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May- 2024 -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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12 May
Disney Executives Think Unending Success Would Have Been “The Worst Thing”
Is being too successful a bad thing? Some Disney executives seem to think so! Marvel fans are likely reeling from a lot of the revelations from the May 7 earnings call that The Walt Disney Company telecasted for analysts, shareholders, and community members to listen to. The call saw Disney on a winning wicket with many positive changes for the company, including, a surprising profit posted for th
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11 May
Obscene, Racy Trend Takes Over Disney World
The Central Florida Disney parks are busier than ever, with millions of guests visiting Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney Springs each year. With so many diverse visitors, culture clashes are unavoidable–but in a rare moment of unity this week, a dress code debate united hundreds of Walt Disney World Resort fans from different backgrounds. W
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