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A nighttime image of the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad entrance at Magic Kingdom.

Disney Fans Watch as Frontierland Slowly Disappears From the Magic Kingdom

By Rick Lye 22 Comments
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After Months of Operation, Splash Mountain Replacement Just Can’t Function Properly

By Rick Lye 10 Comments
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Disney Holds Secret Meeting With Conservative Legal Group in an Attempt To Move the Company to the Right

By Rick Lye 7 Comments
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Man Beaten to Death at Disney World Area Hotel

By Rick Lye 11 Comments

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Disney World Restricting Access to Popular Fireworks Viewing Spot on New Year’s Eve

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Posted on December 30, 2024 by Rick Lye
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The Future of Disney? Disney World Events Broadcast Into Your Living Room for a Fee

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in Movies & TV, Television, Disney+

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