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How To ESCAPE the Infamous Disney World “Ride Dumps”

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Ever heard of Disney World “ride dumps”? It’s when you go on a ride and then are forced to exit through a gift shop — there’s no way out except through the merch…or IS THERE?

Tatooine Traders

The concept of getting off a Disney ride only have to exit through the gift shop has become so ubiquitous that it’s often been parodied, including several times on the we-still-can’t-believe-Disney-owns-this-show classic sitcom The Simpsons. However in truth, this hasn’t always been the case. And in our mind, this isn’t always a good thing.

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There Are Only 2 Ways to Truly Understand the NASTY Smell Coming From Under Magic Kingdom

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The Magic Kingdom may be the “Most Magical Place on Earth” but there’s something in air that’s not all that magical …

Magic Kingdom

That’s right, there’s a certain smell of trash coming up from underneath the Magic Kingdom that’s — to put it bluntly — disgusting in places. However, there are only two ways to understand what that smell truly is and where it’s coming from, and neither of them are available to most guests. 

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A NEW Disney Series is Premiering THIS MONTH

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A very popular TV series is doing a whole season ABOUT DISNEY and we CAN’T WAIT!

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The popular That Built series has been running on The History Channel since The Men Who Built America debuted in 2012. The long running, interconnected series combines documentary-style interviews with dramatized reenactments to tell famous stories about cultural and business developments in American history. Some of the iterations over the years have included The Food That Built America, The Toys That Built America, The Titans That Built America, and  The Cars That Built America. Now, the series is getting ready to tackle Disney. 

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INSIDE LOOK: We TOURED Walt Disney’s Private Office!

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We were recently able to get a special glimpse inside Walt Disney’s very own office!

Walt Disney’s preserved private desk.

Even though Walt Disney passed away back in December of 1966, his private office has been lovingly restored and maintained by the dutiful staff of the Walt DisneyArchives. Each detail has been meticulously maintained to achieve historical accuracy, ands give a glimpse into how Walt and his original Imagineers worked during the early golden age of Disney park development.

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A Retired Form of Disney Park Transportation Made a Reappearance for New Year’s Day!

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When it comes to beloved Disney personalities and park icons, there are THOUSANDS. So many minds contributed to each of the amazing details that can be found in the Disney Parks.

Omnibus in Magic Kingdom

Many of you might be familiar with Bob Gurr and his Omnibus. Gurr had a hand in creating some of the most ICONIC ride vehicles in the Disney Parks, including the Doom Buggies in the Haunted Mansion. The Omnibus was a beloved addition to the list of his creations. Originally created in 1956, it’s a double-decker bus that folks can now hop on to get around Main Street, U.S.A., and once upon a time, there was one that went around World Showcase in EPCOT. Well, the World Showcase Omnibus made a reappearance in a very special way.

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January 1st Might Be a SCARY Day for Disney Fans

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Can you imagine a world where Mickey Mouse isn’t a Disney character? We may or may not see this happen.

Hey, Mickey!

In all seriousness, Mickey has been the face of the Walt Disney Company for well over 90 years, since 1928, but come January 1st, 2024, Disney will be facing something that they’ve never faced before — Mickey Mouse will be entering the public domain. Before we go off into the deep end, let’s be clear, not all versions of Mickey will be going to the public domain. So, let’s break it all down.

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Today’s an Important Day for Fans of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean Ride!

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Yo ho, yo ho, it’s a BIG day for Pirates and Pirates fans everywhere! 

Pirates of the Caribbean

Yep, Pirates of the Caribbean in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom is one of the attractions that is considered to be an OG — with this attraction popping up just two years after the official opening of the park in 1971, and six years after the attraction arrived to Disneyland. Well, on December 15th, Disney World’s Pirates of the Caribbean attraction reached a HUGE milestone. 

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Is Disney “Retiring” Mickey Mouse?

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Disney and Mickey Mouse. There’s not a more iconic duo than that… well PB&J might be a close second.

Mickey!

In all seriousness, Mickey has been the face of the Walt Disney Company for well over 90 years, but recently, there have been rumors swirling about Disney “retiring” Mickey in 2024. So let’s dive into these rumors, debunk the misinformation, and shed light on the real story. Let’s go!

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How Disney World Turned a Super Popular Rope Drop Attraction into a Total Ghost Town

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Are you heading to Magic Kingdom soon?

Magic Kingdom

There’s so much to see, so many places to eat, and so many rides to enjoy! But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes Disney takes super popular attractions and turns them into ghost towns. Let’s talk about it!

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Everything You Need to Know About Disneyland’s Expansion

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Whether you’re planning a trip to Disneyland or just interested in the future plans for this iconic Disney park, we want to catch you up on Disneyland’s plans to expand.

Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland

Unlike Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Disneyland — the first theme park created by Walt Disney — is bursting at the seams. Nestled in Anaheim, California, this park also has many zoning restrictions that have negatively impacted Disneyland’s expansion.

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