Disney CEO Bob Iger has been focused on making Disney’s streaming profitable, and Disney+ has increased by 6 million subscribers since his return.

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But, part of that process means saying goodbye to a series here and there. In fact, we’ve already seen quite a few cancelations so far this year — and another show is joining the list.

Another Disney+ series has been canceled — this time after only one season. Renegade Nell will not be coming back to Disney+, Deadline has reported. 

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The series follows an 18th-century outlaw in England and was written by Sally Wainwright. Apparently, the show did not meet the threshold for renewal based on Disney’s metrics.

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So far in 2024, Disney has canceled multiple shows before the first half of the year is even done. Below are all the shows Disney has canceled this year so far.

• The Spiderwick Chronicles (this show was canceled before it even aired, but was saved by the Roku Channel!)
• The Good Doctor (ABC announced that this show’s 7th season would be its last)
• The Other Black Girl (just recently canceled on May 10th, this show only got one season on Hulu)
• Death and Other Details (also from Hulu, this show only received one season before it was canceled in March
• This Fool (another Hulu show that got two season before its cancelation in February)
• Secrets of Sulphur Springs (a Disney Channel original show, it received 3 seasons before being canceled in January)
• American Born Chinese (based on a graphic novel, this series was canceled in early January after only one season)

Renegade Nell is the latest show to join this list.

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In the meantime, we’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more canceled shows we think you’ll want to know about! Don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest updates.

FULL LIST of TV Shows Disney CANCELED in 2024

Did you watch this show on Disney+? Tell us in the comments.

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Are you a Disney World Annual Passholder?

Disney World Annual Pass

Annual Passholders get lots of perks throughout the year such as discounted event tickets, discounts on food, exclusive events and souvenirs, and free magnets. Let’s be honest, we Annual Passholders LIVE for the free magnets Disney gives out. They’re fun to collect and they’re always so cute! They’re handed out in the parks while supplies last, and the lines can be SUPER long. So we have some great news for all you Annual Passholder magnet lovers out there — Disney has just teased a NEW magnet coming soon!

About a week ago, Disney announced on the Annual Passholder Instagram page that new passholder exclusives were on the way. New PhotoPass props, new snacks, and a NEW magnet were all shown on the post. The announcement also featured Animal Kingdom and several references to The Lion King.

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Now, Disney has released a little teaser video on Instagram about the new magnet that will be released soon. The video begins with what appears to be Timon’s arm reaching in to uncover a savory dish.

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As soon as he lifts the lid, you see tons of grubs that seem to also be from The Lion King. These grubs look like the same ones that Timon introduces to Simba when Simba first meets Timon and Pumba.

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Then as the grubs scurry away, we can see the message “New passholder magnet coming soon!”

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Many people in the comments think that the next magnet might feature Pumba, which would be a fun addition to the magnet collection. However, it seems that there could be the possibility of Timon or Simba as well based on the references.

Timon, Pumba, and Simba at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

There certainly seems to be a consensus, though, that the next magnet could feature one of our favorite characters from The Lion King! We’ll be watching to for confirmation from Disney who will be featured on the new exclusive item. In the meantime, if you’re an Annual Passholder, be sure to take advantage of your discounts and other exclusives!

For more Disney news, keep following DFB!

Exclusive NEW Souvenir Perk Announced for Annual Passholders in Disneyland

Which character do you think will be on the new passholder magnet? Let us know in the comments!

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Sometimes Disney makes some decisions that leave many of us scratching our heads.

Magic Kingdom

Remember that octopus drink that Disney World offered for the 50th Anniversary? Yeah, that was…weird. Then there have been some controversies with menu items when Disney removed popular foods and replaced with them something subpar (Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom, we’re looking at you). Sometimes, though, Disney fans are loud enough that we think Disney MUST be paying attention because things do occasionally change after public outcry.

