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DeSantis and His Billionaire Backer Really Don’t Want You Smoking Weed on Your Next Disney World Vacation

By Rick Lye 10 Comments

D23 is About to Become a Superspreader Event

By Rick Lye 5 Comments
Tiana in front of Tiana's Bayou Adventure

In an Embarrassing Move, Disney’s Only Choice is to Shut Down Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to Fix Its Issues

By Rick Lye 5 Comments
Ron DeSantis smiling in the foreground, with Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland, a statue of Walt Disney holding Mickey Mouse's hand, and visitors enjoying the park visible in the background. The scene is bright and colorful, capturing a cheerful moment.

The Disney/DeSantis Feud is Back With Its Next Stage

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Disney is Facing a Make or Break Week With Its Future on the Line

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While Trying To Appease Some People, Disney Has Angered Everyone With Its Selective Political Correctness

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Posted on August 4, 2024 by Rick Lye 9 Comments
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Scammers Siphon Billions From Desperate Disney World Guests

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The entrance to Carowinds theme park, owned and operated by Six Flags.

A Month Into the Six Flags/Cedar Fair Merger and Guests Are Already Seeing Ride/Restaurant Closures at Some Parks

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After Summer of Violent ‘Takeovers’ and Security Overhauls, Florida Theme Park Rises Like a Phoenix

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Posted on August 3, 2024 by Rick Lye
A collage with Governor Ron DeSantis's portrait, an "emergency response unit" van, and the iconic Cinderella Castle at Disney World, symbolically linking politics and emergency management to a theme park

Ahead of Major Storm and State of Emergency, Florida Hospitals Experiencing Widespread Shortages

in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Universal Orlando

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Rick Lye 5 Comments
A triptych showing three people side by side. The left image features a man with shoulder-length hair wearing denim overalls. The middle image is of an older man with blonde hair in a suit and tie, smiling. The right image shows a woman with shoulder-length hair holding a microphone on stage.

Donald Trump Trashes Miley Cyrus, Supports Her ‘Abusive’ Father, Billy Ray

in Entertainment, Television, Music

Posted on August 1, 2024December 15, 2024 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
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Universal Dropping Updated Epic Universe Opening Date Moments After D23 is the Ultimate Troll

in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Universal Orlando

Posted on August 1, 2024August 2, 2024 by Rick Lye 5 Comments
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Parents Furious Over R-Rated ‘Deadpool’ Experience at Disney Parks

in The Walt Disney Company, Movies, Marvel, Disneyland Paris

Posted on July 29, 2024July 30, 2024 by Rick Lye 11 Comments
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Disney World Ceases Operations For the Second Straight Weekend

in Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company, Theme Parks

Posted on July 29, 2024October 12, 2024 by Rick Lye 8 Comments
Sunset hues cast a dramatic backdrop over the iconic cinderella castle and the statue of walt disney and mickey mouse at a bustling disney theme park.

Centers for Disease Control Issues Dire Warning for Anyone Heading to Disney World

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Posted on July 28, 2024 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
A large sign with colorful flags and bold white text reading "Six Flags World Headquarters" stands amid manicured landscaping with red flowers and green bushes, signifying the new policies on guest access. A building and a parked vehicle are visible in the background.

Six Flags’ Cryptic Tweet Sends Fans Scrambling for Answers

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Posted on July 28, 2024 by Rick Lye
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Disney Following Universal to Las Vegas Isn’t as Crazy as It Sounds

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It’s the Money! There’s a Valid Reason Disney World Crowds Are So Low

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Posted on July 26, 2024July 29, 2024 by Rick Lye 25 Comments
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Central Florida Cities Actively Working To Keep Disney World Cast Members Homeless

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Weeks After Opening, Guests Tear apart Florida Theme Park’s Newest Coaster

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JD Vance Tries To Rip Dolly Parton, but Fans Rally to Her Defense

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‘Dirty Rain’ Shuts Down Disney World

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Posted on July 22, 2024October 12, 2024 by Rick Lye
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Coaster That Killed Two People Nearly Misses Another Tragic Accident

