Governor and others, the Governor has signed a law to void some of Disney’s agreements with the prior board, the new board of the District has filed a lawsuit against Disney, and (basically) the battle is still ongoing. But now we’ve got an interesting development to share.
There is a LOT involved in budgeting for a trip to Disney World.
Disney World Entrance
Not only do you have to consider the cost of your hotel and park tickets, but you’ll also need to budget for things like souvenirs and food. One thing you’ll also need to think about is how you plan on GETTING to Disney World, and if you’re like most of us, you’ll probably prefer to fly. Well, NOW is the time to book your flight because Spirit Airlines is having a HUGE sale.
Do you love Frozen? Are you excited about seeing more Frozen in Disney Parks?
Frozen Ever After in Disney World
Well, THREE Disney Parks are actually getting new Frozen-themed lands, including Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. That park, though, has almost completed one of the rides in its “World of Frozen” and Imagineers and Cast Members got to be among the first people to check out the ride.
Looking for some new merch to show off your love for Disney in a different way?
Corkcicle Kiosk
We know that Disney merch comes in all shapes and sizes. From popcorn buckets to shirts, we’ve seen it all, and we’ve just spotted some more new Disney’s 100th Anniversary items you have to know about!
You know that feeling when you’re listening to a song you don’t really love and it feels like it’ll never end? Or when you’re on a road trip, you’re OVER being stuck in the car for hours, and it just feels like you’ll NEVER get to your destination. By now, that’s the feeling some might have when it comes to the battle between Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney.
Reedy Creek Improvement District
The battle has been dragging on since Disney made its statement against the Parental Rights in Education Bill and eventually escalated to major changes in Disney World’s district. Lately, the updates have included a federal lawsuit filed by Disney, a state court lawsuit filed by the new Board of Supervisors for the District, bills signed into law by DeSantis that impact Disney agreements and the inspection of Disney’s monorail, and more. But are Americans done with the feud? They might be.
There is no denying that Disney is a household name around the world.
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Over the last 100 years, the Disney Company has built a brand that has had its highs and lows. Disney has created memorable theme parks, produced beloved movies and so much more. So in 2022, how did it compare to other global brands?
Ever wondered how all those Disney executives got to where they are today? We may not be able to ask Walt Disney himself how he managed to create one of the most popular theme parks in the world, but we CAN hear from one of the people running the company today!
Magic Kingdom
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