First, we have to say that we’re not 100% sure our opinions have ever really changed Disney’s mind about anything. But we have seen some fans making pretty strong requests and saw changes shortly after that. So we’ll just leave it at that…

Hush Puppies

Okay, so we were literally SHOCKED when we noticed that Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom had taken hush puppies off the menu. Like they were just GONE. It was surprising because the hush puppies were a popular item. Like WHAT WAS DISNEY THINKING?

Hushpuppies

However, it didn’t take long before the hush puppies RETURNED to the menu, and we’ll just say it happened right after a lot of Disney fans complained about their disappearance. Do not mess with the hush puppies.

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Spiked Kakamora Float

We decided to work with a Cast Member to create a special float: the Spiked Kakamora Float. This was basically a DFB hack at the Barefoot Pool Bar at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Our experiment created a drink made with Parrot Bay coconut rum, pineapple juice, piña colada mix, and blue curaçao.

The Original Spiked Kakamora!

Let’s just say this drink was so tasty that SOMEONE at Disney decided to permanently add it to the menu at the bar! Disney added Dole Whip to it and renamed it The Voyager.

The DFB Spiked Kakamora Float is OFFICIALLY on the Menu in Disney World!

‘Ohana Noodles

‘Ohana Noodles…we love them, you love them, EVERYONE loves them. However, back in 2019, Disney removed them from the ‘Ohana menu and replaced them with…fried rice. We’re just going to quote Clueless here: AS IF! There is no comparison. When ‘Ohana reopened after Disney World’s closure in 2020, the noodles were still nowhere to be seen.

We love the ‘Ohana noods

After going through a roller coaster of emotions, we were thrilled to see the ‘Ohana noodles returned to the menu at ‘Ohana in 2021. FINALLY. We know popular these noodles were, and we think maybe Disney had a lot of requests for their return. There was a brief scare with a noodle shortage in late 2021, but for now, our precious noodles remain.

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Advance Planning for Genie+ Replacement

Before Genie+, FastPass+ (which was free) allowed Disney World guests to book several FastPass selections BEFORE their trip. When the paid Genie+ was introduced, along with Individual Lightning Lane, that was not an option, and it was one of the biggest complaints we think we’ve seen about the FastPass+ replacement. 

Pirates of the Caribbean Lightning Lane

Recently, Genie+ was replaced by Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and the Individual Lightning Lane option was replaced by Lightning Lane Single Pass. Now, you can purchase both in advance and make three ride selections (based on ride tiers, similar to the old FastPass+ system) AHEAD of your trip: seven days in advance for Disney World hotel guests and three days for everyone else.

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Harmonius Barges

Disney introduced a new EPCOT show for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, Harmonious. The show featured these gigantic barges and a Stargate-looking contraption that stayed out on World Showcase Lagoon during the day. Many Disney fans thought the barges were unsightly and ruined the view.

Harmonious barges

Harmonious eventually closed and the new EPCOT show, Luminous The Symphony of Us, has structures that do not sit in the middle of World Showcase Lagoon all day. We’re not saying the barges were gone because of all the complaints, but they ARE gone.

The BEST and WORST Spots to Watch Luminous in EPCOT

Happily Ever After

Disney also changed up the nighttime show in Magic Kingdom for the 50th Anniversary. The much beloved Happily Ever After fireworks went away and were replaced with Disney Enchantment. Needless to say, a lot of folks complained, having deemed Happily Ever After the superior show. They were not enchanted at ALL.

Disney Enchantment

It wasn’t clear that Happily Ever After would return after the 50th Anniversary, but it did, and Disney made it even better by adding projections on Main Street, U.S.A. (something the Disneyland nighttime fireworks shows have had for some time). There was a lot of demand for the return of this show, so we think that helped Disney make the decision to bring it back.

