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Jul- 2023 -28 July
“Am I Too Black? Am I Too Queer?” ‘Haunted Mansion’ Director Questions Disney’s Reasons For His Replacement
Disney's new Haunted Mansion movie might be meant to stand on its own two feet, away from the iconic Eddie Murphy film that was first based on the Disney World and Disneyland rides — but the new Haunted Mansion has already faltered due to the ongoing WGA writers' strike and the film stars' absence from the movie premiere. The director of the movie, Dear White People creator Justin Simien, ha
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28 July
Fans Begin Hoarding DVDs and Blu-ray Discs As Disney Stops Selling Them
The Walt Disney Company has made a lot of changes since former Disney CEO Bob Chapek left to be replaced by current Disney CEO Bob Iger (who had previously held the position before Chapek). These changes have ranged from dramatic layoffs to significant inclusivity-focused efforts within the Disney Parks — but now Disney is making a big change abroad that has several Disney movie lovers spook
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28 July
Judge Denies Disney’s Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Brought By DeSantis’ Board
After taking two weeks to deliberate on the issue, Orange County Circuit Court Judge Margaret Schreiber has denied Disney's request to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The Walt Disney Company now has 20 days to respond to the case. Related: Disney World Just Got Less Safe. DeSantis Board Defunding The Police Lawyer Daniel Patrocelli argued for Disney tha
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28 July
Disney/ABC Hiring “Scab” Writers For Long-Running Television Show
On May 2, more than 10,000 Hollywood writers, encompassing hundreds of movies and television shows, went on strike. The Writers Guild of America — which represents the writers — had been unable to come to a contract agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The strike is the first major one in Hollywood since the last writers' strike in 2007. The 2
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28 July
From Pickle Corn Dogs to… Pickle Milkshakes?
One thing that Disney prides itself on is that its theme park food isn't just your regular theme park food. Sure, Guests can get things like hot dogs, funnel cake, and cheeseburgers. But there is so much more to Disney World food. Guests can enjoy amazing crêpes, perfectly flavored barbecue, brioche ice cream sandwiches, cheeseburger spring rolls, homemade caramel treats, and more. It doesn't matt
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28 July
Disney Star Makes “Historic” Donation to SAG Foundation as Strike Rages On
If there is one name that continues to dominate the Hollywood headlines, it's Dwayne Johnson. For almost a decade, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was one of the most popular wrestlers in the World Wrestling Federation. After he stopped wrestling, he parlayed his fame into a very successful acting career. Johnson has starred in a number of hit films and television shows, including The Mummy
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27 July
After Years of Fighting, Disney World Firefighters FINALLY Have New Contracts and Raises
Walt Disney World Resort is The Most Magical Place on Earth, but that doesn't mean that bad things can't happen there. With more than 150,000 people visiting the Parks every single day, accidents are inevitable. For a lot of people, a quick trip to the First Aid center in whatever Park they are in is enough. Sometimes, going back to the hotel and resting until the next day is the perfect solution.
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27 July
Disney World Just Got Less Safe. DeSantis’ Board Defunding The Police
At its meeting earlier this week, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District did something inexplicably nice for Walt Disney World. The Board, hand-picked by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, decided to cut the mill rate, which would cut the property taxes that the Walt Disney Company would have to pay to the Board. But just as soon as they gave, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District too
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26 July
Disney Responds to DeSantis’ Lawsuit Dismissal Motion and Use of “Weaponized Bureaucracy”
On April 26, in an unprecedented move, Disney World officially filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The lawsuit was the culmination of more than a year of back and forth between the popular company and the governor. The relationship between the two had always been decent, but that changed when ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's controversial Parental Rights in E
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26 July
In-Demand Halloween Tour Returning For Another Spooktacular Season!
Every year, beginning September 1, the villains take over the parks, the bats find their place in the Carthay Circle belfry, and Halloween Time begins at Disneyland Resort. With temperatures becoming more bearable after the hot summer months, there is no better time to visit The Happiest Place on Earth. In addition to the hundreds of jack-o'-lanterns and spooky Halloween decorations, there is also
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