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Nov- 2023 -22 November
Complete And Total Reversal, Florida Bill Would End DeSantis Disney District
It's hard to believe that it's only been nine months since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stripped Walt Disney World of the Reedy Creek Improvement District and replaced it with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. In those nine months, it's fair to say that the new District and its Board of DeSantis appointees have run into trouble overseeing a District the size and scope of Reedy Creek
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22 November
Disney Desperately Needs ‘Wish’ to Be Successful
The Walt Disney Company is currently celebrating its 100th anniversary — Disney100. Over the last century, Disney has become known for creating some of the most memorable movies of all time. Between Disney, Marvel, 20th Century Fox, and Lucasfilm, The Walt Disney Company has 6 of the 10 highest-grossing films of all time. This includes The Lion King (1994), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Avat
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22 November
Brand New Disney Characters Arrive at Disneyland
Calling all Disney Wish (2023) fans! The new Disney animated movie releases today (November 22) throughout the United States. Disney Wish Movie Starring the talents of Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as King Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk as the goat Valentino, the film hopes for a stellar Thanksgiving weekend at the box office. Related:Â Ron DeSantis Tied to New Disney Popcorn Bucket It tells the sto
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21 November
Did Disney Just Cost Itself Millions of Dollars?
Back in October, rumors started swirling that Disney was suddenly taking a hard-line stance on unauthorized tour guides in its Florida theme parks. Then, in November, those rumors were confirmed when tour guides reported being banned from Walt Disney World theme parks. They were also allegedly threatened with being arrested if they tried to get back in. Related:Â Your “Disney Hack” Is O
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21 November
Disney Opens New Unique Experience Outside Orlando
Disney has built several attractions and experiences throughout America (and the world). Disney Experiences Everyone knows about Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Among these are some of the world's most popular theme parks (Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disneyland Park, and Disney California Adventure Park). There is also the Aulani
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21 November
Fans Frustrated as Disney Continues to Give Theme Park “What Ifs?”
Back in September, Disney hosted its Destination D23 event at Walt Disney World Resort. During that huge fan weekend, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro revealed that DinoLand USA in Disney's Animal Kingdom Park would be undergoing a massive transformation. DinoLand USA would be no more, and an Indiana Jones-themed area, as well as an Encanto area, would be coming to the parks. It is being referre
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21 November
DeSantis Disney Board Cleans House, Firing Senior Staff For Loyalists
It won't be a Happy Thanksgiving for some former Reedy Creek Improvement District employees. And that list of former employees just keeps growing by the week. Last week, the number of former Reedy Creek employees who have resigned from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District stood at 40. And now, according to the Orlando Sentinel, that number has just grown by four more this week. Related:Â
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21 November
Brendan Fraser Coming Back to Disney For New Project!
In 1997, Disney took a new and hilarious look at the classic tale of Tarzan with its live-action movie, George of the Jungle. The movie starred Brendan Fraser as George, a young boy who was raised in the jungle by a family of apes when he was the only survivor of a plane crash. George's world is thrown upside down when he rescues the beautiful Ursula before she is attacked by a lion while on safar
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21 November
More Classic Disney Characters Cancelled
Disney+ has been a roller coaster since its inception. It has seen many successes and failures since it originally debuted in November of 2019. Disney+ Shows Among its many successful shows are the Star Wars-based series The Mandalorian and the Marcel Cinematic Universe spinoffs such as Loki. But it has also had its share of programs that failed to generate an audience and, in some cases, have bee
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21 November
‘Mighty Ducks’ Star, Joss Ackland, Dead at 95
Some sad news coming out of Hollywood. Joss Ackland, the beloved British actor who appeared in The Mighty Ducks and D3: The Mighty Ducks, has died. He was 95 years old. Disney fans will recognize him as Hans, Gordon's mentor and friend who always encouraged him. Hans stood by Gordon, even when he kept making the wrong decision. Shortly after his passing, Ackland's family released a short statement
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