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Nov- 2023 -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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20 November
‘Disney Defenders’ Demand the Return of Reedy Creek
In February 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement District — a district created for Disney in 1967. The Reedy Creek Improvement District allowed Walt Disney World Resort to essentially operate as its own government. Disney had its own first responders, its own electrical grid, and was responsible for its own road repairs. The dissolution of Reed
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20 November
Disney Confirms It’s Not Done With 2D Movies
For decades, Disney was known for its visually stunning animated movies. Since 1923, the studio has created some of the most well-known and beloved animated films of all time, like Cinderella (1950), Sleeping Beauty (1959), Aladdin (1992), The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast (1991), and so many more. Of the ten most successful 2D (AKA hand-drawn) movies ever, Disney takes seven of thos
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19 November
‘Wish’ on Track To Be Disney’s Biggest Bomb of 2023
What do The Marvels (2023), Strange World (2022), Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023), Lightyear (2022), and Haunted Mansion (2023) have in common? They were all underperforming movies produced and distributed by The Walt Disney Company. Some have used the term flops or box office bombs to describe the poor performance. Related:Â Disney World and Disneyland Will Suffer Because of ‘Th
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18 November
Incredibly Rare Characters Added to Disney Event After Disastrous Opening
Every year, thousands of people travel to the Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate the holiday season. All corners of the Resort are covered in gorgeous decorations, specialty food and drinks are released, and the holiday spirit fills the air. At EPCOT, guests can enjoy the International Festival of the Holidays, and over at the Magic Kingdom, guests can purchase tickets to Mickey's Very Merry Ch
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18 November
Disney Pulls Ads From X After Steep Rise in Hate Speech
On October 7, 2023, the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel. The attack caused Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu to launch a full-scale war against Hamas. Unfortunately, thousands of innocent Palestinians and Israelis have been caught in the crossfire — with more than 12,000 people having been reported as killed. Unlike many prior wars, this war ha
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18 November
Why Did This Disney World Attraction Win an Award?
Disney Parks have consistently raised the bar for fantastic theme park attractions. Whether it's the classic dark rides that still hold up today or groundbreaking new attractions, Disney is still the standard bearer. Related:Â Disney Signals Plans to Remove IPs From Theme Parks A New Award It should also come as no surprise that Disney has received many awards over the years for its unique shows, e
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18 November
Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade to Become a Drone Show!
In 1972, Disney introduced a brand-new parade to guests visiting Disneyland Park — the Main Street Electrical Parade. The Main Street Electrical Parade was inspired by Walt Disney World's Electrical Water Pageant, which is still showing today! The Main Street Electrical Parade featured classic Disney characters who were brought to life in a dazzling array of lights. Related:Â Disney's Best Pa
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18 November
Disney Pixar’s New Harry Potter Movie
The Walt Disney Company has had some recent problems at the box office. Over the past few years, many movies have failed to turn a profit for the massive studio and its subsidiaries. Related:Â Disney World and Disneyland Will Suffer Because of ‘The Marvels' Disney Box Office The trend seems to have begun with Lightyear (2022) and continued with films such as Strange World (2022), Elemental (2
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