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Jun- 2023 -29 June
Investor Lawsuit Against Disney Was Improperly Launched By Anti-Abortion Group
In March 2022, ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek destroyed his relationship with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis when he spoke out against Florida's controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill — also called the “Don't Say Gay Bill”. DeSantis told Disney, in not-so-nice terms, that they need to be quiet because they don't run the state. The House of Mouse paused political donations in th
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29 June
Report: “Non-Woke” Studio Gears Up to Compete with Disney
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 matter what the future
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29 June
Disney Website Crashes, Remains Down as Guests Wait Hours to Purchase Halloween Party Tickets
This is Halloween, This is Halloween, Pumpkins scream in the dead of night! Halloween time at Disneyland Resort is one of the best times to visit The Happiest Place on Earth. There are jack o' lanterns all over the place, bats in the Carthay Circle belfry, and the villains come out to play. One of Disney's most iconic attractions even gets a Nightmare Before Christmas makeover! The Haunted Mansion
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28 June
Is Disney-Owned Magazine Ending After 135 Years?
On September 26, 1888, the National Geographic Society published the very first issue of what would become one of the most iconic magazines on the planet. That first issue contained no pictures and cost 50 cents. The society said that its aim was to “increase and diffuse geographic knowledge.” The magazine was mainly an academic one, with the articles in that first issue focusing on sc
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28 June
Disney’s Popularity is On the Rise, As DeSantis Stumbles in New Hampshire
If you've ever watched The West Wing, you know that the fictional President of the United States, Jed Bartlett, is from New Hampshire. And if you learned nothing from that show, you know New Hampshire is the home to retail politics. You must shake every hand and kiss every baby in the state to win an election there. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis probably wasn't a huge West Wing fan. Before announc
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28 June
Chief Justice John Roberts Just Sent a Message to DeSantis, Bring Disney Feud to Supreme Court and You’ll Lose
It's June, so besides being the official start of summer, it's also the end of the term for the United State Supreme Court. There are several sensitive issues that the Court has yet to decide, including LGBTQ+ rights vs. religious rights, voting rights, affirmative action in college admission, and President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Related: Disney Loses Supreme Court First Amendm
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28 June
DeSantis Wants to Delay Disney Court Date Until After Presidential Election
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is extremely confident when discussing his legal battle with The Walt Disney Company. The prominent politician has yet to buckle under the pressure of squaring off against the popular entertainment giant. In fact, he has actually claimed victory over them many times in interviews regarding the matter. Whether this is true or not is up for debate, but the governor may
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28 June
Disney Gets Legal Win in Case Over Response to ‘Don’t Say Gay’
The wheels of justice move painfully slow. Last week, Disney lost a Supreme Court First Amendment case that began in 2012. Its lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis seems like it's been going on forever, but it's only been a few months. And that case is just barely getting started. There are still years of litigation ahead. But the Walt Disney Company did get some occasional legal good new
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27 June
“We Don’t Always Get it Right”: Disney Addresses Pricing at the Parks
Disney’s pricing has been one of the most commonly debated aspects of the Disney Park experience. During former Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s tenure, fans saw a marked increase in ticket prices at the Disney Parks—both Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida and the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. These price rises continued after Bob Chapek left though current Disney CEO Bob Iger has seem
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27 June
Character Meet and Greets Are Getting a Revolutionary Update at Disney
Clarabelle might have crushed some dance moves at Disneyland's first Pride Nite, but it's a wonder she didn't crush anything else. “Fur characters,” or Disney Park characters with costumes encompassing their entire body and head, don't have the easiest job at Disney. Aside from the obvious heat engulfing Cast Members in the muggy Orlando temperatures and summer temperatures in Anaheim,
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