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Dec- 2023 -17 December
The Demise of Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse Is at Hand, But Only True Disney Fans Understand the Depth of Such a Loss
Walt Disney's Steamboat Willie is soon to set sail one final time, and the journey will be a one-way trip. But his destination is still unknown, as copyright protection law is a many-splendored thing. And while some think of the loss of Steamboat Willie as nominal, true Disney fans understand how great a loss it actually is. Related:Fans Celebrate Mickey Mouse's Final Birthday in 2023 Disney is se
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16 December
Disney Teases New Attraction Coming to Magic Kingdom Park
Who doesn't love a new attraction being built at Walt Disney World Resort? Especially something like a new Magic Kingdom ride? Something New Coming? With recent additions at international Disney Parks, such as Fantasy Springs coming to Tokyo DisneySea and the new Frozen-themed land at Hong Kong Disneyland, it's only a matter of time before something new and exciting comes to the Orlando Castle Par
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16 December
Disney Guest Sues Over Real Life Tower of Terror Experience
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios is arguably one of the best rides at that theme park. Some Disney guests may even argue that it is superior to any other ride at Walt Disney World. Related: Top 13 Secrets About the Tower of Terror Its use of special effects, a compelling pre-show, and family-friendly thrills have made it a staple of a Walt Disney World Resort vacatio
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16 December
NY Times Says The Quiet Part Out Loud: Perhaps Audiences Have Passed Disney By
Nostalgia is the feeling that the Walt Disney Company thrives on. Main Street, U.S.A., in the Magic Kingdom, is the perfect example of this nostalgia. Walt Disney wanted to recreate his boyhood home, but not the way it actually was but the way it was in his imagination. Everything is seemingly perfect. And that is perhaps the problem with nostalgia; it can be manipulated and changed. Related: It's
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15 December
The DOW Just Hit A Record High, So Why is Disney Still Struggling?
The end of the year is nearly upon us, and the stock market is having an historic rally. After a bumpy first 10 months of the year, the DOW Jones Industrial Average has been on an incredible upswing these last two months, gaining nearly 5,000 points. For the first time in history, the DOW broke 37,000. Most of this increase came as inflation settled, the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest ra
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15 December
Cast Member & Her Faithful Companion Get Special Choir Robes for Disney’s Candlelight Processional
Kayla Cortez works as a character specialist at Disney California Adventure. Having grown up as a trained vocalist, she always had one dream in mind: to perform with the Disneyland California cast choir. “It’s something I always wanted to do,” Kayla said. “[As soon] as I was able to attend the auditions, I forced one of my friends to come with me, and we sang ‘I See the Light’ from Tangled.&
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15 December
Bob Iger Thought He Deserved a $47.5 Million Payday. Here’s Why.
A lawsuit forced Disney to reveal previously sealed documents that explain how Bob Iger reasoned a $47.5 million payday for himself. When it comes to matters of money, it appears that Disney and Disney executives can’t stop making headlines. Recently, 9000 women were granted permission by a California judge to sue the Walt Disney Company for pay discrimination. As part of this case, hundreds of do
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13 December
Disney Could Solidify its Entertainment Empire with Massive New Merger
Disney could take its status as an entertainment giant to a whole new level with a possible merger with Reliance Industries. The Walt Disney Company has been at the forefront of entertainment—be that with cinema and television, theme parks, or otherwise—over the last 100 years. Through its various ups and downs, the company has undoubtedly established itself to be a trendsetter and entertainment b
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13 December
Disney Legend and Former Disney World VP Passes Away
The Walt Disney Company has a large family of innovators, Imagineers, dreamers, celebrities, and dedicated cast members. Earlier today, Disney Legend Dick Nunis, the former chairman of Walt Disney Attractions, passed away. Related: Disney Star Dies Suddenly at 41 His Life as a Cast Member Before there was even a Disneyland, he worked at the park before it opened in 1955. What was once a summer job
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13 December
Is Disney Paying For Universal’s NEW Theme Parks?
The Disney Company owns one of the world's most extensive theme park portfolios. It contains Disneyland Resort in California, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Paris Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, and Shanghai Disney Resort. Related: Disney Reveals Plans To Move To Another U.S. State Aside from its theme park resorts, the company owns multiple studios, incl
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