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Chloë is a theme park addict and self-proclaimed novelty hunter. She's obsessed with all things Star Wars, loves roller coasters (but hates Pixar Pal-A-Round), and lives for Disney's next Muppets project.

Mass Millennial Exodus Hits Disney Parks: Why Are Adults Ditching Mickey Mouse?

Disney Millennials

After years of complaints about “childless millennials” taking over Disney parks, the naysayers seem to be finally getting their wish: adults are leaving Disney. If you’re a diehard Disney fan, no doubt you’ve drowned in the anti-Disney Adult propaganda in recent years. We’re not going to bother getting into the “who’s right and who’s not” debate right now (although, let’s ...

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Disney in Hot Water for Digitally Adding Deceased Actor to ‘Star Wars’ Without Approval

Disney Star Wars

The return of one actor from the classic Star Wars trilogy sparked controversy in 2016—and it’s sparking even more controversy today. Back in 2016, Disney committed what we still consider to be one of the boldest acts of its Star Wars ownership to date. For the first time in Star Wars history, it released a standalone film—not a trilogy installment—that linked with ...

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Florida Theme Park Faces Eviction Threat, Stands Firm on Providing “Highest Standards of Care”

Florida Theme Park

After months of controversy, one Florida theme park is fighting an eviction notice served up by the local government (and subsequently ignored by the park) earlier this year. The history of Miami Seaquarium is long – and troubled. Since its opening in 1955, the marine theme park has faced ongoing criticism regarding the conditions of its captive animals, which currently ...

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Music Icon Beyoncé Confirms She’s Retiring From Pop Music

Beyonce Pop Star

Beyoncé just made a major revelation about her career in a profile with GQ. Pop icons don’t get much more iconic than Beyoncé. While she rose to fame as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child, she quickly became a cultural icon as a solo singer known for hits such as “Crazy in Love,” “Halo,” and “Formation.” At this point, Beyoncé ...

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SeaWorld Under Fire: Mass Animal Deaths Fuel Push To Shut down Operations

SeaWorld Operations

SeaWorld San Diego is embroiled in another animal controversy. “Controversy” and “SeaWorld” often go hand in hand. With locations in San Diego, Orlando, and San Antonio, the marine park has faced intense scrutiny for years over its practice of keeping marine mammals in captivity, particularly dolphins and killer whales, drawing widespread criticism from animal rights advocates. SeaWorld’s reputation suffered its ...

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Jimmy Fallon Show Cut: NBCUniversal Backtracks After Host’s Toxic Behavior Scandal

A person in a suit stands on a stage beneath a bright sign that reads "The Tonight Show." The background is composed of blue vertical stripes, and the person is smiling, standing in front of the sign and looking slightly to the right.

NBC is making major cuts to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. A long-standing staple of American television, The Tonight Show first aired in 1954 with Steve Allen as its host. It’s since cycled through several hosts, including Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, and (very briefly) Conan O’Brien, before Jimmy Fallon took over as host in 2014. Today, the show is ...

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Marvel Makes a Bold Move: Chris Hemsworth Replaced as Thor

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth officially doesn’t play Thor in the newest Marvel film. After a rough few years for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, its latest film has delivered one of its strongest financial results to date. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) – which saw Ryan Reynolds make his MCU debut as Wade Wilson, plus Hugh Jackman return as Wolverine – has racked up an ...

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Recent Incidents and Accidents at Walt Disney World Resort

A grand castle with blue and gold accents is set against a bright blue sky. Disney fireworks burst in the background, and several colorful characters stand in front, including fairytale figures and performers, creating a festive atmosphere.

Walt Disney World Resort, the sprawling playground often dubbed the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” has seen a few unexpected incidents this week. While such occurrences are rare, they remind us that even the most magical place on earth isn’t immune to accidents and surprises. Accidents and Roadway Issues at Disney World Disney World Resort covers an impressive 27,520 acres, ...

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Back to the Wild: SeaWorld’s Latest Releases Add Fuel to the Controversy

Seaworld Location

SeaWorld has just released three more animals back into the wild. Its theme parks may be packed with an ever-increasing number of roller coasters, but marine life remains the key focus at SeaWorld – and not always in a good way. The 2013 documentary Blackfish shed light on the devastating impact captivity has on killer whales, spotlighting a sentiment animal ...

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Disney Shuts Down Streaming Services: Apps To Go Dark After September 23

Disney Streaming

Several Disney streaming apps are set to close in a matter of weeks. The road to streaming success hasn’t been smooth for The Walt Disney Company. When it first launched Disney+ in November 2019, the platform attracted a massive subscriber base thanks to its vast library of Disney classics, Marvel Cinematic Universe films, Star Wars content, and new original series ...

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