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Aug- 2023 -1 August
FIRST LOOK: New Pixar Pool Area Opens at Classic Disney Hotel
Last year, Disney announced that it would be transforming one of its classic hotels into one featuring characters and stories from Pixar. Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel has been one of the three hotels at Disneyland since 1984. It emphasized the California surfing vibe and was the most affordable compared to the Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. However, the popular hotel
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1 August
DeSantis Taken to Task for “Retaliation” Against “Woke” Disney
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues his presidential campaign, he's being questioned about the state's actions and for “punishing” Disney. There are few back and forth as widely documented as. the fight between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Many have criticized Governor DeSantis, and many have Disney, as well; fans and the Disney community find themselves ev
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1 August
DeSantis Board Goes Full ‘Anti-Woke,’ Abolishes DEI And Race-Based Programs
It's been quite the week for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. At its meeting last Tuesday, the Board appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said it would be cutting the mil rate within the District to help lower property taxes, a move that would presumably save Disney World money. But at that very same meeting, the Board also announced that it was cutting $8 million that Disney
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1 August
Family, Friends, and Fans Pay Tribute to Paul Reubens
On July 31, the world was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of actor Paul Reubens, most well-known for creating the character Pee-wee Herman. He was also beloved by Disney fans for portraying Captain R3X on the Star Tours attraction. He is currently the voice of DJ R3X at Oga's Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in both Disneyland Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Reubens passed awa
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1 August
Disney Actor Is Set on Fire as SAG Strike Continues
It's been more than two weeks since Hollywood's largest acting union — SAG-AFTRA — announced that they were going on strike. The strike began on July 14, and actors joined thousands of Hollywood writers on the picket lines. The WGA had been on strike since May, and it was the first time in more than 60 years that the two largest unions had been on strike at the same time. The writers a
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1 August
Another Disney Star Attacks Bob Iger for Being “Completely Out of Touch”
To Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger, the disruptive ongoing WGA strike is apparently “unrealistic” — but if the Disney CEO was hoping that his remark would go unnoticed or fade from headlines quickly, then such hopes also seem to be unrealistic! According to the Hollywood Reporter, She-Hulk actress and Broadway star Tatiana Maslany said (while picketing in support of the writers'
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1 August
Disney Gets A Powerful New Ally In Fight With DeSantis
After suffering a loss in the first round of its court battle against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the Walt Disney Company is looking for all the help it can get. And Disney may have just found a powerful ally who has a vested interest in seeing the First Amendment protected at all costs. Related: Judge Denies Disney's Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Brought by DeSantis' Board According to the Bradent
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Jul- 2023 -31 July
Top Reedy Creek Official Leaves DeSantis’ New Tourism Board
On February 27, 2023, Disney World's long-running Reedy Creek Improvement District was officially disbanded. In its place came the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The move came almost a year after the heated battle between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis began. The trouble started when ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's Parental Rights in Edu
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31 July
New Events Announced for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!
With temperatures being in the 90s and there being no real signs of a break in the heatwave, it's hard to think about celebrating something like Halloween. But in just a couple of weeks, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will kick off at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom Park. For nearly 30 years, Guests have been visiting Disney World during the spookiest time of the year to trick-or-t
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31 July
New ‘Haunted Mansion’ Ranks Among Disney’s Worst Ride-Based Films
It's only been a few days since Disney's newest live-action film, Haunted Mansion, hit theaters, but the film is struggling to find its footing. Disney filled the movie with incredible talent, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Danny DeVito, Owen Wilson, LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, and Rosario Dawson. Unfortunately, that talent is not helping bring people to the theaters. Haunted Mansion's openin
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