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Rich Parents Are Using Handicapped Tour Guides to Avoid Lines at Disney World

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:46:58 +0000

The lines at Disney Land can be pretty brutal, especially during school holidays.

But it turns out if you have enough cash you can assure your child will jump right on Splash Mountain, no matter what time of the year.

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Unemployed Couple Visits Disneyland Every Day for a Year

Donald Deane — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:00:30 +0000

While the rest of the unemployed masses dutifully send out resumes, a California couple decided on a different strategy instead and went to Disneyland every day for a year. And what did they get for this achievement? A free night in the Dream Suite, a luxury apartment located in the park's New Orleans Square. Um, congratulations?

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'The Lone Ranger' Crew Member Dies While Working on Set

Nick Romano — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:29:24 +0000

'The Lone Ranger,' directed by Gore Verbinski, is currently in the midst of filming as photos of leads Johnny Depp (Tonto) and Armie Hammer (The Lone Ranger) in full costume and makeup leaking out left and right. However, recently the crew has experienced a tragedy on the Los Angeles set when one of the crew members died due to drowning on Friday.

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Disney World to Start Serving Booze

Amanda Ferris — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:50:22 +0000

Despite the tradition of Walt Disney's refusal to allow his beloved theme park to serve spirits, as Disney World's Fantasyland expands this fall, the Magic Kingdom's menu will also see an expansion: wine and beer will be available for adult patrons to drink.

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Disney Asks Santa Look-alike to Be Less 'Santa-ish'

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:29:01 +0000

Disney theme parks have strict rules against adult guests wearing “costumes or clothing that can be viewed as representative of an actual Disney character.” Just ask April Spielman, who was told by Disney officials to cover up when she entered Disney World in Orlando dressed as Tinker Bell.

However, as far as we know, the Mouse House has no claim on Old Saint Nick.

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