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Just Weeks After Merger, Six Flags and Cedar Fair Are Already Starting to Fray

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If D’Amaro/Iger Don’t Bring It, D23 Could Be Disney’s Last Stand

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Disney World’s Policy Shift Is Literally Pushing Guests to Universal Studios

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Disney World Pushes Cast Members in Extreme Heat to the Point of Passing Out

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High Alert! Disney World Vacations in Jeopardy as Disease Spreads Across Florida

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Fans Furious as Theme Park Ceases Operations Without Notifying Them

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After Threats of Another Violent ‘Takeover,’ Florida Theme Park Delays the Opening of Its Newest Coaster

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New Republican Policy Wants To Cancel ‘Sesame Street’

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Posted on July 11, 2024December 15, 2024 by Rick Lye 5 Comments
A large sign with colorful flags and bold white text reading "Six Flags World Headquarters" stands amid manicured landscaping with red flowers and green bushes, signifying the new policies on guest access. A building and a parked vehicle are visible in the background.

Post Merger, Six Flags Adds Restrict New Policies, Altering Guest Experience

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Posted on July 11, 2024 by Rick Lye 5 Comments
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Actor Heading to Prison for Role in January 6th Insurrection

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Posted on July 8, 2024July 9, 2024 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom.

The Last Stand of the Splash Mountain Fans

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Posted on July 7, 2024 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
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Florida Theme Park Faces Massive Security Overhaul After Violent ‘Takeover’

in Theme Parks, Busch Gardens

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Rick Lye 5 Comments

With the Supreme Court and DeSantis Against Them, Disney World Cast Members Get Help From the Federal Government

in Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company, Disney Parks

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Rick Lye 51 Comments
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‘Spy Kids’ Star Starts a Parade Brawl on the Fourth of July

in Entertainment, Movies & TV

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Rick Lye
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‘An Act of Hypocrisy’ Hollywood Is Betrayed by Former Disney CEO’s Lies About Biden’s Mental Health

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment

Posted on July 6, 2024December 15, 2024 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
A composite image featuring three women. On the left, Jennifer Aniston wears a light-colored coat. In the center, Dolly Parton points passionately while performing. On the right, Miley Cyrus sings into a microphone in a sparkly outfit.

The Relationship Between Dolly Parton and Goddaughter Miley Cyrus Is Fraying Thanks to This Celebrity Coming Between Them

in Entertainment, Movies & TV, Music

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Rick Lye 5 Comments
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Marvel’s Mark Ruffalo Compares U.S. to 1930s Germany, Gina Carano Has Some Thoughts

in The Walt Disney Company, Movies, Marvel, Star Wars

Posted on July 5, 2024December 15, 2024 by Rick Lye 9 Comments
The entrance sign for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, a popular Florida theme park surrounded by greenery. The logo features the words "Busch Gardens" in white cursive lettering and "Tampa Bay" in yellow underneath, all set against vibrant green and multi-colored looping structures.

Police and Security Have Florida Theme Park Locked down After Threat of Another Violent ‘Takeover’

in Theme Parks, Busch Gardens

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
A colorful sign for SeaWorld Orlando is set against a backdrop of lush greenery, featuring a stylized depiction of a sea creature. In the distance, an American flag is visible atop a tall structure, highlighting the park despite recent SeaWorld roller coaster issues.

‘This Is So Slimy’ SeaWorld Accused of Gouging Guests and Stealing From Employees To Prop up Failing Business

in Theme Parks, SeaWorld

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Rick Lye
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Emergency Update: Another Violent ‘Takeover’ Coming to Florida Theme Park

in Theme Parks, Busch Gardens

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Rick Lye 20 Comments
A broad daytime view of the United States Supreme Court building, where neoclassical architecture features tall columns and intricate details on the pediment. Steps lead up to the entrance, flanked by sculptures under a partly cloudy sky. Recently, this court backed DeSantis' social media law.

Supreme Court Sides With DeSantis Again, This Time on Law That Shields Disney

in Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company

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