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Walt Disney World Experiencing Lowest Wait Times In Years

Florida Theme Parks Announce Reopenings Following Hurricane Ian

Visitors to Walt Disney World are experiencing something that hasn’t been seen since the post-pandemic revenge travel boom: short wait times and thinner crowds. Photos and videos of the parks circulating around social media show much smaller crowds than are typical for this time of year. A reprieve parkgoers haven’t experienced in …

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Disney Cutting 7,000 Jobs Amid Massive Company Restructuring

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Disney is laying off 7,000 employees this year as it scrambles to cut costs amid a looming recession. The layoffs came to light during Wednesday’s earning call when Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that 3.2% of the company’s workforce would be decreasing. The wave of layoffs will save roughly $5.5 …

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Disney to Officially Close “Splash Mountain” in January Following Racial Stereotyping Criticism, Ride Will Be Reimagined as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Disney to Officially Close “Splash Mountain” in January Following Racial Stereotyping Criticism

Disney has officially announced the closing date for its iconic ride, “Splash Mountain.” In June 2020, the company shared that it was closing the ride due to its perpetuation of “racial stereotypes.” Splash Mountain is based on the movie “Song of the South,” which has come under fire for its …

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