We tackle the myths, legends, and tall tales that have sprung up about Disney parks. UNCLE WALT’S H.Q., SVALBARD — Disney Parks and Resorts and Spas are, without question, the most popular parks, resorts and spas ever created by a rodent. With so many people attending every year, it’s only natural that some rumors and…
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Everything old is new again. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — Before the Walt Disney World Resort and Spa even opens its Skyliner gondola system, concept artwork has been leaked showing a future part of the system — and it’s a shocker. First, the new route will pass over Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Spa….
Was it real? A costume party? An old satirical cartoon during wartime? BURBANK, CA — Supreme Court nominees aren’t the only ones having to deal with allegations of a troubled past. The Walt Disney Company is now scrambling to respond to an uproar caused by photographs of Donald Duck dressed as a Nazi soldier. Ducking…
Guests will be “more than encouraged” to stay a little longer. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — “Here in Florida, we have something special that we never enjoyed at Disneyland: the blessing of size,” Walt Disney said. With today’s news, he might have added, “… and the blessing of absolutely controlling our guests and their spending.”…
Magic Kingdom unveils Trump campaign ad on Main Street USA. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — Since the earliest days of Disneyland, Disney theme parks have sought corporate sponsors for many locations and attractions, but politics were off-limits. But, as with the prohibitions against alcohol and Cast Member piercings, the restriction against political ads is going…