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Oct- 2023 -28 October
‘Mr. Sunshine’, ‘Friends’ Star, Matthew Perry, Dead at 54
We have some very sad news coming out of Los Angeles tonight. According to multiple reports, Friends star Matthew Perry has died. He was just 54 years old. A report from TMZ states that police were called to a Los Angeles area home with reports of a cardiac issue. When they arrived, they found Perry unconscious in a jacuzzi tub. Initial reports state that the actor died of an apparent drowning. Hi
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28 October
Here’s What Disney Should Do With Its Abandoned Starcruiser
On March 1, 2022, Disney opened its most ambitious experience yet — the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort. The Galactic Starcruiser would fully immerse guests in the Star Wars universe with a 2-day stay aboard the Halcyon (the name of the ship). The only time that guests would leave the ship was when a transport vehicle brought them to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s
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28 October
Disney World’s Most Overrated and Underrated Attractions
One of the great things about visiting Walt Disney World Resort is that you'll never be bored. The massive Resort encompasses 27 square miles and consists of four theme parks, two water parks, more than 25 Resort hotels, miniature golf courses, professional golf courses, and the shopping and dining mecca called Disney Springs. Disney World is full of rides and attractions that are fun for both kid
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27 October
New Disney Toys Heading to McDonald’s!
On January 27, 2023, The Walt Disney Company officially kicked off its epic 100th Anniversary Celebration at Disneyland Resort. The Resort was full of gorgeous decorations, specialty food and drinks, as well as two new nighttime spectaculars. Now, that celebration has extended to EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort and beyond. Beginning October 31, you won't need to head to a Disney theme park to ce
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27 October
DeSantis Disney Board Bending Ethics Rules, This Time With Million Dollar No-Bid Contract
In an ironic twist of fate, the Florida Ethics Commission once again finds itself in an ethical bind after another one of its members accepted a contract with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The Board appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis seemingly forgot that ethics deals with the moral principles governing a person's behavior and that the committee's bylaws prohibit members
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27 October
Disney Makes MAJOR Change to ‘Snow White’ Release
For more than two years, Disney has been fighting an uphill battle to get fans invested in its new live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Fans have been unhappy with multiple aspects of the film. Many are tired of Disney turning a lot of animated films into live-action remakes. And a lot of people had issues with Disney's choice for Snow White — Rachel Zegler, who is of Polis
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26 October
‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Sing-Along Coming to Disney World!
What’s this? What’s this? There’s color everywhere What’s this? There’s white things in the air What’s this? I can’t believe my eyes I must be dreaming. Wake up, Jack! This isn’t fair! What’s this? Related: Is Disney Making a Live Action Remake of The Nightmare Before Christmas? It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas and the holiday season, and the folks at Disney think about it ye
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25 October
Beloved ABC Host Admits Wanting to “Screw” Show After Shocking Firing
For fourteen years, and nearly 450 episodes, Tom Bergeron was one of the most recognizable faces on ABC. He was one of the much-loved hosts on the hit show, Dancing with the Stars, alongside cohost Erin Andrews. He started hosting in 2005, when the show first began, and was a key part of the cast for 28 seasons. Then, in 2019, ABC shocked viewers when it announced both Bergeron and Andrews would n
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24 October
Hang With 999 Happy Haunts in Disney’s New Haunted Mansion Parlor!
When the crypt doors creak, and the tombstones quake, or you hear the knell of a requiem bell, then you'll know it's time for you to join the happy haunts who live in the Haunted Mansion Parlor. Yes, you read that correctly. You will soon be able to enjoy a Haunted Mansion-themed parlor onboard Disney's newest cruise ship, the Disney Treasure! Related:Â Disney's New EPCOT-Themed Suite Has INSANE Pr
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24 October
Disney Announces Opening Date for New Zootopia Land!
In 2016, Disney released its newest animated film, Zootopia, which told the story of Judy Hopps. Judy moved to the city of Zootopia and became a police officer, the first rabbit to do so. Much to her surprise, she has to team up with a sly fox who likes to skirt the law in order to help the citizens of her city. Zootopia was so popular that, in 2022, Disney released a new, original series called Z
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