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Jun- 2023 -4 June
Cast Members Clash With Disney Security as Protests Get Violent
Inflation has affected everyone, but Disney Cast Members have decided to do something about it. Cast Members have closed down parades and disrupted operations as they have protested for higher wages to combat inflation. But now, the protests have gotten violent as Cast Members got into a physical altercation with Disney security forces. L’ambiance devient un peu merdique quand la sécu repousse vio
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4 June
Iger Was So Angry About ‘Lightyear’ He Fired the Execs Behind It
When you make one of the most disappointing movies of the year, heads are bound to roll. But before this week, Pixar Studios was mostly spared from Disney CEO Bob Iger's 7,500 job cuts across the Walt Disney Company. Most of those cuts came from the television and movie departments at Disney. But now, the cuts have come to Pixar for the first time in a decade, and they mainly targeted the team beh
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2 June
DeSantis Says He is Not “Backing Down One Inch” in Fight With Disney
As most of the country is probably very well aware, for the last 15 months, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been at war with the Walt Disney Company. The governor was incredibly upset when ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against a bill that the governor championed. Since then, the governor has been going after the company every chance he gets. The Governor and the Republican-controlled state
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2 June
DeSantis Scores Big Legal Win in First Round of Disney Feud
Round one goes to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. And this win could potentially be huge for Governor DeSantis in his ongoing legal case with the Walt Disney Company. Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Mark Walker recused himself from the case, saying he had a conflict of interest. His conflict was that a distant family member owned 30 shares of stock in the Disney Company. Lawyers for DeSantis and the
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2 June
Imagineer Personally Mourns Splash Mountain
It's no secret that many Disney Fanatics have made quite a fuss about the permanent closure of the Splash Mountain ride in Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park. Whether they've been selling containers of water for thousands of dollars with claims that it's water from the classic ride's two locations, frantically collecting Br'er Rabbit memorabilia, very foolishly drinking the theme par
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2 June
Disney Writer Supports His Show Being Removed From Disney+
In 2019, Disney launched its very own streaming service, Disney+. Disney+ quickly became the ultimate streamer for lovers of all things Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. While nearly every classic Disney movie can be found on Disney+ — along with memorable Disney Channel shows –, there is also tons of original content. From the beginning, Disney said that it would put a lot of effo
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1 June
We’ll Take ‘Who Is on the Disney Board?’ for $200, Alex. DeSantis Fills Vacant Seat with Jeopardy Champion
Well, that didn't take long at all. Just a few days after Michael Sasso resigned from his position on the Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has found someone to take his place. Governor DeSantis went all the way to Jeopardy to find Sasso's replacement. Charbel Barakat will replace Michael Sasso on the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervis
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1 June
Judge in Disney/DeSantis Case Recuses Himself
It's been over 15 months since the battle between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis began. In March 2022, now ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's Parental Rights in Education Bill. The bill was supported by Governor DeSantis, and he did not like Disney taking a public stance. Chapek speaking out began triggered DeSantis and the Republican state legislature
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May- 2023 -31 May
‘A Disney Movie is Not Brainwashing Us.’ Hundreds Speak Out Over Florida Disney Movie Controversy
Around the country, there is a massive teacher shortage. Classrooms are going unfilled or being manned by personnel that is not qualified to teach that particular subject. That situation in the Hernando County School District in Florida just worsened. Hernando County School District came to national attention two weeks ago when the Florida State Department of Education informed fifth-grade teacher
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31 May
PRICING Revealed For Disney Dining Plans!
One of the great things about vacationing at Walt Disney World Resort is all the incredible dining options. There are almost 400 places to eat — that's right, 400! Disney World has something for nearly every palate — from Mexican, Japanese, French, vegetarian, sushi, and more. They also have something for every type of appetite and budget. During your Disney day, there are amazing snac
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