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Aug- 2023 -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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31 July
Disney Faces Intense Backlash After “Lazy Release” of New Tinker Bell Products
The new Disney100 x Charlotte Tilbury makeup collection has just been launched with a magical ad campaign that includes not one, but four new animated heroines created by renowned Disney animators Eric Goldberg and Dorothy McKim. However, Disney Fanatics and Disney makeup lovers are apparently already finding the new Disney collection to be shockingly lackluster despite the charmingly-animated ad
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31 July
Disney Animators Reunite to Create Four Brand-New Heroines
As part of the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebrations, Disney Guests can expect plenty of special events or special offers within the Disney Parks and Disney Resorts — but now there is another bonus perk for Disney fans that doesn't require any Disney vacation bookings! Wonder, Meet Magic Celebrity makeup artist and entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury has just announced a new collaboration that
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