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May- 2024 -20 May
Report Claims Disney Is Expanding Its Parks Into Australia
When Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that the Walt Disney Company would spend $60 billion over the next decade on its theme parks, Disney fans were giddy with anticipation. Sixty billion was a lot of money, and surely, that meant at least one new Disney Park somewhere. Iger fueled that excitement when he said Disney could build seven new theme parks on its existing land worldwide, but Disney quickly
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18 May
Homeless Disney World Cast Members Could Be Sleeping in Someone’s Garage
The Walt Disney World Resort is so large that it stretches across two Central Florida counties, Orange and Osceola. Both counties are grappling with an issue directly impacting Disney World cast members. Related: After Criminalizing Homeless Disney World Cast Members, Florida Wants to Make it Easier to Commit them to Mental Hospitals Since 2019, Osceola County has seen a 70 percent increase in peo
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18 May
Is Crime on the Rise at Walt Disney World?
Crime isn't the main thing people think of when they consider Walt Disney World Resort. Disney World is a place where families can make memories together as they meet Mickey Mouse, ride Space Mountain, or take in a fireworks show in front of Cinderella Castle. Unfortunately, it can also be an opportune place for thieves to take advantage of distracted adults and children. As with many tourist loca
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17 May
New Collaboration Between ‘Bluey’ & ‘The Simpsons’ Leaves Fans Confused, Enraged
Over the weekend, fans were shocked–and some were enraged–to see Bluey and Bingo from the Disney+ children's series, Bluey, in a Mother's Day episode of The Simpsons. The Creator of ‘Bluey' Shares His Inspiration For the Series Australian animator Joe Brumm is credited with creating Bluey, one of the most successful children's programs of all time. Not only did he create the show
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17 May
Disney Cuts “Controversial” ‘Toy Story’ Franchise, Officially Replaced
In a significant shift for Pixar Animation Studios, Disney has decided to halt the beloved Toy Story franchise and redirect its efforts toward expanding other successful properties. This decision follows a period of fluctuating fortunes for Disney and Pixar, marked by some high-profile missteps and a few surprising successes. A Rocky Road for Disney Animation The Walt Disney Company has experience
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16 May
Disney Gives Disappointing ‘Hercules’ Live-Action Update
Love them or hate them, there is no getting around the fact that Disney is going in on its live-action remakes. And despite the fact that live-action remakes have become a point of contention among fans, there is no questioning their success. In fact, the live-action remakes of The Lion King (2019) and Beauty and the Beast (2017) are some of Disney's most successful movies of all time, out-earning
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16 May
Guest Claims Disney Made a Disturbing Change to Its Disability Program
Just last month, Disney announced a major change to its Disability Access Service program. For years, guests with certain medical, cognitive, and physical disabilities could get a DAS pass and wait in a shorter line. However, beginning May 20 at Walt Disney World Resort and June 18 at Disneyland Resort, the DAS Program will only be available for guests who have a developmental disability, like aut
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16 May
Disney Park Admits Attendance Will Be Down by 11% in 2024
The Tokyo Disney Resort has revealed that despite the $2 billion investment in Fantasy Springs, it believes attendance will be down 11% in 2024 compared to 2019. The Walt Disney Company is a name that's ubiquitous when it comes to making magic and creating wonder for children and adults alike. Whether it's the Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida or Disneyland Resort in Southern California,
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13 May
Disney World Saves High School Drop Out From Bleak Future
Recently, a former Disney program graduate explained how that experience helped them build a stable life after dropping out of high school. Any Disney Park anywhere in the world is well known for being one of the best places in the world to enjoy a Disney vacation. Whether it's going to the Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida or the Disneyland Resort in Southern California, there's a lot t
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12 May
Disney’s Missteps Could Cast Shadows on Fan Favorites
Disney's recent missteps in filmmaking have fans protective of their favorite actors who might star in future movies. For decades, audiences have looked up to and considered The Walt Disney Company the beacon of entertainment. Walt Disney, the founder of the present-day entertainment behemoth, made history because he dared to dream and aim for previously unheard-of heights with cinema techniques a
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