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Un-patriots need not apply. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — It’s upon us once again — that glorious day where we celebrate our nation’s independence from the oppressive monarchy of Great Britain. The day where people prove their patriotism by getting drunk and then playing with explosives. But let’s say that you’re not at home, but…
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Say Ya to da UP, eh! ESCANABA, MI — Following the recent discovery of a “Hidden Mickey” in a bowl of breakfast cereal, Disney has announced that they will be building a theme park just outside of Escanaba, Michigan. Escanaba? Seriously? Escanaba? Seriously. They said Escanaba. We caught up with Disney spokesperson Jun Disney (no…
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Guests expecting the new land to open today will be disappointed, but there’s a good reason for the shutdown. DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS, FL — In a shocking turn, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Spas has announced that the new Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will not open after all. Guests who have…
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Most leave the park without even noticing the other areas or attractions. ORLANDO, FL — A shocking new poll shows that a whopping 62 percent of all visitors to Universal Orlando are only aware of the Harry Potter-related parts of the resort. Although the Universal Studios Orlando resort first opened its doors in 1990, and…