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Apr- 2023 -21 April
More Women Come Forward With Accusations of Abuse by Disney Star
For many actors, the chance to work for Disney is a dream come true. Especially if the role you are cast in is that of the new villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Many actors who appear in Marvel films are shot to superstardom. On the flip side, becoming more famous inevitably means that their privacy takes a serious hit. Unfortunately, for Marvel star, Jonathan Majors, his private life has
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21 April
Disney’s Computer System Goes Down, Hundreds Left Waiting at Gates
Over the years, Disney has had to evolve as people and technology have evolved. In the beginning, there were paper booklets Guests would purchase, and they would tear out a ticket when they wanted to go on an attraction. Then, it became easier just to charge one price for a ticket, and all the rides and attractions were included. Now, technology has advanced so much that, most of the time, Guests
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20 April
Disney Reaches Settlement with Axed Marvel Executive
The story of Marvel Executive Victoria Alonso's fight against The Walt Disney Company has reached a settlement. It was at the end of March 2023 that Alonso was suddenly fired from Marvel Entertainment. Holding the roles of Chief of Visual Effects and Post-Production, as well as President, Physical and Postproduction, VFX and Animation Production. Alonso worked for the company for 17 years, includi
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20 April
Amidst DeSantis Battle, Fans Call on Bob Iger to Cancel Lake Nona Project
In July 2021, Walt Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced that the company would be moving more than 2,000 Cast Members to a new Imagineering Campus in Lake Nona, Florida. From the outset, the announcement was an unpopular one. Disney lost some very talented Imagineers because they took the quit option of move or quit choices that they were reportedly given. Not long after the Lake Nona move was announce
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20 April
New Reedy Creek Board Wants to Force Disney to Build Affordable Housing… Disney Announced It Was Building Some Last Year
Back in February, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that would officially dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District. DeSantis then hand-picked a new board to oversee the District, and, in turn, oversee Walt Disney World Resort. The board has since struggled to enforce its power. This became especially evident after it was discovered that the former Reedy Creek board had made a d
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20 April
New Disney Vacation Club Rooms Coming to Popular Disney World Resort!
When you decide to take a Walt Disney World vacation, one of the most important decisions you have to make is where you'll be staying. There are a lot of options outside Disney World, but many die-hard fans and experts will tell you that staying on property has a lot of added benefits. There are more than 25 hotels at Walt Disney World, each with its own incredible theme. The hotels range from Val
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20 April
Brightline Unveils Orlando Station, Announces Ticket Sales
The Orlando area's new high-speed passenger train reached another significant milestone on its way to starting operations as the brand-new station at Orlando International Airport (MCO) finally opens to the public, and ticket details are finally released. Covering over 37,000 square feet adjacent to MCO's new Terminal C, Birhgtline's station offers travelers a modern and luxurious transfer experie
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20 April
Disney Defies DeSantis With Yet Another Secret Deal
The Walt Disney Company has been feuding with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for over a year now. What started with then Disney CEO Bob Chapek speaking out against the “Don't Say Gay” debacle that overtook the country when it was announced has turned into a long back and forth between the Governor of the Sunshine State and the Mouse House. Both sides have made many moves to come out on
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19 April
“There Is A Sense Of Foreboding”: Disney Layoffs to Resume Soon
The subject of the Disney layoffs has dominated all recent conversations and headlines about the company—save for the news of the feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis—following the announcement made during the February 8 earnings call. During this call, Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed plans for a significant restructuring of the Walt Disney Company, leaving many in the community stunned by the ext
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19 April
Watch Your Back Florida, Another State is Eyeing a Disney World Move
It's a bit of an understatement to say that the Disney Company and Walt Disney World have been having some issues with the state of Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis stripped Disney World of its self-governing status by removing the Reedy Creek Improvement District and replacing it with the Central Florida Tourism Oversite District. Related: Ron DeSantis Introducing New Legislation to Overturn Reedy
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