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Nov- 2023 -10 November
Disney/Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’ is Already Breaking Records!
Do you ever wonder why you behave the way you do, especially when you feel like your emotions have gotten the better of you? Well, in 2015, Disney decided to bring those emotions to life with the release of its new film, Inside Out. Inside Out starred Amy Poehler as the voice of Joy, Lewis Black as Anger, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Bill Hader as Fear, and Mindy Kaling as Disgust. Related: Which Ins
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10 November
Forget DeSantis, Another Politician Has Disney in His Crosshairs
The enemy of my enemy is my friend. It appears as though the Walt Disney Company and its archenemy, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, have found some common ground. While it will not fix the feud between the governor and one of the state's largest taxpayers, at least they now have a common enemy, and as they say, enemies make strange bedfellows. So, at this point, anything is possible. Related:Â More
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10 November
Disney Targets Pin Traders With New Park Rules
Over the years, there are some things that just become a part of the Disney experience — things like enjoying a DOLE Whip, wearing Mickey ears, and watching the fireworks. For some guests, one of the things they look forward to during their Disney days is pin trading. Disney has always offered pins for guests to buy, but in 1999, they officially launched pin trading. Related:Â A Beginners Gui
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10 November
Disney Delays Its Summer Blockbuster, Dramatically Altering Its Future Movie Slate
The nightmare is over. After months of fighting, the actor and the studios have finally come to an agreement. SAG-AFTRA now joins the WGA in heading back to work. And so that's it. Hollywood will return to work, and everything will return to normal, right? Related: Are We Witnessing the End of Disney's Marvel? Not exactly. After months of fighting, there is still some bitterness on both sides, es
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10 November
New $800 ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Experience Coming to Disney World!
It's almost Thanksgiving, which means that it is almost the holiday season. That means that it is nearly time to welcome in 2024 with a fun New Year's celebration. And there is no better place to celebrate New Year's Eve than Walt Disney World Resort. One of the best parts of New Year's Eve is watching fireworks go off around the world, and who does fireworks better than Disney? Related:Â EPCOT Wel
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10 November
‘Oppenheimer’ Director Underlines Disney’s BIG Problem
Director of the summer hit Oppenheimer—Christopher Nolan—made some recent comments that highlight one of the biggest problems with Disney at the moment. The Walt Disney Company has had a challenging year when it comes to its cinematic releases. Many of the company’s releases have fallen flat with audiences, with most movies from their summer lineup disappointing audiences. In addition, this comes
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10 November
Disney Announces Plans to Cut Costs Once Again by BILLIONS
After cutting costs by $7.5 billion in 2023, Disney is continuing on its mission to drop its expenditure in 2024 and they're reducing costs by billions. The Walt Disney Company has had a tough 2023; there's no doubt about it. The entire year has been spent cleaning up the mess that former Disney CEO Bob Chapek left in his wake after he was ousted from his position in November 2022. His predecessor
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9 November
Disney Star Named Sexiest Man Alive!
In 2005, ABC aired its new medical drama, Grey's Anatomy. It stars Ellen Pompeo as Dr. Meredith Grey, a surgical intern who is determined to prove that she is worthy of her last name. The show's first episode also introduced viewers to Dr. Derek Shepherd, AKA Dr. McDreamy — one of Meredith's attending physicians and her love interest. Patrick Dempsey starred on the show for 16 seasons, leavi
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9 November
Disney World and Disneyland Will Suffer Because of ‘The Marvels’
The Marvels hits theaters this weekend and is expected to be a box office flop. According to Box Office Pro, the newest Marvel movie is predicted to have a three-day opening weekend forecast of $35-$49 million. Related:Â Disney Signals Plans to Remove IPs From Theme Parks To put that into perspective, the opening weekend of Avengers: Endgame in 2019 hit $1.2 BILLION. Even if you argue we aren't com
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9 November
New Show Coming to Spaceship Earth!
One of the most iconic parts of Walt Disney World Resort is the geodesic sphere that sits at the entrance to EPCOT — which many guests compare to a giant golf ball. The sphere is home to Spaceship Earth, a slow-moving attraction that takes guests through the history of language and communication, starting with the cavemen. The attraction is narrated by the incredible Dame Judy Dench. In rece
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