HUGE Crowds Showed Up for the Return of Happily Ever After Fireworks in Disney World

Figment Meet and Greet

Disney World fans are OBSESSED with Figment, who is basically THE symbol for all things EPCOT. When the first Figment Popcorn Bucket released, people stood in line for HOURS to get their hands on one, and the whole ordeal sparked (see what we did there?) a Figmentnomenon. They demanded MORE Figment. And they got him: EPCOT added an actual Figment meet and greet.

Figment!

The first day Figment started meeting with guests in EPCOT brought crowds and long lines, but these days, the wait is generally pretty short.

The Biggest Tip You Need If You Want To Meet Figment in EPCOT

Free Parking at Hotels

Disney World offered free overnight self-parking to guests staying at Disney World hotels up until 2018 when it decided to start charging for that parking instead. So something that had once been free no longer was (sound familiar?). Needless to say, many Disney World fans complained because it was yet another perk being taken away from those who chose to stay at Disney-owned hotels.

Hotel Parking Lot

In 2023, free overnight self-parking returned to Disney World hotels. At the time, Disney shared, “This is a Disney difference many of you have asked us to bring back, and we’re happy to reintroduce it to make your vacation a little easier and more affordable.”

Everything You Need To Know About Parking In Disney World

Liberty Tree Tavern Mac and Cheese

When we recently had a meal at Liberty Tree Tavern in  Magic Kingdom, we were shocked about a change of its Mac and Cheese recipe. The mac and cheese we had was NOT the same and tasted like something right out of the box (now, don’t get us wrong, the box mac and cheese can slap, but that’s not what we want in Disney World). Disney has been quietly switching out its mac and cheese throughout the resort.

Mac & Cheese

However, we recently returned to Liberty Tree Tavern and spoke with a Cast Member, who informed us the old mac and cheese recipe was back because there had been so many complaints about the new mac and cheese. However, this is the only location that has since switched back to the old recipe of those that have changed.

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So does it pay to complain? Yes, it seems it does, although we would recommend that you be respectful when you do choose to complain. Cast Members aren’t the ones making these decisions, after all. Still, it seems to help make your voice heard, even when it comes to Disney.

Stay tuned to DFB for more.

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Which of these Disney decision reversals were you happiest about? Let us know in the comments!

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Do you visit the pool at your Disney World Resort? Or do you prefer to relax in other ways?

Fuentes del Morro pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Depending on what time of day you visit, the Disney World hotel pools can get very crowded! With people trying to cool off from the parks midday or taking a rest day at the resort, using the pool is a very coveted amenity for many. However, now it seems Disney is having to crack down on some pool rules.

At Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, wristbands are now required to use the Fuentes del Morro pool. That’s the main large pool at the resort, located next to the lobby.

Fuentes del Morro

A Cast Member will be located near the pool entrance to check guests as they come in, and you’ll need to prove that you’re staying at Caribbean Beach Resort for your family to receive wristbands to enter the pool area. As far as Cast Members knew, this change is here to stay at Caribbean Beach.

The pool area

The pool was closed for weather when we stopped by, but the way that this wristband system has worked in the past at the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts is that you’ll need to scan a MagicBand or room ticket in order to prove your reservation. If you’re trying to swim at Caribbean Beach, it’s probably a good idea to bring one of those items along with you. The purpose of the wristband system is to keep people from “pool hopping” who aren’t staying at the hotel.

CONFIRMED: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be requiring wristbands for their main feature pool, Fuentes del Morro, INDEFINITELY.

Cast members say they’re not certain if this will roll out to more WDW hotels, but it is here to stay at this resort from what they know. pic.twitter.com/B9z8ucX9Wx

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) July 29, 2024

When we shared a video of the changes with our Twitter/X followers, we received mixed responses in the comments. Some are thrilled about this change, while others are upset about Disney “limiting” access to pools. (Keep in mind that the “no pool hopping” rule has been around for a while, this is just Disney World cracking down on it a bit more.)

Caribbean Beach

Others in our comments noted that they hope Disney starts doing this for all Deluxe Resort and/or Moderate Resort pools. Caribbean Beach was likely chosen because of its ease of access via the Disney Skyliner.

