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Jan- 2024 -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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16 January
Star Confirms Likely Cancellation of Controversial Disney+ Series
The Walt Disney Company has been involved in many controversies lately. Among them are certain shows and movies that have divided fan bases of Star Wars, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and other IPs. Related: Disney Goes Dark: Power Outage at the Theme Park She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Enter the Disney+ show She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. The MCU phase four show focused on the character of Jennifer Walte
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15 January
Walt Disney World To Repurpose Abandoned Resort Experience
Walt Disney World Resort is in a constant state of change. There are endless projects among its four theme parks, two water parks, various hotels, and entertainment venues. Related: Disney World Brings Back Popular 1982 Policy The Abandoned Disney Attraction Much reporting regarding new attractions has been focused on Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom Park. However, there's another major at
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15 January
Disney/Pixar’s New Theatrical Release Flops at Box Office
The Hollywood strikes of 2023 significantly impacted movie theaters and studios. To help combat that, Walt Disney Studios has decided to re-release some its films that were direct to Disney+ because of the pandemic. Related: Theaters Show Never Before Released Disney/Pixar Movies Disney/Pixar Movies Returning to Theaters These movies, which never enjoyed a theatrical release, include Soul (2020),
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15 January
Disney Fled the State, Now Florida Wants To Pay Them To Come Back
Georgia has found a way to lure the Walt Disney Company to the state, and it is coming at the expense of Florida. Florida has been powerless to stop Disney from leaving the state since 2016, but if a Florida lawmaker has her way, all of that is about to change. Florida has been a destination for filming studios for decades, but in 2016, it eliminated its tax incentives to film in the state. And ju
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14 January
Florida Is Willing to Spend $100 Million To Get You To Travel to Disney World
It's hard to fully imagine what Central Florida was like before Walt Disney came to town and opened the Magic Kingdom. It was almost entirely orange groves and swamps but has become one of the world's premiere tourist destinations with Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, and SeaWorld. Related: Shut Out of Florida Politics Disney Turns To California, But Orange County Wants Them Out Nearly all
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14 January
A New Disney Dark Ride Coming to The Happiest Place on Earth?
Few things are more iconic on a Disney vacation than enjoying a classic dark ride. Disney Dark Rides This older style of attraction can be found at every domestic Disney Park. Related: Disney World Brings Back Popular 1982 Policy A dark ride is an indoor, slow-moving ride that takes guests through multiple scenes. It's not called “dark” because it's necessarily scary (although it can b
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13 January
Disney Found Its New ‘Strategic Partner’ And It’s a Big One
When you're in business, you always seek a partnership to bring your product to the masses. But if you could somehow get the blessing of a titan of industry, like Warren Buffett, that could carry more weight than any celebrity endorsement. It appears that the Walt Disney Company is about to get the blessing of the entertainment version of Buffett. Related: After Spectrum Fight, Disney Gets a HUGE
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13 January
This Autographed Figment Popcorn Bucket is Selling for $1,500
Disney popcorn bucket mania is nothing new. Every few weeks (or months), Disney Parks releases a new popcorn bucket that many fans want to collect. Related: Disney World's $73 Ticket Disney Popcorn Buckets In the past year, we have seen works of art like the Cinderella Coach Premium Popcorn Bucket. Disney Parks have also released popcorn buckets that promote new attractions, celebrate certain holi
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