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Apr- 2023 -12 April
Massive Pixar Retheme Coming to Classic Disney Parks!
Just over thirty years ago, The Walt Disney Company decided that it wanted to bring the magic of Disney theme parks to Europe. After some research, they decided that the perfect place for a Resort would be in the beautiful country of France. In 1992, Disneyland Park officially opened in Chessy, France, about 20 miles from Paris. Then, ten years later, Walt Disney Studios Park opened, expanding the
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12 April
Dozens of New Animatronics Announced For Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!
Back in 2020, Disney shocked fans when it announced that the iconic Splash Mountain attraction would be permanently closing at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. The ride was being changed because it was based on the racially-insensitive film, Song of the South. Not many details were released when the announcement was first made. However, we now know that the ride will be getting
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12 April
Disney Announces Second Splash Mountain Closure Date!
It looks like the time has come, my fellow Disneylanders. After months of waiting, Disney has announced that Splash Mountain will be closing next month to make way for Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Disney first announced that Splash Mountain at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort would be closing back in 2020. They didn't say when the attractions would close or what would replace them.
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12 April
Even Bob Iger Couldn’t Change a Lawmaker’s Mind on Chinese Censorship
The Walt Disney Company has developed a relationship with China over the years, and its one that has had its ups and downs, beginning even before Bob Iger’s time as Disney CEO. The Walt Disney Company has had a presence in neighboring regions of China since the 1990s when it opened a Theme Park in Hong Kong. However, the company’s relationship with the Chinese government and Chinese audiences has
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11 April
Another Princess Dethrones Elsa
In 2013, Disney released its newest princess movie, Frozen. Frozen told the story of Princess Elsa, a young woman who stayed out of the spotlight as her family tried to hide her magical powers from everyone. This included Elsa's younger sister, Anna. However, Elsa's powers emerged when she became queen of Arendelle. Elsa ran off to be by herself, but Anna convinced her to come back and save the pe
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11 April
Could Disney’s Biggest Competition Soon Be Paying Team Members $25 Per Hour?
It's no secret that living in Los Angeles is incredibly expensive. The average cost of renting an apartment is $2,700, and the average home costs more than $1 million. Many people who work a full-time job, but are paid minimum wage, cannot afford to live on their own. City and county officials say that there is a housing crisis, but they only seem to be building more luxury apartment buildings. Lo
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11 April
DeSantis-Appointed Board Seeking to Destroy Reedy Creek Land Deals
It has been more than a year since The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis began battling. Disney CEO spoke out against Florida's controversial Parental Rights in Education bill. The controversial governor didn't take kindly to that. He signed the bill into law and then worked to punish Disney for speaking out. DeSantis and the Florida legislature quickly worked to dissolve Reedy
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11 April
A Fifth Theme Park Could End Disney’s War with DeSantis
When Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger announced at the earnings call last week that Disney planned on spending $17 billion and adding 13,000 new jobs, the internet was on fire with possible rumors about what could be coming soon. But now, Iger's vision for the next decade could be coming into more precise focus. A recent article from Caroline Reid, the entertainment reporter focusing on movies and
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10 April
Disney’s Magic Keys Set to Go on Sale Once Again!
In March 2020, The Walt Disney Company was forced to shut down all of its theme parks because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This included Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. In January 2021, Disney emailed thousands of Annual Passholders, letting them know the program they loved so much was ending. Disney did say that a new Annual Pass Program was coming, but they did not say when. Disneyland Re
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9 April
Disney Teams Up With Carmaker For Special Disney100 Electric Car!
On January 27, The Walt Disney Company officially kicked off its 100th Anniversary celebration. The Disney100 began at the theme park that started it all — Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Sleeping Beauty Castle got a gorgeous makeover, limited-time food offerings were added to the menu, and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway opened in Mickey's ToonTown. There were also TWO new night
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