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Priyanka is a writer, artist, avid reader, and travel enthusiast based in Chicago. In her free time, she is probably walking by the lake, catching up on the latest releases on TV, or spending inordinate amounts of time rewatching Moana, Encanto, and her Disney Channel life-long favorites Zack and Cody wreak havoc on the Tipton.

What Would You Fix at the Disney Parks with an Unlimited Budget?

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Recently, most of the news about Disney that has made headlines has surrounded the Walt Disney World Resort, and involved the Disney vs. DeSantis feud involving the Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and any new developments in the lawsuits between the new Reedy Creek Improvement District board and Disney. However, that is by no means the only ...

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Fans Are Disappointed Disney World Hasn’t Brought this Character to Parks

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The Walt Disney World Resort is one of the most immersive theme park experiences there is for Disney fans. From incredible lands like Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom to attractions like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Space Mountain, there’s a lot to love about Disney World. One of the best things about the ...

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Audiences Loved ‘The Little Mermaid,’ But Numbers Show its Fallen Short in One Way

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The Little Mermaid has been wowing audiences since before its official theatrical release. The movie, Disney’s live-action remake of its popular animated feature from 1989, opened during Memorial Day weekend in May this year and was one of Disney’s most highly-anticipated releases of 2023. It was surrounded by controversy for the casting of Black singer and actress Halle Bailey as Princess ...

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No One is Safe: Top Analyst Fired During Disney Layoffs

The Disney layoffs have been absolutely brutal. When Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the layoffs in February of 2023, the community was shocked at the magnitude that Mr. Iger made clear was necessary as part of the cost-cutting efforts of the Walt Disney Company. The Mouse House committed to its shareholders that it would work to cut $5.5 billion in ...

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Attention Disney World Guests: Florida Division of Emergency Management Has Issued a Warning

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It hasn’t been an easy week for the United States when it comes to weather lately. The northern-central and north-eastern states have been affected by the Canadian wildfires, which brought a horde of smoke and air quality warnings to cities like Chicago, and bright orange skies to states like New York earlier this month. The southern states haven’t been having ...

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DeSantis Feud Notwithstanding, Disney Among Most Patriotic Brands According to Americans

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The Walt Disney Company’s feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has made headlines for months, and will likely go down as one of the most notable moments in Disney’s (and corporate America’s) history. The battle began with former Disney CEO Bob Chapek speaking out against Governor DeSantis’s “Don’t Say Gay” controversy and escalated into a bitter court battle with both ...

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Report: “Non-Woke” Studio Gears Up to Compete with Disney

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For decades the Walt Disney Company has been an untouchable entity. After Walt Disney founded the eventual entertainment giant in 1923, it slowly became one of the most culturally relevant and popular names in contemporary times. The company is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, a milestone in itself, and with that is practically cementing its place in history, no ...

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Fans Have Spoken! This Disney World Ride is NOT Worth the Hype…But Another One Is

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Disney fans are passionate and devoted, and most relevant to this article, opinionated. Disney Fanatics are well-versed with the Parks and have tried-and-tested tricks to navigate them well, complete with recommendations for other fans to benefit from. From recommending the Disney Park that is NOT worth going to, to the best Resort hotel pools to enjoy, and the best secret ...

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More LGBTQ Woes for Disney, Fans Disapprove of Transgender Representation

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Representation has been one of the most controversial subjects in the media in recent years. With more communities wanting to see themselves on screen and Hollywood slowly starting to follow through, more voices have been sharing their opinion about whether that representation is appropriate or not. Many trolls online have been negatively affecting movie and TV show reviews, and the ...

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Opinions Aside, the Disney Parks are Even More Packed Than Before the COVID-19 Pandemic

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For a while now, fans have been less than happy with the Walt Disney Company and the Disney experience they’ve been delivering to Guests at the Parks. The height of this dissatisfaction was during former Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s tenure, and since current Disney CEO Bob Iger has returned to the helm, Disney has been taking steps to ensure that ...

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