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Jun- 2023 -9 June
Rare Characters Coming to New Disney After-Hours Event!
Visiting a Disney theme park is always a fun time. But sometimes Guests want something a little extra to make their trip especially memorable. One great way to do that is to purchase tickets to After-Hours events. At Disney World, certain theme parks have after-hours events in the summer. There is also Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Over at Disneylan
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9 June
Is Disney Going to Sell Lucasfilm? Here’s the Truth
Over the years, some wild theories have spread across the internet—some more plausible than others—and when it comes to the Walt Disney Company, everyone has something they want to say about the Mouse House and its decisions, actions, and future. In the past, the rumor mills have been hard at work with theories that Disney would remove Cinderella Castle from Magic Kingdom Park, that Disney's Anima
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8 June
Disney Slammed For Laying Off Woman Who Saved Pixar
In 1995, Pixar Animation Studios released a film that changed the movie industry. Toy Story was the first completely computer-animated feature-length film. The movie tells the story of a group of toys who come to life when their owner, Andy, leaves the room. The head toy is Woody the Cowboy, as he is Andy's favorite toy. Woody's world is turned upside down when Andy receives a new toy — Buzz
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8 June
Right-Wing Troll Wants to Take Down Disney for Its ‘Wokeness’
Disney is often accused of being “woke.” Anytime Disney promotes diversity or LGBTQ+ inclusion, the accusation pops back up. Social media has allowed anonymous people to take shots at Disney without putting their names on it. But some people don't mind putting their names on it. That now pertains to Dr. Jordan Peterson and a documentary called Unwoke, Inc. The documentary calls into qu
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8 June
For Apple’s Vision Pro to be a Success, They Must Buy Disney
Disney CEO Bob Iger and Apple founder Steve Jobs had a long-standing relationship. Iger and Jobs negotiated Disney's purchase of Pixar, which allowed the animation studio to maintain its autonomy. Iger also knew before anyone else that Jobs' cancer had returned. It was a secret that he kept until the day Jobs died. And Iger, who took the stage this week along with current Apple CEO Tim Cook to int
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7 June
Disney/ABC Win COVID Lawsuit Brought By Fired Soap Star
When the COVID-19 virus began spreading across the world, almost everything had to shut down. Restaurants closed, theme parks closed, movie theaters closed. The world became a different place. After months of staying indoors except when absolutely necessary, wearing masks all the time, and social distancing, things began to get better. However, we still needed to be very careful. That was especial
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7 June
What Made Disney React to DeSantis? They Had ‘No Choice’
Let's be honest about something: Disney isn't exactly the longstanding champion of progressive values. For decades, Disney ignored the LGBTQ+ community, but in fairness, so did most American corporations. Only when it became financially beneficial did Disney, and other companies, begin their outreach to those communities. Sure, Walt Disney World in Florida has hosted Gay Days since 1991, but for d
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7 June
Bob Iger Rejected Multiple Ideas For Failed Galactic Starcruiser
In 2017, Disney announced a brand-new Star Wars experience would be coming to Walt Disney World Resort. At the time, details were scarce, but two years later, at the 2019 D23 Expo, the Galactic Starcruiser was revealed. The Galactic Starcruiser would completely immerse Guests in the Star Wars universe. Guests would spend two nights aboard the Starcruiser, only leaving to visit Star Wars: Galaxy's
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6 June
Popular Disney World Vacation Option Ending
Taking a Walt Disney World Resort vacation is always a memorable and magical experience. While going to the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios is always fun, there are certain things that Guests can do to make their trip even more exciting. Several Disney theme parks have after-hours events, as well as fireworks dessert parties. But, did you know that there are special thi
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6 June
Disney is About to Run Into Huge Problems With Its Florida Expansion Plans
Earlier this year, when Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Disney would be spending $17 billion and hiring 13,000 Cast Members, Disney fans everywhere started speculating on what they might be building. For that much money, it could be a new Park. And maybe even a few new hotels and restaurants thrown in. The possibilities were endless. But then Disney Chairman of Parks, Experiences, and Products
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