Skyliner at Caribbean Beach

Some people argued that Disney should open all pools to all on-site guests, however, this method would likely cause chaos and heavy crowds. We’d end up seeing empty pools at Value Resorts and overcrowded pools at Deluxe Resorts. Those who paid to stay at the nicer hotels would not be able to easily access the amenities they paid for.

Stormalong Bay

We’ll be interested to see if this change continues at other pools around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB. We’ve got you covered with the latest!

Click Here to See the List of BEST Disney World Pools!

Which Disney World pool do you think is best? Tell us in the comments!

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If you’re honest, you’ll agree that most of us feel some type of way about the construction projects at Disney World!

Cinderella Castle stage refurb

We love Disney and all, but just about everywhere you look some type of construction is happening, and for some of them, they seem to take forever to complete. It’s that situation that got us thinking about Disney’s construction timelines and we wanted to pick your brains to find out how you felt about them! Well, we asked and you delivered!

We reached out to our followers on Facebook to ask: “Does Disney take too long to construct its new rides, restaurants, hotels, etc.?” We had quite a few people leave their opinions in the comments!

What do you think?

Now, let’s dive into some of your top responses!

The “Yes and It’s a Problem” Camp

First up, we’ve got a solid group of you who think that Disney’s construction timelines are getting out of hand.

Communicore Construction — mid-December 2023

To this point, DFB reader Laura, talking about the new CommuniCore, shared, “Yes, it took way too long for what it offers.” And she’s not alone. Shawn chimed in by comparing Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and TRON Lightcycle Run and shared, “I would say so. Tiana’s came up pretty quick, but just look at how long TRON took. Remember how long it took for the original Test Track to be finished.”

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure construction — mid-April 2024

Then we’ve got Charlotte, who brought the comparison to Universal Orlando by adding, “Universal has built a whole theme park in less time than it took to revamp EPCOT. Even with Covid, and according to the local news, they are ahead of schedule.” Last up, we’ve got Luke who mentioned, “Yes! In the same time Disney builds a clone of a ride they have in another park (that itself still has issues and breaks down), other theme parks including Universal have a whole new unique land/hub open with flawless rides.”

The “No, They’re Doing It Right” Crew

Next up, there’s a sizeable group of you who think Disney is doing just fine with their timelines.

Construction

First up, DFB reader Laura shared, “For the resort hotels and rides, I can see how safety, comfort, and luxury would take a long time to construct properly.” Karen echoed that sentiment by giving props to Disney’s commitment to quality by saying, “I don’t think so. The Disney quality shows in everything they do! Kudos to those talented Imagineers!” Then Doug added, “No, they take as long as it takes to get everything completed safely.”

Island Tower under construction.

We have Steven wrapping this one up reminding us about the payoff of these long waits with, “I don’t think so. The new attractions are so awesome and over the top. It takes time for perfection. If they pulled it off any quicker, it would be at the expense of theming on the ride and in the queue. Look at the Ratatouille attraction compared to Cosmic Rewind. Ratatouille has no theming until right before boarding.”

The “It Depends” Squad

Lastly, we have the group of you in the middle ground when it comes to the timelines.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind construction — mid-March 2022

For example, we had DFB reader Jessi share, “To me, it depends on the project. With Tiana’s, it’s the same exact ride system so I feel like it could’ve been switched over rather quickly. But with something like Cosmic Rewind, it required a complete overhaul with new tracks, new tech, and everything in between. If it’s totally original, they can take all the time they need because at least you’ll know it’s worth it.”

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Those were just some of your thoughts regarding Disney’s construction timelines at Disney World, and we want to hear more from you! Until then, keep it right here for all the latest Disney news! Also, follow us on Facebook to join in on the next discussion.

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Do you think Disney takes too long with their construction projects at Disney World? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! 

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