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The next would have been Disney’s Rhode Island Adventure. BURBANK, CA — Newly-released documents from the Disney Archive show that the company once considered building a “Disney’s <State> Adventure” park in every state. When the California Adventure park opened in 2001, the Mouse anticipated that it would be a huge success, and a model to…
Disney Parks’ new stroller policy has guests desperate to recoup their investment. EbAY H.Q., WHEREVER THAT IS [Note: have the intern look this up.] [Ed.: For the thousandth time, Marty, we do not have an intern. And it’s your week to empty the trash.] — As of next month, large strollers are no longer allowed in…
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After May 1st, no Cast Member can wish you “Have an ice day!” ANAHEIM, CA and LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL — In a surprising statement, Disney has announced that ice cubes and dry ice will no longer be allowed in their theme parks. The news was buried in a much larger press release about limits…
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The Salvador Dali-inspired theme park will be a radical change. PIGEON FORGE, TN — Dolly Parton’s country-themed park has been sold to investors from Dubai, and will soon get an extensive makeover. Gone will be the down-home, Tennessee mountain charm. Instead, the park will be renamed “Dali-wood” and rethemed to surrealist Salvador Dali’s paintings. Why…
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Now Brits won’t have to travel to Orlando or Paris to see Mickey! STAFFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND — For years, long-suffering Disney fans in the United Kingdom have watched other countries get Disney parks. First France, then Japan, then China – both Hong Kong and Shanghai – and even North Korea and New Zealand. But now their…