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Apr- 2023 -14 April
With So Many Live-Action Remakes, Analysts Wonder ‘Is Disney Out of Ideas?’
Stop me if you've heard this before; Disney is taking your favorite animated film and turning it into a live-action remake. So far, Disney has done it with Beauty and the Beast (2017), Lion King (2019), Pinocchio (2022), Little Mermaid (2023), and just announced this past week, Moana. And this list is only scratching the surface of the number of live-action remakes Disney has made of its animated
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14 April
Advocacy Groups Say Florida Poses Risk to “Health, Safety, and Freedom”
In just over one year, Florida has quickly become one of the most controversial states in the country. A six-week abortion ban was just signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. The state also passed the Parental Rights in Education bill, which critics feel targets and discriminates against the LGBTQ+ community. Then, there is the huge fight between Governor DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company. T
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14 April
Disney Faces Demands For Trans Princes and Princesses
During an interview with Times of India, comedian Margaret Cho (who has recently entered the ‘Disney world' via her role as a guidance counselor in the new Disney Channel Original Movie and Disney+ movie Prom Pact) made it clear that Disney can and should, in her opinion, begin to focus on “trans characters” in lead roles. Cho's character in Prom Pact (which is a controversial fi
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13 April
“I Don’t Think It’s an Issue”: Bob Iger Isn’t As Opposed to the Chapek-Era Gambling As You Think
Bob Chapek, the former CEO of Disney, left the company amidst controversy and with a significant severance package several months ago. Since then, Disney has experienced major transformations, including a reorganization of top-level executives and extensive layoffs that affected thousands of employees. The Walt Disney Company appears determined to bury the Chapek-era for good… but maybe not
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13 April
Bob Iger Says He Would be “Glad” to Meet With Ron DeSantis
If you've been watching or reading the news for the past year, then you know that things between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis could not be much worse than they are. It all began when ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's highly controversial Parental Rights in Education bill. Chapek even promised that Disney would work to see the legislation overturned i
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13 April
Resellers Bring Fake Toddlers to Parks to Buy More Disney Merch
There are so many aspects of a Disney Parks vacation. Where are you going to stay? Where are you going to eat? What Parks are you going to visit? What rides and attractions are at the top of your list? It takes a lot of planning to experience a magical Disney trip. In addition to all the planning, there is also another very important thing to think about — budget. Hotels, restaurants, Park t
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13 April
Iger Compares Himself to Steve Jobs in Interview
Disney's Returning CEO has made TIME Magazine's list of the Top 100 Most Influential People of 2023 and shared some reflections on his victory lap. Disney CEO Bob Iger has made the list of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2023. Iger was interviewed and he talked about returning to Disney, the reorganization of the company and the situation in Florida with DeSantis. pic.twitter.co
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13 April
Disney Introducing New After-Hours Event!
For almost 70 years, Guests have headed to Southern California to visit The Happiest Place on Earth — Disneyland Resort. Every day, they ride fun attractions, eat delicious food, interact with classic characters, and watch nighttime spectaculars light up the sky. A day at Disney is always a magical experience. However, Disney also gives Guests the chance to extend their magical day even late
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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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