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Jan- 2024 -18 January
Baby Born on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Led To Disney Maternity Ward Plans
Over the past few weeks, the Disney community has been abuzz with rumors of a Walt Disney World Maternity Ward. But babies being born at a Disney Resort is nothing new. In fact, the first one was born on July 4, 1979. Related: Walt Disney World To Repurpose Abandoned Resort Experience Disney Maternity Ward The alleged Magic Kingdom Maternity Ward is being built above Casey's Corner on Main Street,
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18 January
Elephant Airlifted Over Disney Park
This week, a strange sight was captured over Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California: a flying elephant. Related: Walt Disney World To Repurpose Abandoned Resort Experience Not Dumbo A “flying” elephant carried by a helicopter was spotted soaring at Disneyland Resort. The shocking sight caught many Disney Park guests and tourists by surprise. Spotting a massive pachyderm being guided th
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18 January
Disney Channel Alum Airs Dirty Laundry…Ignites Potential Lawsuit
To be a Disney Channel star back in its heyday would be the dream of any kid. Related: Disney/Pixar's New Theatrical Release Flops at Box Office Disney Channel Stars Among some of the shows you'd see back in those days would be Lizzie McGuire, Even Stevens, So Weird, and The All-New Mickey Mouse Club. As such, the Disney Channel has produced include Selena Gomez, Christina Aguilera, Raven Symone,
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17 January
Popular Disney World Transportation Option Is Now Closed
There are so many things that make a Walt Disney World Resort vacation truly spectacular. There are amazing rides, delicious food, stunning nighttime shows, and so much more. However, one thing you may not consider is all the different modes of transportation. But they are as essential to Disney World as any other attraction. For years, guests could travel to and from Disney World theme parks and
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17 January
Former Disney Imagineer Incites Debate Over Ride Pre-Shows
Debates over attractions at Walt Disney World Resort are nothing new. Guests, Imagineers, cast members, and Disney fanatics of all kinds have varying opinions over content, dialog, audio-animatronics, and even pre-shows. Related: Walt Disney World To Repurpose Abandoned Resort Experience Former Disney Imagineer Jim Shull Former Disney Imagineer Jim Shull recently sparked a debate over pre-shows on
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17 January
Disney Hiring ‘Frozen,’ ‘Tangled’ & ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Fans
Are you a Walt Disney World Resort fan who loves modern animated classics? Frozen (2013), Tangled (2010), and The Princess and the Frog (2009) are among the most popular and beloved Disney films since the Disney Renaissance. Related: Disney/Pixar's New Theatrical Release Flops at Box Office But if you love those movies and music and are a performer, Disney is looking for you! Related: Walt Disney
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17 January
Disney Settles Suit That Claimed Its Shady Business Practices Hid Hundreds of Millions in Profits
Lawyer Daniel Petrocelli is a busy man. Whenever The Walt Disney Company has a high-profile case, they call on Petrocelli to represent them. It was Petrocelli who helped Disney and Marvel reach a settlement with Scarlett Johansson over her payment for Black Widow. Related: Disney Busting Out Legal Legend for Fight With DeSantis Petrocelli is also arguing Disney's case against Florida Governor Ron
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17 January
After 7000-Person Layoffs, $7 Billion Cost Cutting, Bob Iger Paid Almost $32 MILLION in 2023
It’s a lot of hard work to be the CEO of the Walt Disney Company, undoubtedly, but let’s not forget the job pays, and well! The subject of what senior executives at Disney get paid is always a dicey one. While their job is undoubtedly stressful and admittedly challenging, the compensation is noteworthy. Many would argue that the financial compensation for the gig more than covers the stresses of t
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16 January
Apple Shows Its Support for Disney, Cements Collaboration
Apple's latest, the Apple Vision Pro headset, is going to have special content from Disney+ at its launch, per recent reports. For months now there have been rumors going around that tech giant Apple is going to acquire the Walt Disney Company and save the company from its recent financial woes. It's no secret that Disney has been going through it; when Disney CEO Bob Iger returned to the helm, on
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16 January
Whistleblower Claims Disney Monitored Conservative Employees
In 2023, a whistleblower reached out to Youtuber WDW Pro with claims that the Walt Disney Company forced employees to keep DEI journals, targeted those who were politically right-leaning, and tied an individual's politics and virtue signaling to pay raises. Related: Disney Fears “Woke” Label, Reportedly Cuts LGBTQ+ Storyline from Latest Blockbuster Woke Disney? The Walt Disney Company has been ac
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